Many fitness enthusiasts and workout aficionados often wonder whether they should eat before or after a workout in order to get the most out of their exercise routines. The short answer to this question is both – you can eat before and after a workout and see great benefits from…
How do we lose fat, increase lean muscle tissue, and get stronger and healthier? We CHANGE our metabolism! What is metabolism? Though most people don’t realize it, what the majority of people engaging in exercise and diet really want is linked to changing one’s metabolism or chemistry. The ultimate goal is actually…
Die-hard runners withstand a lot of obstacles to maintain their daily runs, including traffic, animals, difficult terrain and shin splints to name a few. But one obstacle that die-hards pride themselves on is running in any weather condition - rain, cold, wind and heat. Some runners discuss overcoming these obstacles…
I absolutely love cooking delicious healthy dinners that taste amazing but are still low in calories. I’ve included my top three low-calorie dinner ideas for you. Each one is sure to be a hit with your family and are 400 calories or less. Also, all of the recipes are plant…
https://youtu.be/zgBG8CAEuRE There’s no doubt that training on your own takes motivation, knowledge of what to do, the ability to push yourself beyond your comfort zone, and the commitment to stay consistent. If you love to workout, you probably have a base of knowledge to work through efficiently. But, if…
Delicious and crunchy apples are one of the most popular fruits in the US. However, what are the health benefits of apples? You’re probably familiar with the the old Welsh proverb that states “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” but is this cheap, common fruit really that great…
https://youtu.be/IZHapDA4ZWc Punch and kick through your next workout with exercises that challenge your entire body and produce killer results, kickboxing style! Kickboxing is a great way to burn calories, blast fat, strengthen and sculpt your entire body. It’s an excellent way to incorporate cardio and strength drills that coincide…
https://youtu.be/v2VpxEV7Osc Your yoga mat can become a cesspool of germs and bacteria if not regularly and properly cleaned. Yoga mats are usually porous and soft and can harbor a lot of yucky bad stuff that can be transferred through your pores and potentially make you sick. Yoga is an awesome…
If we think back to several years ago, we never really heard the expression “brain fog.” Although it is not a medically recognized term, you often hear people use the expression when they have feelings of confusion, forgetfulness, and a lack of focus. There are no tests to diagnose brain…
Personally, snacking at night time would cause me to ruin my day of healthy eating simply because I wasn’t prepared. Planning out healthy snacks to have on hand has been a game changer in my healthy food plan. I wanted to share three of my all-time favorite quick and healthy…