People will go to great lengths to lose weight. However many weight loss plans are touted at "safe" and "fast." Yet no one is actually reviewing them or giving feedback. Very few are backed by research and even fewer are actually good for you. So what's the trade off? Lose weight … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2014
Low Carb Recipe Monday – Avocado Tuna Salad Bowls
Eating Paleo or low carb after the weekend is just what the doctor ordered to flush out excess water weight from foods that aren't part of your weekly rituals. This avocado tuna salad is high in protein, low in carbs, and a great brain food to power up the beginning of your … [Read more...]
Dodge that DUI – With the Vive Smart Bracelet – Keep Track of You and Your Drunk Friends
The weekend is almost here and for many that means hanging out with friends, having a couple drinks, and watching some games. Drinking can be fun but it's never fun to get in an accident, get a DUI, or worse yet, wake up not knowing where you are (in extreme cases). What if we told you there was … [Read more...]
How Your Sleeping Positions Affects Your Health – Snooze to Lose
On the stomach ( to your chiropractor’s horror), on the side, on the back, curled up, we all have our favorite ways to sleep. Getting enough sleep is important for your health, but so is the position. Let’s look at how the eight most com common sleep positions affect your … [Read more...]
Exercise Your Right to Be Positive – How Negative Thoughts Can Affect Your Body
Thoughts shape who we are, how we live, and what we do. When it come to our appearance and our health we forget that bad thoughts can be just as toxic. In the illustration below, it points out how negative thoughts can affect your body. You thoughts can be just as important as your … [Read more...]
Game Day Low Carb Appetizers – Paleo Up and Stay Lean All Season Long
Football season is upon us but that doesn't mean we have to sit on the couch yelling while getting fat. Use these low carb appetizers to stay lean as you cheer on your favorite team. They are also gluten free and paleo! Here's some of our top picks from … [Read more...]
Lean it Up Mondays – Low Carb Recipe – Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Boats
It's squash season which means it's a great buy at the market. You can get large quantities and use them through out the week. It's also a great way to keep your calories and carbohydrates low for the winter months. The people who look the best in the spring are the people … [Read more...]
3 Fast and Easy Ways to De-stress So You Can Focus on Your Fitness
If life is stressing you out and the boss is emailing you every 5 minutes, it's hard to stay focused on your own personal fitness goals. When the work stacks up we tend to put ourselves last. The stress leads to bad food choices, lack of sleep, long hours, and a tense internal … [Read more...]
Jillian Michaels Launches Fitness Clothing Line at Kmart
Some of you have been on the lookout for affordable yet durable workout clothes that also happen to be stylish? Jillian Michaels clothing line brings all that to you. Michaels is the next big name launching their clothing line “IMPACT” at Kmart. Ranging from shorts, to bras … [Read more...]
Low Fat Verses Low Carb – Research Speaks
For years the focus of weight loss was based on 3 major points. Fat, carbs and calories were the culprits and they must be stopped! However, more and more research is showing that carbs are the real enemy. While its not recommend that carbs be completely wiped out of your diet, … [Read more...]
Laugh for Better Health
Well folks, it's true: laughter is one one of the best and cheapest forms of medicine out there. According to the latest research, laughing puts you in the same state as a deep meditation and can dramatically improve your health. Researchers at Loma Linda university went on to investigate its … [Read more...]
Low Carb Recipe Monday – Addictive Chicken Tortilla Soup (hold the torilla)
Low carb is the way to go in this society that filled with carbs. Even if you eat low carb diners 2-4 times a week you will see a dramatic difference in how your clothes fit, how you sleep and how you feel. Don't let carbs weigh you down, use this low carb recipe to fill up … [Read more...]