• When I think of workout routines for women at the gym, my mind automatically goes to cardio. I picture ladies bouncing up and down on those gazelle-type things, legs spinning on a fast-paced bike, arms pumping on the handles of an elliptical machine, or a consistent trot on the belt of a treadmill. I go to the gym about 4 times a week and the huge line of cardio machines for members is almost always completely packed with women working hard and fast to drop those inches. And they don’t spend short little sessions on those treadmills… oh no! Sometimes...

    Workout Routines For Women At The Gym Who Want The “Hollywood” Look

    Posted on April 12, 2012 | No Comments
    When I think of workout routines for women at the gym, my mind automatically goes to cardio. I picture ladies bouncing up and down on those gazelle-type things, legs spinning on a fast-paced bike, arms pumping on the handles of an elliptical machine, or a consistent trot on the belt of a treadmill. I go to the gym about 4 times a week and the huge line of cardio machines for members is almost always completely packed with women working hard and fast to drop those inches. And they don’t spend short little sessions on those treadmills… oh no! Sometimes...

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  • Does drinking water help you lose weight? It seems like in this age, people are so damn lazy that they’ll look for any quick fix that’ll lead them to believe that they’re dropping pounds. However… when it comes to drinking water and losing weight, there are real facts that say “Yes, you can lose more weight by drinking water.” Of course drinking water isn’t the main cause of weight gain or weight loss. That conclusion is just…dumb. But how much of it you have in your body does affect things like water retention and your daily beverage choice, which have...

    Does Drinking Water Help You Lose Weight?

    Posted on March 25, 2012 | 2 Comments
    Does drinking water help you lose weight? It seems like in this age, people are so damn lazy that they’ll look for any quick fix that’ll lead them to believe that they’re dropping pounds. However… when it comes to drinking water and losing weight, there are real facts that say “Yes, you can lose more weight by drinking water.” Of course drinking water isn’t the main cause of weight gain or weight loss. That conclusion is just…dumb. But how much of it you have in your body does affect things like water retention and your daily beverage choice, which have...

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  • There are a lot of different fruits out there that you can enjoy, but the calories in grapes are definitely high on the list as far as powerful nutrition is concerned and they’re one of the oldest cultivated fruits in history. Plus, with all of this warmer Spring weather, what better to eat than something that reminds you that Summer is just around the corner? Like most other fruits, grapes contain a substantial amount of vitamins and antioxidants, but some of this food’s trademarks include low calories, cancer prevention, fortifying colon health, and smoother unrestricted blood flow. Let’s take a...

    The Calories In Grapes Fight Cancer, Disease, And Hunger!

    Posted on March 18, 2012 | No Comments
    There are a lot of different fruits out there that you can enjoy, but the calories in grapes are definitely high on the list as far as powerful nutrition is concerned and they’re one of the oldest cultivated fruits in history. Plus, with all of this warmer Spring weather, what better to eat than something that reminds you that Summer is just around the corner? Like most other fruits, grapes contain a substantial amount of vitamins and antioxidants, but some of this food’s trademarks include low calories, cancer prevention, fortifying colon health, and smoother unrestricted blood flow. Let’s take a...

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  • Cardio! Cardio! Cardio! If you’ve done any research on losing weight, whether that’s going on the internet, reading a book, or even talking to a physically fit friend, then you know that everyone loves to push cadio. But how do you answer “How much cardio to lose weight?” and just what is the best cardio to lose weight? How Much Cardio Should I Do Per Week? The answer to this question is really subjective because it depends on your fitness and health goal as an individual. Someone who is trying to become very lean will have a different cardio routine...

    How Much Cardio To Lose Weight? Best Cardio To Lose Weight?

    Posted on March 10, 2012 | No Comments
    Cardio! Cardio! Cardio! If you’ve done any research on losing weight, whether that’s going on the internet, reading a book, or even talking to a physically fit friend, then you know that everyone loves to push cadio. But how do you answer “How much cardio to lose weight?” and just what is the best cardio to lose weight? How Much Cardio Should I Do Per Week? The answer to this question is really subjective because it depends on your fitness and health goal as an individual. Someone who is trying to become very lean will have a different cardio routine...

