Most people have no idea how many calories they eat.  If you do know calorie counts; do you measure your food to make sure the amounts are accurate?  With summer coming your way, maybe it’s time you started RIGHT NOW! If you spend a lot of time eating out, then be realistic about [...]

     If you’re into celebrity diets then you’ll be interested to hear about Mariah’s Diet Plan (if you can call it that).   Here’s the background info on this celebs lean and trim figure.       She’s calls her diet plan “Mimi’s Morsal Diet.”  Sounds like a fancey dog food … however, she claims to have lost [...]

     Times are changing…. now, mom no longer wants roses, candies and jewelry… SHE WANTS TO GET IN SHAPE!  So on this Mother’s Day, give your mom the gift that keeps on giving; Fitness Gifts.  Here are some of my top picks for Mom’s special day! Fit Flops- These cool fip flops tone your legs [...]

       If you don’t want to spend a fortune on gym equiptment for your house, then here is a great ball that will hit all your “target” muscle groups. Danskin’s Core Ball Plus (starts at $35) is an exercise ball with weighted ball handles, resistance bands, and a balance ring. The balance ring provides [...]

       The muscles in the back have the potential to burn tons of calories!  If you are not crazey about the gym then this is a great exercise to do at home or on your lunch break at work! Sit on the floor with your legs straight out in front of you. Secure the [...]

     There are hundreds, if not thousands, of energy drinks on the market.  They all promise similar things…. “get energy fast.”  However, most energy drinks can actually cause more harm then good.  High caffeine levels can increase your cortisol level, causing you to actually store body fat!  If you need a boost during your day [...]

*click the picture above to go to the website       Many people would love to jump rope, but they lack the coordination or jump height.  Now, a new jump rope has hit the market that can solve both problems.  This rope less, jump rope can be used anywhere.  All you need is a little space [...]

    Serves 4 Ingredients:   1 tbsp olive oil 4 large shallots, sliced 4 cloves garlic 2 jars (12 oz each) roasted red peppers, drained Juice of 1 orange (about 1/2 cup) 2 medium eggplants, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch slices Olive oil cooking spray 4 oz goat cheese 4 kalamata olives, pitted and minced [...]

       The modern day food industry has clogged our arteries and brains with over processed food and marketing gimmics.  Now, watching tv late at night can cause you to crave strange foods via commercials.  One minute your full from dinner, the next you’re craving that pizza you just saw flash across your screen.        It’s [...]

       Most people have no idea how much sodium they really consume.  High sodium diets can have a tremendous affect on your health, water retention, and mood.  No one wants to look bloated, feel tired, and stressed. So, here are some tips for lowering your daily intake.     The recommendation for salt in the Dietary [...]