three facts you need to know Over one decade ago the US population was consuming an average of over 90 pounds of sugar per person per year, according to the USDA. Now, it is over 135 pounds per capita. This has paralleled increases in major chronic...
five ways to increase your slow metabolism If you bump up your metabolism, you can burn more calories. So how do you do it? Here are some important tips for revving up your metabolism. 1. Build more muscle No doubt about it, muscle burns fat. In order to...
breaking down the basics of what you eat and how your move There are two absolute truths about losing weight and getting fit; diet and exercise. Without proper diet and exercise you will not lose weight. There are those rare few skinny people that can eat...
Does it seem like you're constantly on a diet? You're not alone! You may be surprised how many people feel the same way. These weight loss tips for the constant dieter may be what you've needed to finally make the dieting roller coaster stop so...
"Great tips on controlling portions and losing weight" No matter how much you workout and cut the sugars as well as the high glycemic carbs, you will still not lose the weight you want unless you practice some kind of portion control. Getting skinny is a...
"Five easy steps to win the battle of the bulge" It's a war out there and the battle is the battle of the bulge. We are here to help you in your battle to be better. Therefore we are declaring war on weight gain. Here's a...
To help keep your weight loss efforts on track, consider creating an Emergency Meal Kit. Having a healthy meal or snack on hand -- whether traveling, at the office, or even at home -- can keep you on track when junk food or excessive hunger...
"How to maintain your weight while eating on the fly" If you're speeding through your meals in the fast lane, you're making it a lot easier to overeat and a lot more difficult to lose weight. From start to finish, slow down! Take time to enjoy your...
Sugar addiction has long been joked about, and there's good reason. Many medical professionals believe that having sugar cravings, losing control, and over-consuming sweets is due to lack of willpower. But years of research are now forcing them to see sugar addiction in a new...
"How weight training increases your metabolism" Weight training is anaerobic and therefore burns carbohydrates (sugar). Cardiovascular exercises such as jogging, cycling, step classes, or stair climbing are aerobic and therefore burn fat. So it seems logical to focus on aerobic training for fat loss. However, something...