Eating styles refer to the way you habitually put together various eating behaviors. Some people use the same style all of the time while others vary the way they eat depending on the situation. Over at iChange.com, registered dietition, Diana Young give terrific advice about diet and nutrition. Today she asked us all to consider our eating styles and I thought it would be a great article to share here. Give it some thought. What is your eating style? Share your thoughts.

I am proud to begin to feature other fit moms and fitness coaches her on PersonalFitCoach.com. Our first spotlight is on Coach Vawny of Virginia. Here is her story:

Goodness, it’s been far too long since I’ve hosted a giveaway. How did that happen? Well, it’s time to correct the situation with my newest, and absolutely FAVORITE meal replacement/nutrition shake. It’s called Shakeology, and really, I CANNOT get enough of the stuff. Too bad Snapple already has the trademark on “the best stuff on earth,” because I think Shakeology could claim easily make this claim. Here is your chance to win some for yourself.

Here’s a fun article from my buddy over at Yeahtips.com. Why is there such fuss about women’s health and fitness? Men don’t seem to have these issues. This is because women tend to prioritize their families first. No matter if they know every woman’s fitness tip, they are hardwired to feel guilty about putting themselves first. So now, there are endless articles, series, and even television programs to make women realize that they need to keep fit and healthy in order to multitask.

The real secret is to increase your metabolism… the rate at which your body uses food for fuel. Then being hungry is a good thing… as long as you’re eating the right foods at the right time.

At your next backyard BBQ, choose the smallest available plate. This will automatically ensure you take smaller portions. You won’t feel cheated, though, because your mind will see a full dish. Researchers at Cornell University estimate that routinely eating off plates with a diameter 2 inches smaller than usual can reduce calorie consumption by 22%.

According to the American Council on Exercise (ACE) A new study confirms what many discovered long ago – strength training plays an important role in ridding the body of extra weight. My own experiences certainly support this research as well. I lost more weight once I added strength training into my regular routine.

Fitness Guru Jon Benson recently wrote a great article about what to eat before your workouts. I thought it would be a great one to share here. One of the most common questions Jon gets asked is: “What should I eat before my workouts if I want to get rid of bodyfat?”