One of the biggest lessons I have learned during my fitness journey is the importance of nutrition. In the past, I would unknowingly “over feed” my body, ruining the progress I made from my workouts and sometimes even GAIN weight. Now that I’m wiser, I am more aware of what my caloric needs are. I [...]
There's no doubt that successful weight loss has more to do with what you eat than how much you exercise. Without the proper nutrition, you'll just be wasting your time in the gym. Check out these helpful links for ideas to plan meals that'll help you maximize fat loss: 12 Week Bikini Competition Diet Plan [...]
There's no doubt that weight loss is a good indication of progress. However, there are other "non-scale" victories you should celebrate along your fitness journey. Here's a few: Your clothes don't fit: Meaning, they're too BIG! Yep, if you can step into those size 12 jeans that were once a struggle to get on, give yourself a high-5! [...]
Fat loss requires the right combination of diet and exercise. It is also helpful to know WHEN to eat certain foods to ensure you are burning everything you eat as fuel. Carbohydrates are your body's preferred source of fuel, but to lose weight, you must time your consumption of carbs properly. Here are the 3 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
