Carbs Are Not the Cause of Weight Gain

Carbs Are Not the Cause of Weight Gain

Low carb diets have come in and out of fashion and along the way have given carbohydrates a bad reputation – eating carbs makes you fat. We have all grown up thinking donuts, cake, candy, and ice cream are treats we love but make us fat. These foods are all...
Big Meals vs. Several Smaller Meals

Big Meals vs. Several Smaller Meals

Diet books regularly tout eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. Are small meals better than big meals? Eating every 3 to 4 hours throughout the day is a program used by athletes, bodybuilders, and dieters for years. Eating frequently does not give your body...
Sustainable Workouts

Sustainable Workouts

The concept of sustainable fitness is gaining momentum. People are realizing the quick schemes do not bring long term results. Sustainable workouts, like sustainable fitness, means you are working out in a positive, consistent manner that you can permanently sustain....
What to Eat for Working Out

What to Eat for Working Out

What you eat before and after a workout is important if you want to get the most out of a workout. First and foremost, you do not want to run out of energy and become tired and rundown during a workout. You are more vulnerable to injury. You want to be full of energy...
Pandemic Meal Planning

Pandemic Meal Planning

With most Americans staying home during the pandemic, meal planning is an activity that can really help your fitness lifestyle. It can be the difference between getting in better shape or putting on the pounds. Meal planning is about planning and preparing your food...
Superfoods to Boost Immunity

Superfoods to Boost Immunity

Certain foods are high in vitamins and minerals and may help to boost your immune system. Scientists have long recognized the relationship between healthy foods and your immune system. The malnourished are more susceptible to disease. Vitamin and mineral deficiencies...