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Are You Watching Too Much TV? 10 Signs It’s Time to Step Away
October 10, 2011 by Erin
Many people claim that they don’t have time to work out or cook healthy meals, yet they do find the time to park themselves in front of the TV night after night. In fact, the average American watches 31.5 hours of TV per week, according... Continue reading...
10 Reasons You Eat When You’re Not Really Hungry
We’ve all done it, and sometimes we don’t even realize when it’s happening. Maybe you graze when you’re bored, or reach your hand into the office candy jar each time you pass by. Perhaps when you’re feeling... Continue reading...
6 Fitness Rules That Were Meant to be Broken
September 26, 2011 by Jenn
Just as there is plenty of questionable diet and weight-loss advice going around, some fitness “rules” that people live by are downright misleading, misguided or just plain wrong. Why does it matter? Because you want to make... Continue reading...
The Heart-Smart Workout Plan: How to Exercise for Heart Health
September 20, 2011 by Jenn
Can you name the most important muscle in your body? Nope, it’s not your abs, hamstrings or triceps. It’s your heart! The human heart is an amazing muscle, capable of pumping about 5 quarts of blood throughout the body every... Continue reading...
8 Reasons Why Your Workout Isn’t Getting You Results
September 13, 2011 by Jenn
Today’s posts about eating for workouts is part of FBG’s Back to Basics Week that features the best beginner fitness and beginner nutrition posts that help you to be a little healthier and—in theme with the week—a little... Continue reading...
The 10 Best Strategies to Keep the Weight Off for Good
September 6, 2011 by Jenn
So, you don’t just want to lose extra weight, you want to keep the weight off for good. Ta-ta. Sayonara. Good riddance. While it does take focus and dedication, it’s important to remember that losing weight isn’t really... Continue reading...
Ditch the Gym: 10 Ways to Get Fit Without Any Fancy Equipment
August 30, 2011 by Jenn
It’s an excuse many of us have heard or even said ourselves: I want to get fit, but I can’t afford a membership to the gym or a personal trainer. While a health club can be a fantastic place to work out, it’s not the... Continue reading...
12 Tips to Find Your Workout Motivation and Be Your Own Cheerleader
August 23, 2011 by Jenn
It can be tough to stay motivated when it comes to your workout and weight-loss goals. Why else do so many people make the same New Year’s resolutions year after year? If workout motivation flits in and out of your life, don’t... Continue reading...
Have Trouble Working Out on the Weekends? Not With These Tips, You Don’t!
August 5, 2011 by Jenn
Most of us follow a set schedule during the weekdays. If you’re like me, you know exactly what time you’ll get up, hit the gym, shower, go to work, eat your meals and conk out for some much-needed sleep. But on the weekends?... Continue reading...
Your August Challenge: Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate!
Holy moly, it’s hot outside! And it seems that no matter where you live in the country, you’re probably in the midst of some serious record-hot temperatures. Because we’re in the dog days of summer, we thought that in August... Continue reading...
