Recently, the idea of Intermittent Fasting vs reduced calories has become a hot topic for weight loss. While it has been around for a while – I have been doing it for a little over a year now – it has really been taking off lately. So, what is Intermittent Fasting and how can you …
Is fasted cardio all it is hyped up to be? Cardio can be bad enough on its own, now we are supposed to fast before our treadmill workouts? The short answer is yes! That is if you are ready to lose belly fat or any other fat. Get ready to throw the old way of …
I recently spent a few days at the Embassy Suites in Silicon Valley when I tagged along with my husband on a business trip. Not wanting to miss a workout day, I visited their gym daily. By the second day, I was in love with the thought of a new and improved home gym, which, …
These five treadmill workouts for overweight beginners using high-intensity interval training (HIIT) are an excellent way to jumpstart your weight loss and get you on track to being fit, healthy, and active! A fat-burning treadmill workout can be the perfect way to begin if you are overweight and just starting your fitness journey. These workouts …
I am on a mission. A mission to have leaner, thinner thighs with some great leg workouts. Thick thighs have always been my problem area. Some have a large stomach, I have thick thighs. I have tried not working my legs too much to keep from too much muscle building, but that hasn’t worked to …
Easy healthy meals on a busy weekend night can feel like an oxymoron sometimes. Pre-healthy living was hamburger helper that would be ready in 20 min, but now you are trying hard to feed your family healthy, delicious meals they will like as much as the straight from the box dinners. Get ready to save …
The smoothie trend has definitely proved that it is not just a passing fad! We all love a good smoothie recipe. Smoothies are a great way to get in those extra vitamins and minerals that we all need, and we can even get our kids to drink them! Swinging by a smoothie shop and grabbing …
Finding time to get to the gym can be challenging, so I’ve got a beginner cardio workout you can do at home without any equipment. And you might even have fun while you are doing it! Cardio is one of the best workouts for burning fat and it is also easier than you think to …
Quinoa is still a fairly new ingredient in our house. What started out as a very bland health food for us, has quickly found its place into a variety of dishes as a way to spruce up the nutritional value. This Greek Quinoa Salad is a great example of how quinoa takes on the taste …
You gain a lot when you become a mom. Joy, happiness, a newfound sense of patience, cravings and oh yeah, don’t forget about your mom butt! Seriously, Mom Butt is real and so is the struggle to get rid of your mom butt. Reclaiming your body after a tremendous change is hard to do, but …
If you haven’t tried quinoa yet, let me tell you, quinoa is one of the most versatile ingredients in the healthy eating world. I only discovered it in the last couple of years when I was curious about the nutritional difference between couscous and quinoa. Quinoa is a great staple to have on hand to …
Treadmill workouts are a popular choice for improving cardiovascular fitness as well as losing weight. There are so many beneficial ways to use a treadmill for getting into shape and staying fit for all levels of fitness. The right workout plan can make exercise more fun and exciting and less boring and stale. You can …