Shape Magazine Monthly Stand Outs

Hey NeverEver's

Alicia here with the November Shape Stand Outs with Pink on the Cover.

First off I love her tattoo of the dragon. Very nice looking!

Okay on to what stood out for me this month!

1. Right when I open up the magazine I am hit by a workout. An 'Away from home' workout! Have to love the 'Wobbly Touchdown' plus all these moves require nothing more then whats available in your hotel or parents house! 
2. Pink's '5 Moves to Fab Ab's' workout is a hitter! I am going to be adding it to my AB day!
3. Have a Desk Job? You need to check out the 3 exercises on 'Build a Better Workout' Bonus Plan. 
4. Turkey Tips! Don't thaw a 'frozen' turkey on your counter top! You need to defrost the turkey with the wrapper in the fridge! You should also allow 1 day for every 4 to 5 pounds, and cook within 2 days of de-frosting it!
5. You flying this holiday season? You might get into a layover, so at these Airports are promoting activity!
1. At the San Fran Airport hosts a low key YOGA room. It is a free place to stretch and get your OHM on!
2. The Chicago O'Hare offers access to the Hilton Hotel Fitness Room! Only $15 for a day. 
3. Dallas / FortWorth Airport has a LiveWell Walking Path, you can log nearly a mile + two 55 foot high staircases and you end up at a yoga studio!
4. Baltimore/Washington Airport offer an area for cyclists to take their bikes for a spin on their 11 mile outside the terminal. Don't have a bike? You can walk / hike the path!
6. Did you know that a Steering Wheel can have up to 1,000 bacteria per square inch!
7. Holidays got you stressed? Try some of these tips!
1. Cook like a Zen Master - Smell your those herbs and your cooking. 
2. Hide Your SmartPhone! 
3. Cheese it - Rough Day? Instead of reaching for the cookies try reaching for a piece of cheese w/ some fruit!
4. Nap! My personal favorite...take a rest!

I think I am ready for the Holidays!

Monthly Self Magazine Stand Outs!

Hey NeverEver's,

I know I know I am EXTREMELY late with this post. Not sure what happened but it happened.

So this is Self Magazine November Issue with Nina Dobrev as the Cover Star, and it has some great things in it. Here are the Top 10 that stood out for me!

1. First on the Cover Star Nina Dobrev - Yoga seems to be her thing. To her Yoga is a perfect toner and leaner. For a Clear Head she goes to Downward Dog and for a Happy Mood the Savasana is the one for her!
2. I personally love the November Moves! Have Wall. Get Fit. Great moves and they just require a 'Wall'. We all have a 'Wall' somewhere in the house or gym!
3. Walking outdoors in the country or near the coast makes you more relaxed and happier then hitting the pavement in the city a study by Natural England. 
4. The Rowing Machine has now got its own class called 'Shockwave' in Equinox gyms! Finally my favorite machine is getting some love!
5. You have to check out the Self's Vacation Madness pages! They have stays for 'Fit-Cations', Water Bound, Yoga, Golf and my personal favorite nature in Alaska! Some are a little pricey (saving is possible), and others are just right for a weekend warrior! 
6. Can you squeeze in 15 min's for twice a week? Good then hit the weights for that time to keep your muscles toned and you metabolism running high!
7. Eating a salad most of the time? Don't eat it bare, apparently you may not be absorbing the veggies nutrients if you do. Try drizzling some Olive or Canola oil based vinaigrette's so you can absorb the good stuff. Study is from Purdue Univ. 
8. There is are several interesting articles in this Month's Self. There is one on the effects of 'Pot' and'Buying a Gun and the Pro's and Con's of that decision. Well worth the read, even if you feel confident on your decision on these explosive, pun intended, topics!

Turkey Dinner is coming! Here were some of the Tips that stood out to me to make it a slimmer, yet yummy, plate!

• When it comes to the turkey don't eat the 'wing' of the bird. The Wing has nearly twice the amount of saturated fat.
• Pile on the veggies first on your plate so you have less room for the carbs!
• Watch out for mashed potatoes. They are easy to over eat as there is no cutting or chewing.
• Pie Chart ahead - Pumpkin Wins at 316 calories, Apple is around 411 calories and Pecan (my favorite) is a whopping 503 calories!