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Yup, it’s happened to us all.  A birthday, a holiday, a moment of weakness… What to do in the aftermath of too much food:  Make your next meal low-carb, moderate fat, moderate protein Example: baked chicken & salad or cooked veggies with olive oil and seasoning Helps to even out blood sugar Promotes digestion Brings…

1. SleepYou NEED to get 8 hours of quality sleep. If you are not sleeping well, it is important to be evaluated to check adrenal function and other medical issues that can lead to poor sleep and fatigue. During sleep, the body will rebuild and repair while also releasing hormones that promote lean muscle growth and fat loss. Sleep…

For the last few decades, cardio has been the recommended exercise for losing weight. So, we’ve created a nation that walks or runs for exercise. Weightlifting was used for toning up before spring break or for men to “get big”. Fitness professionals have learned that it’s best to do cardio and strength training to lose…

If you keep thinking exercise is just for weight loss- read on for more benefits! • Weight Loss/maintaining a healthy weight• Improves libido• Reduces the risk of osteoporosis, high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, as well as many other life-threatening diseases• Self-esteem and mood become more positive• Fewer pain injuries• Develop more muscular endurance• Strength,…

Have you heard about the paleo diet? The paleo diet is based on what our paleolithic ancestors ate: meat, seafood, vegetables, fruits, healthy fats- avocados, olive oil, nuts, It eliminates: grains, legumes (beans, peas, peanuts), dairy, alcohol, added sugars, processed foods This means no more ice cream, peanut butter, and jelly sandwiches, or adult beverages. Well, that makes a lot of sense. Those are calorie-dense…

Motivation comes from having a goal. What is your goal? If you would like to get in awesome shape, ask yourself why that is… Take a minute to really uncover the reason that you want to lose the weight and/or tone up. Don’t say something vague like you want to ‘Be thinner’ or ‘Look more attractive.’…

Summer is fast approaching, and that often means one thing: You want to look good as you relax at the pool, socialize at a picnic, or otherwise enjoy the fantastic, warm weather in the great outdoors. With this desire, however, comes the need to feel and look good and to be able to enjoy every…

Do you find yourself missing the vigor you had when you were in your 20s? If so, you’re not alone. Many men and women find themselves experiencing unpleasant side effects from menopause-related hormone depletion. Dr. Carolyn Kochert understands how frustrating it feels to experience symptoms like hot flashes, weight gain, and irritability. At Dr. Kochert…

Even if you start dieting and exercising right now, you might have 12 solid weeks of sticking to a strict plan, so you can get the results you want by summertime. For many people though, making a valiant effort doesn’t always deliver the desired outcome. Sometimes, no matter how hard you try to tone and…