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10-Minute Home Workout Series 9: Mighty Threesome

2012-02-16T11:32:00.000-08:00

Weight loss researchers coined the term "yo-yo dieting" to describe intermittent weight loss efforts that leave people heavier and heavier. And now there is yo-yo exercising: Repeatedly starting and stopping a workout routine makes weight loss more challenging and weight gain likely, according to data from the National Runners' Health Study. After a lapse, men had to run at least 16 miles a

Crock your way to deliciously healthy eating!

2012-02-14T09:32:00.000-08:00

Italian style roast. See recipe below. You don’t have to be a good cook or spend a lot of time in the kitchen to prepare an abundance of healthy, delicious meals. Just find a simple way on how and what to do. Let's take a crock pot, for example. It has become an integral appliance in today's kitchens. As you probably already know, you simply place the ingredients in the crock pot, plug it in,

Top 5 fruits rich in vitamin C (and orange is not one of them)

2012-02-06T09:19:00.000-08:00

Vitamin C has received a great deal of attention, and for good reasons. The more we study it, the more we realize how diverse it is in protecting our health against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling. So add more vitamin C to your life, but try to get it from natural foods like fresh vegetables and fruits; the body

V-Day Special: 3 easy steps to turn the day of romantic expectations into a one-of-a-kind romantic interlude

2012-02-04T12:11:00.000-08:00

With Valentine's Day fast approaching you can already feel the presence of the RED wave on our streets as florists are stocking up on all those red roses. Chocolate parlors are bringing out their best packaging and heart candies. Many will be searching for new, creative date ideas and gifts to surprise their special someone, but what do you do when the choices are so many and the options so

How to earn more treats in life (a lesson from Tila)

2012-01-27T08:47:00.000-08:00

How to earn more treats in life (a lesson from Tila): "Be yourself and do what you love." 1.) Be yourselfLive your truth and be true to yourself. Don't try to be someone else. There can only be "real" love when people love you for the "real" you. 2.) Do what you loveDon't think in terms of "I have to get a job", but think in terms of "what do I love to do and how can I use that to be of service

10-Minute Home Workout Series 8: Furious Fives

2012-01-24T19:29:00.000-08:00

10 Minutes a Day—Get More Energy, Lift Your Mood. If you think only epic routines produce results, think again. Research suggests that brief activity bursts can pay off big. Researchers at Northern Arizona University asked 21 college students to rate their vigor, fatigue, and mood before—and shortly after—cycling for 10, 20, and 30 minutes. Though each produce beneficial results, however,

Tasty and refreshing high-protein snack that will tied you over!

2012-01-11T07:48:00.000-08:00

Flaked tuna on cucumbers. Yum! Here's a snack that is low in calories, healthy, refreshing, high in protein and will keep you satisfied until your next meal. Have it any time of day! Tomato-and-onion-flavored flaked light tuna on cucumber slices. Just slice up cucumbers and place tuna on top. That's it! J Tuna is a good source of protein to help maintain and develop strong muscles. You can get

Health Benefits of Blueberries - according to Tila

2012-01-04T18:54:00.000-08:00

Even Tila knows the mighty health benefits of little blueberries. Not only does she encourage you to add them to your diet, but she even shows you how she uses them as her exercise equipment. Do what Tila does to stay healthy and fit: workout in the morning (even if it's a short 10-minute aerobic exercise, it can help speed up your metabolism and boost your energy level), and add blueberries

Meet Tila, our Special Correspondent for Wellness With Penny.com

2012-01-03T08:06:00.000-08:00

my name tila (insert lick) Hello Friends. Meet Tila, our Special Correspondent for Wellness With Penny.com. She will be sharing tips on health and fitness; how to stay cute all year round; how to be yourself, do what you love and get lots of treats. Yes, she's a wealth of loving knowledge we can all learn from. Her video will debut on the world wide web this week. Don't miss it! :) A message

Could your deep-rooted limiting beliefs be holding you back?

2012-01-01T11:00:00.000-08:00

One thing I know for sure is that our "beliefs"—our habitual thought pattern—is the thing that runs our life. It determines our state of being and becomes the way in which we live our life—be it rewarding or disempowering. This, of course, reflects in the quality of everything we do in this world. It is with this understanding that I deliberately choose to have all that I

My heartfelt message for you going into the new year

2011-12-26T16:28:00.000-08:00

Dearest Friends, I've come to learn that no matter what kind of relationship you're in, a relationship is a place you go to give. It's not a place where you go to "deserve", or "owe". The latter two are not a thing of love but a thing of fear. If two people are in a relationship to give to one another, they would then have balanced their needs and wants, and given just a little more weight to the

10-Minute Home Workout Series 7: Seriously Sexy Legs

2011-12-14T19:27:00.000-08:00

Try this "Seriously Sexy Legs" workout I've put together to tear your legs up so they can build back stronger, leaner and meaner! J Gentlemen, don't be fooled by the title of this workout — it's not designed just for the ladies. It's tougher than it looks! The best part? You can do it right where you are! The many variations of squats combined with cardio intervals consisting of explosive

Beauty surrounds us each moment. Have you noticed?

