Obesity is a prevalent reality within the American culture. An L.A. Times article from 2016 provided stats that as many as 38% of adults and 17% of kids are considered obese. We all know obesity is a problem, but are we slowly forgetting that. THE NEW NORM? Whether it be positive to … [Read more...]
High Metabolism – The Gift and the Curse
There are those of us who eat clean and train regularly to maintain weight and avoid obesity. We eat lean proteins, complex carbs, and forgo heavy starch, fatty foods, burgers, pizza, ice cream and the like. Then, there are those who can eat anything and everything and burn it up due to a high … [Read more...]
Fit to Be Fatigued: What to Know About Adrenal Fatigue
This article is going to discuss and examine Adrenal Fatigue, a highly talked about and even more highly debated condition. The intent is for you the reader to be informed about what it is, and more importantly what it is not. Nothing makes your quest to improve your fitness more … [Read more...]
How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Fitness Scams
With Christmas now past and 2017 already here, a few things are going to happen. The parking lot of your local gym will triple its volume of cars (for a few weeks), goals to get fit will be in full motion, and someone somewhere will try to cash in on those goals. This time of year is prime for … [Read more...]
Hidden Holiday Calorie Bombs
What is a holiday family celebration without a big meal and lots of favorite foods? It is a safe bet that most of these feasts don’t revolve around baked tilapia, steamed broccoli, and a nice bowl of cottage cheese. The reality is, these meals feature foods that will never appear on any clean eating … [Read more...]
Less Tech, More Rest: How Blue Light is Hurting Your Sleep
Where are you reading this? Obviously since this is published online it is some sort of electronic device which is emitting blue light. Better yet, I should be asking when are you reading this on your electronic device? While I greatly appreciate you and your interest in reading this, or anything … [Read more...]
Holiday Fitness Tips to Stay Lean All Season Long
That time of year is here. The Halloween candy was barely on the sale rack and Turkey center pieces and Christmas trees were already predicating store shelves. With the holiday season upon us there will also be busy days, planning trips, celebrations, and of course eating. Arm yourself with these … [Read more...]
Post Workout Nutrition: Get the Most Out of Your Workout After It’s Done
It is often said breakfast is the most important meal of the day. This is true to those interested in fitness and even those who are not. Breakfast ends a nighttime fast of six to eight hours and primes you for the day. Can anyone guess what the second most important meal is? It’s not a meal that … [Read more...]
Pay Less, Get More – Eating Less Processed Foods on a Budget
Before I start I want to make one thing clear. The context in this article may seem to reflect theories about the Federal Government’s underhanded attacks on minority, disadvantaged, and impoverished populations. I neither support nor deny such accusations and claims; however, that is not what this … [Read more...]
Why Weighing Too Often Could Work Against You
Weight loss always involves several different things. They may vary but the constants are usually a diet plan, an exercise plan, and the scale. The bathroom scale is one of the most used tools in the world of fitness. Before you hit the gym or a diet you usually check in with the scale. For the … [Read more...]
Exposing Marketing Magic and Health Foods
With everyone trying to undertake healthy lifestyles, the Marketing Magicians have come up with labels, trends, and key words to entice the buyer. Sometimes the fancy attributes fall short. After reading this you will be armed with the knowledge to avoid buying something that is nothing more than a … [Read more...]
50 shades of Black – 4 Reasons You Have Dark Under Eye Circles
No matter what your age or how much sleep you've gotten, dark circles can give a person the appearance of looking older and tired. The most common thought that comes to mind when people see someone with bags under their eyes is lack of sleep, however, dark under eyes can be a connected to many other … [Read more...]
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