Instead of using sugar or sugar substitute in your coffee or tea, use honey. It is a natural substance and does not contain any harmful chemicals and is entirely utilized by the digestive tract. Not more than one two-hundredth part is wasted unlike white sugar.
If you are trying to lose weight, focus on having a deficit of 500 calories today. If you do this for 7 days, you will lose a pound since 3500 calories=1 lb.
Do some abdominal work today. It can help curtail lower back problems you could have due to poor posture and lifting techniques. Try to do at least 25 crunches to start. Work your way up to 50.
Healthy Brown Bag Lunches If you take your lunch to work you have made the first greatest choice in saving time, saving money and yes, saving calories for at least one meal of the day. It’s easy to decide to skip lunch when you have deadlines at work and seem to be too busy to …
With over 30,000 health clubs with 45.5 million members, you are probably one of the many millions that have a gym membership. Unfortunately, the average American visits their gym a mere 89 times per year! Since a lack of time is cited as the number one reason (or excuse!) for people not exercising, it is …
Many people mistakenly believe that if you exercise on an empty stomach, you will burn more fat and more calories. Would you take a road trip in your car without putting gas in it? Of course not! The truth is that your body needs energy in the form of carbohydrates to keep it going efficiently …
If you loved to play volleyball in high school, then you should keep playing as an adult. Since we all have very busy schedules and limited energy, the precious time we spend exercising should be enjoyed. If you were on your high school or college tennis or basketball league, you should think about taking it …
Snacking can ruin a diet, increase the size of your love handles and put your favorite pair of jeans out of commission. But it can also give you energy, help keep the pounds under control, and help your eating habits. Read these tips to learn how to incorporate smart snacking into your daily eating routine: …
Your home environment plays a large role in your successful quest toward a healthier lifestyle. There is a direct correlation between the number of TVs you have, how visible you keep healthy foods vs. not so healthy foods, and how easy it is for you to get up and exercise. If you want to see …
