High-protein foods are amazing for fat loss! They take more work to digest, metabolise, and use, which means you burn more calories processing them. They also take longer to leave your stomach, so you feel full sooner and for a longer amount of time. The cumulative effect has obvious benefits for anyone who is watching …
Cutting back on foods made up of predominantly sugars and starches (carbs) may be the most important part of a fat loss plan. This is because these foods stimulate secretion of insulin the most, which is undesirable, as insulin is the main fat storage hormone in the body. Reducing sugars and starches in our diet cause insulin to …
Have you ever wondered why some people remain slimmer than others or are” naturally” thin? The answer may be in the amount of time these individuals spend fidgeting, standing and walking around compared with sitting still. These “naturally” thin people may also workout on top of their active jobs, adding to their daily calorie burn. Did you know …
Recent research indicates that we benefit more when we work out harder, not longer. Exercising at very high intensity interspersed with periods of moderate rest, a program known as high-intensity interval training (HIIT), is simply one of the best ways to get in shape, in part because it produces a tremendous boost in human growth …
It’s 2 weeks to a major event and nothing fits quite as it should. You ask yourself if you should skip the event or find a way to lose those pesky pounds that always seem to show up at the wrong time!! You realise its impossible to skip the event; That means you must lose …
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If you’re a ‘snacker,’ snack smarter. Choose a fruit or vegetable that you enjoy over a candy bar or other sugary treat. Certain fruits, such as berries, are low in carbs and quite tasty.”— Peggy J. Moreland, M.S., R.N.
Skip the refined sugars in fruit juices, and turn to whole fruits and vegetables to soothe your juice cravings. For a nutritious, refreshing drink make a smoothie with plain, low-fat yogurt and your favourite mixture of fruit. Try blending banana, watermelon, mint, ice or just some fresh greens or carrots; These concoctions may look unappealing at first, but taste …
Whether its cardio or strength training, a good workout should make you sweat! Its an excellent indicator that we have burnt some calories and an even more excellent indicator that we may have lost our hairstyle. Darn frustrating, right? So, how can one beat this frustration? Easy!! If you are wearing a weave or braids, then …
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We’ve heard it very often… I’m losing weight but I don’t have anything to wear!” When you feel like that the solution is not to run off and buy new clothes, certainly not. You must first access your body and weight loss goals before venturing on a shopping spree. If you find that you have …
Incorporating a periodic detox into our diet is an important aspect of leading a healthy lifestyle. There are so many different toxins and chemicals in the air that we breathe every day, it is impossible for our bodies to filter 100% of them. Exercise helps release toxins and keeps our ph level in check. However not …