Is a gluten free diet right for you? In America’s weight loss academic many diets have arisen. Low fat, low carb, Atkins, and many more. This alone has come under fire as it has been discovered in some people are allergic to it, and others feel it affects their weight adversely. Now more and more […]
Healthy Winter Eating Strategies
It may seem hard to eat right in the winter, but there are plenty of healthy winter eating strategies to keep you on the right track. The winter is a tough time for eating healthy because many fruits and vegetables are not in season, which makes them expensive. This article will discuss several healthy winter […]
Why Stretching Should Be an Essential Part of Your Exercise Routine
We all remember back in physical education class when the teacher made us role our shoulders back, touch our toes, and even do a few jumping jacks in place. These warm up and stretching exercises allowed us to participate in various physical activities with a reduced chance of injury. Today, we as adults often overlook […]
Keeping Your Fitness Resolution
January 1st marks the first day for most to begin committing to their fitness resolutions. Hopefully you’ve made an attainable goal. And while it’s easier said than done, here are a few ways to make sure you deliver what you promised to do. 1 – Put it on paper: You verbalized it, but everything is […]
Breakfast Selections – Cinnamon Toast Crunch vs. Golden Grahams Cereal
Health Factor Golden Grahams has fewer calories than Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal. It is also a great source of iron. Therefore, Golden Grahams cereal is the better choice for nutritional value. Between the two selections, Golden Grahams would be better suited for those who are on a diet and trying to minimize their calorie intake. […]
Housework Aerobics: Are They Working?
No time to exercise? That excuse doesn’t fly anymore! Your daily schedule includes a long list of chores, make them count! What if all of those chores could count as exercise? Well that is my theory. Exercising to tone muscle and lose weight is basically burning the calories you take in through movement and tightening […]
So, Who’s Fault is it You’re Overweight, Anyway?
Everywhere you look you see weight loss products. The shelves at the store are full of them. Type “weight loss” into your search engine and you’ll need hundreds of thousands of results. How many infomercials do you see dedicated to the newest weight loss fad? It’s everywhere. Creams. Pills. Drinks. Lowfat foods. Energy bars. Stores […]
Christmas Gifts for Fitness Fanatics
It’s always easier to find good Christmas presents for people who have a hobby or a passion in their life. If you have someone on your Christmas list who is a fitness fanatic then here are a few ideas. Your fitness friend will love to find these under the tree or stuffed in their stockings […]