1. Bruschetta with tomato and basil
2. Chilled avocado zucchini soup shots
3. Grilled vegetables
4. Stuffed mushrooms
5. Lettuce wraps (chicken, crab, mushroom)
6. Red pepper humus w/ freshly baked pita chips
7. Grilled chicken salad w/ strawberries, red onion, walnuts and bleu cheese
8. Grilled chicken with fresh mango salsa
9. Fresh fruit kabobs
10. Frozen yogurt and parfaits

But back to the point: You just have to have awesome music to get pumped up and ready to work hard. Here are my favorite songs–in no particular order– to work out too:

1. Kenny Loggins: “Eye of the Tiger”
2. Kanye West: “Stronger”
3. Rihanna: “Please Don’t Stop the Music”
4. Gnarls Barkley: “Crazy”
5. Cyndi Lauper: “Girls Just Want To Have Fun”
6. Black Eyed Peas: “Pump It”
7. Michael Jackson: “Smooth Criminal”
8. Elvis: “Little Less Conversation”
9. RedNex: “Cotton Eyed Joe”
10. Trapt: “Head Strong”
11. Chris Brown: “Run It”
12. Drew Sidora: “‘Til The Dawn”
13. Veronicas: “4Ever”
14. Michael Buble: “It Had Better Be Tonight”
15. Rihanna: “Breaking Dishes”

What songs do you like to workout to?

As of June 21^st summer is officially here and a swimsuit is my preferred piece of clothing.  I feel like some days I go straight from my pajamas, to my swimsuit, and then back to my pajamas. Although the hype of the spring crash diet has passed, it’s still important to stay on top of your health.  With backyard barbeques and fun filled vacations, here are a few quick tips to make sure you stay in shape and keep that killer summer bod.

1. Drink lots of water! It’s easy to get dehydrated in such hot weather, so drink up.  Water also helps curb your appetite so you won’t find yourself snacking throughout day.
2. If you get hungry snack on watermelon, grapes, honeydew- anything that has high water content.  This will satisfy your craving and fill you up.
3. Exercise.  Just because it’s hot outside doesn’t mean you can’t get outside and do something.  Take a Zantrex energy pill and go for an early morning jog or swim, one of my favorite things to do!
4. Eat smaller portions.  When you go on vacation or get invited to a barbeque, make sure you don’t let your portions sizes get out of control.  Eat before you go if you don’t think you’ll be able to maintain your self control. 

Just by making a few changes to daily lifestyle you’ll be able to keep your sizzling summer body and make the transition into summer without a second thought.

I had a “ah ha” moment today as I looked out my apartment window at the incredible mountains towering above me, I realized that I’ve lived in Utah for the last 5 years and have hardly taken advantage of the countless outdoor adventures that this state has to offer. My husband and I will be moving away in a little over a year, so we’ve made it a point to make a list of all the Utah family recreation activities that we’ve wanted to do and then scheduled them into the next few months of summer. Just last weekend we went on a hike up to a gorgeous waterfall and I couldn’t believe that we’d lived her for so long and never even heard of the falls. Being outside is such a fun and exciting way to exercise, not to mention the emotional and spiritual benefits that come from being out in nature. So word to the wise, no matter where you live, search out the hidden adventures that every state has to offer. There are hikes, lakes and landmarks all over the United States… take advantage of them!

But there is now a better way to get the nutrients you need–spot on. Code Nutrition offers customized vitamins–based on your DNA. They will send you a cheek swab kit. Once you return it, they will see exactly what your body needs, and then you will receive it every month. No need to go to the store and cruise that vitamin aisle. It comes right to your door. This summer, you will be healthy, happy, and vibrant–with your body getting all the nutrients it needs.

Here are just a few ideas:

• If you have a job where you stand quite a bit, try walking around or “pacing” a little. It will also keep your mind off your sore feet from just standing in place. And this works for everything from teaching piano to working retail. Just take a few extra steps every hour and so and you will be on your way to a healthier life.
•  We’ve seen it on television before: replace your office chair with a large exercise ball. It will engage your core muscles the entire day. Now that is a workout.

• I once worked as a receptionist for a small company. My fellow receptionist used a portable stair climber underneath her desk. She would sit there for hours working it out…while she knitted, of course. Talk about multi-tasking.

So again, you just have to get creative and get active.

I know, I know. It is extremely hard, if not impossible, to eliminate stress from our daily lives. Stress is a part of life. But another part of life is dealing with stress and finding beneficial, relevant, and effective ways to relieve it.

Here are some common stresses:

• Mortgage Payment: In my experience, this is one of the most stressful reoccurring things in my life.  There it is; a thirty year loan just hanging out. You can either stress like crazy over it or find some way to resolve that. For me, I found a great program through United First Financial that greatly decreases the loan time. Granted, it takes discipline. But it is SOOO worth it in the long run.
• Career: Working can be very stressful. But it is important to find little times throughout the day to detox, if you will. Take a walk during lunch, read on your break, or take deep breaths throughout the day to calm down.
• Kids: Just with the mention of this word I know you are reaching for your hair to pull it out. But remember, the kids have their own stresses. Find ways to relieve your stresses together, including going to the park, watching a movie, and just spending time together.

By reducing your stress factors, you will be able to better reach your fitness and health goals. Good Luck and RELAX!

But in all reality, they do offer great benefits. There are oils for pretty much every malady, every ache, and every pain. And for many, the use of essential oils has healed them. Take D. Gary Young for instance. Before he founded his current company “Young Living Essential Oils”, Gary had an amazing experience. At the age of 17, he moved to Canada to start a career in the logging industry. A few years later he was in a horrible logging accident and was left paralyzed. He soon began to regain feeling in his toes and legs. This is where his journey with essential oils began. He found that through essential oils, he could soothe his discomfort. And now, he is determined to share that knowledge with others.

• Get a little bit of a tan: This really  helps make you appear more lean, firm, and toned. Also, I’ve found that my cellulite is less visible when I am tan. But remember to do this in moderation. Some people a little too tan. Sometimes they turn orange or leathery…yeah, avoid that.
• Jump-Start Your Diet: Get some Akavar weight loss pills. This can really help with losing those few stubborn extra pounds.
• Drink More Water: This will help flush the water your body is  holding onto. You’d be surprised at how much you can lose from this. It also makes your skin look amazing!
• No Sweets: I know this one is hard. This is only for those who have incredible self-control. Just by cutting sugars out of your diet, you will start to lose some inches and drop some pounds.

Good luck to all of us as we pull our bathing suits out of the closets! We can do it!

• Personal Trainer: So, of course, this would be the perfect job for those who love to workout. You basically get paid to look good and to help other people look good too.
• Sports Coach: Now, this will only work if you condition with your team.
• Online Business: You are your own boss; you make your own schedule. If you want to work out at noon, go for it. And another great thing about an online business is being able to wear whatever you want all while using dropshipdesign and making money!