Monthly Archives: March 2010

Stop Taking the Easy Way – Take the Stairs Instead

Many people, especially those who live in congested cities, work in office tower blocks. They use the elevator every day of their …

Couch to 5k Fitness

Running is a highly beneficial form of exercise, can easily be turned into a HIIT routine and also costs very little to achieve. It provides a great workout for weight loss, toning and cardiac health. …

Going Green – It’s Easier Than it Sounds

When many Americans hear the term “green living”, they might just get an image in their minds' eye of hippies from the 1970's, living in communes while making everything they use. …

Fitness, Dieting and Weight Loss

There's a lot of general information about fitness, dieting and weight loss that people, especially women, aren't aware of. Being that my goal is…

Quick Workout at Home – Using a Video Game?

Anybody who already owns a Wii console claims that it is the greatest thing since sliced bread. It is what we have all been waiting for- a true virtual reality for the entire family. As we move, so do the characters on the television. …

Herbal Teas – A Muslimah Fitness Bonus Day!

I was talking to a friend of mine recently, and we got to discussing this whole cold and flu topic. Her family is hit with it as well, and we were exchanging ideas (and each complaining a little about spring colds), and she had an idea. She wanted to make…

Top Ten Healthy & Quick Foods

We all know that one of the secrets to living a long and healthy life has a lot to do with the foods we eat. With not all foods being created equal, making choices...…

ACHOO! Cold? Flu? What can I do?

While most people worry about cold and flu season beginning in October or November, some of us end up feeling miserable, …

Menu Planning – Saving Time & Money

here is one thing we never seem to have enough - time. When time gets away from us, usually the first thing that gets skipped is meal time.…

Using Stability Balls in Your Workouts

While it’s true that many people will purchase hundreds, if not thousands of dollars worth of training equipment for use in their home, not all of us have...…