Today I’m going in a different direction and writing about how I personally manage to maintain a healthy weight. Usually, I like to bring you information that I’ve come across over the years that will help you to live a healthier life. So I do a lot of research to make sure it’s scientific and not just my opinion. But sometimes it’s more helpful to hear about how other people do things. So I hope this can help you! Continue reading “How I maintain a healthy weight.”
Is bread healthy?
For most people, yes, bread is healthy. The biggest exception to this is people who have Celiac disease and should never eat wheat. For the rest of us, the right kind of bread can be eaten in moderation. The problem comes, as is often the case, when people overdose on the wrong bread products. That’s why I’m writing this article. To help you understand what type of bread is healthy so you can make the best choice in any situation. Continue reading “Is bread healthy?”
How diet affects mental health
When it comes to diet, some people (not all!) can admit that what we eat affects the physical health of our bodies. But there still seem to be many more people that don’t see how our diets can possibly affect our mental health. Yet there is more and more research connecting the two. It’s a two-way street between diet and mental health and I want to show you that you may have more control over how you feel than you think! Continue reading “How diet affects mental health”
How mood affects food choices (and what to do about it).
It’s no news flash that our moods affect our food choices. I haven’t known too many people that don’t start reaching for the chips or sweets when they’re stressed out! But how do we get control over that? I want to share my thoughts with you on dealing with our moods so we don’t totally screw up our health! Continue reading “How mood affects food choices (and what to do about it).”
Get beautiful, toned arms with this basic workout.
Most women I’ve met want beautiful, toned arms. And I’m here to tell you there’s no secret to getting them. It just takes engaging in a short, basic workout on a regular basis with the help of a few weights or bands. My goal is to make it as simple as possible for you to get those toned arms in the comfort of your own home with very little equipment and time. Continue reading “Get beautiful, toned arms with this basic workout.”
How to lose weight without starving yourself.
As I follow discussions that take place among people trying to lose weight I’ve noticed a common theme. Many people resort to very low-calorie diets in order to go about it. And by that I mean they’re just counting calories in the foods they already eat and slashing how much of those foods they consume. This can help you to lose weight but not without feeling like you’re starving yourself to accomplish it. And that’s not exactly sustainable. Continue reading “How to lose weight without starving yourself.”
My 3 best strength exercises for a full-body workout.
Most women want to be in good shape and look their best but are mostly unsure about how to accomplish that. I want to make it simple by giving you my 3 best strength exercises for a full-body workout. These are easy for beginners but will help you to build some strength so you can progress to harder exercises. But they’re also great when you’re short on time! Continue reading “My 3 best strength exercises for a full-body workout.”
How to set a realistic fitness goal for this year
Have you ever thought you set a realistic fitness goal for the year and then failed to stick with it for more than a month or two at the most? If you did, you’re obviously not alone! Over 73% of Americans are now either overweight or obese. This shows that most people aren’t sticking with their fitness goals for long. Continue reading “How to set a realistic fitness goal for this year”
The best exercise to reduce belly fat
I hear women say all the time is that they need to do more situps or ab crunches to get rid of their belly fat. As a country, we have a problem with excess fat, and the worst place to carry it is in the belly. That’s also the most common place to carry it! That’s why I want you to understand what type of exercise is best to reduce that belly fat. Continue reading “The best exercise to reduce belly fat”
4 Simple reasons to have a winter exercise plan.
Since we’re in the thick of the winter season, I’m wondering how many of you have a winter exercise plan in place? One of my friends recently confessed to me that she gained back quite a bit of weight because she went into winter without a plan for exercise after she had been biking outside all summer. This is a common oversight. But it’s also one that’s easily solved.
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