2016/11/07
Top 3 Leanest States in the US and How They Stay So Fit There are 50 states in the country, but only a few of them are considered the leanest states and the healthiest places to live. If you want to live in an area where people take better care of their health and their waistline, check out the list below of the top 3 leanest states in the United States, and to learn how they are able to stay so fit. 1. Colorado Colorado ranks as one of the leanest states in the country because a mere 20.2% of the population there is considered obese. But it hasn’t only been the leanest state for a year; instead, it has […]
2016/10/29
Is There Really a Genetic Reason for Weight Loss Struggles? When you’re having a hard time losing the excess fat on your body, you may be looking for the reasons for weight loss struggles. After all, if you can find the sources of the grief, it may be easier to overcome them (or at least have something to blame!). However, if you were thinking that there is a genetic reason for weight loss struggles, a recent study says that you might want to think again. As it turns out, carriers of the FTO gene – often nicknamed the obesity gene – are no less likely to drop the pounds on a diet than anyone else. This goes against what many […]
2016/10/25
Stifle the Stench: Ways to Keep Your Feet Smelling Fresh During Workouts During an intense workout, your feet will end up sweating into your sneakers, and that can cause foot odor to develop. But there are ways that you can keep your feet smelling fresh during your workouts so you can avoid the embarrassment that would otherwise come from having smelly feet. Check out the tips below and start implementing them today to prevent odor issues before they develop. Wash Your Sneakers When you sweat into your sneakers, bacteria can accumulate and cause your shoes to smell offensively. Therefore, if you have sneakers that you can throw into your washing machine, do so. Remove the shoelaces first, and then place […]
2016/10/14
Fall Outdoor Safety Tips to Keep in Mind During Workouts As the weather cools down, exercising outdoors becomes a fantastic opportunity. This practice is particularly beneficial when you follow the right fall outdoor safety tips. The reason is that it helps you to take advantage of everything the season has to offer while avoiding injury. The reason you should learn fall outdoor safety tips now and make sure you get into your exercise program is that it is the ideal time to build fitness habits. The holiday season isn’t long off. This represents the time of year when people are most likely to gain weight. If you get into the right habits early on, you’ll be prepared to resist the […]
2016/10/08
Why Some Nutritionists Tell You to Stop Counting Calories What you need to do to lose weight can get really confusing. Some experts would tell you to count calories in order to keep track of just how many calories you are eating and how many you need to burn to slim down. Other experts, though, including nutritionists, will tell you to stop counting calories. Why would they tell you to do that when so many people are telling you to do the opposite? Keep reading for the answer to this question. More Calories Don’t Necessarily Mean More Weight Gain Put simply, the research has proven that consuming more calories does not necessarily mean that you will end up gaining more […]
2016/10/03
Get in an Effective Workout with these Parallel Bar Exercises When you hear about parallel bar exercises, the odds are that you think of gymnasts and not regular people. That said, there is no need for you to be training to take part in the Olympics to get a great workout using this simple equipment. In fact, if you get a small set of parallettes (a small set of short parallel bars close to the floor) you can even do these workouts at home. Being able to do parallel bar exercises isn’t very expensive. The small parallettes cost about $50 if you buy the wooden ones. If you want to splurge, the aluminum type are slightly more expensive. That said, […]
2016/09/23
World Vegetarian Day: The Benefits of Going Vegetarian October 1st is World Vegetarian Day, and it is the perfect opportunity try a variety of delicious plant-based meals, as well as learn more about what it takes to be a vegetarian and the benefits that this diet can provide. A lot of research has been coming out recently regarding the health benefits of a plant-based diet, as well as the dangers of following a traditional meat and dairy based diet. So even just cutting back on your meat and dairy consumption will make a positive difference. However, with so many people going vegetarian all over the world today, there are so many options at the grocery store that will ensure […]
2016/09/20
Can You Really Perform Exercises to Improve a Double Chin? Even the fastest Google search can provide you with dozens of lists of activities that claim to help you to reduce the fatty areas of the chin and neck. But is it really possible for exercises to improve a double chin? Can certain movements draw in that saggy skin or extra fat deposits that can make you loathe pictures taken of you in profile? The first thing you should know about exercises to improve a double chin is that while most of them won’t cause any harm, they also won’t provide the types of benefit that you’re expecting. If you’re hoping to tighten the skin and draw in the extra […]
2016/09/12
Stress and Weight Gain: What Science Reveals Have you ever wondered if your stress level has an effect upon your weight and on your ability to lose weight? Well, scientists have been doing their research so they can answer this question for you. Keep reading to learn what science has revealed thus far regarding the connection between stress and weight gain. Stress Can Make You Weigh More The truth is that being stressed can cause you to gain more weight. But even if you know this fact, it may not be enough to help you lose the weight. You have to understand why stress and weight gain are related. The Role of the Adrenal Glands Stress causes you to gain […]
2016/09/01
How to Create Low Calorie Lentil Recipes You’ll Want Again and Again Lentils have been a part of the human diet for thousands of years. If you’re looking for low calorie lentil recipes, then you may be surprised to find that you have several millennia’s worth of options. They have become exceptionally common in Asian, Mediterranean and Indian cuisines and are extremely adaptable. It’s easy to work them into a spectrum of recipes. These small legumes are huge in dietary fiber, but they are also high in protein, magnesium and even folate. They are often considered a top source of meatless protein. This makes low calorie lentil recipes a great idea regardless of whether you are vegan, vegetarian or […]