Fitness with the Ab Circle Pro

I had foot surgery about 7 weeks ago and have found myself somewhat challenged to find exercise that produced enough aerobic activity to burn calories, produce additional weight loss, and preserve/build lean muscle while being ordered Read more

Resistant Starch and Weight Loss

Resistant starch is getting some attention lately, but many people who want to lose weight may not be aware of what it is and how adding more of it to their meals might hinder their weight loss efforts.

It’s probably been a part of your diet all your life. It’s found in everyday foods like Read more

Body Weight or Body Fat – What to Lose and Why

Don’t eat yourself while losing weight. That may sound a little crazy, but that’s exactly what we do when the emphasis is on weight loss instead of fat loss. When we lose weight the wrong way by over restricting calories, especially protein calories, we end up pulling energy from muscle to make up for the difference in the calories needed. If you’ve increased your physical activity as part of your plan, then it’s even more important to eat right to preserve lean muscle and burn fat.

You’ve probably heard of the BMI, body mass index, that measures how much Read more

Dance Your Way Thin!

I went line dancing for the first time about 2 weeks ago. Now, I admit, I’m not the biggest fan of country music, so it wasn’t by choice that I committed to a night of kicking up my heels. However, a good friend of mine has started dancing 3 nights a week. Not only has it been a great stress reliever for her in the midst of a divorce, but she’s lost Read more