Think positive. If you think you’re going to fail at weight loss, you will. In order to lose weight, it’s important not to engage in negative thoughts. There are going to be times when you have a weak moment or you give into temptation. The key is getting back on…
Frozen entrees have come a long way from the tasteless TV dinners of the 1960s. They’re not just shapeless blocks of frost-covered foodstuffs anymore. There’s a size, taste and cuisine for every discriminating palate and diet. Lean Cuisine, Weight Watchers, Healthy Choice and other brands are a dream for busy…
The Chef’s Diet meal plan is based on the 40% carbohydrates, 30% protein and 30% favorable fats ratio that was coined by Dr. Barry Sears. The Chef’s Diet has many benefits that include increased energy levels, weight loss, lean body mass and balanced blood sugar levels. With both a licensed…
Goal setting plays a huge role in helping you stick with exercise. The best way to go about it is to choose an attainable goal. You may want to choose one of these four goals to work toward: losing fat, gaining muscle, sports conditioning or health. Losing fat is one…
Most people don’t use their freezer enough. However, the freezer can be a dieter’s best friend. If you’re cooking for one, buy produce and meats in bulk and individually package your purchases by serving size. When you plan your menu for the week, you can defrost the pre-packaged staples. If…
For many people, working at a desk all day might seem like the perfect cop out for your expanding waistline. But in reality, there are plenty of ways to work out while you’re at work. Working at a desk from 9 to 5 – or even longer — definitely decreases…
You could be cruising for a boozing this holiday season if you’re too much into the spirits. Those festive drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, can quickly add up. In fact, they can do as much damage as the unhealthy party foods you’re avoiding in the name of weight loss….
Experiment in the kitchen. Variety is the spice life — it’s also a great strategy for sticking to your meal plan. Trying different recipes will keep your weight-loss efforts from getting boring. And you don’t necessarily have to forsake your old favorites simply because you’re dieting. A little research and…
An offshoot of the Lady of America Franchise Corporation, there are morethan 450 Lady of America, Ladies Workout Express, Workout Express and Health Clubs of America fitness centers in 45 states and 9 countries. LadiesWorkout Express uses a circuit-training approach to help women get inshape. Each Ladies Workout Express circuit…
By Janice Feuerhelm Chronic pain affects millions of people worldwide. Chronic pain is different than acute pain. Chronic pain is pain that continues long after the original cause. Chronic pain also has a psychological component that affects every area of one’s life. The challenge of living with chronic pain can…