by Amber O'Neal | May 1, 2010 | healthy lifestyle
As the clock struck midnight on New Year’s, tens of millions of Americans pledged to themselves that this would be the year they finally got into better shape. Surveys show that this is overwhelmingly the most popular New Year’s resolution out there…...
by Amber O'Neal | Feb 17, 2009 | burn calories, cardio, exercise, working out
Appetizer You already know that one of the most important things you can do for your weight loss goals is regular cardio exercise. You also know that cardio workouts are indispensable to an effective training program and general good health. But, did you know that you...
by Amber O'Neal | Feb 9, 2009 | Atlanta dietitian, fast food, food, Nutrition, nutritionist
AppetizerDeveloping healthy eating habits isn’t as confusing or as restrictive as many people imagine. The first principle of a healthy eating plan is simply to eat a wide variety of foods. This is important because different foods make different nutritional...
by Amber O'Neal | Feb 3, 2009 | diet, Nutrition
AppetizerDrink more tea. When the whole Starbucks craze started, I always felt left out when my girlfriends wanted to meet for coffee because while I love the aroma of fresh brewed coffee, the taste makes me gag and cringe. But then a friend turned me onto hot tea,...
by Amber O'Neal | Jan 22, 2009 | fitness, wellness, working out
By sprout wellness at growhealthywithsprout.com – A borrowed post that says everything that I’ve been thinking but never took the time to say: so i’ve been thinking about how awful it is that more and more people i come across no longer take a lunch break...
by Amber O'Neal | Jan 18, 2009 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, weightloss, wellness
AppetizerMotivation will not magically happen. Your motivation will change from day to day. You have to recommit to your goals each day, tweak them to fit changes in your lifestyle and attitude and find new ways to motivate yourself over the course of your life. Main...
by Amber O'Neal | Jan 14, 2009 | Atlanta dietitian, diet, diets, Nutrition, nutritionist
AppetizerDiets Don’t Work. Stop wasting your time following someone else’s plan for you. Make your own plan based on realistic changes because if you can’t follow your chosen diet for the rest of your life, you’re wasting precious time. Main...
by Amber O'Neal | Jan 10, 2009 | Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, healthy lifestyle, wellness
AppetizerWillpower is fine for short-term progress, but long-term success requires planning and finding ways to feel motivated daily. Main CourseIn the past, a lack of willpower has been blamed for causing us to fall off the diet wagon, but new research indicates that...
by Amber O'Neal | Oct 23, 2008 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga
…We’ve got to make the morning last Just kickin’ down the cobblestones, lookin’ for fun and feelin’ groovy. OK, that was a short departure from today’s post, but that Simon and Garfunkel song kept popping into my head as I thought about...
by Amber O'Neal | Oct 6, 2008 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, exercise, Personal Training, weight loss
AppetizerExercise is known for causing the brain to produce chemicals that reduce stress, evoke feelings of happiness and increase libido. Studies show that couples who exercise regularly report better, and more frequent, sex with their partners. This is a huge...
by Amber O'Neal | Sep 15, 2008 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, burn calories, exercise, fitness, weight loss
Appetizer At the risk of making it seem as if dedication and consistency are the only routes to successful weight loss, let’s acknowledge that there are exceptions to every rule. There is someone out there who lost weight without the commitment and without putting in...
by Amber O'Neal | Sep 7, 2008 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, fitness, Nutrition, weight loss, wellness
AppetizerI know you’ve heard of it…the little magic pill you can pop to help accelerate fat loss, speed up your metabolism, block carbohydrates from entering your blood stream and trick your mind into thinking that you already ate. It’s not sold on street corners like...
by Amber O'Neal | Aug 17, 2008 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, exercise
AppetizerOne of the best ways to work out on a budget is to exercise at home because it’s FREE. Main CourseInvest in a few pieces of inexpensive exercise equipment that will allow you to get a total body workout at home. – Dumbbells. Dumbbells are small,...
by Amber O'Neal | Aug 12, 2008 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, burn calories, cardio, exercise, healthy lifestyle, weight loss, workout schedule
AppetizerMany of us have been trained to feel like we’re not working out unless we’re actually at the gym or using expensive infomercial equipment in our basements. The truth is that you can create your own workout anywhere, at any time. Main CourseYou...
by Amber O'Neal | Aug 11, 2008 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, fitness, weight loss, weights, working out
Appetizer The residential real estate market, along with gas prices and the economy in general, is causing savvy consumers to cut back on their “wants” in order to afford their “needs.” In these situations, expenses that feel like splurges are...
by Amber O'Neal | Jul 26, 2008 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, exercise, fitness, weights, wellness, work out, working out, workout schedule
AppetizerMake it to the gym more often. Main CourseSome days, you just won’t feel like working out. Maybe you haven’t been able to get as much sleep as you need or you’ve been having some stress at work or in your personal life. No matter the reason, sometimes...
by Amber O'Neal | Jul 18, 2008 | work out, working out
AppetizerKeep your exercise routine going through the summer. Main CourseDoing outdoor exercise can be really invigorating, but the extra heat means that you have to take extra precautions. Here are some basic tips to keep in mind if you plan on working out during...
by Amber O'Neal | Jul 8, 2008 | Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, exercise, wellness, work out, working out
AppetizerDon’t let pregnancy end your exercise routine. Main CourseIf you are expecting, don’t see that as an excuse to stop your fitness plans. As a matter of fact, exercising during pregnancy has numerous benefits. A More Comfortable Pregnancy – As many...
