Being a calorie conscious college girl made it hard for me to slurp down alcohol without feeling even the smallest pang of remorse for all of the empty calories I was ingesting. Hitting up the school gym on a regular basis made that guilt slightly less. After a big night of parties, nothing made me feel better than sweating it out on the treadmill. Even though I’m sure the calorie exchange was not equal (i.e. I consumed more than I burned), this give and take kept me healthy but still able to enjoy the social scene.

And now, Dannish researchers have proven that I may have been onto something!

According to newser.com, “Scientists followed 12,000 participants for 20 years and found that, regardless of how much they exercised, those who drank in moderation were about 30% less likely to develop heart disease than teetotalers. Physically active drinkers saw 50% less risk than non-active non-drinkers.”

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So, you’ve hit the infamous plateau. You’re workout is about as predictable as the failure of Britney and K-Fed’s marriage. You’ve got your 45 minute stint on the elliptical followed by ten minutes of abs down pat. How boring and predictable of you. And your body feels the same way I do.

Which is why you aren’t seeing results.

But what if I told you that you could get out of your rut and start seeing results again?

And you don’t even need to leave your house to do it?

(I bet you’d tell me I sound like an infomercial)

Well yay for you, because now you can start saying, “Peace out stretch pants, it’s been real” and “Hellllo, mini-dress!”

Xflowsion is a combination of yoga, martial arts and dance. It’s also a combination that promises to deliver results. And the best news? It’s actually fun. No really, it is. Read More »