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  • When you really think about it, there are 3 roads you can take when considering how to diet. Decrease your food intake. Increase your intake of wholesome, natural, and unrefined foods, while decreasing others. A combination of 1 & 2. As for the Slow Carb Diet created by Tim Ferriss, author of The 4-Hour Body, he promotes an eating plan similar to #2, but primarily focuses on carbohydrates as the main catalyst for unwanted weight gain. Here I’ll take a look at just what’s the difference between slow and fast carbs, the rules of the slow carb diet, and a...

    The Slow Carb Diet Pushes Healthy But Encourages Cheating

    Posted on March 3, 2012 | No Comments
    When you really think about it, there are 3 roads you can take when considering how to diet. Decrease your food intake. Increase your intake of wholesome, natural, and unrefined foods, while decreasing others. A combination of 1 & 2. As for the Slow Carb Diet created by Tim Ferriss, author of The 4-Hour Body, he promotes an eating plan similar to #2, but primarily focuses on carbohydrates as the main catalyst for unwanted weight gain. Here I’ll take a look at just what’s the difference between slow and fast carbs, the rules of the slow carb diet, and a...

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  • One of my personal indulgences is authentic Mexican cuisine and since guacamole is part of this delicious menu millage, I thought I would take a look at the avocado nutrition facts to see if my favorite tortilla chip dip was ruining my diet or keeping me in check. What I found is avocados, like any other fruit, are quite healthy. They might scare you a little with the number of calories they provide, but contain a lot of healthy fats that your body needs every day. Plus, they’ll help to regulate cholesterol and even prevent eye/sight problems in your old...

    Avocado Nutrition Facts: Healthy Stuff! Holy Guacamole!

    Posted on February 26, 2012 | No Comments
    One of my personal indulgences is authentic Mexican cuisine and since guacamole is part of this delicious menu millage, I thought I would take a look at the avocado nutrition facts to see if my favorite tortilla chip dip was ruining my diet or keeping me in check. What I found is avocados, like any other fruit, are quite healthy. They might scare you a little with the number of calories they provide, but contain a lot of healthy fats that your body needs every day. Plus, they’ll help to regulate cholesterol and even prevent eye/sight problems in your old...

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  • So you’re asking the question “How many calories should I eat a day?” and you’re expecting a very straight-forward answer without much thought right? Unfortunately, things don’t work like that. Since your body is different than… everyone else in the entire world, calculating how many calories per day involves some calculation and adjustment based on you, personally. First, we’ll take a look at how you can figure out how many calories your body burns while doing nothing (resting metabolic rate), make a small adjustment depending on how active of a lifestyle you have, and then you can decide how many...

    How Many Calories Should I Eat A Day To Drop Weight?

    Posted on February 13, 2012 | No Comments
    So you’re asking the question “How many calories should I eat a day?” and you’re expecting a very straight-forward answer without much thought right? Unfortunately, things don’t work like that. Since your body is different than… everyone else in the entire world, calculating how many calories per day involves some calculation and adjustment based on you, personally. First, we’ll take a look at how you can figure out how many calories your body burns while doing nothing (resting metabolic rate), make a small adjustment depending on how active of a lifestyle you have, and then you can decide how many...

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  • Most of the time, hitting the main muscle groups can be enough to create a great-looking set of guns, but forearm workouts can improve your results if you feel arms are still lacking. Here we can check out why people work out their forearms and a couple different routines to try (one that’s especially brutal) to increase both size and strength. Why The Heck Should I Work Out My Forearms? The main thing that strong forearms improve is your ability to grip. If you ride dirt bikes, do heavy lifting at work, practice Olympic bar and ring swinging techniques (pardon...

    Forearm Workouts To Create Balanced, Stunning Arms

    Posted on February 2, 2012 | No Comments
    Most of the time, hitting the main muscle groups can be enough to create a great-looking set of guns, but forearm workouts can improve your results if you feel arms are still lacking. Here we can check out why people work out their forearms and a couple different routines to try (one that’s especially brutal) to increase both size and strength. Why The Heck Should I Work Out My Forearms? The main thing that strong forearms improve is your ability to grip. If you ride dirt bikes, do heavy lifting at work, practice Olympic bar and ring swinging techniques (pardon...

