Success at anything requires focus and discipline, this is especially true when it comes to developing healthy eating habits. Here are 5 ways to help you grow towards a healthier lifestyle: Always eat breakfast: Eating a balanced breakfast within 30-60 minutes after waking up helps start your metabolism for the day. It can also prevent [...]
Who would've thought that being still can actually HELP you lose weight? No, I don't mean sitting on the sofa and being a couch potato, I'm talking about giving your body time to rest and recover from workouts. A proper night's rest can also help prevent overeating throughout the day. According to Women's Health, here [...]
If you follow me on social media, I'm sure you've seen weeks of posts about my competition prep. Back in December of 2015, I randomly decided that I wanted to challenge myself physically and train like the beautiful bikini models that I often saw floating up and down my Instagram timeline. I began my training [...]
Effective weight loss is a matter of finding the right balance. Remember, eating doesn't make you fat, but OVER eating will. Food is energy and finding the right mix of macronutrients based on your daily activity level is key to dropping those extra pounds. Once method that I have found to be effective is called "Carb [...]
By now I'm sure you know that weight loss is simply a matter of calories in vs. calories out. To lose 1 pound you have to burn an extra 3500 calories. That may seem like alot but it can be done, day by day if you focus on burning an extra 500 calories per day. [...]
Losing weight isn't as complex as some people try to make it. It's simply a matter of calories in vs. calories out. In order to shed the pounds, you have to burn more calories than you consume. The problem is, a lot of folks don't realize they are overeating and thus inadvertently gaining weight. This [...]
While too much caffeine can send your heart racing, the right amounts can actually be beneficial when it comes to weight loss, alertness and even combating certain diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. Check out these quick facts about Caffeine and how it can help you reach your fitness goals. Read more HERE
All of the "anti-carb" diets out there have a lot of folks afraid to even look at a slice of bread. However, carbohydrates are not only important to maintain your energy levels, they also contribute to your brain function. It's true, a low carb diet can indeed help you shed weight but cutting out carbs all [...]
While there are many foods that lead to weight gain, there are others that do the opposite. If you want to burn more fat, try adding these foods to your diet to give your metabolism a natural boost: Whole grains - foods like oatmeal and brown rice are rich in fiber and your body burns [...]
By now, the importance of drinking water has probably been drilled into your head. Not only does it keep you hydrated and flushes out toxins, it helps increase energy levels, and aids with weight loss. Learn more about the benefits of water and how much you should drink daily HERE.
