Happy New Year!!

It is estimated that this year, 45% of Americans made a new year’s resolution to lose weight. And, of these people, there are two different approaches to improvement.

1. The crash diet, A.K.A. fad diet, where you could lose a bunch of weight in a short period of time (and then usually put it right back on, plus some).

2. Or, make a lifestyle change and commitment to eating healthy and getting physical exercise, which will cause the weight to come off more slowly but at a commitment level that you can maintain.

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While maintaining a balance between calories in vs. calories out is important for weight management, the TYPES of calories are so often overlooked. A calorie is not just a calorie!!

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What does it mean to be “fit?” Fifty years ago if you asked ten people this question you’d get very similar answers. Today the definition may be significantly different depending on who you ask. Perception plays a big part. Some people see in their mind a runner or cyclist as someone who is really fit. For others it might be the image of a bodybuilder, figure competitor, gymnast, or dancer when they think of someone who is fit.

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Let us celebrate the gifts we receive every day by mother earth this year on Thanksgiving.  Yoga encourages us to practice non-violence (Ahimsa) towards ourselves and all beings.  Philosophically it makes sense to follow a vegetarian or vegan diet.  Please share with us your favorite vegetarian or vegan recipes here on this blog. 

Here is one of my favorite Ayurvedic Dishes

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WelcOMe to our Yoga blog!

My name is Elli and I am a student and a teacher of Yoga.  It is my Intention to share my excitement about Yoga with you and to open a platform to discuss and exchange different yogic ideas and experiences.  I want you to know that I do not know anything, and that I simply write about my opinions and theories.   Your point of view is always welcome and I invite you to share them.

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Healthy Holiday Eating Tips!

The most wonderful time of the year is back, and that means one thing: notorious holiday parties! Between the office party, family gatherings, religious festivities, and community get-togethers, sticking to a healthy eating plan becomes, well, difficult to say the least!

Coming up on our horizon is Thanksgiving, the intro to the holiday season for most. Knowing that the average Thanksgiving dinner has well over 2000 calories, its no wonder how much of a challenge it can be if you are watching your waistline. The following are some eating tips so that you can still look good and be healthy after the Thanksgiving dinner without having to deprive yourself.

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So you´ve decided to work on getting a flat, firm stomach. If you´re like most people you´ll start by doing countless crunches only to be left disappointed with poor results.

How can this be? I thought crunches were the best exercise for your abs.

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Alright ladies, so you’re looking to flatten your stomach. I’ve got some very important news you´ll want to hear. I´m going to share a secret with you that will save you a lot of time and a lot of frustration. The ab machines you´ll find at most health clubs are NOT effective at reducing your waistline. In fact, many of these machines can make the appearance of that dreaded “pooch belly” every woman hates worse!

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