Most of us are caught in the rat race Monday through Friday and are easily seduced by the convenience of fatty foods at quick-dine restaurants. The secret to eating nutritiously during the busy work week? Prepare meals ahead of time! Do as much food preparation as you can on the weekends – such as chopping […]

When it comes to healthy living, exercise is a critical component for success. And not only does it benefit you physically, it will also boost your self-esteem and improve your mood. If you have not yet incorporated exercise into your life, please find a way to make that happen. You simply must make exercise an […]

You’ll hear from a lot of fitness experts that you should work out in the morning. And while there are plenty of good reasons to start your day off with exercise, you should also consider your personal circumstances. Some people are naturally more energetic in the morning, while others hit their peak at the end […]

You may have heard that eating before bed is a big-time “no no” for those looking to lose weight. In fact, you’ve probably even heard that eating late at night will undoubtedly cause you to GAIN weight…even worse! Well, there’s good news, and that good news is that not every food that you eat past […]

Sit on the floor with legs spread (wider is easier, narrow is difficult). Lace your fingers behind your head, and keep your back straight. Tip to the right, allowing your right elbow to touch the floor. Keep those elbows drawn back. Straighten your back and tip to the left. Then back and forth. Do three […]

Do you eat oatmeal for breakfast? While it certainly can be a solid, healthy option, most are heavily processed and absolutely TERRIBLE for you. For example, I was just at the store and took a look at a brand of “heart-healthy” instant oatmeal (their claim), the “Maple and Brown Sugar” flavor. First, there is no […]

Eating healthy food is one of the most important steps to losing weight. It ensures that you get the nutrients that your body needs to function properly you can control the amount of calories that you are taking in on a daily basis. Eat less calories that you are using each day and you will […]

Over time your body’s metabolism naturally begins to slow down, about 5 percent for each decade after 40. This means that as you get older you may gain more weight, especially if you continue to eat the same amount of food that you did when you were younger, and don’t do much exercise. Over 40 […]

Is eating less and increasing the amount of exercise enough when you are losing weight? According to a recent study from Harvard University it comes down to exercising and what you eat – remove the weight gaining foods from your diet and eat food that is “good for you.”

Water is the elixir of life, and is even more important when it comes to weight loss. Drinking the correct amount of water ensures that your body is always hydrated, working efficiently. Water also ensures that your metabolism is working correctly. Calories burn 3% faster when water is used to help your metabolism burn fat.