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 | Dec 11, 2007 | weights, working out
AppetizerWeight training should be a part of everyone’s fitness plan. Main CourseI often see people approach weight lifting with a bit of hesitation, or even avoid the weights altogether, when they decide it’s time to get fit. Really, weight training can help almost...
by Amber O'Neal | Dec 3, 2007 | food, Nutrition
AppetizerEat more low glycemic carbohydrates and less high glycemic carbohydrates. Main CourseThe glycemic index ranks carbohydrates from one to hundred based on how they affect blood glucose. Carbs that break down rapidly and give a sharp spike in glucose are...
by Amber O'Neal | Nov 26, 2007 | burn calories, exercise, fitness
AppetizerLearn the best way to run to make your cardio as effective and injury-free as possible. Main CourseRunning or jogging is fantastic way to get your heart pumping and burn fat, but a large number of people don’t know how to do it properly. I know what you’re...
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 | Nov 12, 2007 | Cafe Physique Atlanta
Appetizer Don’t let cheating on your diet completely ruin your fitness plan. A minor setback will only turn into a major problem if you let it. Main Course The two worst things you can do after recovering from an eating binge is think that all your fitness time has...
by Amber O'Neal | Nov 6, 2007 | Cafe Physique Atlanta
AppetizerAll fats are NOT created equal. There’s really no healthy or practical way to purge your diet of fat 100%, so it’s best to get educated on the variety of fats out there and what they mean to you. Main CourseHere’s a rundown on the fats you will encounter...
by Amber O'Neal | Oct 1, 2007 | working out
AppetizerMake more of a commitment to your exercise goals by spending money that will be lost if you stop working out. Main CourseThe hardest part about exercising is not deciding what to do – it’s actually sticking with it. Everyone is excited and...
by Amber O'Neal | Sep 26, 2007 | Cafe Physique Atlanta
AppetizerCommit to eating less of the food on your plate. Main CourseFor some of us, “Build it, and they will come” has turned into “Serve it, and I will eat it.” So much of what we eat is psychological. You may not even be thinking about...
by Amber O'Neal | Sep 21, 2007 | Cafe Physique Atlanta
AppetizerChange up your fitness routine more often – every 4 to 6 weeks to be exact. Main CourseSurely Benjamin Franklin had us in mind when he said, “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.”...
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...
