Getting your daily recommended amount of exercise doesn’t have to be a chore. It doesn’t even require a gym membership. If you have access to the great outdoors, you have everything you need to enjoy sunshine, fresh air, and a workout that doesn’t feel like work. We’ll give you a rough estimate of calories [...]
A spring break trip to a warm destination is a great motivator to get in shape. You want to have a well-defined, toned body before you head to the pool or the beach in your favorite swimsuit. The following tips will help you get on your way to having the body that you want [...]
If you are trying to lose weight, you will find a new fad diet every week. One diet will say to swear off bread; the next diet will say to eat nothing but bread. Here are three of the top reasons to stay away from fad diets and choose something that actually works. Fad [...]
We hear a lot these days about “healthy cooking,” but exactly what that term means can be hard to understand. Usually we think of heart-friendly dishes as lacking one essential thing that we all love: flavor. That’s because, as westerners, we have learned to associate great taste with high levels of fat and/or sugar. [...]
If you are looking for a healthy breakfast or a small meal to hold you over until lunch or dinner, a smoothie is a great option. It really is a small, healthy meal in a plastic cup. Let's take a look at all of those subtle healthy smoothie ingredients that make this savory treat [...]
Spring is the perfect time to head outdoors for fun and physical activity. The weather’s still mild, and nature puts on an impressive display of blooming trees and flowers. If you’re looking for something a little more exciting to do than just going for a stroll, there are plenty of ways that you can enjoy the [...]
Springtime allergies brought on by pollen and ragweed can make you feel like skipping your daily run or outdoor workout, but you don’t have to. By taking a few precautions, you can still enjoy the fresh air and get some physical activity without suffering from sneezing, coughing fits and itchy, watery eyes. Time It [...]
Spring is often associated with planting new produce, but it’s also the season when several fruits and vegetables become ripe enough to eat. Make the most of this seasonal bounty by including some in your daily diet. Strawberries Strawberries give you a healthy dose of vitamin C and antioxidants, which help fight cell damage. [...]
Getting your body ready for the summer can definitely add pressure to a workout schedule. However, we've compiled some excellent tips to help your workout regimen seamlessly work into your daily schedule, without adding complications to what you may have already established. Start shedding weight to look great before the summer is in full [...]
Losing weight or maintaining your ideal weight involves burning more calories than you consume while making sure you get enough vitamins, proteins and carbohydrates to remain healthy. The good news? You won't need to spend hours at the gym staring at walls as you pace monotonously on a treadmill to burn calories. Instead, you [...]