Remember taking “Metabolism 101″ in school? Nope, me neither. It’s a word every one of us knows, but it’s one of the least understood health concepts out there. And very few people really dive in to figure out how it works and what they can do to improve their own metabolism.
So today our goal is to at least myth-bust the top five myths about metabolism, in order to understand it better. More
OK, let’s face it, you can be perfectly healthy and feel terrific without six pack abs. But if you really, deep down inside, would LOVE to have six pack abs, here’s 10 great researched tips to help you get there.
But before we dive in, realize that six pack abs are more than just a vanity thing. Getting rid of love handles and muffin tops has definite health advantages, according to the American Heart Association, including reducing your risk of diabetes and heart disease. More
You may think there’s only two ways to turn down offered food:
You can say “no” to everything and look like a schmuck.
You could say “yes” to everything and add a few unwanted pounds.
Here’s 5 ways to politely turn down food, while keeping your health, and helping the food pusher keep their dignity. Some great holiday eating tips:
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We’ve all done it. Got up feeling great. Exercised and ate right, then, later that morning, we’re passing a vending machine and… boom! We lose control for just a second and down 200 calories in a sugary drink or snack.
Eating between meals good for us, if the snacks are healthy. So add these to your shopping list, and keep them handy during the day so when the urge hits, you can satisfy it in a healthy, but delicious way!
The 15 snacks we recommend for burning fat are: More
If you’re on a mission to slim down and tone up then it’s really important to hone your fat loss rather than simply weight loss. Losing pounds feels good, but if those pounds are precious muscle, then you’re actually hurting your overall ability for fat loss. In order to ensure that the weight you’re losing is FAT and not MUSCLE take the following 15 Essential Fat Loss Tips to heart… More
LDL cholesterol is known as the ‘bad cholesterol’ in the body. For a healthier lifestyle, the amount of LDL cholesterol in the body should be reduced as much as practically possible. Did you know that there are foods which when used, can reduce LDL cholesterol by about 10%? Here are some of these important foods: More
Finally! Somebody took the time, the resources, and a large enough test group to conduct a study that proves what I have been arguing all along: rapid weight loss is superior to gradual weight loss. More