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[9 Aug 2010 | 2 Comments | ]
What is Your Eating Style?

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.

Reviews & Giveaways »

[24 Jul 2010 | 13 Comments | ]
The Great Shakeology Giveaway

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.

Diet & Nutrition, Exercise & Fitness »

[24 Jul 2010 | 6 Comments | ]
Women’s Health and Fitness: 7 Unconventional Tips

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.

Diet & Nutrition, Featured »

[17 Jul 2010 | No Comment | ]
4 Tricks to Suppress Your Appetite

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.

Diet & Nutrition »

[29 Jun 2010 | 3 Comments | ]
Slim Tip of the Week – Use Smaller Plates

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%.

Diet & Nutrition, Exercise & Fitness »

[18 Jun 2010 | 5 Comments | ]
Eat THIS Before Your Workouts

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?”

Diet & Nutrition, fitness »

[16 Jun 2010 | No Comment | ]
Healthy Recipe: Beef and Vegetable Stew

Here is a great recipe, especially if you have a bunch of leftover veggies that you are not sure what to do with. It’s also easy to make, which is my favorite kind of recipe for sure. It’s also rather well balanced when it comes to fat, carbs and protein.

Exercise & Fitness, Featured, Motivation & Inspiration »

[14 Jun 2010 | 10 Comments | ]
Find Your Fitness Inspiration

I wrote about this topic about two years ago and thought it was a good time for an update. Do you realize that about 50% of people have given up on their New Year’s Resolution by the middle of the year. How about you? Did you set a goal that is strong enough and important enough for you to stick with it? Or, are you letting other things get in the way. Are you letting yourself get lower and lower on your priority list?