Losing weight takes more than a quick fix. Yes, you will see results with a crash diet… However, those results are guaranteed to not last. To lose weight in the long run you must change your eating habits. Remember weight loss is a marathon and not a race. Thinking of your weight loss plan as...
Starting a weight loss journey is easy but following it can be hard. While it seems like ‘eat less, move more’ is the simplest weight loss plan to follow, the truth is it can be very difficult when you’re unable to hold yourself accountable. Over time, the ‘I’m only skipping the gym this once’ mentality...
The endless parade of diet books, magazines, and news articles available in today’s society makes your head spin, doesn’t it? Weight loss is a deeply personal journey. It turns your body into something new, your mind functions more efficiently, and your energy levels are at an all-time high. Everything surrounding weight loss directly affects you,...
Food is fuel, pure and simple. When you’ve got a good grind going on at the gym, you want to make sure your body is properly prepared to take care of itself. The before and during is important, but aftercare tends to fall by the wayside when it comes to working out. What you eat...
Back pain should be added to the list of life constants, in between death and taxes. Adults have suffered more from back pain in recent years due to a widespread lifestyle adjustment. As office work becomes commonplace, constant sitting and lack of physical activity have caused a cascade of patients flocking to pain specialists. While...
Whether you do it daily, weekly, or even monthly (for those hardcore fans!), meal planning is a great way to lose weight. Meal planning is exactly what it sounds like: planning out your meals in advance. By taking the time to think through what you’ll be consuming, you make better choices than if you get...
The heart is your bodies’ most important muscle, so why neglect it in the gym? With the recent trend of weight training taking over health and fitness magazines, cardio exercises are getting left behind with dangerous consequences. Anyone who’s ever been on a weight loss journey understands that the plethora of information circling the internet...
Is it ever too late to teach an old dog new tricks? Even if you’re not yet plugging in hearing aids, it can be intimidating to take on a new exercise program – and weight training is one of the hardest for beginners to grasp! Why does it come across as so difficult? While bodybuilders...
If you had the option to kick your weight loss into high gear, wouldn’t you take it? While magazines may promote varying diet plans, supplements, and workout routines, there’s nothing better than your morning multivitamin’s super-powered cousin: the fat burner shot. Don’t run away just because a needle is involved, and don’t become intimidated by...
Even the best-laid plans sometimes go awry, and diet plans are no exception. Losing weight and being healthier is the number one New Year’s Resolution in America, but so many people struggle with sticking to their diet plan. There’s countless advice bombarding you from every direction; eat more protein, eat fewer animal products, only eat...
