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Posted by Alyssa Schomaker / Monday, July 2, 2018 / No comments / 4th of july recipes , Alyssa schomaker , beachbody elite , granita , healthy , Healthy recipes , Summer , summer recipes

Clean Eating Watermelon Granita

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This is a simple summer dessert you can prep for the coming 4th of July! Healthy too! Watermelon provides lots of amazing healthy benefits :)<br />
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4 cups cubed watermleon, seedless or make sure you remove the seeds<br />
juice of 1 lime<br />
Stevia or coconut sugar for sweetness<br />
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1. Add watermelon, lime juice and stevia to a blender and blend till smooth.<br />
2. Add in the liquid in a square dish that is shallow and place it in the freezer.<br />
3. After an hour or two, check on the watermelon mixture and scrap the mixture to scrap any ice that has formed and cover it back and put back in the freezer.<br />
4. After 2-3 hours remove again the mixture from the freezer and scrap it again, you may use a fork to do this. It should be done - the thickness depends on you :) Serve immediately! Perfect, healthy dessert!<br />
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Clean Eating Watermelon Granita

This is a simple summer dessert you can prep for the coming 4th of July! Healthy too! Watermelon provides lots of amazing healthy benef...

Posted by Alyssa Schomaker / Monday, July 3, 2017 / No comments / 4th of july , 4th of july recipes , Alyssa schomaker , beachbody coach , beachbody elite , Healthy recipes , lemon juice , lemonade , Summer

4th of July Lemonade

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Celebrating this 4th of July? Try this patriotic lemonade!<br />
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Ingredients:<br />
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1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice<br />
1 can frozen organic white grape juice concentrate<br />
1 gallon cold water with ice<br />
2 apples, sliced into wedges or round<br />
1 pint blueberries<br />
1 pint strawberries<br />
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How to:<br />
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Combine white grape juice, lemon juice and the cold water.<br />
Add the apples (make it more fun and presentable by also cutting it into different shapes like stars!)<br />
Add all of the fruit into the pitcher of your lemonade.<br />
Serve and enjoy.

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4th of July Lemonade

Celebrating this 4th of July? Try this patriotic lemonade! Ingredients: 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 can frozen organic whi...

Posted by Alyssa Schomaker / Wednesday, April 6, 2016 / No comments / clean eating , clean eating recipes , cool recipes , fitness , health , Healthy recipes , kid recipes , nutrition , nutritious foods , Summer , summer recipes

Clean Eating Mango Colada Pops

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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Summer is near. You may want to bookmark and save this clean eating Mango Colada Pop recipe! This is so easy to whip using your fave fruit - not just mangoes! You may use berries, strawberries or any fruit of your heart's desire!! Plus, you may want to enlist your kids when creating them. There's no hard part in this recipe, just the waiting. Ugh. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Fave fruit, this time we use organic mangoes about 2 cups</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">¾ cup unsweetened coconut milk</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 cup unsweetened, full fat canned coconut milk </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1.5 Tbsp. raw honey or organic coconut nectar or agave nectar</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1. Take the fruits of your choice and add in a high speed blender, add in 1/4 cup coconut milk beverage and then blend into a puree.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2. In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup coconut milk beverage, 1 cup of unsweetened canned coconut milk - take note use only the thick cream portion on to!! and the sweetener of your choice. Mix well and combine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">3. Now the fun part - pour roughly 2 tbsp. of the fruit puree in the mold first (there are lots of cute molds available!!), then add the coconut milk mixture until all the molds are filled. Place the molds in the freezer for 2 hours before you add in the sticks. Wait until complete. (excruciating, I know!) Then enjoy ;)</span></div>
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Clean Eating Mango Colada Pops

Summer is near. You may want to bookmark and save this clean eating Mango Colada Pop recipe! This is so easy to whip using your fave fru...

