Congratulations to Leah Segedie, who won the beYOU.tv + MyItThings writing contest. Her article provides tips for moms who are looking to get fit after giving birth. These tips can work for anyone, not just moms. My favorite tip is #5 - make some new friends that are skinner or into fitness. We all try to network with others who are in better or higher places than we are. What a great tip for weight loss!

Here are Leah’s tips, read her full article for all the details. (more…)

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Like a pair of running shoes, sunscreen doesn’t last forever. Sunscreen Working? Check the Expiration Date.

Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals… for Yoga? Competitive Yoga - Trophies for Yoga?

More than movies, Brad Pitt Designs for Environmentally Conscious Dubai Resort.

Balance is the theme of this month’s radio show. beYOU.tv Radio - Finding Balance with Michelle Barge.

Keep your heart healthy with a vacation. A Vacation a Year Removes Heart Attack Fear.

Target launches in-store health and wellness video network. Target TV is Customized for the Wellness Trend.

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Here’s a great video to get ripped abs. Look Great Naked Abs - Review.

Summer is great for exercise, but make sure the heat doesn’t get to you. Workout Safely in the Heat.

What happens when you mix business and wellness? A lot of good - for both everyone. Wellness Programs Help Employers Save (ROI).

Menthol cigarettes avoid the axe on new legislative. Huge Loophole Keeps Menthol Cigarettes Alive.

Make sure your work life doesn’t ruin your diet! Avoid the Fat Traps at Work.

Get more out of your weight lifting workouts. Burn Extra Calories While Lifting. (more…)

Take a moment to review your weight lifting routine. How much time do you spend lifting compared to resting? Which exercises are you doing and are they the most efficient ones? With a few tweaks, you could burn an extra 100 calories during your lifting workouts, without adding extra time. It almost sounds too good to be true, but after reading this, you’ll see how a few changes can make a big difference. (more…)

For most, the days of physical labor are gone and with it, many great opportunities to exercise. It’s hard to stay fit when you’re sitting at a computer all day. In our current sedentary work lives, it’s even more important for exercise and proper diets. The workplace contains all sorts of diet hazards. Zappos.com highlights 5 “fat traps” that we should all avoid: (more…)

Earlier this month, seven former U.S. health secretaries, including Tommy Thompson and Donna Shalala, sent a letter to Congress requesting a ban on menthol cigarettes. This letter was sent in response to a legislative provision that would allow menthol cigarettes to be sold, while banning other flavored tobacco. At beYOUmag.com, we obviously discourage smoking, in any form. What’s the fuss over menthol cigarettes?

There are some surprising answers to this question. According to Bloomberg.com, “almost 75 percent of black smokers (more…)

What if employers could establish a program that made their employees healthier and thus lower their health care costs? As it turns out, wellness programs do just that.

It makes sense. Healthier employees should cost less to insure. A recent study conducted by Highmark Inc., a 12,000-employee health insurer based in Pittsburgh, shows results (more…)

The heatwave in NYC snapped last week, but it’s still pretty hot outside and it won’t be cooler for a while. No matter where you live though, summer is here, with all its heat and humidity. And if you, like me, enjoy exercising in the great outdoors during the summer months, it requires a little extra precaution - nothing major, just a few tweaks here and there to keep you exercising, with the heat, safely. Whether you’re a runner, biker, rollerblader or just out for a stroll, here are some tips to get you through the heat. (more…)

Nothing goes with summer like some sexy abs. Last weekend I decided to give the Look Great Naked Abs video a shot, I try to practice as many beYOU.tv videos as I can. Look Great Naked Abs consists of 3 8-minute ab workouts. I only did one workout and it was intense. The workouts contain 3 exercises each, usually 2 core ones and 1 for your sides. I didn’t think 3 exercises would cut it for me, but they do - this is a challenging workout. If you’re want work your core or are looking for a new abs workout, Look Great Naked Abs is for you. (more…)

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Could You Pass the Presidential Adult Fitness Challenge? It’s harder than you think!

Come sail away… on a ship of junk? Sail from L.A. to Hawaii on Junk.

Paper or you bag? No more plastic at Whole Foods. Paper or Plastic? Not at Wholefoods

Father’s day is this Sunday, are you ready? Honoring Dad - Green Gift Ideas for Father’s Day.

Need even more health and wellness tips? Daily Health and Wellness Tips - Vital Juice Daily

Get digital support from online friends to achieve your goals. You Can Do It - Your Online Friends Can Help

To fee or not to fee, there is a better solution. Fitness Fee in Public Park Sparks Debate

Vacation is near, but don’t take a holiday away from health and wellness. Don’t Take a Vacation from Exercise and Healthy Foods

Eco-news alert: Kate Hudson’s new eco hair care line is out. Kate Hudson Launches Eco-Hair Care Line with David Babaii for WildAid

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