You may have heard others talk about their fast or slow metabolism, but you may not understand how to calculate your basal metabolic rate or what this means for you when it comes to your health and fitness goals. Basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the energy that your body expends while you simply rest. In […]
Wellness and Health
Resources: Decide on an Eating Plan
What is your current eating plan? How does it fit with your weight loss and fitness goals? Will you go raw vegan, low carb, paleo, keto, vegetarian, or eat clean? Will you be following a specific book or plan? It can be very confusing and that is why research is important. If you haven’t done your research and embraced an eating plan, […]
Why Does Weight Loss Seem Easier For Men?
In a world where many men and women are struggling with weight loss, why does it seem like weight loss is easier for men? Are they more inclined to exercise? Is it easier for them to say no to unhealthy foods? Is their metabolism faster? If you’re on the weight loss journey and have been […]
Dec Challenge Week 2 Resources: Feed Your Body, Not Your Emotions
Goal for Week 2 of our December Challenge (Dec 6-12): Commit to feeding your body, NOT your emotions. If you are dealing with emotional eating, stress eating, overeating or food addiction, get to the REAL root of your issues. Have you committed to eating right and exercising but emotions, situations and stress keep derailing your efforts? […]
Tips for Weight Loss Over 40
Weight loss can be one of the most challenging endeavors for women, no matter what their age. However, there is something about surpassing the age of 40 that makes what would normally feel like a challenge seem downright impossible. There are a number of factors at play after 40 – a slower metabolism, busier daily […]
Black Friday Fitness Deals on Amazon
So many people are looking for great Black Friday Deals to save some cash, but you can also find deals that will help you with your fitness and weight release goals. Fitness equipment, workout clothes, blenders, fitness trackers and more are on sale for great prices. Here are some examples from Amazon.com: (Some of these […]
5 Tips for Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain
For many people, the holiday season is the high point of their year. However, some people tend to dread the thought of holidays coming because they more likely to gain some weight during the holidays. Not giving in to the temptation of limitless wining and dining during the holiday season can require a tremendous amount of willpower. Since holidays […]
7 Ways to Love Yourself More
A lot of people struggle with feeling like they genuinely really love themselves. Yes, many people tend to view their flaws or defects over their positive characteristics most of the time. When is the last time you looked in the mirror, looked directly into your own eyes, and said, “I love you!?” When is the last […]
6 Reasons You Aren’t Losing Belly Fat
Spare tire, love handles, muffin top, pot belly- these are just a few of the funny names given to abdominal fat. Abdominal fat isn’t a laughing matter, however. Being overweight and having too much fat is of course not good for your health but abdominal fat can severely affect your health. (more on that topic) The […]
Fail to Plan, Plan to Fail: Making the Decision to Change
In our frenzied, time-crunched culture, health has gone by the wayside in favor of convenience, comfort and pleasure. For many of us, our relationships with food are dysfunctional, to say the least. We love to eat- perhaps too much- and hate the ramifications of our often less than stellar dietary decisions. It’s like finding yourself halfway […]
