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10 Reasons Why Women Need to Lift Weights By Whitney Provost
Many women believe that the only way to lose weight is to do cardiovascular (aerobic exercise). So they jog or take aerobics classes five times a week. Eventually, though, they notice that while their bodies are a little smaller, there are still a lot of flabby and jiggly bits. Sound familiar? Aerobic exercise is important…
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10 Tricks for Losing Those Last 10 Pounds By Whitney Provost
At the start of a new fitness program, you clean up your diet and hit the workouts, and the weight seems to fall off. But when you get down to the last 5, 10, or 15 pounds you want to lose, the scale may suddenly refuse to budge. You might be tempted to drastically reduce calories or increase the amount of time you spend…
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Boost Your Metabolism All Day Long By Ben Kallen
When you want to create a lean, firm body, the best way to accomplish it is with an effective workout program and a healthy eating plan. But that's not the end of the story . . . . Because no matter how much you're putting into your exercise sessions, practicing a range of healthy habits the rest of the time can give your…
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Sour on Milk? 5 Healthy Dairy Substitutes By Jeanine Natale
So you've made the decision to go dairy free for health, diet, and/or allergy reasons. Maybe you're trying to avoid lactose. Maybe you just don't like the way the dairy industry tends to treat cows. But here's the rub: You love milk! So what are you going to do? Fear not, it's easy to avoid lactose and still get your fill…
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The 5 Best Fats for Getting Lean By Whitney Provost
You might think that to lose weight, you need to cut the fat out of your meals. After all, fat is higher in calories than protein and carbs, and low-fat diets have been popular since the Senate Nutrition Committee first recommended them in the late 1970s. But research shows that a moderate-fat diet (with about 35 percent…
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7 Secrets to Staying Fit By Brett Hoebel
Yes. Today. Hey, even I get the excuse "Not today" from clients who must be in top model shape. It's natural when energy is low or willpower is absent. They've already paid me, so it's not the money; it's just human nature. My answer is, "Yes. Today. I'll see you at 6. You'll thank me." Exercise is NOT AN OPTION. It is a…
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Cell Phones
When you workout do you turn your cell phone off or do you keep it by your side?
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Fast Food Free in February
By decreasing caloric intake, and increasing vitamins and minerals in the food you prepare at home, you will significantly boost weight loss. Who is going to joing me in Fast Food Free in February??
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6 Foods with Hidden Sugar Joe Wilkes
The average American eats approximately 1,500 pounds of food every year. Of that, 160 pounds are primarily sugar. Of course, sugar is delicious, and I know I'm the happier for its existence, but of all the things we consume, it has the least nutritive value. In fact, except for the energy in its calories, there's not much…
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APPETITE-SUPPRESSING FOODS! By Whitney Provost
If you're like most people, conquering your appetite is one of the biggest challenges you face in your fitness and weight loss journey. As soon as the word "diet" crosses your lips, you may start craving all the junk you know you're not supposed to eat. The secret is eating the RIGHT foods to help calm the cravings for the…
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7 Key Foods to Help You Get the Most Out of Your Workout By
At some point in your hooked-in, hard-journey, or even if you're just getting started, this thought may cross your mind: Wish I could get results even faster Well, now you can. Here's a list of dynamic foods that bring a lot to the table. Not only do they fit within a healthy nutrition plan, they're capable of sending your…
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ChaLean Extreme
Hello! Come on in and join me! If this is your first round or your 12th round, no problem! All are welcome! I started round 1 of ChaLean Extreme this week and I am so excited! I am more determined than ever to make this a great round! I will be eatting clean and staying focused, also adding my daily dose of shakeology. So,…
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Eat More, Lose More. (Really?) By Justine Holberg
You work out practically every day and you're feeling good because you've lost some weight. Until a week or so passes and you can't get the scale to budge. It's like an invisible wrench has been thrown into the works. Now what? You start second-guessing everything you're doing: ■Maybe I'm eating too much? ■Should I work…
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Food Diaries Double Weight Loss!
Paper and pen are mighty weapons in the fight against obesity—participants in a 6-month weight loss study found that those who kept daily records of their food intake and calorie counts lost more than twice as much weight as those who kept no records at all.
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8 "Diet" Foods That Can Make You Fat By Justine Holberg
A veggie wrap for lunch. A night out for sushi. And you're working out . . . but you're still not losing weight. What gives? Some "diet" foods may be your worst enemy. That's because they're tricking you into eating too many calories. So what are some of the worst offenders? 1.Sushi: Fish wrapped in rice and seaweed. Not a…
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10 Tiny Changes for Big Weight Loss by Chalene Johnson
Chalene Johnson recommends taking baby steps to eat healthier. If you "slip," get immediately back on track. Never let a vacation or a special holiday be an excuse to overdo it the entire time. Go ahead, enjoy the occasional indulgence, but keep it reasonable. Here are 10 tiny changes you can make for big weight loss. Wait…
