Just to be clear from the start: there is not one single aspect of strength training that will suit everybody. Free weights and dumbbells, as well as machines, will help you gain strength, the effects varying by person. Also, remember that other options exist, such as elastic bands or lifting one’s weight. Strenght training options […]
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Health Tip: burning calories to lose weight
Staying active is critical to any weight-loss and –maintenance program. When your body is active it employs more energy (calories), and when you burn more energy than you consume, the body begins to lose weight. Burning calories to lose weight. Since 3,500 calories are roughly equivalent to 450 grams of fat, you need to burn […]
Mediterranean Recipe: Soupy Rice with Peas
Chicken Burgers with Microwaved Potatoes
Tips to not overeat
You may have overlooked a curious phenomenon: food (and drink) portions and serving sizes have been getting bigger and bigger at restaurants and grocery stores over the last few years, especially of those that are the least healthy, such as potato chip bags, bakery goods, refillable cups… Add to this the recent studies that show […]
Mediterranean Recipe: Albacore Stew
Health Tip: Breaking your bad eating habits
Once you’ve identified your bad eating habits, and what triggers them, you are just one step away from healthier eating. Of course, in some cases, this might prove to be the hardest. Anyone can change their route to avoid walking past the bakery, but what to do when it’s boredom and stress that lead us […]
Mediterranean Recipe: Clams in Almond Sauce
Curried Chicken
Turning the pedometer into an ally along the way
Besides the obvious usefulness offered by pedometers, also known as step counters, and other wearable activity devices, quantifying your workouts can help you stay motivated. Here are a few basic guidelines to purchase one of these devices. A frequently asked question when starting out is whether the activity is enough to produce the expected results. […]