Tidbits

After reading the March issue of one of my favorite magazines, Women's Health, I wanted to post the recommendations, quotes, percentages and tips that I liked best.  I keep these magazines so I can refer back to the pages that I folded in at the corner.  Eventually, my magazines begin to stack up and just serve as clutter on my desk...and clutter stresses me out!  So posting my favorite info from Women's Health as Tidbits is my attempt to de-clutter my desk and share with you guys information that I find helpful, informative or just interesting!  FilthyFit Tidbits will be a great reference tool, for you and me! You're welcome ;)

- Got a sweet tooth?  Manage your sugar cravings with peppermint tea.  It'll also improve digestion!  

- Is it a good idea to invest in a heart rate monitor for workouts?  Heck yes!  This device will help motivate you to work within your target training zones and helps track your progress.

- Planks vs crunches...  Planks win!  They target your entire core, give you a tighter waistline and are safer for your back.

- 33% --> percentage by which your risk for type 2 diabetes decreases when you exercise 3 times a week for 20 minutes.

- "Over time, repeatedly drinking in the same place increases your tolerance for alcohol." - Philip Terry, Ph.D.  Slow it down when you hit up a new place for happy hour or just designate a driver ;)

- Increase your protein intake to help curb munching.

- When applying facial products, apply lightest to heaviest and wait 2-3 minutes in between layers to avoid diluting products.

- Increase your water intake to help increase energy, reduce soreness and drop weight.  But don't forget to exercise, duh ;)

- Snacks that won't open the floodgates to unhealthy habits:  sunflower seeds, plain frozen yogurt with fresh fruit, dark chocolate (yum), pistachios and mini whole-wheat pretzels.

- According to David Beckham, the secret to a successful relationship is "to love and respect one another and work hard.  And you always need to give the other person attention and make sure to show them how much you love them."

- "Monogamish" --> Couples who are committed but aren't sexually faithful.  WTF?!  Um, no thanks...

My plan is to post my favorite info from Women's Health to FilthyFit Tidbits at the end of every month, which will clear up my desk and make referring back to pages with their corners folded in a thing of the past.  Ah, the simplicity!  Stay in touch!

xoxo