Keep yourself motivated towards going to the gym with a few easy tips. The vast majority of people who sign up for gym memberships waste their money by only going for a short while and don’t see out the first year. What a waste of money. Don’t let that be you by following these 9…
10 Tips To Increase Your Motivation To Exercise
Here we go then, let’s start with numero uno. 1. Write your goals down – Scientific studies have shown that in doing this, you exponentially increase the likelihood of you actually following through with your plan and reaching your goals. 2. Exercise with a friend – You can motivate each other when either of you…
How to Stay Motivated With Fitness After Two Weeks
Do you know someone who can stay with a fitness program for about two weeks then falls off the wagon and returns to her old ways. Had lunch with a gentleman today and the ‘I can’t stay motivated’ comment surfaced. So here’s how it unfolded. After we engaged in some casual conversation, I told him…
Why Not Diet Series – The Dukan Diet
Let’s talk about the Dukan Diet. According to Wikipedia Dr. D was a nutritionist and general practitioner in France. Back in the 1970’s, when the general consensus to treat obesity was to limit calories and meal sizes, Dr. Dukan came up with his system. It wasn’t until the year 2000 when he wrote a book…
Low Carb Dieting – The Basics
The Basics All food consumed by humans can be divided into three major groups: proteins, fats and carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are basically sugars and starch – here are some examples of foods that are high in carbohydrate: grains (e.g. wheat, rice) and grain-based products (e.g. bread, cereals, pasta) sweets and products with high levels of added…
6 Candida Diet Tips
Dieting is not an easy thing to do. It requires patience and discipline, but diet is not only for losing weight. It can also be an excellent strategy in treating candida yeast infection. Getting into a diet program does not mean you have to starve yourself. Restricting the foods you eat or starving yourself will…
Key Heart Healthy Foods in The Mediterranean Diet
What is the Mediterranean Diet and is it worthwhile? Want a diet that protects against heart disease, some types of cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and a few other serious illnesses? These claims have been made about the Mediterranean diet. It’s one of the best diets you can follow. Some people say it’s more of a lifestyle…
Paleo Diet Basics – What You Need to Know!
Everyone is looking for the best diet for them and a diet that will help them attain and maintain a healthy body weight. One diet that has been gaining a lot of attention in the last few years is the Paleo Diet. Simply put it is eating as our prehistoric ancestors would have done. In…
Enjoy Delicious and Healthy Snacks With Vegan Tofu Salads
The vegan tofu salad is probably as if a gift sent from heaven to all those who are health conscious and vegetarians. It is a good way to enjoy something so good without having to worry about calorie content and the like. The salad is made up of very healthy and nutritious ingredients that you…
Five Healthy Snacks For After Dinner
Whether you lounge in front of the TV, finish work from the day or read, a lot of people get hungry after dinner. Instead of grabbing for the chips or going to bed with a growling tummy, try a healthy snack that is nutritious and delicious. Five Healthy Snacks for After Dinner 1. Almonds. They…