by Amber O'Neal | May 23, 2008 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, diet, diets, weight loss, weightloss, wellness, working out
AppetizerIt helps to have allies on your fitness journey. Main CourseI’ve met many people who can never quite seem to stick to a healthy eating plan or exercise routine because their relationships with others somehow get in the way, but fortunately it doesn’t have to...
by Amber O'Neal | May 4, 2008 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, exercise, fitness, healthy lifestyle, weight loss, weightloss, weights, working out, workout schedule
AppetizerAlways work towards progress. Main CourseWhen you first started out with your fitness program, you probably found that you made big strides every week. You were always able to lift more weight, run longer and for greater distances, and stretch further than...
by Amber O'Neal | Apr 26, 2008 | diet, diets, food, healthy lifestyle, Nutrition, weight loss, weightloss
AppetizerIt’s easy to fight the desire to binge on sweets. Main CourseWe all know “that” feeling…where all of a sudden you are overcome with the powerful desire to rip open a bag of potato chips and eat until there is nothing left but crumbs. Cravings can make you...
by Amber O'Neal | Apr 20, 2008 | burn calories, cardio, exercise, fitness, healthy lifestyle, weight loss, weightloss, wellness, working out
AppetizerA little more legwork can add up to a lot more weight loss. Main CourseWhile those super sweaty, high intensity workout sessions you can get in the gym should be an integral part of your overall weight loss strategy, that doesn’t have the be the only way to...
by Amber O'Neal | Mar 31, 2008 | burn calories, cardio, healthy lifestyle, weight loss, weightloss, wellness, working out, workout schedule
AppetizerExercise can be a powerful way to improve your life. Main CourseSometimes I’m asked, “Why work out?” To these people, a healthy lifestyle seems like all work and no benefit, a constant struggle for nothing. But of course, nothing could be further from the...
by Amber O'Neal | Mar 17, 2008 | burn calories, cardio, diet, exercise, food, healthy lifestyle, Nutrition, weight loss, weightloss, wellness, working out
AppetizerBe wary of the advice you hear on the internet. Main CourseBad fitness advice abounds, especially on the internet. While this is not the only advice you should ignore, these things are particularly frustrating for me to hear coming from fitness “experts.”...
by Amber O'Neal | Mar 9, 2008 | burn calories, diet, diets, fitness, food, healthy lifestyle, Nutrition, weight loss, weightloss, wellness
AppetizerBurn more calories around the clock. Main CourseWouldn’t it be nice to burn a ton of calories without lifting a finger? Well, in a way, you actually already do. It’s called your “base metabolic rate,” which is the measure of how efficiently you burn calories...
by Amber O'Neal | Feb 11, 2008 | exercise, fitness, healthy lifestyle, weight loss, weightloss, wellness, working out
AppetizerLearning to relax can be a big step towards weight loss. Main CourseIf you seem to have a more difficult time losing weight than your friends, it might not be your genetics. It might actually be your stress level. When you feel frazzled, your body releases...
by Amber O'Neal | Feb 4, 2008 | burn calories, cardio, diet, diets, exercise, fitness, food, healthy lifestyle, weight loss, weightloss, working out, workout schedule
AppetizerDon’t let your family and friends lead your fitness plans astray. Main CourseIf you are like most people, you’ve probably cheated on your diet because of your family and friends. Maybe someone from the office brought a batch of homemade cookies and...
by Amber O'Neal | Jan 30, 2008 | diet, diets, food, Nutrition, weight loss, weightloss
AppetizerBuild muscle without touching an animal product. Main CourseIf you are doing any amount of resistance training, you should definitely keep an eye on your protein intake. Without sufficient protein, it will take a lot longer to build muscle and get that “tone”...
by Amber O'Neal | Jan 22, 2008 | diet, diets, eating out, fast food, food, healthy lifestyle, Nutrition, weight loss, weightloss
AppetizerFast food doesn’t have to equal unhealthy food. Main CourseIt’s sometimes very hard to lead a busy lifestyle and eat right at the same time. If you find yourself ordering drive-through more than you’d like but still want to stay true to your fitness plan,...
by Amber O'Neal | Jan 7, 2008 | burn calories, cardio, exercise, weight loss, weightloss, working out
AppetizerFinding new ways to get your heart pumping will make exercise more fun and more effective. Main CourseIf you are starting to find the treadmill tedious and the stair stepper to be a snooze, it’s time to add a new cardiovascular exercise to your repertoire....
by Amber O'Neal | Jan 1, 2008 | exercise, weight loss, weightloss
AppetizerMake this the year your New Year’s Resolutions stick. Main CourseBy now I think it’s common knowledge that that most common New Year’s resolution is to lose weight and get fit. I also think it’s common knowledge that those plans usually sputter out before the...
by Amber O'Neal | Dec 25, 2007 | burn calories, weight loss
AppetizerDrink smart and you can do minimal damage to your diet plan this New Year’s. Main CourseNothing gets the hooch flowing faster than the start of a New Year’s party. But how do you reconcile having a good time on the thirty-first with your fitness plans? Avoid...
by Amber O'Neal | Dec 17, 2007 | diet, fast food, food, weight loss, weightloss
AppetizerMake sure everything you put in your salad is diet-friendly. Main CourseIf you are one of those dieters who like to opt for a salad every time you eat out, you should definitely be aware that not all salads are equally healthy. But with a little education,...
by Amber O'Neal | Nov 19, 2007 | diet, weight loss, weightloss
AppetizerThere is usually a lot of pressure from your family and friends to overindulge on Thanksgiving. But it’s still possible to have fun without ruining your diet. Main CourseThe holiday times are a gauntlet for the fitness minded. What with all the social...
by Amber O'Neal | Sep 17, 2007 | diet, food, weight loss, weightloss
Appetizer Spend less time comparing your weight loss progress to that of the opposite sex. Main Course Eating right and working out with your mate can be fun and inspiring, but just make sure that you don’t compare your results to his or hers. Ladies:...
by Amber O'Neal | Sep 12, 2007 | healthy lifestyle, Nutrition, weight loss
AppetizerWake up hungry more often. Main CourseI’m sure you’re wondering about how I’m going to squeeze a benefit out of this one. Reason #1 – You are much more likely to eat breakfast if you’re hungry, and skipping breakfast is a sure...
