Yoga isn’t often the first thing people think of when it comes to wanting to burn belly fat. Call it your love handles, the muffin top, or a spare tire, when you want to banish the midsection bulge, you’re more likely to pick another form of exercise. After all, crunches are all about the core, cardio heats up the body to get calories burning, and strength training builds … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2014
Turkey Day Metabolism Boosters
With a long day of marathon eating ahead, any way to boost your metabolism this Thanksgiving will be to your benefit. Sure you could go the route of willpower and just avoid Grandma’s famous cheesy mashed potatoes, or Aunt Helen’s amazing pumpkin cheesecake. However, if you don’t think you have it in you...or if you simply want to indulge for a day while being surrounded by … [Read more...]
Winter Health: Foods for Healthy Skin
Want beautiful skin this winter? Make sure you’re eating foods that will add a fabulous glow to your skin. It’s true what they say - beautiful skin starts from within. By nourishing your body you will be providing nutrients that will allow your skin to flourish and your body to blossom, all by the simplicity of the power of delicious food. The key is to eat foods that work … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Turn Your Getaway into a Workout
Ah, vacation! A time to kick back, indulge, pamper, splurge...and lose weight? Yep, you read that right. It is possible to go on vacation--even a cruise--enjoy yourself, and still keep your fat shedding goals in check. It’s not some miracle idea we’re trying to sell you, but really the basics of fat and weight loss: calories in versus calories out. If looking to slim down, … [Read more...]
Gained Weight? Get Over It.
Once the scale moves in the wrong direction or a bit of bulge makes a comeback, it’s easy to feel like all hope is lost. Here you’ve worked so hard to make such big gains--or in the case of fat burning, losses--and all of a sudden the new smaller-sized wardrobe that was making you smile is now feeling a little snug and sad. You have two choices: Throw in the proverbial towel … [Read more...]