About 6 years ago I decided I needed a regular fitness routine. Reading the obituaries and seeing the young ages of the deceased, and hearing stories from friends about various ailments, convinced me that I needed to get fit and stay fit, but by going to a gym and aerobics classes, etc. It didn’t fit my schedule or budget. My…
Miami is a beautiful metropolitan city. The beauty of the city definitely makes it the most beautiful place in the “Sunshine State” of Florida. Due to sunny sandy beaches, exciting nightlife, excellent cuisine, pleasant weather and a rich history, it attracts millions of tourists every year. Finding a hotel in Miami is very easy as there are around 250 hotels…
Chicken legs and chicken thighs are often left behind by those on the high-protein diet of weight loss surgery who prefer lighter, leaner breast meat. For years, dark meat poultry has been shunned by dieters as too high in fat to play a beneficial role in a healthy weight-management lifestyle. But this nutrient-dense meat has a place in the bariatric…
When looking to do abdominal exercises, you should try to work your abs in as many exercises as possible. This is where you want to add high-intensity exercises that boost your metabolism and work your entire body. Crunches have been shown to be bad for your back and have absolutely no benefit for losing belly fat. Exercises like the plank…
Lose pounds without giving up your favorite foods Whenever I follow a weight loss diet plan to lose a few extra pounds, I never give up my favorite foods. A good lifestyle fitness solution will help you incorporate the foods you love into your daily meal plan. In some cases, they may just need a little tweaking to readjust the…
Who says little things can’t be special? At least, this is not the case with walnuts. In fact, these small packets are powerhouses of healthy nutrients for your daily nutrition. Although they are super foods rich in health, there are many myths related to them. Despite the scientific claims and facts, many people still believe that eating nuts can make…
As all triathlon enthusiasts will appreciate, success in competition requires a significant time commitment. In fact, many participants are deprived of other important aspects of their lives, such as work and time with family and friends, in order to put in all those important training hours. I myself have slaved for up to 14 hours a week just to be…
1. Belly Fat Burning Myth: Exercising Makes You Hungry, So You Eat More The fact is: Don’t believe this myth or you’ll start skipping a workout here and there. The truth is that exercising actually suppresses your appetite. If you’re wondering if this is true, it could be because your post-workout thirst mimics hunger (when you’re dehydrated), so you thought…
Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia are becoming more common. They mainly affect adolescents and young women, but older men and women can also suffer from an eating disorder. Anyone with this medical/psychological condition should be treated as soon as possible to avoid serious health complications. Early detection and treatment can literally save lives. There are certain signs…
Welcome to Intermittent Fasting 101. This is an introduction or guide to the setup that I personally use for intermittent fasting for fat loss. Here is the extremely basic summary of how it works: * On training days, eat 9 hours a day and fast the remaining 15. * On days off or cardio, eat 6 hours a day and…