Saturday, September 4th, 2010

Drinks That Could Be Destroying Your Diet

Drinks That Could Be Destroying Your Diet

When you’re trying to lose weight, everyone tells you to focus on a combination of diet and exercise to meet your weight loss goals. But when most of us think of “diet”, the first thing that comes to mind is the food we’re eating. The truth is, what you’re drinking can affect your weight loss just as much as the chewable calories. 4 Drinks That Could Be Damaging Your Diet 1.... [Read more]


Eat Out for Weight Loss

Eat Out for Weight Loss

The easiest way to eat right when you’re trying to manage your weight is to eat at home. But it’s estimated that nearly 24% of American meals are eaten in restaurants, so maintaining a healthy diet for most people probably means learning to eat healthy while dining out. The good news is, eating healthy in a restaurant doesn’t have to limit you to always ordering a salad. Get specific... [Read more]


Focus on Flexibility

Focus on Flexibility

In addition to aerobic exercise and strength training, a well-rounded fitness routine will include stretching. Stretching regularly helps increase flexibility, improve your range of motion, and relieve stress. Find out how to get the most from your stretches while avoiding injuries. Six Tips for Proper Stretching Target major muscle groups. It’s important to give your whole body a good stretch... [Read more]


Emotional Eating and Weight Gain

Emotional Eating and Weight Gain

For many people, emotional eating is at the root of their inability to lose weight. Emotional eaters, or people who turn to food to deal with emotions, tend to take in far more calories than they need because they’re using their emotions, rather than their body’s natural hunger, as their guide. Emotional eaters also tend to reach for foods that are high in fat, sugars and calories instead... [Read more]


Balancing Your Exercise Routine

Balancing Your Exercise Routine

Getting regular exercise is an important part of any weight loss plan. As you begin to ease into a new fitness regimen, there are five different types of exercise that you’ll want to include in a balanced routine: aerobic exercise, strength training, stretching, core exercise, and balance training. Aerobic Exercise Aerobic exercise is often referred to as a cardio workout or endurance activity.... [Read more]