Does the Shake Weight Work?

Does the Shake Weight Work?

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

It’s an infomercial mainstay and the punchline of many comedians’ off-color jokes. But does the Shake Weight actually build muscles? The answer may not please those who already invested $20 for the women’s version or $30 for the men’s. While the shake weight may help define muscles in the arms,…

Read More

Wear Clothes That Fit

Wear Clothes That Fit

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

It’s hard to feel good about yourself when you don’t look good. Instead of wearing clothes that are too big or too small, find articles that fit well enough to be flattering. If you’re unsure of what size you should be wearing, consult with a sales associate for assistance. She…

Read More

Eat To Live, Don’t Live To Eat

Eat To Live, Don’t Live To Eat

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

It’s no big mystery why more than a third of the U.S. population is overweight. We’ve made food the center of our universe. From weddings to funerals to holidays, it seems like almost every milestone event in our lives revolves around food. The amount of energy spent on the what,…

Read More

Put on Your Boogie Shoes

Put on Your Boogie Shoes

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Exercise doesn’t have to feel like work. So get you ready to march to the beat of your own drummer. We’re talking about incorporating dance into your fitness regimen. The rhythm is gonna get you with these fun-filled workouts. Dancing not only builds and tones muscles, but it also improves…

Read More

Make a Toast to Champagne

Make a Toast to Champagne

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

By now, we’re all aware of the health benefits of red wine. It offers beneficial antioxidants that work to prevent cancers and heart disease while lowering cholesterol. White wine doesn’t seem to offer as many benefits, but its bubbly cousin, champagne, seems to. Researchers have found that sparkling wines, such…

Read More

The Best Way To Use Beans

The Best Way To Use Beans

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Beans — also known as legumes — are healthy and inexpensive. They are high in fiber and protein and low in fat. Legumes are also rich in folic acid, copper, iron and magnesium. They even help lessen your appetite. Because beans have a low glycemic index, they provide energy over…

Read More

Your Sunday Savings Secret

Your Sunday Savings Secret

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Cook in bulk. Life is hectic, and the last thing you want to do after a long day of work is slave over a hot stove. Designate Sunday as the day you prepare a week’s worth of food. Cook stews, soups and casseroles in batch. Then during the week simply…

Read More

Make Sensible Substitutions

Make Sensible Substitutions

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

A great way to cut calories is to make smart substitutions. Dieting isn’t about deprivation, but it is about making choices that will help you get the most bang for your calorie buck. Most people fail to realize just how fast things can go bad. For example, say you want…

Read More

The One-Two Pounds Punch

The One-Two Pounds Punch

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

The weight didn’t come on overnight, and it’s certainly not going to come off overnight. Focus on losing one to two pounds per week through healthy eating and exercise. It takes a combination of both to achieve lasting weight loss. As the old saying goes, slow and steady wins the…

Read More