There’s one health issue that will quickly take you out of the training game: joint pain. You know how important it is to stay active, as staying active will help you maintain muscle strength and keep your fitness at an ideal level. As we age, we lose lean muscle mass, but physical activity helps prevent…
My serious fitness journey began with a phone call from a TV station that wanted to interview me. I had raised money for veterinary expenses for dogs injured in the 2014 Vilonia tornado. My first thought was, “I’m in really bad shape! I can’t be on TV!” Terribly vain and self-absorbed, but 100% true! When…
don’t lie When you first heard about the “caveman diet”, you laughed, right? Or maybe you grunted a little. Of course it sounded like another fad diet. I personally would have called it the Encino Diet with Brendan Fraisier as the posterboy to make it more competitive with Atkins, but hey, caveman marketing is a…
Young ballet dancers often make casual comments about their self-esteem issues. Whether it’s a body image issue, a perfection issue, a weight management issue, or a low energy issue, they don’t come out to say it, or really can’t articulate what the problem is. Recently, when I started reading about hypoglycemia and blood sugar balance,…
Within the vast reaches of differences that define the human population, there are significant dividers that are not taught or even consciously selected for. Most people have heard the usual: there are people who like dogs or cats, and those who don’t. People who love to travel and those who stay at home. One most…
I can say from experience that topical fat loss creams are real. They don’t reduce blemishes per se, but they do push “sticky fat” out of those hard-to-lose areas like love handles, lower abs, and man boobs. In men, we naturally retain fat in certain areas due to body chemistry. There are certain supplements that,…
It’s important to prioritize your health when you’re aiming to shed a few pounds. That’s why it’s important to eat nutrient-dense foods like fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices. It’s easy to get discouraged if you’re not enjoying your weight loss meal, so variety is important. Why not try these herb and spice wrap recipes? You…
Do you want to lose kilos? When you are, you may have been told to build your own weight loss plan. The diet plans, which actually function as manuals and inspiration for various people, have already been recognized for helping many people achieve their fat reduction goals. While it is more than possible that you…
Walking is one of the simplest forms of exercise that makes you healthier, helps you lose weight, and makes you more active. The main benefit of walking is that anyone can do it at any age and fitness level. It’s also good for your heart, your head, and your wallet, since you don’t need anything…
The term listen to your body is the awareness of what your body is telling you. It leads you to wonder how I feel, can I accept this feeling, body, what do you want me to do? Your mind responds by taking intelligent action like doing something about it. Let’s learn to listen to our…
