However, here are seven links to Buzzfeed articles that are ACTUALLY helpful for healthy living:11 Of The Best Things To Eat Before A Workout
Definitely a winner! This article nails some of my favorite treats I eat in the morning before my morning jog.
The 14 Best Things To Eat After A Workout
This article makes me want to move to a tropical island. These foods look like dessert without the guilt after a great workout.
29 Meat-Free Meals You Can Make Without Your Stove
Even if you’re not a vegetarian, check these meals out. They’re healthy and easy to grab from the fridge when we’re in a hurry or really hungry!
What Lifting Weights Taught Me About Being A Woman
Okay, so this is targeted toward women, BUT! Men can definitely enjoy this article just as much. It’s not just for women who lift weights! Many of these lessons are universally true throughout the fitness community. Truly inspirational.
12 Moves To Help You Train For A Mud Run
This should be renamed to 12 Moves to Help You Get in Shape! These are awesome exercises that we might already do! They’re not just for Mud Runs, that’s for sure. This is a full body workout, including some of our favorite BOSU moves!
11 Times That You Accidentally Exercised
These are funny but clever ways to find yourself exercising throughout the day. I might even work a little harder at some of these knowing they can actually really help!
13 Hefty Facts About How You Actually Lose Weight
We all have that one friend who tried to lose 5 pounds in a week from juicing for three days. This video is a really important video for people who are tempted by quick and fast diets. It explains the basis of a healthy way to lose weight. I admit, it’s more about food and less about exercise, but those two go hand in hand. This is a great video for any beginning dieter.
Bonus:
11 Quotes That Will Bring Out The Health Freak In You
When I first saw this, I thought it would be more about food. It’s ALL about fitness. Take some time and read some of these quoted photos. They’re all good quality, so we can all start posting them and tagging #fitfam anytime now.
This entry was contributed by Shannon Bolen, a Public Relations and Marketing intern at Hedstrom - Ball, Bounce and Sport. She recently graduated from Bowling Green State University in music education and currently listens to Matt and Kim in her car.
