Beach Body

When the snow melts away, there's only one thing to do: go swimming. With spring and summer almost here, you need to start losing your winter weight and getting into shape for the bathing suit season. Start early for the best results.

Calorie Calculator

Whether you're trying to lose, gain or maintain your weight,the number of calories you take in will determine whether or not your succeed. The calorie calculator will estimate your daily calorie needs based on size, gender and physical activity level.

Free Diets and Workouts

If you're sick of expensive plans that don't work, look no further. The Straight Health Trainer offers a free diet and workout plan based on your goals, activity level and needs. Whether you're trying to lose or gain weight, the SH Trainer can help.

Blog: The Best Ways to Stay Fat at the Gym

15 May 2012 Too often, people go to the gym without a plan. They pick up the most ineffective routines, do the worst exercises and hope to get results overnight. Though it's true that going to the gym and taking all the wrong steps is a lot better than doing nothing at all, making your time at the gym count will yield much faster, healthier and longer lasting results.

Ask the Dietitian: Can I eat as much healthy food as I want?

14 May 2012 I was wondering, as long as I eat only healthy foods, does that mean that I can eat as much as I want? -Cheryl

Ask the Dietitian: What is the glycemic index?

07 May 2012 What is the glycemic index? -Steve

Ask the Dietitian: What are the healthiest meats to eat?

30 Apr 2012 What are the healthiest meats to eat? -Kiley

Recipe: Chocolate-Peanut Butter Granola

11 Apr 2012 Granola is an excellent breakfast food or snack that when made with the right ingredients is delicious, healthy and provides your body with all the nutrients it needs to get through a workout or start the day off right. This chocolate peanut butter recipe is quick, cheap, nutritious and delicious.

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Why Crash Diets Don't Work

Crash diets are short term, unrealistic goals that send you into a never ending cycle of gaining and losing weight in hopes of looking good for a certain event. They don't work and can seriously effect your long term health.

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