Posted by Alyssa Schomaker / Friday, July 24, 2015 / No comments / afitnurse , clear skin , fitness , health , healthy skin , skin care , skin tips , Summer , summer skin , sunscreen , Tips , water

5 Summer Skin Care Tips

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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Drinking water is an important part of any skin care routine. H20 should be your best friend, your buddy, always by your side. It helps keep your skin softer, hydrated, younger-looking, and helps prevent fine lines and wrinkles in the future. Summer skin care relies on water consumption a lot, because we are sweating more in the summer, which can lead to dehydration!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2) Exfoliate</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Summer skin care can be improved greatly by routine exfoliation. When you exfoliate your skin, you are getting rid of dead skin cells that are clogging your pores and hiding your fresh, healthy skin. It’s important to not over-exfoliate as it can lead to skin irritation or redness. It is suggested to exfoliate two times per week to allow healthy skin to develop. You can buy exfoliants or make an all-natural one at home for your summer skin care routine.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After exfoliation, it is vital to apply a moisturizer, preferably with SPF 30 or more. After exfoliating, your skin is fresh and ready to receive all the moisture that you can give it. For summer skin care, moisturize both in the morning and at night to keep your skin glowing and prevent it from drying out in the sun. Frequent moisturizing will also help prevent wrinkles and fine lines as you age. Remember, your lips are very sensitive to the sun! Keep them moisturized with a lip balm.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sunscreen is important. It protects your skin from harmful UV rays. Being tan in the summer seems great, but it is a sign of skin damage.  Especially for summer skin care, SPF should be applied liberally every day. If you can find a moisturizer with SPF that you like, stick with it and apply it often!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5) Treat Damaged Skin</span></span></div>
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><span style="font-size: 14.6666666666667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It happens. You forgot to wear sunscreen, and you are experiencing an uncomfortable sunburn. It is important to treat these burns. Aloe Vera creams and gels are a great way to cool the irritation and help it heal faster, without the peeling that can sometimes occur. Summer skin care, even if it is damage control, is so important to your overall health. Blistering sunburns more than double your risk of melanoma. Keep your overall health in mind when consider your summer skin care routine this season!</span></span>

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5 Summer Skin Care Tips

Summer skin care is important to your appearance, but also to your overall health! Your skin is your body’s largest organ and needs spe...

Posted by Alyssa Schomaker / Wednesday, July 1, 2015 / No comments / exercise and fitness , fitness , fitness goals , Fitness motivation , fun workout , goal setting , health , healthier life , healthy lifestyle , Summer , Summer activities

Fun Exercise Ideas for Summer Fitness

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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Do you enjoy a little bit of friendly competition? A team sport might be right up your alley! Team sports might remind you of being on the playground as a child, but playing sports with a team can also provide fun exercise for adults! Start up a team with a group of friends or look for adult leagues in your area. Sports like basketball, soccer, and baseball might seem like child’s play when they’re not at a professional level, but they’re great workouts for everyone.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Set a Goal.</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Running is a great exercise and an easy way to get outdoors. Sign up for a 5k with some friends, and you’ll have a goal to work toward as well as some peers to train with! Making the commitment of registering for the event makes it easier to stick with your training, and teaming up with others can give you some extra motivation to achieve your goal. You can even beat the summer heat by running in the morning before the sun gets too hot.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><span style="font-size: 14.6666666666667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Try these fun exercise ideas this summer! You might just discover a new activity that you love. If you’re passionate about fitness and want to share that passion with others, you should consider becoming a Beachbody Coach! Simply complete this </span><a href="http://www.afitnurse.com/p/become-a.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 14.6666666666667px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">short survey</span></a><span style="font-size: 14.6666666666667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, and feel free to message me with any questions you might have.</span></span>

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Fun Exercise Ideas for Summer Fitness

