Nutrition and Aging
May 11, 2010
Nutrition and Aging
Other than protection from the sun one of the most effective ways of reducing our age-defining wrinkles is with proper nutrition. And it’s important to note that aging goes beyond our skin, it also references our internal organs and hormone regulation which affects our mood, memory, vitality and libido!
I was about to you use another stock photo of a healthy couple cutting up some fruit and veggies fort this article but then I thought why not include an image of the 4 beauties from Sex & The City?!
I’m not intending to target this article just to women, but these 4 ladies have definitely aged amazingly well and regardless of their sex, I’m 100% positive that their diet consists of some of the most healthy foods and supplements you can find. The reason?
Aging occurs when the body’s cells die faster than new cells are generated, and improper nutrition aids this unfortunate process as well as increasing our chances of cancer, diabetes and a number of other chronic diseases.
Burn Fat Faster
May 3, 2010
Burn Fat Faster
You may be one who just ate too much this weekend and need to burn a little extra fat, or you may simply have a goal you want to reach quicker, there just never seems like there are enough ways to burn fat faster, does there?
Well it’s going to take a little extra effort but in this article we’re going to go over 5 ways of burning fat faster through your workouts. Pretty sure you’re going to want to save this article because you can quickly reference it every time you need to get back on the saddle of toning up (particularly great if you want to hit the beach soon too!).
Is Dieting Really A Mental Game?
May 2, 2010
Is Dieting Really A Mental Game?
For some reason, people think dieting is hard. No matter what they try, the just can’t seem to lose any weight. They think there is something wrong with them or their genetics predispose them to be overweight. But, it’s really all in their head. Let me explain…
Dieting is 95% mental. This may sound rather outlandish, but it is true. How do you lose weight? You consume fewer calories than your body needs and fat will come off. But, if it is that simple, why do most people still fail? Its because their mind is playing games with them.
Should You Eat Sugar-Free Or Diet Foods?
April 28, 2010
Should You Eat Sugar-Free Or Diet Foods?
I’m sure you’ll agree that the food industry is always evolving, changing it’s face and constantly re-inventing itself.
With the world’s current obsession with losing weight, more and more food producers are focusing on producing diet and sugar free foods.
These foods claim to have fewer calories, which is great for weight loss, but are they something you should be consuming?
Boost Your Health: Health & Wellness Series
April 25, 2010
Boost Your Health: Health & Wellness Series
I was inspired to write an article about boosting your health since in Vancouver there is going to be the 18th annual Wellness Show (April 30th- May 2nd) which showcases the best of the best in the health and wellness industry.
It’s important for you to find inspiration from a number of different sources when it comes to your health and wellness, simply because life just happens and it’s really easy to get off track. Whether it be work, relationships, family, or injuries we all have constant distractions & issues that come up and compromise the integrity of our workouts and healthy diets.
Bulking Up
April 25, 2010
Bulking Up
A relatively common question people who are in the process of loosing weight have is when should they stop their cut and start bulking up and building muscle.
They have worked very hard to lose a lot of their excess body fat, and don’t want to screw anything up by starting to eat too much too soon.
Technically speaking, there is no concrete body fat percentage number you want to get to before you start your bulk.
Weight Loss Tips: Ripped Abs Edition
April 23, 2010
Weight Loss Tips: Ripped Abs Edition
Everyone wants ripped abs because they are so damn hard to get! If you’ve had them before you know how good they feel, and if you haven’t had them before just imagine sitting at your desk and not having your lower ab fat roll over the top part of your pants!
Try it now! Lie your hand on your tummy and feel how hard or how soft it is. This is a good way to measure your progress, if you’re dieting and training hard and in several weeks time you place your hand on your tummy and notice a difference it’s going to be a pretty cool feeling.
Screw the whole weight loss issue, it doesn’t mean anything compared to this feeling!
4 Foods That Should Be Included In Your Diet
April 22, 2010
4 Foods That Should Be Included In Your Diet
Everybody wonders what essential foods should be included in their diet if they want to lose fat and build lean toned muscle.
You want things that still taste great, but are cheap to buy and help meet your macronutrient goals, right?
The following four foods should be the main staples in anybodies diet.
Do You Have An Effective Pre Workout Routine?
April 20, 2010
Do You Have An Effective Pre Workout Routine?
One of the commonly problematic ignored areas of people’s workout plans is their preworkout routine.
More often than not, when you step foot in the gym, you head right for the weights and start banging it out. But, if you implement a little bit of preparation before you start your workout, you can achieve much better results in the same period of time.
Mental focus is a very large part of working out. However, most people are thinking about relationships, social life, work, etc. when working out.
Is Yogurt Good For You?
April 20, 2010
Is Yogurt Good For You?
It’s always surprising when you look at the ingredient list of so many so called “healthy products”, and one that recently caught my attention was that of many yogurts you see in the grocery aisle.
Combining excellent packaging and design yogurt containers scream out that they are fat-free or have no sugar added, but is yogurt really good for you?
Let’s take a closer look…
