A healthy lifestyle should be balanced with nutrition and exercise. Most people know, that in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle, nutrition is just as important as exercise and vice versa. What some may not know, is that there are three components to exercise that are all equally important as well. Exercise includes cardiovascular training, resistance training, as well as stretching. Benefits of Stretching Stretching is essential to keep your muscles young, … [Read more...]
High Protein Snacks – For Home Or On The Go
Having trouble finding a healthy snack that will be good to your tastebuds and your muscles? We've piled up some ideas including quick on the go snacks and recipe ideas as well to make during your meal prepping days! Foods high in protein help your body repair fatigued muscles in able for them to grow. Not getting enough protein in your diet may cause your muscles to be more sore and exhausted after workouts. With adequate and quality protein foods, your muscles … [Read more...]
No More Excuses … WORKOUT!
Are you the type of person who is "too busy" or "too tired" to work out? Well do I have some news for you! There are 24 hours in one day, which gives us 1,440 minutes. A good workout doesn't have to be an hour and a half in the gym every single day of the week; a good workout can consist of an intense 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week! So we spend about 6 of our 24 hour day sleeping which means 1,440 minutes- 360 minutes= 1,080 minutes left of the day. We spend … [Read more...]
4 Ways to End New Year’s Fad Diets Forever
There's Weight Watchers, Paleo Diet, Jenny Craig, Mediterranean Diet ... so which one do you choose? As most of us know these diets work for just a short time, they are temporary, and these fad diets can potentially negatively affect your metabolism. But there's good news! Balancing your caloric intake and proportions of macronutrients and micronutrients means you can kiss fad diets goodbye! Being healthy and fit doesn't have to be hard and intimidating. A … [Read more...]