Diabetic Diet Dos and Don’ts

 You’ve got diabetes. What do you eat now? A pre-diabetes or diabetes diagnosis isn’t the end of the world, but it does mean you’ve got to start making some serious dietary and lifestyle changes. What a pre-diabetic eats has the potential of slowing the progression of or even preventing the disease all together. Food choices […]

Why Fit Body Boot Camp Gyms Cost More Then Other Gyms

When most people shopping for a gym first discover the average cost of a Fit Body Boot Camp membership, they’re almost always surprised. To an entirely new person who is familiar with only big box gym prices, Boot Camp prices look crazy. And it’s true, when compared to traditional gym memberships Fit Body Boot Camp […]

Cheese, Glorious Cheese!

The good and the bad about cheese. Pizza, pasta, enchiladas…cheese makes everything more delicious. From cheddar to Gouda to Gorgonzola, all kinds of cheese are made from four simple ingredients—milk, salt, a starter culture, and rennet. The way the ingredients are combined, the type of ingredients used, the other ingredients added, and the length of […]

How Strong Are You?

Build muscle the safe way. For those wondering how to build muscle, wonder no longer. By following these simple guidelines you’ll tighten, tone, and increase your strength. And women, you don’t need worry about bulking up to man-size proportions. Strength training has that effect on males, but not on females. Contrary to what you may […]

Doggie Diet

Be careful what you feed your dog. What’s safe for you may not be safe for him. Dogs love to eat. Whenever food is out, they come running, searching for fallen crumbs and begging for a bite. Looking up at you with those big puppy dog eyes, it can be hard to resist sharing what […]

Bed Time Snacks

 Foods to avoid or eat to ensure a good night’s rest. What do heartburn, trips to the bathroom, and insomnia have in common? They keep you from getting the quality sleep your body needs for optimal functioning. And they may all be caused by what you eat and drink in the hours before bed. Some […]

Safe Smoking?

Since e-cigarettes don’t contain the harmful chemicals and tar found in regular cigarettes, are they a safe alternative? There’s a new fad among smokers: e-cigarettes. Short for electronic cigarettes, e-cigarettes are powered by batteries and are made to look like cigarettes, pipes, cigars, pens or even USB memory sticks. Rather than releasing foul-smelling tobacco smoke, […]

Don’t Be Fooled

Recognize the signs of a diet scam. All you want to do is lose some weight. How hard can it be? When you hear of a new diet plan or supplement that promises great results, you can’t help but be hopeful. Could this be the one that works? When considering a new weight loss product, […]

Silent or Painful?

Could your pain be due to gallstones? You’ve heard of kidney stones and the horrible pain they cause, but have you heard of gallstones? Under your liver, there’s a pear-shaped sac called the gallbladder. This small organ has the job of storing bile (a digestive juice made by the liver) and secreting this substance into […]

Get Off Your Seat!

 Top 10 reasons why sitting is bad for your health. Today’s typical lifestyle isn’t nearly as active as it was 100 years ago. Back then, people had to harvest their own food, wash clothes by hand, and walk to town. Helpful as technological advances are, one downside to it is that it can easily make […]