1.30.2011

Dodging Diet Disasters

Dodging Diet Disasters - Fitness, Nutrition, Diet, Weight Loss
A veggie wrap for lunch. A night out for sushi. AND you're working out . . . but you're still not losing weight. What gives?

1.27.2011

Simple Math

Are you entering a fit challenge at work or with some friends? First of all, good for YOU! Secondly, read on to learn how to put your "best bicep forward" and give yourself a great head start. Good luck!

As we all know, there are 2 ways to lose weight: Increase your activity or decrease your caloric intake. If you can do BOTH of those things, you will accelerate the number of pounds that will SHED off your body in a given period of time. YAY YOU!

A word on calories: Calories are a fancy word for "energy", which we all NEED! Without calories, we wouldn't feel like going out and having fun on those days when we call in sick to work (oops, did I just say that?).

1.26.2011

Appetite-Suppressing Foods!

10 Appetite-Suppressing Foods to Conquer Your Cravings
By Whitney Provost
If you're like most people, conquering your appetite is one of the biggest challenges you face in your fitness and weight loss journey. As soon as the word "diet" crosses your lips, you may start craving all the junk you know you're not supposed to eat. The secret is eating the RIGHT foods to help calm the cravings for the wrong ones. Add these 10 easy-to-find, tasty foods to your meal plan, and rein in your appetite before it gets out of control!
Appetite-Suppressing Foods