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  • If you exercise or lift weights, at one point or another you’ve probably heard someone yammering about whey protein benefits and why it’s crucial that you be downing those shakes! There has to be some truth to what those muscle-bound lunks in the weight room are talking about, but don’t worry, that doesn’t mean you’ll end up looking like them. Well, is it really worth it? Are there any real benefits? Actually, there are some great benefits to whey protein and what it can do for your overall health besides just your muscles. Here, I’ll discuss what whey protein really...

    Whey Protein Benefits: Is There Power In The Powder?

    Posted on January 26, 2012 | No Comments
    If you exercise or lift weights, at one point or another you’ve probably heard someone yammering about whey protein benefits and why it’s crucial that you be downing those shakes! There has to be some truth to what those muscle-bound lunks in the weight room are talking about, but don’t worry, that doesn’t mean you’ll end up looking like them. Well, is it really worth it? Are there any real benefits? Actually, there are some great benefits to whey protein and what it can do for your overall health besides just your muscles. Here, I’ll discuss what whey protein really...

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  • The obvious reason why anyone would want to discover what the Jennifer Aniston diet routine consists of is because she’s currently in her 40s, but has a body that most women in their 20s would envy. And even more desirable is her ability to keep a consistent weight for years. Well, what I’m about to reveal is that the actress (actor… to be politically correct) keeps her body slim with healthy eating decisions, consistent daily exercise, and just one tiny tricky technique (kinda gross) for losing weight when you have deadlines to meet. Aniston Follows Some Basic Principles Of Smart...

    Jennifer Aniston Diet: Get A Hollywood Actress Body

    Posted on January 20, 2012 | No Comments
    The obvious reason why anyone would want to discover what the Jennifer Aniston diet routine consists of is because she’s currently in her 40s, but has a body that most women in their 20s would envy. And even more desirable is her ability to keep a consistent weight for years. Well, what I’m about to reveal is that the actress (actor… to be politically correct) keeps her body slim with healthy eating decisions, consistent daily exercise, and just one tiny tricky technique (kinda gross) for losing weight when you have deadlines to meet. Aniston Follows Some Basic Principles Of Smart...

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  • If you’ve been contemplating what to eat before a workout in order to maximize your total fat loss, here’s an idea… don’t eat anything! It might sound strange to expose your body to exercise and training without properly fueling it first, but when you think about it, it’s a primal way of living. Imagine barbaric nomads in the early years of human existence. Do you think that they sat around all day and took 3 planned breaks so that they could down a sandwich or two? Probably not. They were most likely hunting, foraging, and doing whatever they had to...

    What To Eat Before A Workout For Maximum Fat Loss

    Posted on January 14, 2012 | No Comments
    If you’ve been contemplating what to eat before a workout in order to maximize your total fat loss, here’s an idea… don’t eat anything! It might sound strange to expose your body to exercise and training without properly fueling it first, but when you think about it, it’s a primal way of living. Imagine barbaric nomads in the early years of human existence. Do you think that they sat around all day and took 3 planned breaks so that they could down a sandwich or two? Probably not. They were most likely hunting, foraging, and doing whatever they had to...

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  • There are a lot of awesome fruits out there that you can utilize to improve your diet and oranges are one of them. If you’re a calorie-counting-type then knowing how many calories in an orange can help you out in your diet. Plus with all of the great nutrients they provide and its Glycemic Index, oranges are probably a great addition to your healthy eating habits to help you feel more energized. How Many Calories Are In An Orange? Depending on the size of the orange, the calories in oranges can range anywhere from 40-80 calories. Keep in mind that...

    How Many Calories In An Orange?

    Posted on December 31, 2011 | 3 Comments
    There are a lot of awesome fruits out there that you can utilize to improve your diet and oranges are one of them. If you’re a calorie-counting-type then knowing how many calories in an orange can help you out in your diet. Plus with all of the great nutrients they provide and its Glycemic Index, oranges are probably a great addition to your healthy eating habits to help you feel more energized. How Many Calories Are In An Orange? Depending on the size of the orange, the calories in oranges can range anywhere from 40-80 calories. Keep in mind that...

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