Are you addicted to the gym? I have no problem going to the gym and working out there. What I found was my results were minimal. I was loosing weight, however, I was not changing the shape of my body. We talked in previous posts that muscle is important to change the shape of our…
Month: October 2012
Are You Sabotaging Your Health?
If one part of the body suffers, the entire body suffers. We spend time trying to fix one symptom when there are many root issues at work. Last time we talked about stress and sleep and the impact it has on weight loss and health. Today I want to talk about ways we can minimize…
Salt, Sleep, Stress, and Your Body
Ah, the three S’s-Salt, Sleep, and Stress. These three things all impact your health. I will break them down by category. Salt: Our bodies need salt as an electrolyte*. Salt is an important component. Over consumption of salt causes our bodies to retain water. Water retention causes us to be heavy on the scale. You…
Rest and Your Health
Rest is an important part of your well-being. All work and no play makes us grumpy and also damages our health. If you have a strenuous workout routine, you need at least one rest day. Try not to over-train the same muscle group. Muscles need time to repair after a strength training session. It is…
Fat Loss (High vs Low Glycemic Foods)
I tried the high protein no carb diet. I lost weight, and gained it back as soon as I started eating carbs again. I tried the low-fat, high carb diet, and I gained weight back. I won’t list all the one’s I’ve tried as the goal isn’t to bash anyone’s program. I needed something I…
Opa (Greek Yogurt Recipe)
Make Your Own Yogurt or Greek Yogurt Recipe! I love making my own Greek yogurt. It’s delicious, healthy, and a great snack. Not only that, it’s a great substitute for ice cream. It’s high in protein, vitamins, and can be eaten with fruit, granola, or used as a substitute for sour cream in dip recipes….
Eating Healthy (Healing Foods)
There are so many nutrients found right at our local Farmer’s Market that can help our bodies function properly. God gave us medicine in food. I have been exploring local markets this summer. I even traveled to Amish country to purchase cheese from cows not treated with hormones and dry goods. If you’re living on…
When Working Out Isn’t Working Out
Good day mates. So, you’ve been working out and the results seem to be minimal. What’s the deal? Well, there are many factors to consider when looking at weight loss and fitness. I am going to share with you some of the things I’ve researched, seen in my own life, and shared with my at…
Detox from Sugar (Fat Loss)
Who doesn’t love desserts? They are creamy, sweet, filled with fat and butter. Yummmmmm….As I stated last post I have not had dessert in 75 days. I decided to detox from sugar thinking it would be great for my exhaustion. I also read some research stating that abdominal fat was often an indication of the…
The Road to Wellness 