We all know that regular exercise is one of the most effective ways to stay healthy, but getting in the recommended 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity a week isn’t always easy. For women working out hasn't always the norm, but today emphasis is being put on exercising regularly because heart disease is the number one killer of women.
Getting into a new workout routine isn’t always easy. There are plenty of roadblocks that get in the way. With a few simple adjustments, you can get past common exercise hurdles and stay on the path to a healthier lifestyle.
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Overcoming the Common Roadblocks of Starting a Workout Regimen
by Editorial Team October 19th, 2015 | Diet Read More
4 Common Causes of Weight Gain You May Not Have Considered
by Editorial Team October 5th, 2015 | Diet
You’ve finally convinced yourself that you’re going to shed those pounds and keep them off. As best you can, you’ve been actively exercising and eating the right foods with the hope of improving your health and maintaining a healthy weight. The only problem is, the last few weigh-in's seem to be going up instead of down. Your routine has not changed? So what in the world could be causing this unexplainable weight gain?
The truth is there are many reasons that the scale could be going up
Detoxify with These Foods
by Lori Sciame June 6th, 2015 | Diet
Hoping to begin eating a better diet? Â Look no further than your front yard for a spring super food. Â Instead of cursing those dandelions sprouting up all over the lawn, pick the leaves, wash them thoroughly, prepare them to your liking, and then consume them to help detoxify your body. Â In addition to dandelions, there are plenty of other spring super foods to help clear out the system, including sesame seeds, broccoli sprouts, and lettuces. Â Check out this article on our sister site, My Fitness Tunes, to read all about these amazing foods.
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Do You Gu?
by Lori Sciame April 1st, 2015 | Diet
For those who need a boost of energy while on the run, there's an easy to carry energy source available. Named Gu Energy Gel, this athlete's friend comes in a small, portable packet that's easy to use while running or riding a bicycle. Full of complex carbohydrates, Gu comes to the rescue when an athlete needs quick energy while participating in a race or during a strenuous workout. Click on this link to learn more about Gu; you just might find a product that will come in handy while exercising - even if you choose not to
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What is Miso?
by Lori Sciame March 10th, 2015 | Diet
Japanese and Chinese diets rely heavily on miso. These cultures swear by the health benefits of miso, which is a soybean paste. Why is this unusual food product so good for the human body? For starters, it can help to detox the body, and it can help to prevent certain cancers. It also contains lots of vitamins. In fact, many Japanese begin each day by consuming miso because it works so many wonders on the body. Read this article from our sister publication, My Fitness Tunes, to find out more about this amazing (and super) food.
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