October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month! October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. And while no cancer is 100% preventable, being aware of your “health numbers” is a…
One of the most frequent questions I get asked is How fast can I lose weight? The answer isn’t the same for everyone, because it depends how much you…
You want to get fit and be healthy, right? So you’re working toward your goals on the outside (eating better, getting more exercise, and so on). But what is that…
Take on the 20 Days of Christmas Kindness challenge! Tis the season of busy busy busy! But it’s also the time of the year to think of others who…
If you want to improve your outlook on life, start with giving thanks for what you have. The Thanksgiving season reminds us to take a moment out of our…
There have been claims and research on both sides: “To lose weight, it’s better to eat 3 square meals a day and avoid snacking” or “Eating 5-6 small meals…
Weight lifting isn’t just for body builders. Everyone needs to lift weights. YOU need to lift weights. Muscles that aren’t used will atrophy. This process begins in your 20’s…
In order to get the maximum benefit from your workouts, you need enough energy to get thru them. Food fuels your workouts, and it’s important to eat before exercising. …
Does muscle weigh more than fat? If you Google “Fat versus Muscle” you’re likely to see a picture of fat and muscle on opposites of a weight scale. It’s…
People everywhere commonly use BMI (Body Mass Index) as a quick-and-dirty way of gauging whether they’re within the “normal” weight range. But beware! BMI is strictly a ratio of your height-to-weight…