If you are trying to "sneak" in a workout mid day and still look like you just took a shower then follow these simple tips to keep you looking freash after your workout! Question: "A hard lunchtime workout makes me sweat off all my makeup. How can I look put-together without doing my … [Read more...]
What You Eat At Night Determines Your Sleep Patterns
Everyone wants to feel rested when they wake up in the morning. Research has shown that the amount of sleep you get is a direct reflection on how overweight you are. Now, new information is telling us that WHAT you eat before bed can determine how soundly you sleep. Researchers from the … [Read more...]
The Cookie Diet
If you could eat a cookie 2 times a day, eat a moderate dinner, and lose weight... would you do it??? Here's some info on the cookie diet to get you up to speed. Half a million patients and five cookie flavors later, Siegal has come to be known as the Cookie Doctor. "I'm not … [Read more...]
Fast Food Calorie Counts On Menu
Before, you could go to a fast food resturant and order anything you wanted without knowing how many calories you were consuming. Now they are thinking of posting the amount of calories next to each menu selction so people can make better health choices. New York, is the … [Read more...]
Now Being Overweight Can Cost You!
Who would have ever predicted that being over weight could actually cost you? Now insurance companies are charging you more money if your BMI (Body Mass Index) is over 35! In 2010, state employees in Alabama will be charged $25 per month for insurance (that's normally free to state … [Read more...]
Is Depression Keeping You From Getting Fit?
We have all had those friends that we have encouraged to get in shape, come to the gym, and eat healthy. Yet, they self sabotage and can't seem to stay on the right track with their health and fitness goals. After working with hundreds of clients over the years, I am able to spot the ones … [Read more...]
An Inspiration To All
If you haven't been watching the Olympics this year, then you have missed A LOT! The American athletes of this Olympic year are outstanding. One in particular has inspired women all over the world to age gracefully! Dara Torres is the oldest woman to compete in the Olympics. Her … [Read more...]
Avoiding Hidden Fat In Restaurant Meals
Have you ever wondered why you can't seem to lose weight even though you are ordering the healthiest things on the menu???? According to "Oxygen" magazine, even healthy meals can be packed with fat. Here are some tips for making sure your "healthy" choices are dipped in … [Read more...]
Product Review- The Flex Belt
Everyone wants that magic pill that makes them shrink without them having to work for it. Now this new product called the "Flex Belt" promises great abs without having to do a single ab exercise. If you haven't seen the infomercial on tv then I will fill you in.... Here is the HSN … [Read more...]
Portion Control Made Easy
The majority of people have no idea what a "real" portion is. If you are concious of your weight, inches and figure, chances are you pay attention to some exstent. To really get a good idea of what a true protion is, here are some great visuals to help you control your calorie … [Read more...]
New Spin Class For Your Arms!
There are always new classes coming out. Check out this new spinning classes for your arms! Here is what "Shape" magazine had to say about the new class. I love what biking does for my butt and thighs, so I was curious to see what Kranking® would do for my upper body. The workout, … [Read more...]
Fit Tip – Count Out Loud
Sounds crazy right??? Many who are lifting weights hold their breath when the repetitions get challenging. Even if you count under your breath, this will force you to breath. The extra oxygen can then be used to do more repetitions and burn more calories!! Who would have thought that … [Read more...]
