Hungry for Fitness? Get Class

Hungry for Fitness? Get Class

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

A great way to get motivated is to sign up for a group fitness class. It can be much easier to stick to your fitness goals if you know there’s a class that you want to attend. Most gyms have a variety of classes to choose from, and there are…

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Is the Freshman 15 a Myth?

Is the Freshman 15 a Myth?

Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating

by Andrea Francese Every countless high school graduates pack their bags and ready themselves to leave the nest, but the threat of a dreaded weight gain looms. Some suggest that the freshman 15 is merely a myth, but recent studies show that there may be some truth to the notion….

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The Inside Out Diet

The Inside Out Diet

Diet Reviews / High Fiber

As opposed to other diets where the goal is to lose extra pounds, the Inside Out Diet works to achieve good digestion, the foundation of good wellness and health. The Inside Out Diet was invented by Dr. Anthony Leeds, a medical doctor, renowned dietitian Fiona Hunter and expert in fitness…

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Step On It: News About Workout Shoes

Step On It: News About Workout Shoes

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Maintaining the motivation to workout can be a difficult feat in itself. Why make it any harder? Purchasing the proper footwear for your chosen activity should come first and foremost when undertaking a new fitness regimen. Not wearing the right shoes can lead to discomfort, blisters and even injury. For…

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Lose Weight Like a Celebrity…Not!

Lose Weight Like a Celebrity…Not!

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

All that glitters isn’t gold. It’s hard not to be jealous of those superstars who shed massive amounts of postpartum pounds in a matter of months, while the rest of us are left battling the bulge for at least a year. However, when it comes to celebrity weight loss after…

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Family Wellness: Don’t Mention It!

Family Wellness: Don’t Mention It!

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

If you’ve been trying to get your family to adopt healthier habits, whether it’s eating better or moving more, then stop nagging. Trying a more positive approach could benefit everyone more. And being sneaky about it doesn’t hurt, either. If you’re not comfortable even broaching the subject of weight loss…

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Diversify Your Workouts

Diversify Your Workouts

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Spending hours upon hours on the treadmill can be downright dull. After an extended period of time, the same old exercises are going to wear out their welcome. Variety is the spice of life — so be sure to mix it up regularly. For starters, find a balance of strength…

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Give Fat the Boot…Camp

Give Fat the Boot…Camp

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Need an intense, calorie-burning workout to jumpstart your summer fitness goals? Then a boot camp might be what you’re looking for. You’ve probably seen advertisements for boot camps or watched people participate in them on reality shows, but what are they really all about? Fitness boot camps are physical training…

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Are You Fit for Menopause?

Are You Fit for Menopause?

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

September is National Menopause Awareness Month, and many women find themselves packing on the pounds at the onset of menopause symptoms. Lifelong “skinny people” might find themselves gaining weight, seemingly unable to keep the pounds off. But there are ways to control the so-called middle-age spread. Women’s bodies do change…

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The Dangers of Diet Sodas

The Dangers of Diet Sodas

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Before you pop that top, do you know what’s lurking in that tall cool one? When it comes to beverages, sodas are public enemy number one. They may seem inconsequential, but it’s hard to believe how quickly the numbers add up. A 12-ounce can of cola contains 144 calories. If…

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