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Whether your tall, short, skinny, fit, or have some extra luvin’, exercising is an essential to keeping your body and mind healthy.  Just 30 minutes of activity everyday, is all you really need.  We always worry about how we look on the outside, and totally forget what’s going on inside of us.  Even skinny folks may secretly be storing a dangerous amount of fat inside, all around their organs.  So looks can definitely be deceiving, and we all need to exercise to stay healthy.

Your heart plays a huge role in our body, so take extra care of it by stressing less, eating better, and exercising.  I’ve found that is is much easier to stay on track with workouts, when I have someone to do it with.  So next time you want to workout or try a new activity , why not ask your neighbor, co-worker, or a friend.  I know sometimes it’s hard to get your gf/bf/husband/wife to go with you, so you have to be proactive and find someone who is willing to go!

We hope you will take some of our simple ideas, and enjoy them with a friend or even by yourself.  The best part is, these activities are free!  Remember, you don’t need a gym membership to feel and look your best.

Water is essential to life, and extremely important for your health. Water naturally detoxifies your body, and so it’s definitely a great way to stay fit and healthy. When you’re properly hydrated, you should feel a bit more energized, and your skin should look better too. Overall, it’s a win-win situation.

On recent posts, we ranted and raved about Sigg bottles, because they are the perfect companion to tote around at the gym, in the car, and on the bike.

We recently got tipped off by a new product called Bobble. It’s also a water bottle, however it has a built in filter, so you can just fill it with tap water. Each sip of water goes through the filter, before you drink it!

I used to be a fan of Voss or Evian bottled water only, but I realized it was such a wasteful habit.  It was pricey, and I accumulated so many bottles for the recycling bin.  =(   Bobble makes sense when I’m traveling and don’t have access to my filtered water at home to fill the Sigg bottle.

I just purchased my Bobble today in black, and gave it a whirl.  I have to say the water taste better than 95% of the bottled water brands on the market.  My husband is leaving on a business trip soon, so I’m going to pack it with him, so he has clean water to drink at the hotel. It’s portable and will save him a couple of trips to the drink vending machine.

The Details:

-  Bobble retails for $10 (BPA free & made from recycled materials)

-  FDA approved

-  Carbon filter is good up to 300 refills

-  Replacement carbon filters are only $8

-  Comes in lots of pretty colors

-  Product is available online at www.waterbobble.com or at selected retailers

Soothe your dry lips with Vaseline!  It is available in a portable tube for about $2, or you can just buy a jar for less than $5.  I’ve tried everything from expensive to cheap dollar chapstick-ish brands, but nothing seems to leave my lips as soft and hydrated.  I find myself just applying some Vaseline on my lips once, before bed and thats it!  No need to keep re-applying all day long.

Here’s a list of runner ups:

La Mer Lip Balm ($50) –  Minty taste, blend of marine extracts and vitamins.  Works well, but very expensive.

Eos Organic Lip Balm ($6) – Fun fruity, 95% organic, paraben free, phthalate free, & petroleum free.  Leaves lips smooth, but have to re-apply several times a day.

Lupicia (a Japanese tea company) is well known for their exotic blends of green tea.  If you like the traditional green tea you get at Japanese restaurants, you should stop by Lupicia for their exclusive blends.  They are so aromatic and full of flavor.  Keep in mind most come unsweetened, but you can always add honey.  I recommend drinking green tea without any sugar, so you get to experience the full flavor.

Please stay away from those pre-packaged green tea packets, as those lack flavor and are very bitter.  Splurge a little for good quality green tea, since it will certainly taste better!

Green tea is packed with anti-oxidants and even calcium.  You can read more about the health benefits of green tea on WedMD.com

BTW, some of my all time favorites from Lupicia are:

-  Momo Peach Green Tea

-  Strawberry  & Vanilla

-  Carmel

-  Yuzu Green Tea

-  Sakurambo (Black Cherry)

Shop Lupicia’s fine teas at:  www.lupiciausa.com

Today is officially Earth Day, so we’ve decided to give you a couple of ideas, on how you can be more eco-chic! You don’t have to change your entire lifestyle, but try incorporating small eco friendly activities in your daily life.   I’ve already incorporated many of these changes, and I’ve not only saved $$$, but I’m in better shape (physically & mentally).

