It’s an infomercial mainstay and the punchline of many comedians’ off-color jokes. But does the Shake Weight actually build muscles? The answer may not please those who already invested $20 for the women’s version or $30 for the men’s. While the shake weight may help define muscles in the arms,…
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
By Janet Martin Gym memberships usually increase during the month of January because everybody seems to want to start their year with a resolution to lose weight and become healthier. However, after a few visits to the gym, many people start to become less enthusiastic in their efforts to be…
If you find your grocery bill creeping up and your waistline expanding, then it would be a smart idea to take a hard look at how and where you buy your food…and all those other seemingly inevitable extras. Seasons, smells and samples can empty your wallet and fill your belly,…
By Cherry Norris I love it when people tell me, “You’re so lucky. You’ve never had a weight problem.” Ha! Little do they know! I struggled with diets and weight gain for YEARS! I’ve been on Weight Watchers, Nutri-system, Jenny Craig, the Hotdog diet, the Grapefruit diet, the Cabbage diet…to…
Fasts, which typically last a single day to five days, substitute fruit and vegetable juices in place of all solid foods. These juices must be all-natural, free of sugar, salt and additives. Proponents recommend using organic juices as a source. Choose from celery, carrot, kale, apple, pineapple, cabbage and spinach…
The drive thru doesn’t always have to derail your diet. It is possible to stick to your weight-loss program while still hitting your favorite fast-food joints. The secret is to maintain the plan by making smart choices. Before you order a burger, fries and soda, explore the healthier options available….
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
With our hectic lives and breakneck pace, drive-thrus are often the go-to destination for many meals. And while it’s convenient, it’s our health that pays the real price. Most drive-thru fare is a poor substitute for a home-cooked meal; it has little nutritional value, excessive fat and sodium, and can…
Your time is precious, and it’s hard enough to fit in a workout during your busy day. So when you do work out, you want to make your routine as efficient and injury-free as possible. You know that cardio and strength training are integral to success, but do you know…
By Brenda Skidmore SAD, otherwise known as ‘seasonal affective disorder,’ is systemic in nature, and this condition can affect anywhere from 5 to 25 percent of the American population. The symptoms can range from a relatively mild subtype form, of which affects a larger number of people and is commonly…
By Muscle Trainer Does this scenario sound familiar? It’s 6:15am and you feel a tad nudge on your hand courtesy of a cold wet nose. You turn over, only to hold that nudge coupled with a whine and then a elevated pitched bark. Yes, it is time to walk the…