Not only does exercise help you look good, it also makes you FEEL good. Being physically active helps boost hormones that promote feelings of happiness. Exercise also helps keep you develop a positive attitude and more optimistic outlook on life overall. Here are 3 additional ways exercise can improve your self-esteem: Exercise makes you stronger. When you [...]
Not only can exercise make you look good, it is also a great way to boost your mental health. From reducing stress, to improving self-confidence, exercising is a sure way to enhance who you are mentally and emotionally. Exercise helps produce the chemical responsible for moderating the brain’s response to stress. It has been clinically [...]
A common statement I hear about eating healthy and losing weight is: "it's too expensive." While it's true that you can rack up a huge bill shopping at a whole foods store and paying for a gym membership, there are still ways you can get fit and lose weight on a budget. From creating a [...]
You don't have to break the bank trying to lose weight. As a matter of fact, you can shed pounds and practically NO cost to you. Here are 3 ways to fit on a budget: Develop a home workout: A small space at home can go a long way. From jumping jacks, to sit ups, [...]
The power to help cure your high blood pressure could be as simple as the foods you eat. From reducing your sodium intake to adding lean fish and fruits that provide powerful antioxidants, HERE is a list of foods that can help lower blood pressure naturally (along with their health benefits).
Although there are many methods to lose weight fast, it is best to shed pounds at a slow and steady pace, especially if you want to keep it off. From limiting your sugar intake to burning an extra 200 calories per day, there are many effective methods to shed weight without risking your health. According to [...]
Heart rate is important to monitor while you exercise because it is an indication of intensity and calories burned. While working out, you should aim for a heart rate (measured in beats per minute) to be at a level that is effective and corresponds with your fitness/weight loss goals. It is also important to stay [...]
From weight gain, to fatigue and a host of other problems, eating too much sugar can be detrimental to your health. As a matter of fact, many of us are addicted to sugar and don't even know it. Here is an insightful documentary about how sugar effects the body and solutions to overcoming sugar cravings
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 [...]
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 [...]
