Advice for Exercise Newbies

Advice for Exercise Newbies

Advice for Exercise Newbies Now that the holidays are over, many are turning their sights to the New Year and all that new beginnings can bring. The coming new year represents a chance to make changes both big and small for many. What about you? What have you set your...

Avoid Gaining Weight This Holiday Season

Avoid Gaining Weight This Holiday Season For most, the holidays mean spending time with family and friends, merriment, parties, and of course lots of food and sweets. Grandma’s famous potato salad, roasted turkey, Aunt Jill’s sugar cookies, cakes, chocolates, and more...

Excess is the Enemy For Weight Loss

Excess is the Enemy For Weight Loss Nowadays people have a tendency to demonize certain categories of food based upon their preferences or dietary restrictions. Vegetarians avoid meat. Others see carbohydrates or gluten as the enemy. Those who prefer organic food see...

Your First 5K Race

Your First 5K Race If you have never run in a 5K race, the task can seem daunting. However, it is not beyond reach if you set realistic, incremental goals and make steady progress. The same logic applies to a 10K race, or half marathon, or even a marathon. Working...

Healthy Food Substitutions

Healthy Food Substitutions A fit lifestyle involves two main components: regular exercise and sensible eating. Fad diets are a waste of time and energy, and they are often counterproductive in the long run. A wiser approach would be to make wiser choices about the...