Despite popular belief, carbs are NOT the enemy. However, you have to be strategic when you eat your carbs if your goal is to lose weight. When it comes to carbohydrate consumption, it’s all about timing. According to many fitness and health experts, the best time to eat carbs is during breakfast (first thing in […]
Fat loss requires the right combination of diet and exercise. It is also helpful to know WHEN to eat certain foods to ensure you are burning everything you eat as fuel. Carbohydrates are your body’s preferred source of fuel, but to lose weight, you must time your consumption of carbs properly. Here are the 3 […]
From adding a day of cardio to eating more protein, there are a variety of ways to break through a fitness plateau. If you’ve been working hard and staying disciplined with your eating habits but feel stuck, try these tips to start seeing progress again: Eat more protein and healthy fats: Not only does protein help […]
There was a time when I would literally gain weight if I even LOOKED at a doughnut, but today (and after years of learning my body and creating healthy eating habits), I am able to enjoy the foods I love without packing on the extra pounds. My secret? I naturally boosted my metabolism, burning more […]
Every now and then, it is okay to enjoy foods that may not necessarily fall within your diet plan. However, it is important that you don’t overindulge and ruin your progress. It’s also important to know what to expect following the extra calorie overload. Water Weight – Because most “cheat meals” are full of sodium and […]
All of the “anti-carb” diets out there have a lot of folks afraid to even look at a slice of bread. However, carbohydrates are not only important to maintain your energy levels, they also contribute to your brain function. It’s true, a low carb diet can indeed help you shed weight but cutting out carbs all […]
When it comes to losing weight, carbs are often seen in a bad light. However, you don’t have to deprive yourself of carbohydrates to lose weight. As a matter of fact, strategically timing WHEN you eat your carbs can actually help with burning more fat. According to bodybuilding.com, the best time to eat carbs are […]
So, ever since I decided to get serious about fitness, more fitness inspired posts have popped up on my Instagram explorer page. If you know me, I believe in “the law of attraction,” and feel that we are all drawn to things, people, experiences and circumstances that are related to goals we set for ourselves. […]
