Do you ever feel like you need a mid-afternoon pick me up? You may feel energized at the beginning of the day but as it continues you grow more and more sluggish each hour that passes. Not so quick – don’t reach for the coffee just yet! Caffeine dependence is a real thing. Many self-proclaimed…
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It holds that title because it is the building block of the entire day. There are so many different options for breakfast such as cereal, bacon, and French toast. It’s better to avoid these fried foods all together because they are not good for your health…
Preparation is the key to meeting your goals! Behind every individual who has reached a health and fitness goal, proper nutrition and planning has been paramount to their success. Meal prepping is a common practice in the fitness community. It entails gathering, purchasing, and cooking your meals for a time span of 4 to 7…
Calories are an infamous word in the fitness community. Should you be increasing, decreasing, or maintaining your calories? It all depends on what goals you have and what final vision you see for yourself. Calorie counting can be a slippery slope, if you have a history of eating disorders or fixations with food you should…
The old saying goes, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Most of us could stand to incorporate more fruits into our diet. Fruits are delicious and refreshing, especially when it’s hot outside or during the summer seasons. Depending on where you live, different fruits may be available depending on the time of the…
Typically, when you get started on your health and fitness journey the pounds come off as long as you remain consistent. It gets trickier the further you get into your journey. Fat loss can become a much more stubborn ordeal. At this stage, what you have been doing that has gotten you this far needs…
Glutes are all the rage these days. There are many exercises that will help boost your glute gains like squats, lunges, and donkey kicks. Although you may spend time working on your glutes in the gym, they are also built in the kitchen. There are specific foods that can help increase muscle growth, recovery, and…
You cannot out exercise a bad diet, but you can eat your way to your goal body. Many people believe they can eat however they like and simply jump on the treadmill the next day for 30 minutes and they’re back on track. Unfortunately, this is not the truth. A proper diet will give you…
Going to the gym and getting fit is really fun and exciting when you initially begin. That’s why so many people create resolutions and goals on special holidays, but they end up loosing motivation and stamina later on. There are a million different resources available about losing weight, but you need to remain on the…
Clean eating is a lifestyle decision that has become very popular in recent times. Clean eating is a state of eating foods that are whole and natural. Clean eating means avoiding fake, processed, junk, and fast food. Refined sugar is another thing you should omit while eating clean. Instead, choose minimally processed foods that are…
