Nutrition & Weight Loss
Study: Eating Habits Make Stale Food Taste Fine
Most people I know who maintain a healthy weight or are in the midst of losing pounds have to carefully monitor what they eat. But maybe we should be thinking more about where we eat. And with which hand. Eating, it turns out, is not just about what tastes good and whether you’re hungry. Certain […]READ MORE
Eating Habits Make Moviegoers Eat Stale Popcorn
Most people I know who stay at a healthy weight or can drop unwanted pounds have to carefully monitor what they eat. But maybe we should be thinking more about where we eat. And with which hand. Eating, it turns out, is not just about what tastes good and whether you’re hungry. Your brain has […]READ MORE
Burn off Belly Fat with Aerobics
Every week at the gym where I teach, someone will come up to me and ask me what they should do to get rid of their muffin top. As a fitness instructor, I believe there is no magic to weight loss. It’s exactly what most health professionals preach: eat healthy foods, exercise regularly and increase your […]READ MORE
Study: Vigorous Workouts Extend Lifespan
When you step onto the treadmill, do you have a target number for your heart rate? Most people strive to work out at a high intensity to burn as many calories as they can to lose weight. Apparently the benefits don’t end there. A new study suggests that vigorous workouts may help you live longer. […]READ MORE
Top Five Exercise Myths
For those who aren’t sports specialists or certified physical trainers, the world of exercise can be a daunting place. When you’re not in the know, there is a lot of confusing information about how to use your time to get fit faster. Here are five of our top exercise myths: Everyone should work out in […]READ MORE
Study: College Students Avoid Fruits and Vegetables
Gaining weight your first year in college is so commonplace in American society, we have a nickname for it: The Freshman Fifteen. Long study hours leave less time for exercise. Bowls of buttery popcorn and other meals that simply require a microwave don’t help either. It should not come as a great surprise that a new […]READ MORE
How to Spot (and Avoid) a Fad Diet
We’ve all heard the infomercials promising us an astounding weight loss in little-to-no time with next to no effort: “Lose forty pounds in two weeks!” “Drop up to five dress sizes in under six months.” While we want to believe we’re actually watching a model in a bikini stepping out of a hot tub mere […]READ MORE
Avoiding the Freshman 15
Gaining weight your first year in college is so commonplace in American society, we have a nickname for it: The Freshman Fifteen. Long study hours leave less time for exercise. Bowls of buttery popcorn and other meals that simply require a microwave don’t help either. It should not come as a great surprise that a […]READ MORE
What You Eat Counts
If you’re toying with the idea of starting a new “diet,” it’s important to consider what and how much you eat. By taking an inventory of your eating habits you can focus on eating healthy, realistic, and practical meals to help you look and feel your best. Don’t ever trust any claims that you can […]READ MORE
How to Incorporate More Fruits and Veggies Into Your Diet
Doctors agree – it’s important for everyone to get enough fruits and vegetables in their diet. As more people rely on fast foods and pre-prepared meals, the issue for many individuals is how to incorporate these important dietary needs into a rushed and busy schedule. Below Carolyn Rhodes, a registered dietitian, explains some easy ways […]READ MORE