Archive for July 14th, 2009

The food we eat should be nutrient dense in order to help our bodies operate at the highest level possible. It is important to recognize that some foods, such as nuts, are more nutrient rich than others. Nuts, for the calories they contain, are packed with important nutrients, including the good polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats,… »

Working out and getting in shape should be a fun and enjoyable process.  Listen to your favorite music, workout with a friend…find something to make the workout more enjoyable and it will help dramatically with the consistency of your… »

Hold yourself accountable to regular exercise and a proper diet.  Try leaving a note on the fridge that says, “Did you workout today?”  Or perhaps try making a calendar and giving yourself a star for every day that you engage in some sort of exercise.  At the end of the month you’ll be impressed with… »

Get your body moving at least 3 times per day.  Get up and break a sweat at some point in the morning, some time in the middle of the day and again once more in the evening.  This will get your heart rate up and will benefit both your body and your… »

Try going for a walk when you get a craving instead of heading to the refrigerator!  When you find yourself craving that post-dinner snack, take a quick walk around the block.  Chances are that when you return from your walk you will have forgotten about that… »