Plenty found a way for us to row, row, row our boats greenly down the stream with Echo Paddles made from sustainably harvested local wood certified by the Managed Forest Program.
Fit Sugar shares five reasons why watermelon is a wonderful summer treat.
BeThree asks, “Are You an Exercise Addict?” and offers solutions to break the pattern.
The Budget Ecoist found ways to be green on the go with tips to cut down on your summer vacation waste.
If you love working out and being active, I’m sure you’ve suffered from post-exercise sore muscles before too. And while you could pop a couple pills for relief I’ve found a couple of natural soothers.
Organics by Noah’s Naturals Sea Salt Soak ($16.99): I poured a bunch of this organic blend of sea salt and lavender into a warm bath for a very spa-like pain relieving experience. The intoxicating scent of lavender relaxed my mind and the warm bath combined with the sea salt (which they say helps draw out the impurities from my skin) did offer some subtle soothing. Now whether or not it came from the warm bath water alone or the stuff I was soaking in, I don’t know, but either way I felt better when I stepped out and it was enjoyable.
Topical Anti-Pain By142 ($35): This cream is like a luxe version of Icy Hot. Menthol and camphor work instantly to relieve your pain, but then you’ll feel another sensation sneaking up on your muscle aches. Cehami, a plant-based ingredient first used by Australian Aboriginal people, has an anti-inflammatory power 3,000 times that of Aspirin–with that kind of reputation why bother popping pills! Supposedly the effect lasts up to 4 hours, but I get the most relief in the first hour.
Fourth of July is here and it wouldn’t be a summer holiday weekend without grilling, right? Here are a few tips to make sure you get your grill on the green and healthy way.
Choosing your grilling weapon: Electric and gas grills are the greenest options (unless you can find a solar one). Even though propane is a non-renewable resource, charcoal and wood burning grills release more emissions into the air. If you’re partial to the flavor of charcoal, at least choose an eco-friendly charcoal to reduce the low-level smog and toxic chemicals traditional varieties create.
Cooking safely: Grilling meats can actually produce toxic carcinogenic chemicals in your food. There are two major problems–one is when fat and juice drip and burn, coming back to settle on your food in smoke later. So choose skinless and leaner cuts of beef and remove fat before cooking. Read the rest of this entry »
According to a study in published by Psychological Science, you can be motivated subconsciously by reading inspirational words such as triumph, strive, confident, go for it, achieve or graceful. So if you need an extra push to go for what you want, surround yourself with these words so you see them everywhere you look. Sounds easy enough, right?
Self magazine suggests writing them on sticky notes and posting them throughout your house. Another great idea is to make a collage of inspirational words and use it as your computer desktop image. Or you could wear your motivation on your t-shirt like this “Chase Dreams” organic cotton and bamboo option from Tees for Change.
Fit Celeb shares Maria Menounos’s healthy recipe for this lean ground turkey Mykonos burger.
The Budget Ecoist offers tips to stay green as you celebrate red, white and blue on the 4th.
My Super-Charged Life attempts to inspire with seven ways to rekindle your creativity.
The Weighting Game shares a study about how reading fitness mags can undo the feel good effects of exercise.
Whole Story takes us on a trip to Ecuador to explore fair trade certified roses.
Eating Fabulous tells you why your answer to “Got milk?” should be yes.
Jezebel critiques Teen Vogue’s spread that takes the athleticism out of the Olympics and replaces it with not-so-sport-friendly fashion.
Laurel on Health Food charts out the best ways to store fruits and veggies to keep them fresh.
The Budget Ecoist shares an easy recipe for healthy, organic and eco-friendly strawberry lemonade.
Fit Sugar gives tips on what to look for when you buy summer hiking boots.
The Accidental Environmentalist reminds us that a bicycle isn’t just a fit way to travel, it’s a green one too. And these days, it’ll even help your wallet as you avoid the pump!
Simply Stated reviews Jen Lancaster’s new book, Such a Pretty Fat: One Narcissist’s Quest to Discover If Her Life Makes her Ass Look Big, OR, Why Pie is Not the Answer, about dieting and working out.
June is American Express Women’s Golf Month which means a bunch of courses across the country are offering free lessons, clinics, seminars and more. And once you get into the game, you should also know how to green your game (guys–this part is for you too!).
If you enjoy golfing, the beautiful courses and outdoorsy feel of the sport might make you look past all the un-eco aspects of golfing. But think for a minute about all the water those irrigation systems use and the potentially harmful chemical treatments used to keep the greens green. Some courses are better than others though, so start by choosing a spot to play from the Audubon Society’s list of courses that protect the environment, provide wildlife habitats and conserve natural resources. Then consider biodegradable balls and tees. And finally, dress green with a Fila golf polo for women made of 67% bamboo or a Patagonia Vitaliti Jersey Polo for men made of 70% organic cotton and 30% recycled polyester-jersey.
I love this Slouchy Bag from Buji Baja for summer. Made from organic cotton t-shirt material, the bag is reversible so you can go from stripes to a solid to work with your style from day to day. The casual simple shape makes it super versatile too–throw a towel in and take it to the beach or park, use it as a gym bag or carry it around during the day wherever you go. I love the blue and white striped one!
Elastic Waist reminds us that healthy shopping is often thrifty shopping with 12 ways to save on groceries.
Organic Mania delves into the “greener than thou” phenomenon. Do you have a green ‘tude?
Live Passionately discusses the treadmill of life–sometimes you’ve got to step out of your comfort zone if you want to see your life change.
Whole Story talks through homeopathic, herbal and lifestyle recommendations to support your body, muscles and joints during and after a work out.
Healthy Hollywood encourages us to take our workout from the gym to the great outdoors this summer.
MizFit gives us some face time to talk about silencing our negative self chatter.
