WRITTEN BY: SHIN OHTAKE, FITNESS & FAT-LOSS EXPERT AUTHOR OF MAX WORKOUTS, THE ULTIMATE LEAN BODY FITNESS PROGRAM I’m always on the look out for any exciting news or studies that can help improve your health and get you lean. So I was excited to read about a recent study which demonstrated that a low carb [Read On]
Arbonne Protein Shake Mix is the ultimate vegan smoothie This is totally based on my own personal opinion but keep in mind that I have researched and researched and researched and tested just about every product out there. I’m referring to protein powders that enable you to create a healthy meal with just the right [Read On]
In fitness and in life, there’s no better resource for that advice than the health and fitness pros whose careers depend on getting people results. To help you reach your potential, here are what top experts have to say to share the very best tips, mantras, and motivation secrets they’ve learned along the way. Forget [Read On]
We all know that eating too many carbs can make you fat, right? If you didn’t, well..that’s a whole other article. Assuming that you already know that eating too many carbs can make you fat, you do know that there are good carbs (complex – fruits) and bad carbs (simple/refined – white flour, white rice, [Read On]
Do you know what your resting calorie burn number is? In other words, do you know how many calories your body burns if you just laid around and did nothing? First of all, do you think that if you want to lose weight it’s as simple as cutting the number of calories you’re consuming every day? It’s a little [Read On]
The three dietary macronutrients that make up the best fat protein carb ratio include Fat, Proteins and Carbohydrates (otherwise knowns as carbs). The best fat protein carb ratio depends on your goal. Whatever that goal is, you want to make sure you do it the healthy way without losing muscle or energy. The Best [Read On]
Benefits of Fiber – Startling Facts Boy was I shocked when I learned a startling statistic. Almost 90% of the population doesn’t eat enough fiber! Ideally, we are supposed to consume 30 grams of fiber a day. Most of us don’t even reach half the daily required amount! We both know that there are many [Read On]
What is Basal Metabolic Rate otherwise known as BMR? “What is basal metabolic rate” is a very important question! It is the number of calories your body needs when at rest. People that are wondering “what is basal metabolic rate” is also referred to as your “metabolism”. Some examples of what impacts your BMR/metabolism are: [Read On]
We all know breakfast is healthy, yet many of us don’t eat it. But morning eaters tend to take in fewer calories later in the day and have lower levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol than the rest of us, an American Journal of Clinical Nutrition study reports. Use these tips to make breakfast a must. You [Read On]
I ran across an article in prevention magazine (author Karen Ansel, RD) discussing some flatten belly ideas on how to shrink your belly by making some behavior and food tweaks. I thought it was interesting because my belly is my biggest pain. I may never get those washboard abs, but I’m sick of having a pooch. [Read On]
