At first glance sleep and diet may not seem connected. You actually burn fewer calories when you sleep because you’re not moving and you’re breathing slowly. In fact, sleeping less seems like it would help you burn more calories. Unfortunately for you night owls, studies show that more sleep helps you lose weight. WebMD article. [...]
The recent egg recall due to salmonella has pushed the incredible, edible egg to the forefront of my food thoughts this week, and in spite of the recall I want to discuss why I think everyone should eat more eggs. I’d also like to point out that salmonella and food poisoning on eggs tends to [...]
If you’re looking to lose weight and you drink soda of any type, you could trim inches off of your waist with this one simple tip! Limiting or reducing soda or diet soda could make a major difference between being overweight or reaching your ideal weight.
Chronic inflammation in the body is tied directly to many of the diseases we have today. It is caused by a variety of irritants to the body – such as poor diet, toxins, pollutants, stress, and lack of exercise. Since diet is one of the major factors, you may want to consider an eating plan that helps to lower inflammation, as well as your weight.
The hectic and fun summer months are coming to a close soon. With the heat of vacations and swim lessons fading away, many of you are now extra busy -helping the kids get ready for school. While books, fall fashions and class registrations are top on the list, you may have put your own goals on the back burner. This is certainly understandable, but you can take a few moments for yourself, too. Here are a few diet and fitness tips to help you gear up quickly and easily for any fall weight management goals you’ve planned.
Walking is one of the most therapeutic ways to exercise, and brings a host of health benefits. It also keeps us connected to our environment, while giving us time to step out of our homes and offices. Let’s look at a few tips for effective walking that can enhance your health and your life.
How would you like to shorten your exercise routine, while seeing better fitness results than ever? Let’s take a look at how you can use the latest exercise routines to save you time while you lean up.
Have you heard the news? Here’s a home remedy that’s been around in Hollywood for years. Used coffee grounds can help to rid you of that ugly cellulite! You see, those expensive cellulite creams have one ingredient in common: caffeine! Here are a few tips that can make this home remedy work for you.
Recent research indicates that there is a rise in infant disabilities and mortality, which is directly linked to overweight and obesity today. Here are some complications that arise from overweight and pregnancy, and a few tips to help you ensure a successful and healthy delivery.
When we think of summer most of us like to conjure up images of serene white beaches, pina coladas and carefree afternoons. But often summer fun really ends up putting more pressure on us than we’d like to admit. Travel plans can get mixed up, the kids end up fighting, or your company needs you to stay a little later than you expected and your flight leaves in 4 hours! Vacations can be tough enough on the best laid weight loss intentions, but added stress is a weight loss killer.