Lose fat and make room for muscle. This is what 5 pounds of fat looks like compared to 5 pounds of lean body mass. An easier way to lose fat besides the obvious taking care of your diet is by adding lean body mass. You burn 50 extra calories by adding 1 pound of lean mass […]
Dieting can be simple; eat portion-sized food that you like and enjoy, and lose weight… but it’s not this simple for everyone. Still, some people think you have to eat like a bodybuilder to lose weight. Unless your goal is to get on stage and be 3-5% body fat, yes you will have a very […]
Body fat percentage can be measured in several ways. What is body fat percentage? Everyone has fat in their body, some people are in the healthy range and some people have excess fat. Fat helps in the absorption of vitamins that your body needs daily. These vitamins include A, D, E, and K. Let me […]
A successful weight loss program that includes many components of health is the best way to get results that last a lifetime. Reach your weight loss goals and keep the fat off with a successful weight loss program There are 6 components for fitness and weight loss which I believe are the components that […]
Every system in your body relies on water; even a minimal 1-2% drop in your body weight’s water content can lead to mild dehydration. When dehydration strikes, your body goes into survival mode, retaining as much water as possible. Unfortunately, this means it also retains toxins and free radicals, leaving you feeling fatigued, and in […]
Tips to holiday proofing your fitness this year. The hardest time for me is the days between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. It is so hard to stick to a diet, a workout routine, or just watch what I eat. Everywhere we turn bam – sweets, treats, comfort foods! I want to share a few […]
Do you ever get motivated to eat healthily? You go out and buy delicious, beautiful, and healthy foods. And you buy gadgets to help you meal prep. Then you spend some time putting meals together and prep some snacks so you don’t reach for the junk food later. And the first couple of days you […]
You ever notice something funny about motivation? It shows up with all these grand intentions like a cheerful friend on Monday morning… then drifts off like they forgot their keys by Wednesday afternoon. I used to wonder if I was just flaky or weak if by midweek I couldn’t find the same juice I had […]