Fun workout tank tops (and more) made out of T-shirts!

Everyone has a stack of old T-shirts that are too small or too boxy and unflattering.  Instead of sleeping in them or banishing them to wearing while doing yard work, why not make them into something cute and fun and USEFUL!  Here are some fantastic ideas! First, the shirts! LOVE this!  Much better than a bulky tee for working out!  Tutorial. Cute variation on the racerback tank - tutorial here. Love this one too!  Here's the tutorial. And here we have some other fun ideas for T-shirt crafts! Funky necklaces - what a great idea!  Tutorial here! A tote bag!  Fun for the beach.  Tutorial here Capes for the kids - genius!  Tutorial here. Have fun craftin...

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How to break through a weight loss plateau

Weight loss plateaus.  We've pretty much all experienced them and they can be extremely frustrating!  You can be losing weight at a steady pace, and then all of a sudden it will stop for no apparent reason.  Luckily, there are some changes you can make that will make a big difference!  These are just things that have worked for me and my team mates.  I do not claim to be a nutritionist and of course one size does not fit all!  But hopefully these will help move you in the right direction.  Here are my top 3: 1.  Avoid processed foods By "eating clean", you are taking control!  You will consume far less fat, sugar, and salt (and chemicals!) by making things from scratch.  You generally...

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Spotlight on Breakfast

Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day.  After 7-8 hours of no nourishment, your body needs fuel to get the day going!  You may think that you can save a few minutes in the morning by skipping breakfast but don't be tempted!  You'll be more efficient in all of your activities if you eat a healthy meal first, and skipping breakfast can actually be detrimental to weight loss.  People who don't eat breakfast are far more likely to indulge in not-so-healthy snacks and may also overeat at their next meal.  So jump start your metabolism with these power-packed breakfast ideas! Here's an easy way to create a balanced breakfast.  Simply choose a protein from the list below, then pair it with another choice...

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