Fast Food + High Intensity Exercise = ?? In our society, we've equated good health with good looks. Great athletes are supposed to be the healthiest people. There is however, much more to health than a six pack (though some don't seem to care). Unhealthy habits do not necessarily cause unsightly looks,...
A calorie deficit is the "magic" that makes weight loss possible. It is the difference between the amount of energy you burn and eat; the shortfall of energy caused by eating less and moving more. If your body burns 2,000 calories per day and you only eat 1,500, that extra...
Fat is an essential macronutrient used in the body for energy. Because the word fat is used to describe unsightly weight as well as a nutrient, it is wrongly blamed for weight gain. While eating fat does not necessarily make you fat, there are certain types of unhealthy fats you...
Successful weight loss plans are all based on one simple principle: burn more calories than you eat. Unfortunately, this principle has some complicated pitfalls that limit success. Ignoring calorie intake, eating excess junk food and physical inactivity are the quickest ways to kill weight loss. 1. Ignoring Calorie Intake. A calorie...
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...
Walking around a food court will prove that there are many choices when it comes to fast food. Almost all customers will have something appeal to them. You can eat American or Italian, Chinese or Greek. Maybe even more important is the ability to pick between the healthy and unhealthy. First...
1. Chicken. Chicken usually beats anything made out of beef. If they are cooked the same way, chicken will pretty much always have a lower saturated fat and calorie content than beef. 2. Avoid Fried Foods. The fast food industry is famous for its deep fried options. Try avoiding these foods...
The dilemma: you know how unhealthy doughnuts can be but love them nonetheless, should you eat one here and there? You defiantly should. To be completely healthy, you have to make your body as well as your mind happy. You need to eat foods high in nutrients with a moderate...
