Healthy Ways to Gain Weight
Are you someone who can never seem to gain a pound? Do your friends roll their eyes every time you complain about not being “big enough?” While many people struggle with losing inches, the inability to gain weight has its drawbacks just like anything else. It causes insecurity, an unhealthy diet and even illness. Do […]
An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away—Truth!
Your mom told you some funny sounding idioms growing up, didn’t she? “You’ll go blind if you look directly at the sun!” “If you want that pimple to go away, just pop it!” and the most common one of all, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” The truth is, you’ll never go blind […]
4 Breakfast Don’ts
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so it’s important you choose the foods that will fuel you until your morning snack or lunchtime rolls around. While it’s easy to roll out of bed, and grab a coffee and bagel on your way into work, that’s a big breakfast don’t. Avoid these other […]
Warm-Up Tips
Your warm-up is almost as important as your cool down. With the proper exercises, it can prevent injuries, improve your endurance and ensure your body can make the most of your workout. But, what makes a great warm-up isn’t what you learned in gym class in grade school. Update your pre-workout routine with these […]
Snack Smart
If you are counting calories and making an effort to cut some needless calories out of your diet, snacking might be something you are avoiding. This is fine, but it depends on what your meals are like at mealtime. You can’t stuff your face three times a day, avoid snacks, and think you are going […]
Tap Water vs. Filtered Water vs. Mineral Water – Should I Drink One Over the Other?
We know that it is important to drink water. Nature’s drink helps our bodies function optimally and may even stave off illness and weight gain. But which kind of water is best? With so many options available it can be tough to know which ones we should choose or even if it makes a difference. […]
Diet Tip – Documenting What You Eat
Calories from nibbles and bites count just as much as the food you consume on a plate with a fork at the table. In fact, these mindless morsels are big diet derailers because most people fail to include them in their daily calorie count. Increase your chances of weight loss success by documenting what you […]
Getting Your Dose of Vitamin ‘D’
You may be doing everything right to keep your body in tip top shape, such as working out and eating right. After all, you eat three well balanced meals a day, exercise several times a week, and keep the stress of your job at bay with yoga and meditation. So why are you all of […]
End The Year With A Bang!
Thanksgiving and Christmas is over, and the year is coming to an end. The holidays have just begun and they are an exciting time, but with all the excitement and holiday cheer comes plenty of opportunities to feast and become a lax exerciser. As the new year approaches, many people look to the future and […]
The Benefits of Chocolate
Chocolate. Just saying the word can make you feel better. Have you ever met someone who told you they didn’t really like chocolate? These troubled individuals do exist, and they must be telling a white (chocolate?) lie. The scrumptious, flavorful treat comes in many forms, and if you need a “chocolate fix”, you can find […]
