Ready to exercise? Taking time to learn the fundamentals of what makes a good workout program is critical to experiencing success on whatever program you choose. There are several ways you can go about structuring a workout protocol. The important thing is to choose what exercise program is right for you. One huge mistake that [...]
In order to help you avoid becoming the walking calorie counting machine when you are trying to lose weight, you need to have an understanding of serving sizes. The truth is, size matters. At least when it comes to the foods you consume. Portion size can make or break your diet and your health and [...]
Don't starve - nourish. It should be the new dietary mantra. Macro-nutrients are an important part of that nourishment. They consist of proteins, carbohydrates and dietary fats. These nutrients are provided through your choice of foods. Since each of these nutrients plays a different role in the body, it is important to get the right [...]
Trying to lose excess weight/fat but struggling to find the "working formula?" Long term success managing your weight starts with the right approach. Your goal should be to lose body fat without losing muscle tissue or sacrificing your health in the process. There are a few dynamic principles that you’ll need to adhere to in order [...]
Just because we live in the age where food is at our fingertips we think we are well fed and well nourished. Unfortunately, one does not equate into the other because many of the easily obtainable and readily available foods are fast foods and convenience foods. These preserved convenience foods can sit on a shelf [...]
Looking to trim down and take off excess fat? Here's a few tips to help you out: Protein rich foods: Without a doubt, protein is the one type of food that you should be eating more of in your fat loss diet plan if you want to experience the best rate of fat loss [...]
Information overload: When you are trying to process too much information on any given topic in order to make sensible decisions. Many people when they wake to the truth that everything they do and say contributes to how their lives manifest realize that this principle applies to all areas of their lives…their diets and exercise [...]
Whenever you eat a meal, a complicated series of chemical reactions takes place that converts the food you eat into energy your body can use. Some of these reactions cause your body to store fat and others cause it to release fat. When it comes to fat loss, the conversion of carbohydrates into glucose [...]
Proper alkaline balance (proper pH) in the body is mandatory for overall health and vitality as well as long term weight loss. The pH scale ranges from 1-14 with 1 the most acidic end, 7 neutral and 14 the most alkaline. Ideally, the body’s pH level should read at a [...]
With so many exercise and fitness options readily available these days, there really is no valid excuse (except for the rare few) not to be physically fit. Additionally, it’s no secret that resistance exercise or strength training of some sort must be included in our regimen because aerobics alone will [...]
