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Sunscreen made easy: understanding UVA, UVB, and SPF We need sunscreen to protect our bodies from the sun. It’s important that we all have a clear understanding of why sun protection is so important for EVERYONE, EVERYDAY. Let’s break it all down and eliminate any confusion regarding sun protection. What do the acronyms on our skin care products mean?…

Flabby arms? Here's how to get rid of upper arm fat Find out how you can regain upper arms to make you proud & wave goodbye to 'chicken wings', 'whale flippers' or 'granny second waves'

How much exercise do you need? Plan your activity for the week For some, a 30 minute workout is perfect. For others, a longer gym session is necessary to reach fitness goals. So how do you know how much exercise you really need? Read on to find out how you can determine a personalized activity plan.

B***y challenge: Best butt exercises for toning your backside Looking to tone your rear and look fit in your clothes? These are my picks for the best butt exercises! I hope you accept my 4-week b***y challenge!

THE TOP 3 NEW YEAR WEIGHT LOSS TIPS:

1.Get committed. Of course everyone is different, but 21 days is about the amount of time it takes for something to become 2nd nature, and isn't that what you want your weight loss efforts to be? So promise yourself right now that you'll commit to at least 21 days of making your goals a reality.

2.Just say NO to inflammation. Inflammatory foods do exactly what you would think they do - they inflate you! Foods like processed dairy and most grains can cause the same swelling you see with a sprained ankle...but inside your body! Eat delicious anti-inflammatory foods and you'll feel lighter and less bloated in just a few days.

3.Start moving. You don't need to bust your you-know-what at the gym 7 days a week, but you should find something that you enjoy that will get you moving. It can be anything from a short walk at lunch to fitting in some squats at the playground - short bouts of activity are perfect for speeding up your metabolism.
You'd be amazed at how quickly you see results using only these 3 simple tips!

Fitness makeover: 6 Steps to get fit now! Want to reach your goals in 2015? It's time for a fitness makeover! With a few simple changes and a new approach to fitness, the sky is the limit!

At the holiday season, our thoughts turn gratefully
to those who have made our progress possible.
Thank you and best wishes
for the Holidays and Happy New Year! Looking forward to sharing 2015 with you!

Exercising on a Full vs. Empty Stomach
Winner: When You Exercise on a Full Stomach
Food is fuel, and while hitting the gym right after eating sets yourself up for a food coma, having some (at least partially) digested food in your system means your muscles are stocked with the glycogen they need to work their best, says Jessica Matthews, MS, assistant professor of exercise science at Miramar College. Case in point: In one International Journal of Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism study, exercisers who ate breakfast before working enjoyed significantly higher VO2 (a measure of energy expenditure) and fat-burn rates compared to those who hadn't eaten breakfast before exercising. The best part? The calorie-torching edge lasted for a full 24 hours after working out.

Upper-Body vs. Lower-Body Exercises

Winner: When You Work Your Lower Body

Rep per rep, you burn a lot more calories churning out squats than biceps curls. And while we mean no disrespect to a perfectly sculpted upper body, your largest muscles — you know, the ones that use the most energy — are in your legs. Plus, by working bigger muscles, and thus, more muscle fibers, you create more of those micro-tears your body has to spend calories to repair, says Chris Jordan, MS, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, ACSM HFI/APT, director of exercise physiology at the Human Performance Institute, and creator of the Johnson & Johnson Official 7 Minute Workout App. By working your glutes, quads, and hamstrings, you actually have a better shot at burning the fat that's currently hiding your biceps. Try squats, lunges, and deadlifts to hit the most muscle fibers, and mix them up with different variations when the moves start feeling easier. Last but not least, when you do work your arms, stand up whenever possible. As soon as you sit down, those big calorie-burning muscles go all but dormant.

6 Foods for Weight Loss Success Want to lose weight? These foods might help.

Get a gym partner: 6 Ways to convince a friend to workout Fitness is fun when you include a partner. If you need some fun ways to help convince a friend to be your gym partner, then here are six helpful tips to get your contacts up off the couch and into a workout with you!

How to pack a healthy lunch - 13 snack-busting ideas 13 healthy lunch ideas that will stop you struggling for food ideas or always grabbing something easy from the store. How to pack a healthy lunch...