If losing weight, getting fit, breaking a bad habit, or living a healthier lifestyle are your goals for the new year, we have some ideas to help you out. We have compiled 52 small changes you can make to your lifestyle that can give you big results. The idea is to incorporate a new change eachRead More
How to Start a Dairy-Free Keto Diet
Believe it or not, you can do the Keto diet without eating butter and cheese. Here’s how to start a dairy-free diet and why it may be a good choice for you. If you are following the Keto Diet, you know that dairy can be a great source of fats. Butter is one of theRead More
How to Get Started on a Ketogenic Diet
You’ve probably seen all of the news lately about the Keto diet. Since it is a popular method of losing weight, we are sharing tips for How to Get Started on a Ketogenic diet. These steps will help you to make the most of this popular way of eating. It will also give you anRead More
Tips for Finding an Accountability Partner
Last week, I discussed ways to find a weight loss plan that will work for you. This week, I want to talk about finding an accountability partner. An accountability partner is someone that can help hold you accountable to your health and fitness goals. It can be as simple as someone who meets you eachRead More
Paleo Diet Basics: An Introduction to the Paleo Diet
With all the crazy fads, pills, and detoxes out there it is nice to finally see a healthy diet plan rising in popularity. For those of you interested in jumping on the band wagon, here are the Paleo Diet Basics that will help explain the basis and origins of this eating plan. While not a dietRead More
10 Metabolism Boosting Superfoods
So you made those New Year resolutions a few months ago to hit the gym, eat healthier, and lose a few pounds in 2016. But now that Spring has sprung, here’s hoping you have made some progress. If you need a little boost to keep the momentum going or need a kick start, try theseRead More
10 Healthy Late-Night Snacks
The late-night munchies are sure to strike a few hours after dinner and as the day starts to wind down. Whether you had an early dinner or are just plain bored, food cravings can strike later in the night as you get ready for bed or are reading or channel surfing. Instead of reaching forRead More
7 Ways to Safely Lose Weight Fast
Everyone wants to lose weight, and these 7 ways to safely lose weight fast are sure to help you. Yes, you can drop weight fast safely, but you have to accept that for optimum health, you should only lose 2-3 pounds per week. If you are much heavier to begin with, it is common toRead More
100 Free Fitness Apps for Weight Loss and Work Outs
In the past we have discussed Ways to Get Fit on a Budget and shared Frugal Work Out Ideas because you shouldn’t have to pay a fortune to get fit! My friend Erika has helped me create a list of 100 free fitness apps that you can use on your phone, or in many cases a tablet, toRead More
How to Stick to Your Diet While Eating Out
Trying to stick to your diet while eating out is like an exercise in temptation. Can you resist the various temptations that will present themselves? The temptations start the moment you walk in the door. The smells of your favorite fat laden foods are wafting through the air. Once seated, the friendly waitress may asRead More
How to Manage Your Weight during the Holidays
The hardest time of the year to stay on track is during the Holidays. Everywhere you turn, you find temptation lurking in cream puffs, cookies, and cakes. If you put a little thought and apply these tips into your routine, you will be able to manage your weight despite the temptations. How to Manage YourRead More
The Health Benefits of Flax Seeds
It’s a New Year and with it comes New Year’s resolutions. More often than not, these resolutions often include getting in to shape and/or eating healthy. One way to improve health is making flax seeds a part of your regular diet. But what exactly are flax seeds and how do they help improve your health?Read More
6 Steps to Getting Back on Track with Fitness and Exercise
Getting back on track. It’s a phrase we hear often. Everyone knows what it’s like to “fall off the wagon”, and be too exhausted and defeated to get back up. My thing is, most people will say that they’re going to get back on track “next week”, or “tomorrow”, or the best/worst one everRead More
Making Healthy Food Choices During the Holiday Season
1. Eat before you go. This may sound like a sure way to gain some weight, but filling up on healthy foods like fruits, veggies, nuts, and yogurt before you arrive to the dinner table is the best way to make sure you don’t over eat. At dinner, take a tablespoon-ish size helping of yourRead More
