Turn ‘Ab Flab’ Into ‘Fab Abs’

Everybody wants a perfect set of abs, but they aren’t going to magically appear out of thin air. Follow these quick, easy, simple recommended tips. They aren’t the equivalent of a full-body workout, but they will help keep your tummy trim through the upcoming winter months and you won’t have to freeze like an ice cube. Throw in 10 – 15 ordinary crunches a day, and you’ll be golden.

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Hello Monday, Hello Green Tea

The start of a new week. I decided to weigh myself before work. I felt like Bridget Jones, you know? Anyway, I’ve set a goal for a 2 pound loss this week. Let’s see how it goes.
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Sleeping Better Will Help You Lose Weight

A study at the Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health and the Obesity Research Center has discovered a link between the number of hours we sleep and our weight. A hormone called leptin, which suppresses appetite, is actually lowered when you sleep less. In contrast, grehlin, an appetite that increases food cravings and intake is actually raised when you suffer from sleep deprivation. Proper sleep habits bring these hormones into balance and, as a result, help you control your weight

Fruit: Just Eat It!

Fruit has gotten a bad rap in the last several years, owing mainly to popular low-carb diets such as South Beach, Atkins and The Zone, which limit or prohibit foods based on their glycemic content. Yes, fruit is high on the glycemic index, and many health- and body-conscious people avoid it for that reason.
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Does emotional eating make you pig out?

If you’ve ever found yourself reaching for the refrigerator door without feeling hungry, you are likely experiencing a concept known as “emotional eating”. Read more

Rise & Shine

It’s important to eat breakfast. Are you shocked? Have your eyes rolled into the back of your head? Of course they have. I’m not even going to bother telling you why it’s important to eat breakfast, because you already know (keeps you from getting cravings later in the day, good for your metabolism, etc….sorry, I couldn’t help myself). So, it’s important – have breakfast. Read more

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