Stress Buster: Yoga

I have to admit, I'm a yoga convert. Truth is I was one of those people that believed unless I was seriously sucking wind and drenched in my own sweat, I wasn't getting a good workout. So, you can imagine the last thing I wanted to do was spend a hour "stretching" to Enya. After reading that both Jennifers, Aniston and Lopez, swear by yoga I figured,what the heck, if it works for JLO it's worth a shot. Well, I LOVED it, and bonus, it's a killer workout. Several sun salutations and warrior poses later my core, arms and butt felt not only toned but also flexible and my back aches were gone. And the best part is how stress reducing yoga is. It requires so much focus and breathing that when the workout is over you feel centered and ready to tackle anything the day throws at you. I practice yoga at least once or twice a week and I highly recommend everyone incorporate it into their routine. I promise your body and mind with thank you!

• Ask around for a good class since good yoga workouts are teacher dependant.
• Try a DVD (that's what I do). Gaiam ones are great and Amazon.com has a fantastic selection from yoga for beginners to yoga for stress relief.

Total Body Workout: Taking It To The Track

You don't have to compete in the Olympics to work out on the track. Running tracks are free to use and one of the best places to burn tons of calories! Check out this total body workout...

Simple Shopping Tips

School has started and whether you're living in a dorm, sharing a house or living on your own you're going to have to start grocery shopping...by your onesies. Here's a quick tip to make it easier to fill your cart with healthy foods, 'cause after all, if you don't buy the not-so-good-for-you-stuff , you can't eat it. (Unless your roommate buys it, but that's for another post:)

• Shop the perimeter of the grocery store! Fresh produce, lean meats and frozen fruits and veggies are usually found on the outside aisles of the store. Fill most of your cart with stuff from around the outside and shop the inside aisles (where foods with more preservatives are usually kept) sparingly. Try it out and you'll get home with plenty of foods for healthy meals and snacks!