Should you eat before working out? Will you burn more fat on an empty stomach? Will you get ripped abs if you workout on an empty stomach? We’ve all heard it before, the theory or myth that doing cardio on an empty stomach after an overnight fast sends fat burning into overdrive. Is it true?…
DetailsIncluding your children in the meal preparation process increases their awareness and appetite for healthy eating. When we as parents communicate interest and enthusiasm for making healthy meals, we are more likely to instill the same attitudes in our kids. The next time you are unsure about the importance of family meals, consider how shopping,…
DetailsHad a great workout today? Feeling like the extra pounds are finally coming off? Perfect! But that rigorous exercise probably made you hungry enough to eat your entire refrigerator! So, what did you do? Did you reach for the first thing you saw in the pantry or fridge? Did you carefully plan out what you…
DetailsWhen you are trying to diet, eat healthier, or “eat clean”, you might find it hard to resist the urge to binge on foods you are holding back on. Binges affect women differently, but more importantly is how we deal with these urges to “pig out” that has the biggest effect on our lives. Binging…
DetailsDo you struggle with junk food cravings? Do you have a sweet tooth? Do you wonder how to make healthy cookies to satisfy your cravings? Me too! Seriously, the cookie monster was my favorite character growing up as a kid. I even had the stuffed animal and adopted some of his habits! Yes, chowing…
DetailsEver heard that age old statement “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day”? When it comes to building muscle, it is! Breakfast is the only time that our bodies really desire energy, other than when we have just completed a workout. Start off your day with a breakfast that will feed your muscles…
DetailsDo you find it hard to stick to a workout program? Do you struggle knowing what “clean eating” really is? Do you know how to structure your meals so that you can make an impact with your weightloss? Do you lack the motivation to get started or stick to it because really, what real difference…
DetailsI’m a fitness professional since 1991. I have always been athletic in sports and starting teaching group exercise / aerobics in college in 1991. I have always struggled with the yo-yo process. I didn’t really grab a strong handle on it until I was in my mid 30′s. I became a Beachbody coach and that…
DetailsDo you find yourself trying on so many outfits just to find one that you fit and doesn’t make you look fat? Do you avoid weighing yourself because you just “know” it’s not going to be good? Do you avoid or hide in pictures because you don’t like how you look? Do you always wear…
DetailsI recently hired a natural bodybuilder to set me up with a diet plan. As I get older, I find I have to tweak my nutrition plan to get the results I’m looking for. I typically do not stay lean all the time and have to lean out for certain events or video filming. So…
DetailsHow old is your baby? Well if you are like me after having a baby, there’s only a certain amount of time that passes before you feel embarrassed or silly saying, “I just had a baby” as your excuse as to why you are out of shape. It’s been said that it takes your body…
DetailsTired of walking in your closet and trying on every outfit until you settle into stretch pants and a big sweater? Do you fall victim to this yearly yo- yo and struggle to lose the fat? Do you cancel out on dates, appointments, or gatherings because you just don’t want people to see what happened…
DetailsWe are faced with battling our willpower everyday. As soon as the alarm goes off, you are faced with many choices of will. Do you hit the snooze alarm, do you skip choosing a quick sugar filled breakfast for something healthy, do you skip the double mocha latte with whip and go for the plain…
DetailsWhen I was an x-ray student, we had to rotate into different departments. During my rotation in the MRI lab, I was always so curious about the inside of my body and of course offered myself as a guinea pig when they wanted to test out the new MRI machine they just got in! They…
DetailsEating healthy and finally deciding to take charge of your health and fitness is a great step in achieving the fountain of youth and quality of life! It’s a fact! People who are fitter and healthier are happier! A quality diet is essential for good health, but as s novice jumping into this so-called healthy…
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