[Libby]

Just wanted to share this with those that are trying to take better care of themselves, its not necessarily only for 'bathing suit season' either.

This was very interesting too:

When your sleep is insufficient, your cortisol and hunger hormones both surge, causing a corresponding increase in insulin, which packs on belly fat. You also experience decreases in the fat-burning and appetite controlling hormones.

Nine ways to boost fast loss for bathing suit season

 

[Squidge]

Thanks for this, Libby. The pre-and-post workout nutrition is especially interesting.

 

[frugal is fun]

I've been adding more protein to my meals and I find I'm in agreement with the article.

 

[mauimagic]

Good ideas - need to make sure I'm taking better care of myself this summer since there is no break before the next school year starts!!