50 Pushups Challenge

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We are ready to challenge ourselves to 50 pushups in 30 days! Follow this plan to reshape your core! 

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The classic push-up comes close to a perfect exercise, challenging multiple muscle groups in the arms, chest, back, and core to build overall functional strength.  There are so many variations that can be incorporated into the push up once you get this first move.  Good luck, let us know if you are up for the challenge!

Why We love to Workout on the beach

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10838126_10153004225200242_2690336093437616697_o  I  have been taking either a walk or a run on the beach most mornings. Living on Marco Island has been a dream come true. Every morning it is amazing the amount of walkers I see on the beach and the road. Bright sneakers, savvy workout wear, you name it I see it.

It is amazing how good the sand feels on my feet when I run either barefoot or in my water shoes or tennis shoes. It does not hurt my ankles or knees, a problem I have had for the past five years. My husband as well has been so active on the beach.

Beach Workout
Jump roping on the beach is really a good workout. High Intensity workouts keep you burning calories much longer than a thirty minute low-level jog or walk.
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My husband after finishing his workout, it was about 95 degrees this day. I was enjoying the water and getting some sun earlier. How about you, do you like working out on the beach or outside?

Coconut Oil Pulling To Detox Your Mouth

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Coconut Oil Pulling

Coconut Oil Pulling

What is it? Oil pulling is using an organic oil as a mouthwash to detox the mouth. Really,basically you take a teaspoon into your mouth and swoosh it, sort of like using mouthwash. Oil pulling pulls the bacteria from the mouth and gums. Coconut oil will attack Streptococcus Mutans bacteria which causes cavities. We have Coconut Oil throughout our home for many different reasons. Coconut Oil can be used for so many different things from brushing your teeth to applying coconut oil to your face and body to deodorant.

How To Coconut Oil Pull or Swoosh

  • Take 1-2 Teaspoons Organic Coconut Oil into your mouth
  • Swish it around for 20 minutes
  • The timing is important from what I read “Oral bacteria are fat-loving. Swishing the oil around your mouth attracts the bad bugs to help pull it off of surfaces”
  • The goal is to swish the oil around long enough for it to turn a milky white, which means the bacteria has been “pulled” off.

Well are you ready to start Oil Pulling?

Love the idea of Detoxing?  Check out more Detox Recipes on our Detox Tab.

Beer Can Chicken On The Grill

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Beer Can Chicken

Beer can Chicken

We love beer can chicken on the grill, we make it about once a week. Chicken is one of my favorite foods. Chicken on the grill keeps the house from heating up in the middle of summer. We live in a cute farm-house and try to keep the air at a minimum. Plus chicken is just so darn good for you.  You can use the leftovers the next day for chicken tacos or chicken enchiladas. …

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