Café Physique Blog
Get High Quality Zzzzz’s
AppetizerThere is no substitute for a good night’s sleep. Main CourseGood sleep gives you energy, helps you recover from exercise, builds muscle, and helps you stay focused throughout the day. Some studies even show that sleeping well can act as an appetite...
read moreSnack the Smart Way
AppetizerIf you snack smart, you can snack often. Main CourseLots of people tend to snack between meals – not necessarily because they are particularly hungry, but because they just like to keep their mouths busy. This can be a problem if you snack on a lot of...
read moreLearn to Just Chill
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...
read moreDealing with Fitness Sabotage
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...
read moreGetting Protein on a Vegan or Vegetarian Diet
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”...
read moreFast Food Isn’t Necessarily Evil
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,...
read moreThings You Thought Were Good for You
Appetizer Conventional wisdom isn’t always so wise. Main Course Fruit Juice Go to your refrigerator and look at the sugar content on your orange juice. I’m guessing it’s going to be somewhere in the neighborhood of twenty to thirty grams in a single glass, the...
read moreCardio You Haven’t Tried
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....
read moreMake Your New Year’s Resolutions Stick
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...
read moreYour New Year’s Guide to Booze
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...
read morePimp Your Salad
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,...
read moreDon’t Fear the Weights
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...
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