When prepared the right way, salads as a main meal or side dish can help you lose weight and keep you satiated. But let’s face it, salads can get boring. Make a salad come to life by adding color. You can do this by mixing a variety of fresh colorful fruits and vegetables. As your…
Greek yogurt has become a popular food choice. There are dozens of brands to choose from. It can be a dizzying experience trying to decide which greek yogurt is the best. Before going over what to look for in greek yogurt, it’s important to know what greek yogurt actually is. Regular yogurt is made…
Are you feeling stuck with your current workout routine or are you unsure how to begin a fitness program? Are you in a cold climate where exercising outdoors is a challenge? Are the costs of a gym membership or personal trainer prohibitive?Well the solution to your dilemma just may be at your finger tips. With…
In Part 3 of Making Healthy Eating Choices When Dining Out we will focus on portion control. Here are some suggestions to help with portion control: 1. Choose from the appetizer menu as your main dish. 2. Make your main dish a mixed-green-salad with vegetables and lean protein. Opt for lean cuts of meat, chicken…
There are a variety of cardiovascular machines in the gym to chose from. One of the more popular machines is the elliptical machine. Elliptical machines have been dubbed by some as either too easy or too boring. It’s a machine that you will either love or hate. When used to its maximum potential, the elliptical…
Chances are if you have been in the gym, you’ve seen someone perform a plank. A plank is a great alternative to traditional core exercises, such as a crunch. Here are some advantages to incorporating the plank into your exercise routine: 1. When done in proper form, it can be less stressful on your back…
The new year offers an opportunity to reflect on how far you have come and where you want to be this time next year. Many of us are making resolutions. According to the Statistic Brain Research Institute (SBRI) the top 10 New Year’s resolutions are: Lose Weight Getting organized Spend Less, Save More Enjoy Life to…
Pushups are one of the tried-and-true exercises that you can perform. It’s been around forever. Pushups are performed in a prone position with back flat, stomach in, palms on the floor and balancing on your toes. Benefits of Pushups It can be done anywhere: at home, outdoors or at the gym. It can be combined…
Losing weight is a combination of being physically active and eating healthy. Some will argue that losing weight is 80% what you eat and 20% exercise. Whatever the percentage, it is clear eating healthy and making healthy choices is critical to losing weight. People are challenged to eat healthy for various reasons, but one the more common…
It’s the holiday season! Thanksgiving is only two days away. And Christmas, my favorite time of the year, is only 23 days away. Its a festive time of year. Shopping centers, malls and stores have holiday decorations in place. Children have a Christmas wish list ready for Santa. Of course one of the ways we celebrate…
