I wake up every morning and thank the lord above that he has given me another wonderful day. I believe that is a privilege to be alive and I treat my body very well as a result. The most important part of the day is breakfast. I typically [...]
The start of the warm weather generally means the start of many of our workouts. We tend to over exert ourselves this time of year to catch up. The winter dormancy along with tax stress typically makes me more aggressive in the gym. Malnutrition and dehydration can [...]
It is very important to remain fit, especially when it is cold out. I know that Spring has finally arrive, so get outside and go for a run. They say that it takes two weeks to break a habit. After you smokers do that for two weeks, start a new fitness routine. [...]
Less than 500 calories at Burger King
Whopper Jr. , NO Mayo, Garden Salad and 10-oz Minute Maid Orange Juice
445 calories
12 g fat (4.5 g saturated fat)
520 mg sodium
Less than 500 calories at Dunkin’ Donuts
Ham, Egg & Cheese English Muffin Sandwich with English Breakfast Tea
350 calories
15 g fat (6 g saturated fat)
1,040 mg sodium
Less than 500 [...]
One of the worst things you can do is skip meals. I grew up with the notion that you weren’t manly if you can’t work through lunch. This option is also very bad for losing weight. Chances are that you will become so hungry that when you finally decide to eat you will divulge in [...]
If you are pressed on time at the gym or home, the following workout of three exercises is a sure fire way to increase your metabolism.
1. Chinup with Knees Up:
Grab the bar with palms in and do a chinup while raising your knees to your chest. Return your knees slowly. Try to [...]
According to the USDA, Americans take in more than twice the maximum recommended limit of 40 grams of added sugar per day. To reduce this intake, limit the amount of candy and soda you eat, as well as the amount of sugar you put in your coffee per day.
Also, beware of sauces when you [...]
If you are trying to lose weight, you must take the problem into your own hands and eliminate eating out. Eating out is bad for diets because the foods typically contain tons of calories. It is no secret that chefs overload salt, sugar, and fats to please you. If you do choose to eat out, [...]
There are a lot of benefits to buy local foods. First of all, local foods do not pollute the environment as much because shipping is not always necessary. Less car pollution and natural resource usage. In addition, vegetables and food products grown locally are more likely to require less water and pesticides to survive. As [...]
This tip will save you money, time, and weight. It is really tough to stay healthy when you are on the road conducting business. Everyone knows that there is never enough time in a day. As a result, most people take the convenient but unhealthy road to food consumption. These fast food restaurants and other [...]
HDL is a good type of cholesterol. The more you intake, the better the chance that there will be less buildup of plaque in your arteries. It acts like a broom that sweeps up the bad fatty deposits (LDLs) and bring them to your liver, where they are broken down to be disposed of by [...]
Sardines are an excellent nutritional source. Their abundance of Omega 3 fatty acids, protein, and calcium make them one of our most nutritious seafoods. The sardines that are imported and sold in olive oil can be served with whole grain bread to make a nutritious satisfying lunch. I had trouble getting by the looks of [...]
Many Americans rely on anti-depressants daily. There are far too many side effects to list, but here are some that I think you should know to deter their use. Most common symptoms are: dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, and sedation. Some other symptoms that I feel are worth displaying are: insomnia, gastrointestinal symptoms such as [...]
Smoking: You know it’s bad for you. How hot is that old lady with wrinkles and the raspy voice? Enough said.
Bars: Excessive drinking packs on excessive pounds. How fun is chugging beers when you can’t see past your beer belly? Excessive drinking usually leads to late night snacking and you all know where I [...]
Smoothies are one of my biggest passions. There is nothing better on a hot summer day than a nutritional smoothie. I typically avoid the frozen food section of a supermarket because there is a lot of unhealthy food choices. However, next time you are there, pick up some frozen blueberries, strawberries, and other fruits. Grab [...]
Hydrate! Drinking at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day not only keeps you hydrated, it helps you maintain energy and lose weight. Our minds may be brilliant, but our bodies are not always. Your brain may tell you that you are hungry, when in actuality; your body simply needs to hydrate. Drinking water [...]
If you care about the future of our planet and are finally convinced that our ozone is indeed in danger, make the switch to reusable cloth shopping bags. Plastic bags take thousands of years to disintegrate and also kill animals. Buy these eco bags at your local grocer will be one of the mpst effective [...]
Did you know that 40% of bottled water comes from taps. So some people pay $1 for tap water produced by another. In addition, only 14% of plastic water bottles are recycled. This confirms the need for you to go out and buy a filter for your faucet. The filter will cost about $50 but [...]
One of the biggest misconceptions of food consumption is the idea of servings. Diets are typically based on serving sizes and percentages based on servings. However, many of us forget that one package typically includes multiple servings throwing the diet out the door. A bag of chips typically contains more than 2 servings, so make [...]
