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Is Your Daily Drinking Habit Killing Your Diet?

by Michele Cheplic

09 Sep 2009 12:21 PM

You can exercise for two hours a day, but if you are downing thousands of calories during your post-workout meals, then all your hard work is not doing much to help sculpt your physique.

Pump Up Your Workout with Fruits and Veggies

by Michele Cheplic

20 Aug 2009 06:38 AM

Looking for a way to put some oomph into your fitness routine? Then, reach for an orange the next time hunger strikes. According to a new study, eating foods rich in antioxidants may boost your endurance.

Forget Gatorade, Grab Bowl of Chex Instead

by Michele Cheplic

02 Jun 2009 08:48 AM

Fitness fanatics take note: According to a new study, the next time you are in need of a nutritious boost, you should dip into a bowl of whole-grain cereal rather than sports drinks like PowerAde or Gatorade.

Stay Fit by Eating Healthy

by Michele Cheplic

01 Apr 2009 06:16 PM

Exercise is not the only way to stay fit. Eating right and getting enough sleep are also important factors in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. You may have designed the ideal workout routine, but if you are gorging on junk food to refuel, then you can't expect to improve your fitness level.

More Ways to Eat Out and Still Stay Fit

by Michele Cheplic

09 Mar 2009 08:04 PM

In my previous blog I revealed some of the nation's top-rated healthy eateries. These popular restaurants claim that you can dine at their establishments and still lose weight provided you stick with their portion sizes and get in about 30 minutes of cardio exercise per day.

How to Eat Out and Stay Fit

by Michele Cheplic

08 Mar 2009 05:13 PM

It's not rocket science. As long as you stay away from super fatty foods, avoid gorging on high-calorie selections, and stick to your daily exercise routine, you should be able to treat yourself to a night out every once in a while.

Why It's Getting Harder to Stay Fit When Cooking at Home

by Michele Cheplic

21 Feb 2009 09:54 PM

Many people think that cooking meals at home versus eating out is a great way to save money and calories, but a new study shows that may not be the case.

How to Eat Chinese Food and Still Stay Fit

by Michele Cheplic

20 Feb 2009 10:20 PM

I've written about my weakness for Chinese food in previous blogs. Given that I am addicted to tasty ab-killing Chinese dishes, I often find myself doing double time in the gym following a take-out meal.

Fitness Facts: Fructose and Fasting

by Michele Cheplic

03 Feb 2009 10:30 AM

The next time you are at the supermarket consider leaving the apple and orange juice on the shelf. New research says that fructose found in fruit juices and other processed foods makes you fat.

How "Fit" is Your Child's Cereal?

by Michele Cheplic

13 Oct 2008 07:07 PM

Most of us are so concerned about getting our children off the couch and outside to burn off calories that we fail to consider the role proper nutrition plays in weight loss and overall health.



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