Have you ever had one of those days (OK, weeks?) where you set out just to indulge in one cookie and before you know it the jar is nothing by crumbs? But worse than having devoured all your kids’ favorite snacks is you weren’t even aware you did it. If this sounds even slightly familiar, you just did the opposite of mindful eating. Mindful eating is a great way to be more … [Read more...]
Are Smoothies Good for You? 5 Smoothie Dos & Dont’s
Smoothies are a great way to pack in all kinds of healthy whole foods in a quick and easy way. These blended concoctions are perfect for mixing fresh fruit and vegetables, good fats, and a power boost of protein--all fuel your body needs to perform at its best whether you’re working out or just working. Even better, no cooking is required, very little prep work is needed, and … [Read more...]
5 Next-Level Burpee Variations
If there’s one exercise sure to ignite fat burning in your body, it’s the burpee. Also known as the exercise people love to hate, burpees combines multiple movements into one, which leave you gassed into no time fast. The Four-Step Burpee Basics Never done a burpee before? Let us introduce you to the curse-causing cardio movement, which can essentially be broken down into … [Read more...]
No-Running, Fat-Burning Treadmill Exercises
Nothing can make you feel more like you’re headed on a exercise road going nowhere than the dreaded treadmill. After all, you are literally walking, jogging, or running in place, making the treadmill quickly reminiscent of a human hamster wheel. Sure, you’re burning some calories, but even if you’re running your heart out (not literally!), taking a straightforward, cardio-only … [Read more...]
10 Great After-Workout Snacks, and Why You Need Them
Working out and eating can feel at odds with one another when the objective is to burn fat and achieve body goals. But actually, fitness and food can be more friends than foes when it comes to fueling your body. That’s where the right post-workout snacks make all the difference. Why Post-Workout Snacks While some people tend to grab a small bite before a sweat session to … [Read more...]