It goes without saying that you burn fat when you are active and exercising. But did you know some foods also help you burn fat just by virtue of eating them? Although it seems like eating is a sedentary activity, your body is hard at work the whole time. As it digests, absorbs and metabolizes […]
It’s been a great year. You focused on your health, made progress toward your goals, and hopefully lived life to its fullest. Time to celebrate! But instead of taking the night off from your healthy habits, why not work them right into your New Year’s Eve plans? It really is possible to celebrate well and […]
We all have at least one food pusher in our lives. You know: that well-meaning person who tells you “one more piece of pie won’t hurt” or “it’s the holidays, you should treat yourself.” Eating healthy during the holidays is tricky enough. The last thing you need is a food pusher lurking around the buffet […]
Let’s be honest. The last thing you need this holiday season is another gift of flannel pajamas or cozy socks. You’ve taken proactive steps toward a healthier lifestyle, and it’s time your holiday wishlist did the same. This season, why not involve friends and family in your fitness journey by giving them healthy gift ideas […]
Think back to your favorite Thanksgiving memories. Maybe you remember old family stories being shared around the table or playing games with people you love. Perhaps you enjoy watching the parade or participating in specific family traditions. While Thanksgiving is a holiday known for big feasts on overeating, that’s rarely what sticks with us and […]
Exercise is an important part of any weight loss program and key to simply staying healthy. And you don’t need to go to pricey gyms and trainers or endure long brutal workouts to benefit. It can be as easy as committing to move your body more (even if it’s a little) every day. How Much […]
Protein is an important macronutrient and an essential building block for your entire body. It’s found in virtually every part of your body; including muscles, bones, cartilage, skin and hair. And the human body relies on a minimum of 10,000 different proteins to function properly! Why is Protein Important? Protein itself consists of 20 or […]
Being on a weight loss plan can play a major role in energy levels as the human body relies on nutrients from food to produce energy. There are ways to find balance during this process to ensure you lose weight and keep energy levels up. How Dieting Can Affect Mood If you’re dieting and experiencing […]
As you age, perhaps you’ve experienced slight weight gain despite eating and exercising the same way you always have. You can blame some of this on declining levels of the male hormone testosterone. Normal testosterone levels help keep the body lean and muscular because the hormone binds to fat, carrying it out of the body […]
While it’s possible to only eat healthy foods while traveling, this can be difficult unless you have terrific will power, given all the ultra-tempting, calorically-dense foods out there! Leisure travel and business trips can cause challenges if you’re trying to stick to a meal plan, but it’s possible to stay healthy if you put in […]