5 Tips For Conquering Late-Night Cravings
You’re stuck at home at 2 AM on a Friday night. You’re starving, and everything inside of you is fighting the impulse to make a late-night dash to the neighborhood fast-food establishment. Sometimes, your willpower works, but other times those little voices inside your head drive you to the greasiest spot in town. We’ve all been […]
The Secret to Portions
It’s simple math: The more you eat, the more calories you consume, the more weight you gain. It’s also a simple solution: Eat less of the wrong kinds of foods. To do this, you need to limit your portion sizes. If you’re used to eating big portions or have never been taught correct portion sizes, […]
7 Habits of Healthy People
How is it that some people seem to avoid sickness while you and your family are in and out of the doctor every other week? Is there something you don’t know? When generally healthy people are compared to those who get sick more often, several lifestyle differences clearly stand out. So if you want to […]
5 Foods That Expand Your Waistline
Everyone stores fat differently. Some people are heavy around the hips and lower body (often called pear-shaped), others around the waist and upper body (apple-shaped), and many people’s fat is spread evenly between their upper and lower body. What category do you fall in?
5 Fad Diets to Avoid
They’re called fad diets because they’re popular for a short while until people realize they don’t work and then they fade away into the past. Some diet trends last longer than others, but they all have this in common: they don’t provide safe, lasting weight loss. Yes, they may help you lose weight quickly, but […]
How Long Does it Take to Burn off Junk Food?
“I’ll just eat one bite.” “This time won’t hurt me.” “What’s one little indulgence?” Can you hear these words in your head as you reach for the food you love? While enjoying small servings of sweets and high-calorie foods and drinks every once in a while isn’t a big deal, it’s those small servings every […]
4 Tips to Stop Overeating
The chips are in front of you, there’s leftover casserole on the table, the ice cream’s sitting in the freezer…how can you resist? Maybe you don’t want food to go to waste, you think if you eat it now then it’ll be out of the house, or you’re depressed and the food brings you comfort. […]
Healthy Breakfast Options for On-the-Go
DISCLAIMER: We at Fit Body Boot Camp generally discourage against eating at fast food locations because you can’t out train a bad diet. However, we know that sometimes mornings are tough and you suddenly find yourself with no time, so we’re here to present you with healthy options for breakfast on the go! Fast food […]
Is Coffee Good or Bad for You?
Do you depend on coffee to wake you up in the morning, help you focus, and boost your energy throughout the day? If so, you’re not alone. More than half of all adults over the age of 18 drink coffee each day for the same reasons. And you’ve heard the news throughout the years. One […]
What is a ‘Good Carb?’
Eat carbs or don’t eat carbs? Many popular diet plans recommend cutting out or cutting back on carbohydrates for fast weight loss. But does this mean reducing all carbs or just the bad ones? Found in grains, vegetables, fruits, and dairy products, carbs are macronutrients that provide your body with energy. When you eat carbs […]