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Five Secrets to Eating Organic on A Budget

brandyellen — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:00:25 +0000

Healthy eating is often on the agenda of anyone looking to lose weight or maintain their slender figure, and organic produce is a big part of it. Organic foods tend to come with less harmful pesticides and chemicals than ordinary food, plus they’re seen as being more nutritious, but some people worry about the cost. One look at the organic section of a supermarket will probably make your eyes water, especially if you have to stick to a budget. Fortunately, there are a few things you could do to eat organic food for less. Here are a few tips we have for you: Eat at home You might think your best chance of eating organic produce is to eat at a restaurant, but that’s not the case. Whether you buy …

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The Easiest Ways to Incorporate a Walk Into your Daily Routine

brandyellen — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 11:07:07 +0000

Fitness is very important to me, not only as an individual, but as a Mom. You see, I firmly believe in teaching through example and if I am not being active on my own then neither will my children think to be active on their own. That is why I spend quick moments making sure that I walk a bit more each day, these short walks really help to keep my weight going down, muscle tone building and of course walks are a great way to have a fun time with my children. Pictured above you will see my three children and me atop Mt. Kearsarge at the parking lot, ready to hike to the summit. Of course, this picture was taken during a hike up Mt. Kearsarge, but there …

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