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Toned Arms Exercises

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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Planks: like push-ups, planks are going to help you get nicely toned arms while also working your legs and core. Get even more out of the standard plank by raising one arm and touching it to your shoulder on the opposite side of your body. Repeat this for the other arm, and continue alternating until you are done.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Weights: if you have some dumbbells at home, try adding in a few weight exercises as well. Bicep curls are a nice way to sculpt toned arms. Hold a pair of dumbbells, letting your arms hang slightly. In a slow, steady motion, bend at your elbow to lift the weight, bringing your forearm to your chest. With the same motion, lower the weight back down until it returns to the starting position. Bicep curls are a simple way to start doing weight lifting exercises.</span></span></div>
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><span style="font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">By adding these easy exercises to your existing routine, you’ll have toned arms before you know it! What I like most about these exercises is that you can do them just about anywhere, and most of them don’t require any equipment. That means you can squeeze in a quick workout on even the most hectic day! Whether you want toned arms or just want to learn more about nutrition, I’m here to help. Please feel free to </span><a href="http://www.afitnurse.com/p/schedule-appointment-to-chat-with-me.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 15px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">contact me</span></a><span style="font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to find out how I can help you start your fitness journey!</span></span>

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Toned Arms Exercises

Toned arms are one of the best accessories to have, especially in the summer! Having toned arms means you look amazing in your favorite c...

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Lower Body Exercises with Resistance Bands

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<span style="color: #444444;"><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">These lower body exercises with resistance bands provide a tough workout that’s really going to build muscle. It’s amazing what you can accomplish with just a resistance band! How have you been getting your legs ready for summer? </span></span>

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Lower Body Exercises with Resistance Bands

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Get Lean With Resistance Band Exercise

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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><span style="font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Get ready for summer with resistance band exercise for your upper body. It’s a great way to get lean muscles that look defined and toned when rocking your summer dresses, swimsuits, and tank tops. I’d love to </span><a href="http://www.afitnurse.com/p/schedule-appointment-to-chat-with-me.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 15px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">chat with you</span></a><span style="font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> if you need any other inspiration for your beach body goals! </span></span>

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Get Lean With Resistance Band Exercise

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A Scrumptious Healthy Pesto Recipe

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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Put all the dry ingredients in a food processor, and then pulse a few times. Add the oil and then process until the pesto is smooth, or to the consistency you desire. Taste it just to make sure, you can add extra of any of the ingredients to make it taste just right.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">So, what do you eat healthy pesto with? I think the better question is what </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">don’t </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">you eat pesto with. ;)</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Sandwiches</b></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Healthy pesto is a healthy alternative to mayo. Just spread the pesto on the bread or wrap, and add all your favorite sandwich ingredients. Try a whole wheat wrap with pesto, turkey, spinach leaves, and tomato for a really tasty lunch!</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Instead of a heavy white sauce, use pesto with your pasta. Healthy pesto tastes delicious when paired with </span><a href="http://www.afitnurse.com/2014/12/pasta-alternatives-for-delicious.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">pasta alternatives</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, too. Pair the pesto pasta with a </span><a href="http://www.afitnurse.com/2014/08/red-cabbage-blueberry-and-chickpea.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">red cabbage, blueberry, and chickpea salad with tahini maple dressing</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, and you’ve got yourself a meal fit for the patio.  </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You can make low-calorie pesto pizzas pretty easily. Grab some mini whole wheat tortillas and spread pesto on them. Put some fresh slices of tomato and grated parmesan cheese over the pesto and bake until the tortillas are crispy and the cheese is melted. Kids love helping out with these pizzas, so it’s a great family activity.</span></span></div>
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><span style="font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">What are your favorite ways to incorporate healthy pesto into your meals? I’d love to hear them! Write a comment below, or post to </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Afitnurse" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 15px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">my Facebook page</span></a><span style="font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> with your ideas!  </span></span>

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A Scrumptious Healthy Pesto Recipe

Who doesn’t love some healthy pesto pizazz in their life? Healthy pesto meals are the perfect way to transition into summer. Besides th...

