Whether you think we're in a recession or going through a rough patch, you understand now more than ever the need to save money. Gas prices are at an all time high, food is following closely behind and health insurance is too expensive to buy if you don't get it...
Fiber is found in fruits, vegetables and grains. It's benefits include lower blood pressure, reduced cholesterol and a feeling of satiety. Fiber is a carbohydrate that can't be digested by the human body. We lack an the enzyme required to use fiber as energy. There are two types of fiber:...
A complete breakfast is one that will satisfy you, give you energy, and be nutritious. To eat something that will keep you full, stay away from simple carbohydrates such as white flour and sugar. Simple Carbs Pancakes, waffles, syrups, sugar (for coffee or tea) and white bread are all made up...
You should exercise whenever you have time. If you are free the entire day the best time would be early in the day after you've had something to eat. After you wake up and eat breakfast, you're energized and you'll probably get the best workout in. If you decide to go...
A New Year's Resolution Contract is a tool that can help you achieve your goals. Every year you hear about people wanting to lose weight or get into shape. They go to the gym for about a month and stop well before they've reached any of their goals. A contract...
When you're trying to lose weight and build muscle, the question is often, "Which one should I do first: lose weight or build muscle?" This question is looking at the problem from the wrong angle. It assumes that you have to complete one before starting the other. In reality, you...
The rule for gaining weight is to eat more calories than you burn. If you are doing cardio while trying to gain weight, you'll be burning a lot more calories. This is fine if you up your calorie intake, but doing extra exercising also raises your metabolism well after you...
When you workout a muscle, what you're doing is damaging the muscle in hopes that when it heals, it'll heal stronger. It isn't until you rest that the repairing begins. If you're constantly exercising the same muscle, chances are it won't have enough time to rebuild itself. You're doing more harm...
Knowing your body fat percentage is important in determining whether your exercise routine is producing positive results. There are many ways you can measure your body fat but only two that are practical enough to be used at home. Body Fat Caliper You can use a body fat caliper which is a...
When you're trying to lose, maintain or gain weight you need to weigh yourself regularly to check your progress. It doesn't matter what time of day you weigh yourself but it is important to be consistent with the time. You will weigh more at night than in the morning because in...
