Employing these 10 little tricks daily will help you lose weight, no gym or diet required. . Always start a meal with a glass of water: You’ll stay hydrated and feel fuller instantly, which can help you from overeating. Make a few simple swaps at every meal: Going for a[…]
Exercise is often sought out when one wants to get slim or toned, but working out has some pretty awesome side effects: It can beat stress, keep anxiety and depression at bay, cut the risk of about a jillion diseases, and improve sleep quality. There are a ton of other[…]
Creatine is an “osmotically active substance,” it pulls water into your muscle cells, which increases protein synthesis. A common knock against creatine is that it’s bad for the liver, but this doesn’t withstand scrutiny. A number of human studies have looked specifically at creatine usage and liver parameters and found[…]
The Truth: Not only is diet soda NOT helping you lose weight, it has countless negative effects on your health. Diet soft drinks were once viewed as the ultimate solution to sugar-filled, calorie-laden juice drinks and sodas. Zero calories with the same soda taste? Here’s what you DON’T know about[…]
Want to lose pounds the healthy way? Put these five power foods on your plate, and eat your way to a smaller size. 1. Salmon This rich protein has the power to fill you up, thanks to plenty of healthy fats that also pack metabolism-boosting omega-3’s. 2. Cucumbers More than[…]
One of the biggest exercise myths is that you can lose fat in an area of the body by strength training or exercising that specific body part. The truth is that “spot reducing” and “spot toning” do not work, because we cannot dictate from where our bodies will decide to[…]
1. EAT EARTH-GROWN NUTRIENTS That’s right, real food. If you focus on eating real food, and eating it as closely as possible to its natural habitat, you will be consuming the most nutrient-dense materials you can. Nutrient density—that’s the key here. Other rules to maximize nutrient density: Fresh is always[…]
IMPROVED HEART HEALTH The first one is an improved condition of your heart. Your heart is a muscle just like any other and in order for it to become strong it must be worked. By getting the heart pumping at a faster rate on a regular basis you will keep[…]
The human body requires various vitamins and minerals on a daily basis to keep you healthy and functioning at your best. We were meant to get all of these important vitamins and minerals each day from our regular daily diet. So what is the use of multivitamins? The problem is,[…]
Supplements are, without a doubt, one of the most important aspects of a bodybuilder’s arsenal. It is perfectly fine to have an amazing workout routine, but if your diet and supplement routines fail, your results will be compromised. Often, supplements are the difference between good results, and great results. Also[…]