Stand in line at a local store and look at the person in front of you, then at the person directly behind you. Statistically speaking, one of you is obese. A growing epidemic in the US, obesity rates are skyrocketing not just in adults, but in children as well. Miracle pills, hormone therapy, special shakes, and others have helped some […]

Are you starting a new diet and exercise program? Exercise is vital when you are on a diet: Exercise will not only help you feel better, it will also help you stick to your diet. Exercise doesn’t have to be complicated. You can have fun with your exercises to lose weight. 1. Yoga seems simple, but it can change your […]

Just like the fashion industry, the food industry has its trends. What is trending now? These vegetables are grabbing the spotlight: Brussels sprouts, kale, and cauliflower. Recipes for these vegetables are popping up everywhere, on the Internet, in magazines, newspapers, and even in conversation. If you haven’t tried this trio before, you may be hesitant to do so. But your […]

Every time you look at magazines or watch Hollywood movies, you will be bombarded with pictures of celebrities with their gorgeous bodies. You can even hear how a celebrity who has been branded “fat” would suddenly slim down to become a beloved figure. When asked how they did it, their answers usually turned into another weight loss craze. However, most […]

Cross trainers (also known as elliptical trainers) provide a very low-impact workout and are a great way to improve your fitness level and lose weight. I recently tried the ProForm 895 elliptical and would like to share my thoughts on the machine. It is made by Icon, which is the largest manufacturer of fitness equipment in the world. I found […]

Lowering your cholesterol level doesn’t have to be something that only drugs can do. Not all cholesterol is bad. You have two types in your blood; one is considered good and the other is considered bad. The two types are known as low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and high-density lipoproteins (HDL). It is the LDL levels that you should be most concerned […]

When you’re a cheerleader, like in any other sport, you want to protect yourself from injury. You should do conditioning and strength exercises and do some stretching before, during or after your workout. Stretching is what helps you prevent injury and improve your performance when integrated with your other workouts. For one, stretching will increase your range of motion, which […]

Worried about carb cravings while on the Medifast diet? Relax! For most dieters using Medifast for weight loss, carbohydrate cravings are typically only a problem for the first three to four days of starting the diet. After that, mild ketosis kicks in, and that should curb cravings for the sorts of things that could get in the way of your […]

Here are 2 great exercises for beautiful, sexy legs and thighs. You will get beautiful legs and firm buttocks if you do these exercises constantly. Many gym goers overcomplicate things when it comes to working out their legs. They go from machine to machine and do many different exercises that don’t work. Honestly, that’s a waste of time. 1. Run […]

Starting a new diet can be very challenging, from figuring out what foods you can and can’t eat, what time of day you should eat, and of course, how many calories you should eat to lose weight. Fortunately, figuring out the correct number of calories for your own body is a fairly simple calculation. The number of calories you can […]