by Amber O'Neal | Jun 29, 2008 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, fitness, healthy lifestyle, work out, working out
AppetizerWhat you wear during a workout can make all the difference. Main CourseYour clothing has a surprisingly important role in the effectiveness of your workouts. If you aren’t comfortable, you are much less likely to give it your all while exercising. Keep these...
by Amber O'Neal | Jun 19, 2008 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, burn calories, exercise, fitness, healthy lifestyle, wellness, working out, workout schedule
AppetizersDon’t let your cubicle interrupt your fit lifestyle. Main CourseYour body is designed to be exercised, but physical activity can be tough to come by when you work at an office and spend most of your day parked in front of a computer. That’s why all office...
by Amber O'Neal | Jun 7, 2008 | Atlanta dietitian, food, healthy lifestyle, Nutrition, nutritionist
AppetizerIt’s possible to find foods that are both healthy and convenient. Main CourseOne of the reasons people choose unhealthy food even when they would prefer to eat well is convenience. If you are really busy and have to choose between microwaving a personal pizza...
by Amber O'Neal | May 10, 2008 | Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, healthy lifestyle, weights, working out
AppetizerGet your fitness plan off to a good start Main CourseWe all have to start somewhere. If you are thinking about taking the very first step towards lifelong health by starting an exercise regimen, keep these tips in mind to make your transition to the fit life...
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 21, 2008 | diet, diets, eating out, food, healthy lifestyle, Nutrition, wellness
AppetizerSmall substitutions can make a big difference. Main CourseSometimes a good diet isn’t all about completely revamping every little thing you eat. Often subtle substitutions to the foods you usually eat can make a huge difference in the number of calories you...
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 26, 2008 | healthy lifestyle, wellness, working out, workout schedule
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...
by Amber O'Neal | Feb 18, 2008 | diet, diets, food, healthy lifestyle
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...
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 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 | 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...
by Amber O'Neal | Sep 5, 2007 | diet, diets, eating out, food, healthy lifestyle, Nutrition, weight loss, weightloss
Appetizer Got carried away with too much sweet stuff? Ingest more fiber and protein to help even things out. Main Course Too much cake, candy or cookies can make you feel like crap. Depending on your blood sugar level, you may even start to feel a little shaky because...
