Lemon Water is definitely a “buzz word” in the fitness industry. Is it really everything you wish for? The answer is YES.
Lemon Water is great for digestion because water in general is good for digestion. You can drink it … More ...
Lifestyle
Eating Out, Food, Lifestyle
Who Do You Eat With?
I know I get it… We are all busy. The obligations we have just increase daily. Some of us are so busy that we stash food in our car just in case we don’t have time to eat, we skip … More ...
Fitness, Lifestyle
What Your Personal Trainer Isn’t Telling You!
We all like to set goal. Typically we want to lose 50 lbs, remove the fat from certain body parts and/or look like a certain fitness model. The goals you may be giving your trainer may not be attainable in … More ...
Lifestyle
Beyond Basal Metabolic Rate (emphasis on carbohydrates)
Carbohydrates are our energy “go to” source for any type of physical activity. The problem for many of us is that there are so many carbohydrates out there. There are simple carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates. Breaking it down even further, … More ...
Lifestyle
Beyond Basal Metabolic Rate (emphasis on Fats)
We have all heard about the non-fat or low fat diets of the 1980s. We have learned so much more about fat since then. We have learned that there is good fat and bad fat. A fat called trans fats … More ...
Lifestyle
Beyond Basal Metabolic Rate (emphasis on Protein)
Once you determine your Basal Metabolic Rate, what is the next step? Think about what we eat on a daily basis:
Protein
Carbohydrates
Fat
Those are the basics we learned in health class. This is where we get our energy. … More ...
Fitness, Lifestyle
Basal Metabolic Rate- What?
Have your ever heard of the term Basal Metabolic Rate? If not, you have just found out a way to always capture the amount of calories your body needs (absolutely needs) to function for the day. All your other calories … More ...
Lifestyle
All Calories are Not Created Equal
If you read my blog on Basal Metabolic Rate, you know how many calories you should be consuming daily. Just remember that not all calories are equal when you are trying to lead a healthy and active lifestyle. Sure, I … More ...
Fitness, Lifestyle
Why should you know your Body Fat Percentage?
Once you become an adult, you cannot decrease your fat cells. So, how can you decrease the fat in your body? It is simple, you need to decrease the size of each fat cell. You have subcutaneous fat as well … More ...
Fitness, Lifestyle
Determining your Waist/Hip Ratio and Why is it Important?
Let’s look at hip/waist ratio. You will need a cloth measuring tape. You take your waist measurement right at your belly button all the way around the circumference of your body. Your hip measurement is right along the widest part … More ...