Fitness Goals

During the spring and summer months, losing weight takes on a special priority for most people. During these warmer times of the year, it is much more likely that you will find yourself wishing to be able to take your shirt off at a beach or a pool, only to realize that you are too embarrassed because of the extra 10 or 15 pounds you are carrying around your midsection. Weight loss is generally a slow, steady process that takes place over multiple months, but most people are looking for an effective way to shed a few pounds before hitting...

The Keto Diet is the latest and greatest fad diet to sweep the nation, bringing quick results to those who wish to lose weight. On the surface, it seems to be a dieter's dream come true, especially for people who are not prone to craving sweets, as carbs are the only restriction. High-fat foods such as bacon, cream cheese, peanut butter, eggs, nuts and seeds, oils, and meats are all popular choices. Low carb vegetables such as broccoli and kale, and fruits like berries add a touch of healthy eating to this high-fat regimen. How Does the Keto Diet Work?...

You have tried every fad diet and the quick fix cleanses, but nothing seems to help you lose that extra weight. There is no magical diet, shake or pill that is going to take the weight off and keep it off. The "secret" to maintaining a healthy weight is to make lifestyle changes that promote a wholesome diet and regular exercise. If you make the commitment to stick to healthy habits, you will see positive results without feeling deprived. Create a Food Diary You probably think you know what you consume each day. Yet, you still wonder why you cannot...

Have you ever looked at Brad Pitt in Fight Club and longed to have a body like Tyler Durden? The fantasy is understandable. After all, Brad Pitt's character is a smooth-talking, heroic ladies' man in the film. If you're a woman, you might have looked at your favorite actress in a film and wished you could be as lean and ripped as her. But when it comes down to actually achieving this super-lean, shredded look, there are two major misconceptions which most of us carry around.   Misconception #1 - If you're already reasonably fit, you can look like a...

From celebrities to sports stars to your next-door neighbor, it seems like everyone is talking about the effectiveness of a ketogenic diet when it comes to losing weight. But, if you or a loved one lives with epilepsy, you may be surprised to learn that the low-carb, high fat and protein diet can help reduce seizures by up to 50%. Here's what you need to know about the Ketogenic Diet. What is the Ketogenic Diet? The Ketogenic Diet, or "keto" diet as it is commonly called, is a low carb, high fat, and moderate protein diet. The "classical" ketogenic diet,...

Most public health campaigns focus on the importance of diet and exercise for maintaining a healthy weight, but adequate sleep may be just as essential. A large proportion of the population is both overweight and voluntarily sleep-deprived, and there seems to be a strong connection between the two. A meta-analysis published in the journal Sleep combined data from 45 studies with a total of 634,511 participants and concluded that there is a consistent increased risk of obesity amongst short sleepers. Adults who got less than five hours of sleep per night were 55 percent more likely to be obese than...