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Walking for weight loss? YUP! Contrary to popular belief, you CAN lose weight and get in shape by simply committing to a brisk walk 4-6 days per week. Aim for a brisk walk of 30 to 90 minutes most days of the week for weight loss. You can walk more on some days and less […]

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Sweet tooth got your waistline expanding? Here are 3 Ways to Control Sugar Cravings: Eat regularly. Waiting too long between meals can make you crave sugary, fatty foods. Instead, eat every 3-5 hours choosing nutrient dense foods to control your appetite. Get ACTIVE. When a sugar craving hits, walk away, literally. Take a walk around […]

Looking for ways to stay in shape (or drop extra weight) while social distancing? Here are 3 simple ways to get started: Start Stepping – Try walking at least once a day. Something as simple as a lap around your yard or the neighborhood everyday can make a difference. You can even get some activity […]

From building more muscle to having more energy, there are a number of benefits to exercising in the evening. Read more HERE.

Quarantine Snacking getting out of control? Here are three strategies to help you get back on track Rely on water. Often times dehydration can be disguised as hunger. Before you grab that unhealthy snack, commit to drinking a glass of water to determine if the hunger is real. Out of sight, out of mouth. The […]

Want to maximize your workouts? Consider adding these pre-workout ideas for sustained energy. Nut butter and banana slices: bananas are a simple carb with both natural sugars and potassium which can help prevent muscle cramps. Nut butter is a healthy fat that can help keep you energized throughout your entire workout routine. Oatmeal and blueberries: […]

Trying to determine if you are putting forth enough effort in the gym? Here are 3 ways to tell if you’re working out hard enough Talk test. If you struggle to get through a complete sentence, then the workout is probably causing you to breath heavy, which is often a result of aggressive exercise. Be […]

If you’ve lost your fitness motivation and need a boost, try out some of these strategies to get back on track: 1) Switch up your playlist – choose a list of songs that motivate you to move. Rotate your music so you don’t get bored. 2) Get an Accountability Partner – find someone whose goals […]

Although weight loss IS a great sign of progress (IF weight loss is your goal), there are many other ways to track your progress. If you are getting frustrated because the scale is “stuck” and it seems like you’re not making progress, consider also evaluating your success on: How your clothes fit Improvements in endurance […]

Just when you thought you ran out of home exercise ideas, here’s a few more you may not have thought of yet. Check out these fun ways to stay fit during quarantine: Try a new virtual fitness class: From yoga to kickboxing, cycle to step aerobics, there are so many free resources on YouTube and […]

For decades links between gut health and the immune system, mood, mental health, autoimmune diseases, skin conditions, and even cancer have been identified. Without a doubt, maintaining a healthy guy should be among your TOP priorities. A few ways to improve your gut health include: getting enough sleep, reducing your stress, eating slowly, staying hydrated […]