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8 Exercises For Toning Inner Thighs

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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Stand in a straddle with your knees facing outward. Lower down into a deep squat, keeping your chest up, booty tucked under, and knees out to the side. Hold the squat for 10 seconds, then stand back up. When toning inner thighs, it’s important to have proper form, so you should make sure you have the correct straddle-stand. When you squat, your knees should be directly over your ankles.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lay on your back with your knees bent and feet on the floor. Put a ball, pillow, or yoga block between your knees. Lift your hips until there is a straight line from your knees to your shoulders. Squeeze the ball between your knees for 1 minute. Repeat the move 3 times, or more, for toning inner thighs more intensely.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lie on your back with your legs and feet straight up in the air in a pike shape. Make sure your feet are directly above your hips. Let your legs fall into the biggest straddle possible, and then pull them back together as fast as you can. Try to keep your legs straight. Repeat 15 times.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A great activity for toning inner thighs is pilates. It uses your whole body to tone muscles that sometimes receive less attention during workouts, such as the inner thighs. The </span><a href="http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/piyo-workout.do" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Beachbody PiYo Workout</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is an awesome blend of yoga and pilates that is an intense way of toning inner thighs.</span></span></div>
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><span style="font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The trick to toning inner thighs is incorporating exercises that target those muscles in your workouts. Do you have any exercises for toning inner thighs that you love? Go ahead and leave a comment, I’d love to hear all about it!</span></span>

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8 Exercises For Toning Inner Thighs

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10 Healthier Beers (and How to Pick the Right One)

