Healthy Weight Loss

So you want to start eating better and lose some weight.  That’s great!  But it seems so hard to get started.  How will you ever choose the best approach with so many diets and options from which to choose? I want to lose weight but where do I start? Before changing habits or [...]

Do I have to Exercise to lose weight?

Do I really have to exercise to lose weight?
The answer is no.  Absolutely not!  By cutting back on your calorie intake you can lose a lot of weight without doing any exercise at all.  But… Here comes the tough love… You will positively have to exercise in order to keep the weight off.  If [...]

How to Burn Calories

How can I burn calories?
To lose weight you have to burn more calories than you eat.  A good cardio workout 3 to 4 times a week is a great way to burn calories.  Cardiovascular exercise will keep your heart healthy.  The goal is to get your heart pumping for about 40 to 60 minutes during [...]

Why exercise makes you happy

Everyone knows about the physical benefits of exercise and being active.  But, not only does working out make you healthier physically, it also helps psychologically. When we work out, our bodies release endorphins which tend to make us happy.  New research shows that working out also stimulates serotonin which keeps us from becoming depressed and [...]

Weight Loss Strength Training

One very commonly overlooked aspect of losing weight is the need for strength training. It’s true that controlling your calories alone will help you lose weight but when you add in strength training you can burn calories faster. Strength training builds lean muscle mass which helps speed your metabolism. So, in effect [...]