2011-12-13T06:34:00.000-08:00

Take time out to notice the beauty that surrounds you. We live in a world that is truly abundant. Don't miss out simply because you don't believe that this is so.. Please read this heart-felt story... "In Washington DC, at a Metro Station, on a cold January morning in 2007, a man with a violin played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time, approximately 2000 people went through

If you knew the benefits of krill oil, you would take it, too!

2011-12-09T06:11:00.000-08:00

Two of the best ways to improve your overall health is to increase your intake of antioxidants and omega-3 oils. Antioxidants are your body's way to neutralize free radicals, those harmful metabolic byproducts that damage cells and tissues throughout your body. Scientific evidence has repeatedly demonstrated that antioxidants are key in the promotion of heart health, memory support and immune

How you perceive “reality” and “illusion” will change the quality of your life

2011-11-29T08:00:00.000-08:00

Reality is all about perception When you were born into this life, you probably learned that what you see in front of you is “reality.” But were you told that this is only partly true because reality is all about perception? You and I could be looking at the same thing, person or situation, but it doesn’t mean that we will perceive or interpret it the same way. How we perceive something or

10-Minute Home Workout Series 6: Bad to the CORE

2011-11-23T09:57:00.000-08:00

Finally! It's okay to be bad! Try this "Bad to the CORE" workout. Who knew being bad could be so good for you? ;) You only need 10 minutes to increase your strength and endurance, while tightening your core. A strong core can give you more power and stability in every move you make, whether it be in or out of the gym. So go ahead and be bad to the CORE! Penny shares a workout from her series of

Thought For Today: Don't be so hard on yourself...

2011-11-09T06:44:00.000-08:00

Just when you think you got a grip on how life works and you're ready to be calm and confident… you trip! Or something doesn't go your way and you find yourself “losing it” all over again. And then, you get mad at yourself for it. Please stop. Don't be so hard on yourself… Realizing your higher Self, attaining inner peace or achieving divine confidence... in other words, "being more spiritual,"

Try this tasty tomato snack with amazing health benefit

2011-11-03T05:50:00.000-07:00

This video is dedicated to the fans in Italy, and Steve and friends from the prestigious Harbour Wellness and Fitness Club in Milan, Italy. Thank you for your following and continued support! Apprezzo tutti voi! The article for this video is provided below in English for those who don't speak Italian. :) Grazie! Here's a delicious snack you can also have as a light meal when you're grazing

10-Minute Home Workout Series 5: Minute Madness

2011-10-27T19:57:00.000-07:00

Don't have time? Travel too much? Can't find a gym? Can't afford fancy equipment? No problem! You only need 10 minutes to increase your strength and endurance, speed up your metabolism, burn a ton of calories. And you can do it all, right where you are! No fancy equipment needed. All you need is you! Penny shares a workout from her series of 10-Minute Home Workout videos as part of her "Join

Thought For Today: You and I are not so different...

2011-10-20T10:48:00.000-07:00

We are all the same. Deep down, at the core of each and every one of us, we all have the same needs. We may be different in our approach, but that does not make us different. We all have the capacity to love and to hate, to be kind and to be destructive, to be hurtful and to be caring. Some people have so much battling in their mind, they may temporarily lose their way (or lose their Selves).

10-Minute Home Workout Series 4: Ten-acity

2011-10-05T08:25:00.000-07:00

Penny shares a workout from her series of 10-Minute Home Workout videos as part of her "Join the Wellness Movement" campaign. This campaign was created to motivate you to "move." To encourage you to consciously choose the things in life that fulfills your overall wellbeing. To inspire you to stay fit, stay strong and stay well in mind, body and spirit. Join the Wellness Movement! Start here,

Taste so yummy…and oh so good for you, too!

2011-09-27T09:52:00.000-07:00

Healthy Homemade Sweet Potato Fries These are so tasty you won’t believe you’re eating healthy! You may think nothing this good for you should taste so good...or be this easy to cook. But think again! Not only are sweet potatoes sweet to your taste buds, but they’re also good for your cardiovascular health. They’re low on the Glycemic Index and are slowly released in your blood. This starchy

What is the difference between “Fitness” and “Wellness”?

2011-09-21T08:46:00.000-07:00

Fitness speaks about the cardiovascular capacity, strength and shape of a person's body. There's so much confusion with the definition of "fitness" and "wellness." So many individuals and companies use those words interchangeably to mean different things depending on the context, or the message they're trying to convey, or even the product or service they're trying to sell. And so it is that

10-Minute Home Workout Series 3: Four-tified

2011-09-14T12:10:00.000-07:00

What would you like to see unfold in your life?

2011-09-11T09:10:00.000-07:00

From Penny and the Chopra Center, in remembrance of September 11 Dear Readers, This weekend marks the 10th anniversary of the tragic events of 9/11. The Chopra Center would like to honor the many heroes who on that day gave their lives to save others. To all the rescue workers, volunteers, the New York City Fire Department, the passengers on Flight 93 who bravely fought their captors, and the