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This article is a re-post from ShapeFit. This article is about choosing foods wisely for a fit Thanksgiving and at home workouts to keep fitness up through the holidays. This can also be applied to the Christmas Holidays and Halloween! This is the season where sweets and treats are prevalent, tempting and in your face [...]
Weight Watchers International has launched its first major overhaul of its popular Points system formula in over a decade. The newest PointsPlus formula not only takes into consideration calories, but also factors in protein, carbohydrate, fat, and fiber encouraging people to make healthy food choices based on nutrition and not calorie levels alone. Read full [...]
What’s hiding in your brew? From the 1,200-calorie “triple chocolate mocha” to a Dunkin Donuts option akin to a Big Mac and fries, The Daily Beast ranks the most fattening coffee drinks. Read the full article. See the media gallery.
…what will you do to stay fit & healthy now that it’s harder to run outside… Contact me and let me know!
Healthy Refrigerator – Stock Your Fridge With Nutrient Dense Foods In order to maintain proper nutrition, it is important to have the best foods available to you. It is important to eat from the major food categories, i.e. protein, fruit, vegetables, whole grains, beans/legumes and fats. There are many protein sources to choose from including [...]
Almonds, apples, bananas or some other fruit you like Greek Yogurt (maybe mixed with something like raisins, honey etc) Protein shake – with or without fresh fruit Trail mix – with dark chocolate Veggies with all natural hummus Low fat cheese and whole grain crackers
…and for those of you who don’t like cardio – walking, jogging & running outside is a great way to get some good exercise. And, as a side-benefit – you’ll also get some much needed vitamin d if you have an office job and are inside a lot
It may be tempting to blame your metabolism for weight gain. But because metabolism is a natural process, your body generally balances it to meet your individual needs. That’s why if you try so-called starvation diets, your body compensates by slowing down these bodily processes and conserving calories for survival. Only in rare cases do [...]
So, hello everyone! How did the first month of the year shape up for you? Contact me and let me know!