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NEW NUTRITION LABELS: This year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has updated the Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods and beverages with a fresh design that will make it easier for you to make informed food choices that contribute to lifelong healthy eating habits. The nutrition label contains a ton of valuable…

I loved this article from Men's Journal (it applies to women too!) and thought I would share... If you don't have time to read the whole article, just skim the 10 points... they obvious, but yet we sometimes lose track of them. Consider updating your goals to include some of these. The 10 Most Important Fitness Goals With…

21 Easy Hacks to Stay Hydrated Not drinking enough water can cause serious health issues. You could set yourself up for brain fog, digestive issues, headaches and skin issues — all side effects of dehydration. If you’re struggling to drink enough water because plain water is boring, try any (or all) of these refreshing…

If you’re trying to lose weight, here are four research-backed reasons to drink more water: 1. DRINKING WATER CUTS CALORIES When it comes to weight loss, choosing iced coffee, soda and sports drinks might make it harder to lose weight. The reason: Choosing these beverages over water could add calories (and pounds). On the…

More mediation tips: Most people think of meditation as a way to find calm, and a regular practice can certainly help you foster more of those stress-free moments. But meditation can be a tool in other ways as well, especially for stronger athletic performance. By tapping into meditation basics and using them consistently,…

Bigger plates create the illusion we are eating less. Go for a smaller plate with less "white space" and your brain will be tricked into eating less!

Here are the world's five most popular workout songs, according to Spotify: 1. "Till I Collapse" - Eminem 2. "Rockstar" - Post Malone 3. "Lose Yourself" - Eminem 4. "Humble" - Kendrick Lamar 5. "More Than You Know" - Axwell & Ingrosso

What's the best fitness app for me? AAPTIV: Best if: You're an audio learner who wants someone to tell you what to do. Sure, you can browse this app's library of more than 2,500 routines, but pay special attention to your trainer, because you're going to have that voice in your ear for every step of each routine. Choose…

1 portion of fat = a poker chip That's 1 teaspoon, or 1 serving, of fats and oils.

1 portion of peanut butter = a golf ball That's 2 tablespoons or two 1-ounce servings of protein.

1 serving of fruits or veggies = 1 baseball or a fist 1 serving of leafy greens = 2 tennis balls That's a 1-cup serving of fruits or vegetables.

1 portion of meat or fish = a deck of cards or the palm of your hand

1/2 a medium bagel = a hockey puck

1 portion of pancake or waffle = the size of a CD

1 portion of pasta is 1/2 cup = 1/2 a baseball That's 1 ounce, or 1/2 cup, of grains

Portion size for 1 ounce of cheese = 4 stacked dice

How do I increase my endurance? Aerobic exercises like running, biking and swimming will help you build your endurance, especially if you focus on going either longer or harder. Increasing the duration of your exercises, or their intensity will challenge your body and help it improve so you can run better 5K’s and 10K’s or…

Should I really try high-intensity interval training? Yes. HIIT, in which you work at 80-90 percent of your maximum ability for bursts of 30 or more seconds, recover and then repeat, is appealing for its effectiveness and brevity. Numerous studies have proved its benefits for everyone from overweight beginning exercisers…

How Can I Get A 6-Pack? Genetics aside, abs start in the kitchen. A good rule of thumb, says Luke Milton of Training Mate, is to eat mostly food that has “had a life” – it grew out of the ground or on a tree, it swam in the ocean, or ran around on an organic farm. Outside the kitchen, try a regular routine of crunches,…

I’m really inflexible – how can I touch my toes? An inability to touch your toes while your legs are straight may seem as if it’s just thanks to tight hamstrings, but a tight lower back and tight calves can also get in the way. To stretch, sit down and extend your legs out on a couch or bed. With your knees flexed, reach…

Is it better to sleep more or exercise? This is tricky: Sleep and exercise are equally important, says Sophie Lalande, a professor of exercise physiology at University of Texas at Austin. As long as you’re getting a full night’s rest, there are no benefits from additional sleep, whereas exercises can greatly improve your…

Is it really that important that I get 10,000 steps every day? Generally speaking, the more movement in your day the better – studies indicate that active lifestyles can lead to better blood sugar control, lower cholesterol and body mass index and smaller waistlines. But a 2017 study in The International Journal of Obesity…

15 of my favorites... Sweat - Casely Shake Your Hips - The Rolling Stones Carmina Burana - Trans Siberian Orchestra Just Girly Things - Dawin Get Ready - The Temptations Shatter Me - Lindsey Stirling X Lzzy Hale Runnin' Down A Dream - Tom Petty Don't Stop the Madness - Hardwell Shape of You - Ed Sheeran Five More Hours -…

That's awesome - 2 lbs in 2 weeks is actually great! I did terrible over the weekend and was feeling down about it but surprisingly it didn't affect the scale. It's easy to be overly hard on yourself, but like you said - one day at a time! I got a great workout in last night so that made me feel better!

Hey Alyssa, great job and thank you for getting this thread started. I am going to check out the Amped Athletics class. I am slacking this week a little bit on the workouts because I only had to teach two classes - STRONG which is a HIIT/kickboxing class and an indoor cycling class. I am hoping to get some kayaking in this…

9 WAYS TO GET MOVING AND FIND SUCCESS IN WEEK TWO! 1. FIND SOMETHING YOU LOVE “No pain, no gain” may be true for elite athletes, but for most of us, nothing could be further from the truth. Finding joy and pleasure in being active is its own reward, but the biggest benefit of doing something you love for exercise is you…

Hey all... I will post an exercise routine if there is interest! What would you like to see? Strength training? Cardio/HIIT? No-equipment workout? Outdoor workout? Kickboxing? Dance Fitness? Aqua Fitness? Give me your requests...

YUM that looks great... thanks for sharing I will try!

Good for you for going the fresh vs frozen veggie route. I wish I could do that but I choose the convenience of frozen a lot of times. I love fresh fruit though... my breakfast every morning is 1 C of old fashioned oatmeal with 2 tsp of a salt/cinnamon/brownsugar mixture and then I put in 1 C of fresh fruit - today it was…