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Don't brush your teeth immediately after meals and drinks, especially if they were acidic. Acidic foods—citrus fruits, sports drinks, tomatoes, soda (both diet and regular)—can soften tooth enamel  Brushing your teeth at this stage can speed up acid's effect on your enamel and erode the layer underneath. Gamble suggests waiting 30 to 60 minutes before brushing.

Almond protein cookies

2 scoops chocolate/vanilla protein powder

 1/2 cup rough chopped raw walnuts

 ¼ to ½ cup dark chocolate chips 

3/4 cup almond butter 

2 large eggs 

3 tbsp coconut sugar 

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

 2 tbsp flax meal 

 

Preheat oven to 375.
 Have a large mixing bowl, fork and large mixing spoon ready.

Place eggs in the bowl and fork whisk until blended, add almond butter and continue fork blend until well combined. Add coconut sugar, vanilla extract, flax meal and chocolate whey protein, using your large spoon to continue the blending process.

 Add walnuts and chips last. Using a large tbsp, scoop dough onto cookie sheet and flatten with the back of your spoon.

Bake in preheated oven for 14 to 18 minutes. Check cookies at the 10 minute mark to check for browning. (My cookies were done in 15 minutes with a nice brown to them, and still soft on the inside). 

Remove from oven when slightly brown and put on wire rack to cool.

 These make a fantastic meal replacement anytime and a great take with snack when on the go!

Weight training after 40

Step 1

Add weight training to your exercise routine if you are over 40. Do not just do upper body excercises, thinking that the elliptical is enough for you to build your legs. It is not. You need to work your entire body three times per week.
Step 2

Do a mix of machines and free weights. Machines are great for building muscle and easy to use, but they do not provide you with functional strength. To become functionally strong, you need to use free weights and do exercises such as weighted squats and lunges where you have to stabilize your body using supporting muscles and deeper abdominals. Free weights are also effective for chest and shoulder muscles. Compound your exercises. For example, do lunges with lateral raises. Or one-legged dead lifts with a one-armed row. Functional exercises are especially important for an aging population.
Step 3

Do cardio to help build your muscles. According to Hobson, "Muscle tissue needs to effectively store glycogen and have capillaries that infuse it with blood, both of which are aided by the aerobic component." Thirty minutes of your favorite cardio exercise per day is enough.
Step 4

"Don't be a weekend warrior and cram exercise into only two days," says Dr. Elton Strauss, reconstructive orthopedist and chief of orthopedic trauma and adult reconstructive surgery at the Mount Sinai Hospital Center in New York. of the website Iparentingfitness.com. As you get older, your body becomes more fragile and prone to injury.
Step 5

Watch your diet. "Insufficient protein, especially if it's accompanied by insufficient calories in general, can contribute to sarcopenia, says Douglas Paddon-Jones, director of exercise studies for the General Clinical Research Center at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, as reported by Hobson. Sarcopenia is a medical term for age-related declines in muscle mass

Success of the diet

Sometimes, the success or failure of your weight loss program depends more on your daily habits than on the food choices you make. The little things you do as part of your routine can affect how much food you eat and how much you move throughout the day.

Coconut Sugar scrub

Create your own exfoliator by mixing together 2 tablespoons of sugar and around 3 tablespoons of coconut oil. Put it in a jar or container and use it to your liking... you won't be upset with the results. I even keep mine chilled as a refreshing treat!

Weight loss tip

Weight loss requires dedication and commitment because there are no magic tricks that can make the pounds disappear. In order to lose weight you need a healthy diet plan, regular exercise, and a positive attitude. For your weight loss efforts to be successful, you must also surround yourself with people who can help and encourage you along the way. If you have a neighbor or friend who is also overweight, then team up and take this journey together. If you have coworkers who are overweight, then create teams and start a competition to see who can lose the most weight...a little competition never hurt anyone right?

Connection between Dehydration and Headaches?

What Is the Connection between Dehydration and Headaches?

Dehydration is a common underlying cause of headaches, and it’s also a common trigger for migraines. Headaches caused by dehydration can occur in the front or back of the head, or may be one-sided. Dehydration headaches also can be felt throughout the entire head, similar to a tension headache. A common symptom of dehydration headaches are an increase in pain when moving the head - especially during walking.

It’s not entirely clear why dehydration causes a headache. Some studies have shown that blood vessels in the head may actually narrow in an attempt to regulate body fluid levels. Because this would make it harder for oxygen and blood to get to the brain, it results in a headache.

Drink up People!!!

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