Tricks and Tips for Staying Low-Carb

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Carbs are treacherous little things. They comprise so many popular foods, but they aren’t always the best health-wise. Like most nutritional components, carbs are essential to a healthy diet. People need them for long-term fuel throughout the day. But in excess, carbs can add weight and lead to numerous health and heart-related issues. Without a […]

Foods You Might Not Believe Are Loaded With Sugar

Foods You Might Not Believe Are Loaded With Sugar

Imagine an hourglass completely filled on one side. Picture that hourglass tilting a full 180°, forcing the sand on one side to slowly pile up on the other. You’ll slowly start to see a mountain of sand form. Now imagine that the sand was all the sugar America’s consumed this past year. Boy, that mound […]

The Power of Visualization

The Power of Visualization

Today’s guest post is from Stephanie Pinto, owner of Orangeburg Fit Body Boot Camp in Orangeburg, New York. She is going to discuss visualization, how you can bring your dreams into focus, and why believing in those dreams is essential for success.  When I was an elementary school teacher, one of my favorite reading lessons […]

Killing the Soda Cravings

Killing the Soda Cravings

Soda… the carbonated fiend, the peskiest diet murderer on the dietary block. As much as soda quenches thirst on a hot day, it also dumps loads of unhealthiness into the body. Just think of all the sugar they use to sweeten soda up for your taste buds. Of course, soda in moderation isn’t much of […]

8 Global Dieting Tips That You Can Try Today

Global Dieting Tips That You Can Try Today

Let’s talk about Jennifer. Jennifer is in her mid-thirties and has three kids. She’s super frustrated with her body shape and wants to slim down. Let’s say she finally reaches her breaking point and decides to make positive, healthy changes in her life. She’s pumped. Her excitement translates to the gym, where she works out […]

7 Dieting Mistakes Everyone Makes

Dieting Mistakes Everyone Makes

When I say the word “diet”, what’s the first thing that pops into your head? Perhaps you think of that friend that chows down on nothing more than salad and fish. Maybe you know someone that swears to ditch sweets, only to be back on a bender a week later. Diets have always been known […]

The Effects of Stress and How to Overcome Them

The Effects of Stress and How to Overcome Them

Stress is the most uncomfortable feeling in the world. Heart palpitations. Sweaty palms. Overbearing thoughts. From something as small as losing $5 to something bigger like a family feud, anything can cause stress. When people care deeply about something (an event, a person, their identity, etc.) they fear anything negatively affecting whatever they value. When […]

How to Beat Fatigue and Have Energy All the Time

How to Beat Fatigue and Have Energy All the Time

What’s the one phrase most commonly uttered by people in the world today? “I’m tired!” It’s really easy to get swept up in the busyness of life. People often overwork themselves and neglect their physical needs, such as rest. What if you had the secrets to unlocking and maintaining your energy levels throughout the entire […]

How To Wake Up Early in the Morning

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Imagine waking up just like the people in the movies. You leap out of bed, glowing from check to cheek. With only one giant stretch of your arms, you anxiously step outside and embrace the new day. But the reality is that most people fail at this. Instead of embracing the day with warmth and […]

Overeating: The Risks and How To Beat It

The Risks and How To Beat It

Everyone loves eating! After all, eating releases endorphins into our bloodstream, which makes us feel happier. This is why eating is addictive: it can temporarily satisfy us when we feel alone or in need. When we’re addicted to food, we can gain weight. Our bodies can begin to store calories that we can’t burn off. […]