Eco Tip 1. Buy your produce @ a local Farmer’s Market.

- Majority of veggies are only $1 each
- Save $$
- You’re supporting local and sustainable farmers
- Farm fresh produce
- Tax incentives w/hybrid or electric car purchase (offer may vary in different states

Eco Tip 2. Choose a fuel efficient, hybrid, or an electric car.

- Smaller (and lighter) cars, will consume less/no gas.
- Save $$$
- Easy to find parking
- Smaller cars = less air pollution
- Tax incentives w/hybrid or electric car purchase (offer may vary in different states)

Eco Tip 3. Bike or walk one day a week, instead of driving.

- Great exercise
- Save $
- Relaxing
- Reducing air pollution

Eco Tip 4. Plant your own herb garden.

- Save $
- Ready to eat and self replenishing supply
- Fun to maintain

Eco Tip 5. Reusable Totes

- Less use of plastics & paper bags
- Can carry more groceries per bag
- Multi-functional
- Machine washable

Eco Tip 6. Always reduce, reuse & recycle when possible!

- Less trash = reduction in landfills
- Save $
- Preserve natural resources

I hope you will adopt one of these ideas, or you can come up with some better ones!  Happy Earth Day!

SIGG is one of the top brands of reusable bottles on the market.  They are lightweight, easy to wash, and friendly to our environment.  They also come with all types of prints and colors, to suite your lifestyle.

I highly recommend the SIGG Metro (as shown above in the middle), because it can keep you beverages hot or cold for extra long. During the summertime, I always fill my metro with ice water, and the ice stays solid even 6 hours later!  When I decide to take tea along with me, it also keeps it fairly hot.  The Sigg Metro is sleek, leak proof, and keeps my drinks the way I want them!  It’s so convenient to toss in my purse, so I don’t have to stop off and buy a drink when I’m out.

FYI:  The SIGG Metro and Thermal series, are the only ones that will keep your drink hot/cold.  The other SIGG styles are still practical, because you can reuse, and never have to worry about harmful chemicals leeching into your beverage.

Perfect for: cycling, running errands, gym, yoga, hiking, swimming, at the beach, in the car, work, school, lunch box, and home!

Why I love Sigg:

-  Save $$$

-  Leak proof caps

-  Good designs/High quality

-  Non-toxic

-  Easy to wash

-  Reusable & recyclable

What makes SIGG so different from other brands (info obtained from www.mysigg.com):

-  SIGG’s special, proprietary internal coating, these high-tech bottles are resistant to fruit juice acids, energy drinks, alcohol and virtually any consumable beverage.

-  SIGG bottles are tremendously durable and virtually unbreakable.

-  SIGG bottles are manufactured in an ecologically-friendly environment and are 100% recyclable after their very long lives.

Did you know the water used in your shower/bath is full of chlorine and many other toxic chemicals?  The problem is, we don’t have control over our water source, but we can reduced/remove some of the junk that’s in it!  Based on many studies, people spend multi-millions each year on bottled water, for fear of consuming toxic chemicals.  I think people need to be aware that we bathe in the same chemicals everyday, and it is being absorbed through our skin and also through inhalation.

I live in LA, and recently noticed a strong chlorine smell every time I got out of the shower.  It never bothered me before, but now I’ve also noticed that my skin is very dry and my hair feels more rough than usual.  I did a good amount of research online about shower filters, and came across really high reviews for a brand called Sprite.  Believe me, I was tempted to spend over $100 for a good shower filter, but many of the fancy looking ones really lacked in performance (based on consumer reviews).

The installation is really easy, just screw off your existing shower head and screw on your new Sprite shower filter.  It literally takes less than 10 minutes, and you’re ready to rock n’ roll.  I just changed mine out 1 week ago, and I could immediately tell the difference.  No more chlorine smell, skin is less dry, and my hair feels more soft.

It is available at Home Depot for only $35 (price may vary, depending on style/model available), and it claims to remove the following:

• Free Chlorine (Cl^-)
• Combined Chlorine (Sodium Hypochlorite)
• Hydrogen Sulfide (rotten egg smell)
• Iron oxide (rust water)
• Dirt, sediment
• Odors
• Plus, its pH balanced