After today’s workout, you’ll feel the power of an Olympic athlete. Get ready to feel the burn! [If you have any health concerns, please consult your doctor or physician before performing any exercise posted on this blog. Lil’ Fit Birdie is concerned for your health, but is not responsible for   Read More ...

Fitness not only has its physical benefits, but working out and eating healthily can also affect our mental health. We’re likely to be more alert and energized, ultimately leading to a happier and healthier life! [If you have any health concerns, please consult your doctor or physician before performing any   Read More ...

Kudos to you for making it to Day 3! Don’t forget to hydrate throughout the workout. [If you have any health concerns, please consult your doctor or physician before performing any exercise posted on this blog. Lil’ Fit Birdie is concerned for your health, but is not responsible for any   Read More ...

Good for you for motivating yourself to Day 2! Each day, we’ll be pushing ourselves a bit further. Grab some water, and let’s begin! [If you have any health concerns, please consult your doctor or physician before performing any exercise posted on this blog. Lil’ Fit Birdie is concerned for   Read More ...

The Full-Body Blast series will engage your entire body, and can be done right in your living room or dorm room. We’ll be mixing strength training with bursts of high cardio! Grab a mat, water bottle, and some weights and get ready to work up a sweat! [If you have   Read More ...

Statistics show that more and more Americans are becoming obese. But it doesn’t seem like food manufacturers are taking this into account when deciding on food ingredients. Therefore, we have to be responsible for making changes in our own diet so as to reduce our consumption of unhealthy and fattening   Read More ...

If you have a vegetarian friend, you may see him or her opting for tofu while you devour a juicy steak. But have you ever considered the differences in health benefits between the two dishes? Tofu is one of many soy products, made from the curds of soybean milk. It   Read More ...

To be healthy ≠ to be skinny. There are healthy ways to lose weight and there are unhealthy ways to lose weight. Unhealthy ways to lose weight: Stop eating completely Skip a meal Only eat fruits and vegetables Cut out entire food groups (i.e. carbohydrates, fats) Work out excessively without   Read More ...

We’ve all heard that carrots will keep our eyes healthy. But that’s not all. By growing in deep soil, carrots absorb tons of minerals, on top of the vitamins it holds. Carrots are great sources of Vitamin A, which help with our vision, as well as Vitamin B and beta-carotene,   Read More ...

When you think of pageantry, what do you think of? Most people think of tall, blond, unintelligent, and abnormally thin young women strutting down the runway in their 5-inch heels and revealing bikinis. That’s exactly what my friends, classmates and even some family members envisioned when they read in the   Read More ...

You don’t have to feel guilty about eating a cupcake anymore! Here’s a healthy cupcake, filled with oats and fruit! Serving Size: 12 cupcakes Ingredients: ¾ cup whole-wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup oats 1 large egg 1 stick butter 1/3   Read More ...

Hearty and filling with a touch of sweetness!  Ingredients: 2 apples 1 cup whole-wheat flour 1 tablespoon baking soda 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 cup oats 1 large egg 1 stick butter 1/2 cup milk 1/3 cup maple syrup 1 tablespoon honey   Instructions: Preheat oven to   Read More ...

We often think about how to keep our body healthy and looking sharp, but do you ever think about keeping your brain healthy? Certain foods help us generate more brain cells, keeping our brains active. Our brain needs 3 things in order to stay healthy: omega-3 fats, (which is the   Read More ...

Whether you’re a student, a mom, or a businessman, we never seem to be getting enough sleep. But we must maintain a healthy sleep cycle in order to stay healthy—mentally and physically. Sleep can affect our immune system, and people who get sufficient sleep are less likely to become sick. Most of   Read More ...

  Eating breakfast deprives you of extra sleep. And more comes out of your wallet at the grocery store. If you’re trying to lose weight, you might think breakfast is one meal you could skip. But is it really helping you lose weight? Is it really saving you money? You   Read More ...

When you visit the grocery store, do you settle for the cheaper option of white bread? Or do you pay the extra buck for the whole grain bread? As the saying says, ‘You get what you paid for.’ White bread is often processed, fattening, and lacks valuable nutrients. The extra   Read More ...