Exercising is an essential part of fat loss and there is just no way around that. But it can become overwhelming to figure out what type of workout to do and how frequently to do it, especially with so much information available. You know there needs to be strength training as well as cardio exercise,...

You don’t have to be a hunter to enjoy the earthy flavor of venison. Wild game is a delicious protein that you may not have often, but there are many benefits to eating non-farmed meat once in awhile. {Choose your favorite venison and rotate it in to your meal plan.} Whether its deer, wild boar,...

Whether you’re a man or a woman you have very likely been on a quest for beautiful sculpted arms. Finding the right arm exercises to help you sculpt your biceps and triceps so you can show off your arms without shame can be difficult, but not impossible. With a little hard work and regularity you can...

Goat’s milk is a great alternative for those with a sensitivity to cow’s milk and the way it is homogenized. Popular in most of the world, goat’s milk has a sweet taste that makes it ideal for baking. In addition to being sweet and delicious, goat’s milk nutrition facts are full of vitamins and...

When it comes to weight loss, we all try to lose weight according to someone else’s plans. Sure, they are the so-called experts but only you know where your weight loss strengths and weaknesses lie, right? So while you should listen to them when they say you should eat less and exercise more, there are...

If you prefer a little more texture with your sushi roll, then you just might fall in love with this crunchy dragon roll. This unique roll has plenty of exciting ingredients that most sushi lovers will find appealing. The question, however, as with many roll is how many calories are in a crunchy dragon...

There are about a million reasons to lose weight from buying new clothes to reducing heart disease and high blood pressure. Rather than relying solely on the numbers you see on the scale, there is another number that can be a better indicator of health risks, your body mass index. {Focus on healthy...

Eating more beans is always a good idea. Regardless of the not so great side effects, beans are a good source of protein and fiber which you need for weight loss. If you stay away from beans because you don’t like kidney beans or black beans then give garbanzo beans a try. {Add salt and spices to...

You know how you should lose weight; eat less and workout more. However sometimes you need the pounds to come off a little faster than healthy weight loss dictates. The question then becomes, what can you do to lose weight fast without compromising your health? {For fast weight loss, give up...

The ever increasing popularity of sushi has made it almost impossible to decide which sushi roll to order. Whether it’s eel or dessert, the wide variety of sushi means that you can be quite adventurous if the mood strikes you. The salmon salad roll is a delicious and unique roll made with ginger miso...

If you are currently trying to lose weight or simply maintain recent weight loss then chances are very good that you know about calories. You know that you have to burn more calories than you consume, which is the much touted calorie deficit and you know that you have to reduce your calorie intake just...

If you loathe the bitter taste of spinach or Brussels sprouts or carrots are too sweet for your palate then its time to revisit every kid’s favorite vegetable; peas. These bright green vegetables are easy to cook, slightly sweet and full of nutrients. What’s more is that when combined with any lean...

Finding motivation to do most things requires the ability to see the big picture, yet when it comes to working out finding motivation can be as difficult as finding water in the dessert. If you don’t like physical activity, convincing yourself to workout when you don’t want to is a difficult enough...

If the worldwide sushi crave has got you in its grip then the time is right for you to try the dessert sushi roll. Instead of your typical high fat and high sugar dessert, consider this fruit filled dessert roll. The dessert sushi roll is an inside-out roll that is made with fresh mango &...

So much about weight loss is about calories. Counting calories you eat and drink, counting calories you burn through exercise and even counting calories burned at rest. Unfortunately if your workout of choice isn’t a treadmill or elliptical machine you have no idea how many calories you’re burning as...

If you’ve been looking for a way to add more leafy greens to your diet but you don’t like cabbage or spinach, then give Swiss chard a try. This vitamin rich leafy green has a unique flavor that you might just love. {Avoid eating the big part of the colorful stalks as they are quite tough.} The best...

“Exercise and temperance can preserve something of our strength in old age.” This quote by Cicero may be more factually accurate than any of us ever thought, especially considering what new scientific evidence reveals about muscle memory and muscle frailty in old age. {Getting your killer...

If you’re a sushi loving vegetarian then you have more options than a cucumber roll or avocado roll. You can also choose an Oshinko roll. This is a unique vegetarian roll that is an acquired taste to some but it’s a roll that many grow to love. An oshinko roll is made with sushi rice, nori and...

Are you sick of hitting the gym for your traditional humdrum weights and cardio workout? Do you dread a workout that no longer challenges your muscles or your mind? If you answered yes to these questions then you may need to add a bodyweight exercise program to your regular workout regimen. {The tuck...

You don’t have to wait for the holidays to roll around to enjoy a handful of cranberries. Although often relegated to Thanksgiving and the days after, there are plenty of reasons to add more cranberries to your diet. In fact eating whole cranberries can be better for your heart and liver than...

The link between water and weight loss has been proven time and again yet most of us still fail to drink enough water each day. Drinking more water has very little to do with pleasing your palate, although many people do find water quite delicious; it is about keeping your body hydrated so that it can...

You don’t need to be a carnivore to enjoy a good sushi roll, because there are good vegetarian and vegan rolls available at sushi restaurants. Vegan rolls don’t have to be tasteless and boring, as evidenced by the spicy vegan roll. The spicy vegan roll is more than a beautiful sushi roll. It’s...

Finding a healthy snack can be difficult. Finding a healthy snack that tastes good can be even more difficult. And finding a healthy snack that’s actually healthy is perhaps the most impossible task. {That’s It.™ fruit bars come in 3 distinct flavors.} Enter That’s It™. Fruit bars. This is...

Next time you get a craving for melon, satisfy that craving with one of the most popular melons—cantaloupe. This refreshing melon is low in calories high in nutrients and rich in flavor. Adding more fruit to your diet is an essential component of successful weight loss and cantaloupe is a fruit that...

Liquid diets for weight loss have become popular again thanks to celebrities like 50 Cent and Beyoncé. Unfortunately these celebrity dieters don’t tell you the whole story about the advantages and disadvantages of a liquid diet for weight loss. But today, you’ll learn enough to make you own...

If you like a little tropical fruit with your sushi then you’ll love the Tropical Tempura roll. This sushi roll is made with tempura shrimp, diced mangoes, avocado, cream cheese and imitation crab for a clean and deliciously tropical flavor. This explosive roll contains so many ingredients that you...

Anyone who’s been on the roller coaster known as weight loss knows that it requires 2 things: a well balanced diet and regular physical activity. Most of us have a handle on one or the other; we eat properly and get very little physical activity or we work out regularly and have a poor diet. {Even...

Mashed potatoes are a quick and easy way to finish off a meal any night of the week. But with all the recent demonizing of carbohydrates many people have sworn them off completely. {The calories in mashed potatoes have been exaggerated and you’ve been missing out!} The truth is that there are not...

Water. It’s such an important part of our lives. Our bodies contain lots of water yet we still need to drink plenty of water to sustain life. When we sweat we lose water and need to replenish it. With all these important functions performed by water, why on earth would we want to lose water weight?...