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 […]
You Are Your Own Competition: Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
This is something everyone struggles with, whether you’re a bikini body champion or a newbie to the whole gym-routine thing. But, how you handle negative self talk and comparisons it is what makes all the difference in how it affects you mentally and physically. If you let it, this health-sabotaging mentality can ruin your own […]
Are Wii Games Exercise Worthy?
What happens when you mix fitness and video games? An opportunity to do two things you enjoy at one time. If you’re tired of your usual routine, you can use Wii games to change it up, but don’t rely solely on them to lose weight or tone up. While they do get you moving, there’s […]
The hustle and bustle of the holidays – Tips to remain calm
Sure, it is the most wonderful time of the year. And with the baking, traveling, gathering, wrapping and celebrating, it is also the busiest. How can you keep your calm so you can enjoy the best of the season without feeling frazzled? Try these tips to take the hustle out of your holiday and sail […]
Staying active can lead to a longer life
The American Heart Association, Centers for Disease Control and others have long sounded the alarm about the dangers of inactivity. We would all do well to heed their warnings. It turns out that staying active not only improves overall quality of life and health outcomes, but it also extends your life. That’s right. Staying active […]
High Intensity/Shorter Workouts
Are you thinking of your health and fitness New Year’s resolutions yet? Ready to get your body back to how it looked and felt ten years ago, before the extra pounds came on and workouts dropped off from your daily schedule? There’s no time like the present to get off your couch and into the […]
Does Exercise Make You Fat?
If there’s one thing the TV reality show, The Biggest Loser, has taught us, it’s this: when you exercise, you can lose those extra pounds. But what if you’re exercising and you’re not losing a thing? Or, even worse than that, what if you’re devoted to exercise and (horror of all horrors) you’re actually gaining […]
