Once you know how much you need to eat, you can easily track that and meet your daily goals. Once you get into a routine (certain foods and portions) you'll have a very good idea of what you eating. (more)
Today, we have many Americans who are obsessed with health, and yet we are a nation of obese individuals. Obesity in this country has reached epidemic proportions, and we have more available than at ... (more)
One of the common comments I hear from my female clients is, -Please don’t give me any weights work – I don’t want any muscle, I just want to tone.- The reasons differ from client to client, but it ... (more)
When you exercise, your brain releases chemicals called endorphins that produce a feeling of euphoria – the so called “runner’s high- that people can become chemically addicted to. (more)
Good News: The ephedra ban has been lifted. April 2005 a federal judge tossed out the FDA’s ban on all ephedra products containing 10 mg per daily dose. The ban on higher ephedra content products ... (more)
Maintaining an optimal body composition has eluded a majority of our nation. With diet books on the best seller lists, supplement ads displaying surreal before and after photos and infomercials ... (more)
This article summarizes how the connection between cravings and hormones influence weight management among women. (more)
Are you fighting your very own fitness war against yourself? Don't give in to the dark side! (more)
There are two main categories of headaches, primary and secondary. Primary headaches are not caused by underlying medical conditions while secondary headaches are the end result of some other medical... (more)
The other day I had a female customer bring in her bag of supplements. It was a rather large bag and we started to go through each bottle and what she was using it for. (more)
Many times, when one begins a new fat loss regime; they focus on dieting (hopefully intelligent dieting, not fad diets or very low calorie diets) and hopefully an exercise regime. Most of the time, ... (more)
“Eat your brussel sprouts!” Mom really did have a great reason for forcing us to eat those horrible vegetables but I bet she didn’t even know the full benefits. It turns out that cruciferous... (more)
It is the bane of a person’s existence. Everybody gets it; everybody hates it. And once you have it, prepare to be tormented, embarrassed and humiliated. Such a small bump, so much at stake. So what ... (more)
For women who have suffered with acne since their teens and they continue to suffer through adulthood. Middle age women take heart! Acne be gone! It will be your time to finally ditch the acne. (more)
Many people who have proved conventional acne treatments seeking for an effective solution to their Acne problem didn't notice results or their effectiveness has worn off due to long term use. (more)
At the onslaught of puberty, many teens suffer from various radical changes - physical, physiological, emotional.. you name it! Of course, one of the most apparent transformations is that of the phys... (more)
As you’ve probably heard before, your post-workout meal may very well be your most important meal of the day. The reason is that when you’re finished with an intense workout, you’re entering a ... (more)
The marks of pregnancy. Call them what you will. But they are the one thing that all women dread will occur as soon as they get pregnant. (more)
When Hippocrates said “the physician treats but nature heals,- he was describing the human body’s natural tendency toward minimizing illness and creating optimal health. As we know, however, the body... (more)
One thing I really must say at the outset of this article is, that if you were to ask the majority of men to define cellulite they would most probably be completely baffled. Then after you explained... (more)
If you read ads in the newspaper, watch infomercials on TV or click on internet pop-ups, you’d assume that quick and easy weight loss is a piece of cake. (more)
You are reading this article probably for one of two reasons. 1. You want a weight loss program that works 2. You are a serial dieter, because you can never lose weight and then keep it off.In fact y... (more)