Think You Can
Henry Ford famously said, “Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you are probably right.” This is never more true than with a fitness and fat loss goal. Do you think you can reduce your body fat? Do you think you can learn new, healthier eating habits? Do you think you can become that lean, fit version of yourself? Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you are probably right. I personally KNOW...
The Evil Breakfast Ingredient
There’s one evil ingredient that shows up in nearly all fattening breakfast foods. It’s sweet, it’s pleasing and it’s packed with empty calories. That’s right, it’s SUGAR. Cereals, pastries, smoothies, juices, jellies, sweetened coffee drinks, packaged granola bars…the list goes on and on, but the common denominator is refined, white sugar. Cut this evil ingredient out of your morning breakfast and you’ll quickly be leaner, healthier...
Is Your Drink Fattening?
If you’ve ever gotten into the habit of frequenting a coffee shop at the same time each morning, then you know that most people drink the same thing every day. There’s the lady with her pumpkin latte with whip, the guy with his black coffee and the college student with her frappuccino. Same order every single day. What’s your daily drink? If it contains sugar and is high in calories then you’ve just identified your easiest way to...
Too Much of a Good Thing
Including wholesome, lean snacks into your diet can really take your metabolism to the next level…but don’t get carried away. The phrase ‘too much of a good thing’ applies here. Adults who eat 4 or more snacks per day end up consuming almost 50% more total calories than other adults. In order to avoid over-snacking, space your meals and snacks by 3 hours and keep snacks around 150 calories...
Exercise Motivation: Your Reason Why
Exercise motivation comes from having a goal. What is your goal? Why do you want to get into great shape? Take a minute to really uncover the reasond that you want to lose the weight. Don’t say something vague like you want to ‘Be thinner’ or ‘Look more attractive.’ Dig deeper – there is a very specific motivator in your life, you simply need to uncover it. Here are some possible motivators… I want to have more...
Healthy Go To Meals
Having a few healthy go-to meals on hand at home will mean the difference between a wholesome dinner and bad decisions. And this equals pounds lost rather than pounds gained. Keep cans of albacore tuna, fresh organic eggs, turkey breast and baby spinach in your kitchen and you’ll always be prepared to quickly throw together a healthy, lean meal.
A Little Weight Loss Goes A Long Way
Do you have diabetes or high blood pressure? Did you know that by dropping as little as 5 to 10 percent of your body weight these problems can be greatly alleviated? Just think how great you will feel after losing excess weight and improving your health!
How to Determine the Healthiest Fast Food Choices
Resources are available to help you determine the healthiest fast food choices. Being ignorant of the facts is one of the main reasons you’ll wind up making unhealthy food choices. Many restaurants display nutrition information in the restaurant or on their website. Get online and find a site that compares several restaurants at one time. Other great sites list restaurant menu items that cater to certain dietary needs such as...