Fighting Cellulite with Yoga

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Swimsuit season is here, so you try on your new tangerine bikini and look into the mirror, and you see cellulite creeping up on your legs. Ahh, what can you do to quickly smooth those bumps away? Here are some cellulite-bursting poses which target your thighs and butt, the areas most prone to dimpling.

Half Shoulder Stand

   1.Lie on your back with your arms resting alongside your thighs.

   2.Bend your knees and curl them up toward your forehead.

   3.Place your hands under your hips for support, elbows on the floor. 

   4.Hold for 8-10 deep breaths.

   5.Slowly release your knees and roll back gently down to the floor.

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Standing Forward Bend

1.Stand with feet hip-distance apart.

2.Hinge forward at the hips, keeping a straight bend in your knees.

3.Lay your chest on your upper thighs as you let your head fall toward the ground.

4.Slowly straighten your legs, making sure your knees don’t lock and your hips stay over the center of your feet.

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Bridge Pose 

   1.Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on mat, hip-distance apart.

    2.Press down into your feet, and lift your hips and butt off the ground.

  3.Push your shoulders down away from your ears and interlace hands under your hips, pressing fists into mat.

 4.Tighten butt, hamstring and core muscles for 5-8 breaths.

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Try these poses today and get rid of that dreaded cottage cheese on the back of your thighs. Let us know what improvements you begin to notice on your hips, thighs and buttocks!

Slimming down with Yoga

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Running on a treadmill or jogging around your neighborhood savannah isn’t the only way to shed some pounds. In fact, yoga is one of the most effective workouts for fighting stubborn fat stores. Here are some fat-burning yoga poses that will kick-start your metabolism and build up lean muscles. 

Tree Pose

1.Stand with your arms at your sides.

2.Place the bottom of your left foot in the side of your right thigh with your knee bent to the side.

3.Lift your arms and press your palms together in front of your chest.

4.Inhale and exhale twice, then lift your arms above your head as you inhale a third time, palms still facing inward, add fingers stretched toward the ceiling.

5.Exhale then inhale and bend your torso to the left.

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Rocking Boat Pose

1.Lie on a mat with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor.

2.Place your hands on your thighs, with your torso and head straight.

3.Lean back 45 degrees and lift your legs so that your feet point toward the ceiling about 45 degrees off the ground, making a V shape with your body.

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Bow Pose

1.Place mat and lie on your stomach.

2.Bend your knees and bring your feet toward your head.

3.Reach around with your arms and grasp your ankles.

4.Lift your shoulders from the floor as you pull on your ankles.

5.Hold as you inhale and exhale, then release. 

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You know you want to drop that pants size so try these simple yoga moves today!

Lustrous Locks

Having long, thick and silky hair is often considered as a sign of beauty, hence all women would love to grow their hair to a long, flowing length. In this post, you will find simple home remedies to nourish your hair and promote natural hair growth.

Rosemary

  Rosemary, due to its sulphur and silica content, reverses hair loss, strengthens the roots and eliminates dandruff. This herb also increases circulation to the scalp and unclogs hair follicles. Mix a drop of rosemary essential oil in 2 tablespoons of coconut oil. Apply to your hair and massage scalp.

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         Eggs

Eggs are highly beneficial to hair growth because of its high protein content. Mix one egg and a quarter cup of plain yogurt and a quarter cup of mayonnaise in a blender. Apply mixture to your hair and cover with a shower cap. Leave mask for an hour and then rinse hair. 

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Amla

Amla encourages hair growth and also helps to prevent premature graying. Heat 6 tablespoons of coconut oil in a pan and add 8-10 dried amla pieces until they are charred strain and leave oil to cool for 20 minutes. Massage hair and scalp with oil and leave for 20 minutes. Wash hair with mild shampoo. 

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Lemons

      Lemons are rich in antioxidants, folic acid and vitamin C, all of which promote smooth, shiny, dandruff-free hair. It stimulates circulation and prevents hair loss when applied to the scalp. Mix 4 tablespoons of lemon juice with 8 tablespoons of olive oil. Apply on hair and leave it on your hair for 20 minutes. Image Source:http://whatscookingamerica.net/lemons.htm

    You know you want luscious locks so try these home remedies today.

Morning Sickness Salad

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Pregnancy is a life-changing, amazing experience but the morning sickness that comes with it is a hell of a thing. Here’s a recipe for an incredible salad that tastes great, is super low calories and contains watermelon which is ideal for morning sickness.

Ingredients:

½ small red onion, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

6 black olives

1½ cups seedless watermelon

1½ cups arugula

¼ cup fresh mint, chopped

1/3 cup crumbled pasteurized feta cheese

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Directions:

1.     In a large serving bowl, add onions, lime juice, olive oil, and olives and mix, leave mixture to stand for 10 minutes.

2.     Add watermelon, arugula, mint and feta and toss. 

Try this amazing salad and get rid of your morning sickness!

Blueberry Smoothie

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In one of my previous posts, one of my regular readers, Muria asked about using fruit smoothies to shed belly fat. If you're looking to slim down, start by sipping this nutrition-packed smoothie which will satisfy your sweet tooth.

Ingredients:

1 cup skim milk

I cup of frozen unsweetened blueberry

1 tbsp of cold – pressed organic flaxseed oil

Directions:

Combine milk and blueberries in a blender and blend for 1 minute. Transfer to glass and stir in flaxseed oil.

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 Beat belly fat with this delicious smoothie!

Beautiful Bikini Body

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Summer is upon us and you know you want that hot bikini body to strut your stuff on the beach. But how can you get that amazing body without starving yourself? Here are 4 foods that you can enjoy which help to reduce belly fat.

Almonds

This type of nuts is not only rich in skin-boosting vitamin E and protein, but also fibre, which helps to reduce belly fat.

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Avocado

This buttery delight is rich in fibre, which helps to curb hunger. Also, the presence of monosaturated fatty acids helps to quickly burn belly fat.

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Beans

All legumes are rich in fibre, which help to get rid of body fat, develop body muscles and help you to feel full for a longer duration. 

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Watermelon

This deliciously sweet fruit contains 82% water, which helps you to keep full for a longer duration, and contains less than 100 calories in one cup.

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Double up on these foods today and take belly fat away!

Yoga for You and Your Baby

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If you're pregnant and want to stay fit, then prenatal yoga is just for you. Did you know that prenatal yoga helps to prepare you for labour and promote your baby's health? Here are some yoga positions that will help you and other expecting moms to increase the strength, flexibility and endurance of muscles needed for childbirth.

Twisted Pose

1.Sit erect with feet stretched in front.

2.Inhale and raise your arms at shoulder level, palms facing down.

3.Exhaling, twist your body from waist towards your right, moving head and hands simultaneously.

4.Inhale and come back to original position, maintaining your hands shoulder level and parallel to each other.

5.Repeat on other side.

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Ham's Pose with One Leg

1.Lie down on your back and straighten your legs, but keeping your knees together.

2.Fold your right leg in the knee at the side of your posterior and breathe normally.

3.Hold position for as long as you are comfortable.

4.Repeat on other side.

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Butterfly Pose

1.Sit on mat with legs fully stretched.

2.Keeping legs in contact with the mat, form "Namaste" with your feet.

3.Sit erect, without leaning forward.

4.Place your hands on your thighs.

5.Straighten your legs and repeat.

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For all you ladies with a baby bump, try these simple yoga poses today to help with childbearing.