I've already shared with you 7 reasons to love walking. The bottom line is that walking is good for you - physically and emotionally. Even if you do not consider walking to be a favorite past time, if you want to get a start on shedding some pounds, walking might be the most viable option. You have to understand, however, that merely ambling around might not give you the … [Read more...] about Tips to Lose Weight Through Walking
Diet & Fitness
7 Reasons to Love Walking
Fitness trends come and go, but one exercise continues to be one of the easiest, cheapest, and proven to be effective: walking. Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, even described it as man's best friend. 'You have two doctors,' he said. 'Your left foot and your right foot.' Here are some reasons to start walking—and loving every step. … [Read more...] about 7 Reasons to Love Walking
9 Crunches that Blast Belly Fat
Do you want a flatter belly? Crunches can help strengthen and develop abdominal muscles. Just 15 to 30 minutes of this exercise every other day can make a tremendous difference! Just a few reminders: for best results, combine crunches with a good diet and cardio activity like running or a sport like badminton that gets your heart rate above 120 beats per minute. (Check the … [Read more...] about 9 Crunches that Blast Belly Fat
8 Easy Ways to Cut Fat from Your Diet (and still keep the flavor!)
Every doctor and nutritionist will tell you to cut fat from your diet. You'll lose weight, lower your risk for heart disease, and even feel less sluggish. Now, if only your tastebuds would agree! Fat carries flavor, and it can be quite difficult to give up butter, steak and ice cream. The trick is to juggle your fat intake, choosing healthier (but relatively tasty) … [Read more...] about 8 Easy Ways to Cut Fat from Your Diet (and still keep the flavor!)
7 Kinds of Vegetarian Diets
In general, vegetarians don't eat meat. After that it gets complicated. Can they eat animal by products like gelatin? What about dairy? Is fish or shell fish considered meat? There are different kinds of vegetarian diets, with varying degrees of strictness and their own nutritional challenges. For example, ovo-lacto vegetarians take in cheese, butter and milk which helps … [Read more...] about 7 Kinds of Vegetarian Diets