How to Reduce the Appearance of a Pear Shape

Women with pear shapes tend to carry excess weight in the lower body. Excess body fat can make the pear shape look highly exaggerated but a lack of muscle tone makes it look a lot worse. In order to reduce the appearance of a pear shape…

Three Totally Nontraditional Ways to Boost Your Metabolism

As you probably already know, your metabolic rate (metabolism) is the amount of calories you need to sustain vital bodily functions. The higher your metabolism, the more calories you'll burn at rest and during everyday physical activities. You…

A 3-Day Weight Training Workout for Women

Are you one of the many women who shy away from weight training out of the fear of "bulking up"? Are you one of the many women who shy away from weight training out of the fear of "bulking up"? For successful weight loss, weight management,…

Three Simple Exercises that Reduce Underarm Flab

Are you trying to firm up that underarm flab? You know the excess fat that's typically housed in and around the armpit and chest area? Check out this clip for some great exercises that effectively sculpt the muscles of your chest and under the…

Spontaneous Physical Activity: What Is It and Why You Need It Every Day

Time and time again, I find myself implementing a tough love approach to empower people to be more physically active. Still, I'm always given the dreaded "I want to get fit but I'm just too busy" excuse. Truth is, the state of being "fit"…

The Gluten-Free Lifestyle: Is It Really a Fad?

For over a decade, gluten-free eating has been widely popular amongst health enthusiasts and weight loss seekers. When visiting your local grocery store, you've likely noticed that many shelves are packed full of foods labeled "gluten-free".…

Two-Day Fasting: A Viable Option for Healthy Eating

Two-day fasting is a type of intermittent fasting regimen that's been followed by many in recent years. This type of fasting is quite beneficial in that it promotes substantial reductions in body weight, body fat percentage, and visceral…

The Best Exercise Equipment for Toning Your Hips

When it comes to toning your hips you'll need to choose resistance equipment that allows you to work all the major muscle groups in this area. These muscle groups include the glutes (buttocks), quadriceps, and hamstrings in addition to the…

Egg-Cellent Breakfast Quesadilla

I generally skip breakfast due to my intermittent fasting regimen. But, I'm still a diehard fan of eggs! Here's one of my personal favorite recipes that's less than 150 calories per serving and packed full of protein making it perfect for…

Is Your Girdle Doing More Harm than Good?

For centuries girdles, body shapers, and other shapewear have been mass-produced to meet the needs of women wishing to easily and effortless achieve the coveted hourglass figure. But, for the first time ever these apparatuses are being touted…

Probiotics: How to Up Your Intake of This Friendly Bacteria

It is now widely recognized that probiotics offer a wide range of health benefits. Probiotics are essentially live bacteria that survive in the intestines but they are also naturally housed in fermented foods that have been either produced or…

Lemon Garlic Shrimp

Many people completely avoid eating shrimp due to their relatively high levels of cholesterol. But, in spite of widespread belief, the cholesterol housed in shrimp contributes very little, if any, to the development of high-cholesterol and related…

How to Incorporate Cardio Exercise Into Your Workouts

Cardiovascular exercise (or simply cardio) is one of the most effective ways to increase your day-to-day calorie expenditures, which is critical for weight loss, long-term weight management, and overall good health. When coupled with regular…

How to Incorporate Resistance Training Into Your Workouts

Having a solid resistance (weight) training routine is critical for weight loss, long-term weight management, and overall good health. This type of training inherently builds lean muscle mass in the body, which is an integral component of…

Six of the Best Exercises for Sculpting Lean Arms

Women often ask me "how do I get rid of this?", pointing to the flab on their arms and around their shoulders. Some even wiggle their arms for me in order to emphasize the point. If you have excessive flab around your arms and shoulders, the…

5 Cheap and Convenient Ways to Burn Fat Fast

Performing cardiovascular (cardio) exercise is one of the best ways to burn calories and melt away excess fat. But, in spite of popular belief, this type of exercise doesn't require expensive, monotonous equipment or even a substantial amount…
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Rubbed Kale with Butternut Squash

Like most leafy green vegetables, kale is very low in calories, packed full of fiber, and high in key vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. I personally prefer the taste of raw kale in smoothies and salads but I generally combine it with sweeter ingredients…
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3 Tasty Ideas for Incredibly Nutritious Meal Replacement Smoothies

Whether you're constantly on the go or just looking to spice up your diet, smoothies make great meal replacements. But, it's important to choose the right ingredients in order to boost your intake of essential macronutrients and micronutrients.…

Dieting’s Done, Now Leave That Fat Behind For Good

Have you achieved a significant weight loss goal through dieting? If so, congratulations! So, now that you've lost the weight, how do you intend on keeping it off? Have you developed a long-term weight maintenance strategy? Thinking of keeping…

Effective Ways to Use a Leg Press Machine

The leg press machine is a very diverse piece of equipment that allows you to perform a variety of exercises for your lower body, primarily your glutes, thighs, and legs. Check out this clip to see some of the best ways to use a leg press machine. Related…