If there are gaps in the nutrients you should be receiving from the food you eat, taking a daily multivitamin is a great way to supplement for anything you might be missing. Dr. Frank Lipman lists a multivitamin among his "Everyday Fab Four" supplements that we should take everyday. Benefits of taking a multivitamin include: [...]
If sprints, burpees and P90X is too advanced for you, here are some ideas to help you ease into getting into shape. The following exercises are recommended by Medical Daily for newcomers to fitness who may be overweight or obese: Walking - Slow walking burns extra calories for those carrying around extra weight because they [...]
So, the waiter brought out that big plate of pasta, your "intentions" were to save half for later but you ended up eating the WHOLE thing. On top of that, you ordered desert. This is a familiar scenerio for so many people who are trying to stick to a diet. Although you may be full of [...]
Probiotics, smaller food portions, decreasing sodium intake, removing dairy from my diet, paying attention to the way my body responds to the foods I eat, these are just some of the things I have done to help beat belly bloat. Nearly everyone has struggled with bloating and for women in particular, it can be especially [...]
If you're trying to lose weight, you may have figured out that the weekends are a true test of discipline because that's usually the time most of the "cheating" takes place. However, there are things you can do on a Friday to prevent weekend weight gain. Stock up on healthy snacks: it takes less than [...]
Let's face it, many of us are on a tight schedule. If you have a family or demanding job, I'm sure you can understand how hard it is to (physically) go to the gym. HOWEVER, there are creative ways you can burn calories throughout the day. Here are a few of my favorites. On the [...]
By now you know that weight loss is about calories in vs. calories out. It's so easy to overeat without realizing you are but "drinking" too many calories is also something that is often overlooked. In a recent analysis, the CDC compared 2 diets and calorie consumption from drinks. They revealed that the average person [...]
It can be hard to stay motivated when you are trying to lose weight. This is why it's so important to have the tools (and people in your life), that will help you reach your goal. Here's my personal list of "must haves" for a successful fitness journey: A Plan - What are your goals? [...]
You may have heard a familiar saying among fitness enthusiasts: "You can't out train a bad diet." Well, "technically" you "could" work out for hours and hours and burn any extra calories you may have consumed but is that what you REALLY want to do? You see, your body is designed to burn what it [...]
Here's a great and healthy alternative to the fast food breakfast sandwiches out there. All you have to do is stack the ingredients and you've got a delicious meal, full off healthy fats, protein and "good" carbs. Ingredients 1 tsp canola or olive oil 1 egg salt and black pepper to taste 2 oz smoked [...]
