The One-Two Pounds Punch

The One-Two Pounds Punch

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

The weight didn’t come on overnight, and it’s certainly not going to come off overnight. Focus on losing one to two pounds per week through healthy eating and exercise. It takes a combination of both to achieve lasting weight loss. As the old saying goes, slow and steady wins the…

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What’s the Best Exercise Video?

What’s the Best Exercise Video?

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Everyone can benefit from and enjoy exercise, but what if weather, transportation or time restrictions keep you away from your favorite workout? Novice exercisers may feel uncomfortable at a gym or exercising in public, so what is there to do when embarking on a fitness plan? You might want to…

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The Rainbow Diet: Lose Weight

The Rainbow Diet: Lose Weight

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

It’s not officially a diet, but there are plenty of reasons to follow the rainbow, especially when picking out fruits and vegetables. The secret to ensuring that your body gets the necessary nutrients lies in following an eating regimen that’s rich in color. There’s a wealth of health benefits associated…

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15 Minutes A Day Keeps The Fat Away

15 Minutes A Day Keeps The Fat Away

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

It can be hard to find the time to exercise. The motivation to exercise may be even harder to find when you’re busy and exhausted from lack of sleep. But without activity, your body, mind and spirit will suffer. There are simple ways to incorporate exercise into your busy schedule,…

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Wear Clothes That Fit

Wear Clothes That Fit

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

It’s hard to feel good about yourself when you don’t look good. Instead of wearing clothes that are too big or too small, find articles that fit well enough to be flattering. If you’re unsure of what size you should be wearing, consult with a sales associate for assistance. She…

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Keep Your Cool

Keep Your Cool

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

The heat is on – summer is in full swing, and it’s easier and more convenient to have an outside workout than it is at any other time of the year. Whether you like to relax on the golf course or burn up some calories at a beach boot camp,…

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Make a Run for Fitness

Make a Run for Fitness

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Running is a trendy, economical and high-calorie-burning activity. But it’s also one with a high injury rate and one that’s not easy on the body. So is there any way for people with bad knees, high arches, osteoporosis, obesity or myriad other health issues to lace up and head out…

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Water Works: Hit the Pool

Water Works: Hit the Pool

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Don’t like to sweat it out? Struggle with even the most basic group class? Why not water down your workout by enrolling in a water aerobics class? For the person who has trouble with strength training, step or other high-impact classes, a water aerobics class might be just the exercise…

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Don’t Turnip Your Nose At This Veggie

Don’t Turnip Your Nose At This Veggie

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

With one third of the calories found in potatoes, the turnip is chock full of nutrients — vitamin C, fiber, folic acid, manganese, copper and panthothenic acid. It’s also an excellent source of vitamins B6, E and riboflavin. A root vegetable, the turnip is low in both fat and calories….

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How to Lose Those Last 10 Pounds

How to Lose Those Last 10 Pounds

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

You thought you’d never get here, but you’re just 10 pounds shy of your goal. The last leg of your weight-loss journey can often be the most difficult. After all, if you lose a pound a week, then it could still take you another few months. Don’t give up hope…

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