1. Soda. Soda is packed with calories and contains no vitamins or minerals. As soon as you're done drinking one, you'll go for something else since it doesn't keep you full for long. A good alternative to soda is water. It will keep you full without any calories. If you...
The new school year brings freshmen into a new world. Before college, teenagers are taken care of. They are told what to eat and when to exercise. This works for most (assuming good parents, teachers and coaches are around) and keeps obesity at relatively low levels. When a teenager starts...
After you finish reading the following five ways to lose weight, you might think to yourself, "That was way too obvious and I just wasted a few minutes of my life." The reason why these steps are so obvious is because losing weight isn't rocket science. Usually the simplest explanation...
Starting a healthy lifestyle is more than going on a diet or buying a gym membership for your New Year's Resolution. A healthy lifestyle is about embracing a way of life that helps you avoid disease and perform at your optimal levels. It requires a balance of healthy foods, exercise...
1. Have Fun.The most important rule in losing weight quickly is to have fun losing it. If you pick exercises that you enjoy and eat foods that taste good, you're more likely to stick to your weight loss strategy which will result in faster weight loss. Going down a path...
1. Eat Everything in Sight. If you tell someone that you're having trouble gaining weight, they immediately tell you to start eating everything you see regardless of how healthy it is. Hamburgers, cupcakes, pizza, candy bars and coke are all OK because they are all high in calories. Eating everything...
1. Not Counting Calories. To get big you need to eat more calories than you burn. If you don't do this simple, most important step, you won't gain weight. If you aren't gaining weight and think you're eating as much as you can, count your calories and you'll see that...
If you're going to have a New Year's Resolution, do it right. Here are some ways you can jump into your resolution without making mistakes. Having a solid plan will increase your chances for success. 1. Realize You Will Fail. The most important thing you need to realize before even starting...
1. Large Meals. Avoid eating large meals. Eating small meals will allow your body to make more efficient use of the energy you provide it. Eating large meals will force your body to store energy that isn't used as body fat leading to weight gain. If you eat small and...
1. Spot Reducing. When your body fat percentage is high, you usually have a few areas you'd rather do without. Sometimes your body will store fat in the arms or midsection and your first thought is to target those areas with specific exercises. Sit ups for the midsection, tricep extensions...