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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Feeling guilty about </span><a href="http://greatist.com/health/alcohol-tips-hacks-recipes-resources/" sl-processed="1" style="background-color: white; color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-decoration: none;">knocking a few back</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">? It might be time to stop the guilt! Moderate beer consumption has been shown to help protect against </span><a href="http://greatist.com/health/beer-good-for-your-heart/" sl-processed="1" style="background-color: white; color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-decoration: none;">heart disease</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> and </span><a href="http://greatist.com/health/health-benefits-alcohol/" sl-processed="1" style="background-color: white; color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-decoration: none;">lower the risk of hypertension</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">. (Just remember, we're talking </span><em style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">moderate</em><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> consumption, not all-night err-night affairs.) </span><a class="ifoot-cite active" href="http://greatist.com/health/10-healthier-beers-and-how-choose-right-one#footnote-node-1449-1" id="note-node-1449-1" sl-processed="1" style="background-color: white; color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-decoration: none;">[1]</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><a class="ifoot-cite active" href="http://greatist.com/health/10-healthier-beers-and-how-choose-right-one#footnote-node-1449-2" id="note-node-1449-2" sl-processed="1" style="background-color: white; color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-decoration: none;">[2]</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">. As it turns out, all beers are </span><em style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">not</em><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">created equal, so grabbing whichever tallboy is on special this week doesn’t guarantee health benefits. Here, we've rounded up the beers most likely to bring a health punch to the party.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Many of beer’s benefits stem from natural antioxidants, called <a href="http://www.bcerc.org/COTCpubs/BCERC.FactSheet_Phenols.pdf" sl-processed="1" style="color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">phenols</a>, which are found in beer, wine, and many foods, such as brightly-colored fruits (think apples, oranges, and cranberries). Ales typically have one of the highest phenol concentrations, meaning they also pack more heart-protecting powersthan other beer varieties <a class="ifoot-cite active" href="http://greatist.com/health/10-healthier-beers-and-how-choose-right-one#footnote-node-1449-3" id="note-node-1449-3" sl-processed="1" style="color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; text-decoration: none;">[3]</a> <a class="ifoot-cite active" href="http://greatist.com/health/10-healthier-beers-and-how-choose-right-one#footnote-node-1449-4" id="note-node-1449-4" sl-processed="1" style="color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; text-decoration: none;">[4]</a> <a class="ifoot-cite active" href="http://greatist.com/health/10-healthier-beers-and-how-choose-right-one#footnote-node-1449-5" id="note-node-1449-5" sl-processed="1" style="color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; text-decoration: none;">[5]</a>. While phenols do provide some health benefits, slamming a keg won’t offer much more than a <a href="http://greatist.com/health/13-legit-ways-stop-hangover" sl-processed="1" style="color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; text-decoration: none;">killer hangover</a>. Stick with <a href="http://greatist.com/health/truth-behind-binge-drinking" sl-processed="1" style="color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; text-decoration: none;">moderate</a><a href="http://greatist.com/health/truth-behind-binge-drinking" sl-processed="1" style="color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; text-decoration: none;"> alcohol </a>consumption (one drink per day for women, and up to two for men) to get the health benefits without feeling down the next day <a class="ifoot-cite active" href="http://greatist.com/health/10-healthier-beers-and-how-choose-right-one#footnote-node-1449-6" id="note-node-1449-6" sl-processed="1" style="color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; text-decoration: none;">[6]</a>.<br /><br /><span style="text-align: center;">Of course, phenol content isn't the only factor to take into consideration when choosing a cold brew. To help you make healthier choices while out on the town, we’ve created a list of our 10 favorite healthier beers, including some old-time favorites </span><em style="background-color: transparent; text-align: center;">and </em><span style="text-align: center;">some interesting blends. (And don’t worry—we’ve got our gluten-free friends covered, too!)</span>
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Popping Bottles—The Ultimate Beer List</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">1. <a href="http://www.yuengling.com/our_beer/" sl-processed="1" style="color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Yuengling Light Lager</a>: Looking for a full-flavor lager that’s still light on calories? Search no further. Yuengling managed to combine the health benefits of a lager with a lower carb count. At only 99 calories, this is a solid selection for a healthier classic brew.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Alcohol Content: 3.8%</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Calories: 99</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">2. <a href="http://newplanetbeer.com/gluten-free-beer/3r-raspberry-ale/" sl-processed="1" style="color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">New Planet 3R Raspberry Ale</a>: This newer brew skips the gluten and uses sorghum, corn, and raspberry puree  malt to create a not-too-sweet, fruity brew with extra antioxidants (from the berries). Perfect for those looking to enjoy themselves while avoiding gluten. Bonus: New Planet donates a portion of sales from this beer to Colorado-based non-profits using the 3R philosophy—reduce, reuse, recycle.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Alcohol Content: 5%</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Calories: 160</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Carbs: 17 grams</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">3. <a href="http://abita.com/brews/our_brews/purple-haze" sl-processed="1" style="color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Abita Purple Haze</a>: Abita Purple Haze: Don’t enjoy the bitter taste of beer but still want to reap the heart-health benefits? Have no fear! Abita infused this brew with real raspberries to deliver a fruity aroma and a sweet taste. The berries pack an antioxidant punch and give the beer its namesake purplish hue.