Vegetables, despite being nutrient-dense, a high source of fiber, and a healthy friend to your ticker, are often an afterthought in meal planning. Most often, veggies and salads are added on as side dishes or starters once the main meal--usually a protein or all-in-one dish such as a casserole--is set. This problematic strategy reduces the important role veggies play on your … [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...]
5 Post-Holiday Feast Yoga Poses to Feel Your Best
Indulgences happen--especially around the holidays. The month of December often means co-workers bringing in cookies, parties serving up plenty of yuletide cocktails, and family gatherings plating enough food to feed small countries. It’s not long before your merry mood leaves you feeling bloated, bad about yourself, and swearing off all food in the future. Sure, you could … [Read more...]
Strengthen Your Mind for Holiday Season Fat Loss
It’s the most wonderful time of the year...until it isn’t. With the holiday season in full swing, your schedule, credit card bill, and jeans might all be on the verge of busting at the seams thanks to holiday parties, shopping, and treats at every turn. December is quite often the time when a lack of willpower and time means making good eating choices and working out … [Read more...]
8 Healthy Eats to Have When It’s Hot Outside
When the summer heat is sweltering, the last thing you want to do is turn on the oven. Dining out or ordering in may be your go-to game plan when it’s just too hot to cook, but doing so too often can throw you off track from reaching your fat loss goals. So what’s a woman to do? Chill out! No, that doesn’t mean kick up your feet and let Ben and Jerry’s take the … [Read more...]