1. Almonds Almonds are a smart replacement for processed snacks, like chips or crackers, and they offer healthy fats. 2. Apples This easy-to-like superfood offers pectin, a soluble fiber that increases feelings of fullness. 3. Avocados This fruit delivers fiber, but it also contains monounsaturated fats, which satisfy the appetite and reduce the[…]
Day 1 * Breakfast: 1 cup of steel cut oats with berries and seeds or almonds – OR – 3 scrambled eggs * Mid-morning snack: A small bowl of nuts * Lunch: Chicken breast (poached) with a bowl of lightly cooked butternut squash, carrots, beets, parsnips, turnips, beans and almonds[…]
1. Board (Kumbhakasana) The board pose proves to be nearly a full body workout. This move focuses on the thighs, buttocks, shoulders, back, and the stubborn belly area. How to do it: Step 1: Start in a pose similar to a push-up with your arms extended under your knees and[…]
Unlike underweight people, overweight individuals face a unique challenge when it comes to building muscle. That challenge is to cut down on body fat as opposed to gaining it (as underweight individuals must do). I’ll be honest with you, if I had to choose one or the other, I’d want[…]
The Holy Grail for transforming your physique is the ability to build muscle without putting on any unnecessary fat. Sadly, too many guys still believe that they need to classically “bulk up” in order to get bigger. Now I can’t say this is totally false because you will obviously build[…]
It takes more than just crunches! We start to gain weight in our midsection when our cortisol levels spike. Stress is one of the primary culprits for high levels of cortisol secretion. When this happens cortisol breaks downs lean muscle (the type of tissue that burns calories most efficiently) and[…]
If you are one of those people who are “blessed” with bulky calves, then today workout is for you. I can understand how frustrating can be when you try to put a certain dress on and it’s just emphasizing on your calves. And all you are trying to do is[…]
Knowing and understanding your body type is crucial when starting a weight loss journey. And because there’s no such thing as a perfect diet for everyone, picking a suitable weight loss plan for you is not an easy task. But knowing your body type can make it a lot more[…]
There are two things you generally do when want to get rid of a few extra pounds, and those are: sweating into the gym and going on a new diet. But there’s one particular tip to lose weight that researchers have found, and it’s the easiest way to lose one[…]
Push ups are the ultimate ab workouts for 6 pack without equipment. It is the perfect exercise for toned arms and strong core. The normal kind of push ups will help you to strengthen your muscles. It may be a little difficult at first, to gain balance. It is better[…]