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Alcohol Content: 4.2%</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Calories: 145</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Carbs: 11 grams </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">4. <a href="http://www.lefthandbrewing.com/beers/good-juju" sl-processed="1" style="color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Left Hand Good Juju</a>: Complete with a hint of fresh <a href="http://greatist.com/health/ginger/" sl-processed="1" style="color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; text-decoration: none;">ginger</a> (one of our favorite <a href="http://greatist.com/superfood" sl-processed="1" style="color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; text-decoration: none;">superfoods</a>!), this unique ale combines unique herbs and spices to bring out a full flavor. This lighter-bodied brew is perfect for those that want full flavor without sacrificing their waistline.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Alcohol Content: 4.5%</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Calories: 131</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Carbs: 12.1 grams</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">5. <a href="http://www.guinness.com/en-us/thebeer-es.html" sl-processed="1" style="color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Guinness Draught</a>: This dark Irish blend—famous for quenching thirsts on St. Patty’s day—is a classic beverage with a creamy, decadent flavor and a sneakily healthy twist! Packed with phenols, this super-dark staple brings the taste and feel of a stout with fewer carbohydrates and calories.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Alcohol Content: 4%</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Calories: 126</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Carbs: 10 grams</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">6. <a href="http://www.samueladams.com/enjoy-our-beer/sam-adams-light.aspx" sl-processed="1" style="color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Sam Adam’s Light Lager</a>: Creating a light beer that still stands up to the Sam Adam’s taste was no easy task. Brewers stuck to the basics and invented a lighter calorie beer that didn’t sacrifice flavor, making this beer perfect for those looking to stay health-conscious without skimping on taste.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Alcohol Content: 4%</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Calories: 119</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Carbs: 9.7 grams</span></div>
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<img alt="New Belgium Blue Paddle" class="media-element file-right" height="200" src="http://greatist.com/sites/default/files/BluePaddle.png" style="border: 0px; float: right; height: auto !important; margin-left: 15px; width: 200px;" title="" typeof="foaf:Image" width="200" /></div>
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">7. <a href="http://www.newbelgium.com/beer/detail.aspx?id=5aec31cf-c34f-4344-8dbe-91a0a5db67ca" sl-processed="1" style="color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">New Belgium Blue Paddle</a>: This brew packs the hops without expanding the waistline, since it's relatively light in calories. Complete with a fruity, herbal aroma and a slightly bitter finish, this beer delivers a healthy wallop! Not to mention, it has some pretty awesome packaging.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Type: Pilsner (Lager)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Alcohol Content: 4.8%</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Calories: 145</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Carbs: 14 grams</span></div>
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<img alt="Full Sail Session Lager" class="media-element file-right" height="200" src="http://greatist.com/sites/default/files/FullSail_Session.png" style="border: 0px; float: right; height: auto !important; margin-left: 15px; width: 200px;" title="" typeof="foaf:Image" width="200" /></div>
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">8. <a href="http://www.fullsailbrewing.com/session-lager.cfm" sl-processed="1" style="color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Full Sail Session Lager</a>: This full-bodied, old-school brew is a far cry from bland mass-produced lagers. With a positively measly calorie count and plenty of flavor, this classic beer is perfect for any summer gathering or meal. Plus, it comes in adorable "stubby" bottles with sweet retro labels. What's not to love?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Type: Lager</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Alcohol Content: 5.1%</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Calories: 135</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Carbs: 10 grams</span></div>
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<img alt="Butte Creek Organic IPA" class="media-element file-right" height="200" src="http://greatist.com/sites/default/files/ButteCreek_IPA.png" style="border: 0px; float: right; height: auto !important; margin-left: 15px; width: 200px;" title="" typeof="foaf:Image" width="200" /></div>
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">9. <a href="http://www.buttecreek.com/organicbeer.html" sl-processed="1" style="color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Butte Creek Organic India Pale Ale</a>: Looking for an <a href="http://greatist.com/health/organic-alcohol/" sl-processed="1" style="color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; text-decoration: none;">organic pale ale</a>that is made free of potentially hazardous pesticides and chemical fertilizers but still tastes great? Look no further! Butte Creek has managed just that with this Indian pale ale.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Type: India Pale Ale</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Alcohol Content: 6.4%</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Calories: 201 (22 oz.)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Carbs: 1.9 grams</span></div>
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<img alt="Sierra Nevada Pale Ale" class="media-element file-right" height="200" src="http://greatist.com/sites/default/files/SierraNevada_PaleAle.png" style="border: 0px; float: right; height: auto !important; margin-left: 15px; width: 200px;" title="" typeof="foaf:Image" width="200" /></div>
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">10. <a href="http://www.sierranevada.com/beers/paleale.html" sl-processed="1" style="color: rgb(28, 161, 200) !important; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Sierra Nevada Pale Ale</a>: Combining a heap of hops with slight hints of orange blossom is no small task. Sierra Nevada pulls it off with this award-winning brew.</span><br />
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