Has your fat loss stalled? It happens! While on a quest to lose fat, there will be times when it feels like nothing is changing. You’re putting forth the work, but you’re not seeing the fruits of your labor. There […]
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5 Lunch Options You Think Are Healthy (But Are Probably Expanding Your Waistline)
Are you among the millions of Americans who dine out for lunch? Purchasing lunch on the go is quick and convenient. And restaurants have expanded their menus to include more healthy options, so healthy choices are readily available. But, you […]
5 Ways to Improve Your Vegan Diet
Over the past few years, more and more people have decided to switch to a vegan (or plant-based) diet. Whether it was from watching documentaries, like “Forks Over Knives” and “What the Health,” or answering Beyonce’s call for everyone to […]
Body Fat Percentage, Not BMI
Last week, I discussed the reasons why I prefer to use body fat percentage instead of body mass index (BMI) as a measure of health. The body mass index calculates the ratio between your weight and your height to place […]
Increasing Your Fruit & Veggie Intake
How many fruits and vegetables do you normally eat each day? The average person only eats two servings a day, which is less than half of the recommended amount. By now, we all know that fruit and vegetable intake is […]
Sugar By Any Other Name (Is Still Added Sugar)
When I was young, it seemed so innocent. I would sit down for my morning cereal, complete with a couple teaspoons of this fine powder sprinkled on top. It didn’t matter that the cereal was already sweet. I’d head to […]
The Most Effective Thing You Are Not Doing to Flatten Your Stomach
For many, having a flat stomach is the ultimate fitness goal. Getting rid of your muffin top, spare tire, or any other pet name you may have given your beloved, but […]