Fiber rich diets have been known to help with everything from staving off hunger attacks to lowering the risk of coronary heart disease, cancer and diabetes . Fiber can be found in just about any food from almonds to popcorn to whole wheat spaghetti. In general, the more fiber you consume, the more full…
CALORIC INTAKE In order to understand how to lose weight fast, you must first know that your calorie intake must be less than your expended calories over a period of time. As a general rule of thumb, women must have at least 1200 calories per day and men must have at least 1800 calories per…
When you look at calories to eliminate so you can lose weight, one of the first places to go is alcoholic beverages. Extra drinks can translate into added pounds pretty fast, but there is more to consider if you beverage of choice is wine. Wine is lower in calories than most beer and mixed cocktails….
There’s another good reason to lose weight before getting pregnant. Shedding excess body fat could reduce the risk that the baby-to-be will be overweight or obese. According to a recent study published in the Journal of Physiology, losing weight before pregnancy leads to changes in hormones and insulin sensitivity that are passed on to an…
You may be able to lose weight by making a few simple changes to your menu. Most people find making a few changes easy enough to continue To lose weight begin by adding some simple items to your menu. Before two of your daily meals eat a serving of fruit or a vegetable. This should…
It takes 30 days or one month to form a habit. So, if you could stick to your workout plan for that long then it would become a habit and part of your daily lifestyle. So how can you get to those 30 days before throwing in the towel and giving up? Reward yourself for…
Before choosing what to eat before a workout, one must know what type of workout you will do. Whether it be cardio, weights, or any other form, specific workouts need specific foods, different amounts, at different times. For example, distance runners may want to eat pasta four to six hours before they run, this will…
A tummy tuck, also known as an abdominoplasty, is a surgery that tightens and flattens the abdominal area. Losing weight before a tummy tuck is ideal for most patients and can be done using exercise and a healthy diet. Cutting down on fatty foods and carbohydrates helps with weight loss. Eat less food during meals….
What is HIIT? You may have heard this term around the gym or amongst trainers. You may have even tried out HIIT training in your workouts. Here is a simple run through of what HIIT is designed for and how to incorporate it into your workout routine for a boost in calorie burn and endurance….
Have you ever walked around a gym or a beach and seen the guys with huge arms, legs, shoulders, and neck? Then you look at their chest? Its huge, but looks like the shoulder are rolling forward. Or they have a C shape to them? Or are you a guy that cant seem to…