Skinny Limits is the More Affordable Raw Juice Cleanse
By Naomi Shapiro of SuperDumbSuperVillain.com Although many people think of juice cleanses as a weight loss tool, for some they’re a pathway to wellness. The idea is that if you give your digestive...
View ArticleBe Willing to Face the Truth of Weight Loss: 5 Things That Make or Break Success
During my twenty five years in working with weight loss clients, I took note a few common practices among the success stories – that is, those who were able to reach their ideal weight and remain there...
View ArticleGo Beyond the Barre at Home! Try This Hot Colleen Ketchum Workout
In the high heat of summer it’s good to have a go-to workout that can be done indoors. Colleen Ketchum, creator of BeyondBarre, has devised a series of exercises rooted in ballerina training. The...
View ArticleTry Daryl Conant’s Ab Inferno for a Scorching Summer Workout
Daryl Conant, exercise physiologist and author of Buff Daddy, has shared his Ab Inferno workout with DietsInReview, and this one makes you really feel the burn. Using only ab mallets and a lumbar pad,...
View ArticleFinish Summer Strong with a Beach Ball Workout by Patricia Friberg
Award winning fitness guru Patricia Friberg has shared a hot new beach workout for the home stretch of summer. The Beach Ball Workout strengthens the glutes, abs, thighs and arms, and all you need is a...
View Article7 Smart Tricks to Make the Paleo/Caveman Lifestyle Work for You
By Kara McCartney “I wish Paleo wasn’t nicknamed The Caveman Diet.” I once said this to my bosses, Bill Staley and Hayley Mason, authors of Make it Paleo, Gather, and The 30 Day Guide to Paleo Cooking....
View Article14-Move Pilates Workout by Laura Tarbell is the Perfect Complement to Running
While running is one of the most natural and instinctive exercises, it’s also one of the most injury prone. According to CoreRunning.com, “Research shows that if you run regularly, you have a 37–56%...
View ArticleFloppy Fish: Core-Strengthening Move with a Twist
by Alexandra Williams, MA from Fun and Fit Holding a plank for a few minutes or doing 100 crunches may be impressive, but did you know these exercises don’t actually make you much stronger in the abs...
View ArticleSetting Realistic Expectations for Gaining Muscle in the Gym
Building up muscle on your body takes a lot of hard work and dedication and most men who join a gym do not realize exactly what this hard work should be. If you have never worked out on a regular basis...
View ArticleHiking Everest and 450 Miles Across Spain Helps Kay Cherryholmes Find Her Way...
By Kay Cherryholmes One day I googled myself and I was caught off guard by a blog link that had me tagged as one of his Top 10 Most Inspiring Athletes of 2010! I had met the guy while hiking and...
View ArticleBoomers, Get Your Groove Back! 5 Ways to Enjoy the Active, Healthy Retirement...
A recent study by Prevention Magazine and Kellogg’s found that Boomers (ages 48-67) are looking forward to an “active, healthy retirement,” yet one-third of them don’t know where to start, while a full...
View ArticleThe 5 Diet Hurdles You Can Overcome for Weight Loss Success
Have you ever thought to yourself, “Why can’t I lose weight and keep it off?” Today, we are going to talk through the five biggest diet hurdles that many people face and the simple tips to overcome...
View ArticleRespect the Selfie: Why Oxford’s Word of the Year is Nothing to be Ashamed About
It seems anywhere you go these days the odds are pretty good that you will catch someone taking a selfie. What’s a selfie? Well, Oxford Dictionaries just named it the 2013 Word of the Year, and defines...
View ArticleHow the Gift of Presence Can Help You Lose Weight This Season
Holidays can be challenging, especially when it comes to the variety and amount of food you encounter at gatherings. That’s why this can be a time of year you look forward to, and yet dread. If you...
View ArticleNew Player Scores with Plus-size Athletic Wear
By Kerri Burr As a plus-size athlete, it’s really important to me that my workout gear be functional, comfortable, and versatile. Unfortunately, there isn’t much out there for ladies with curves, which...
View ArticleA Peek Inside New York City’s Body & Pole
By Margo Donohue (aka, Brooklyn Fit Chick) Pole dancing has grown from a few cool, off-the-beaten-track studios in LA to an increasing popular classes that can be found all over the country. And it’s...
View Article3-Move HIIT Workout for Fast Full-body Toning
By Cindy Whitmarsh, a certified personal trainer, nutritionist and fitness correspondent for Good Morning San Diego. The popularity of High Intensity Interval Training (“HIIT”) has surged, and if you...
View ArticleThe Exercise Goal You Should be Making
By Gary Ditsch, lead exercise physiologist for Retrofit There are many reasons we say we “can’t” fit exercise and activity into our lives. But for all the excuses we use there are just as many...
View ArticleA Fork in the Road: European Eating Beyond the Mediterranean Diet
Americans love fad diets. There is a long history of attaching ourselves to the next fad, dating back to the Vinegar diet in 1820. (No wonder I am constantly being asked to find a quick fix to the...
View Article6 Things to Know about the New Biggest Loser Club
In its 14 seasons, NBC’s Biggest Loser has inspired us with its amazing personal success stories and motivated us to lose weight. With the reintroduction of the Biggest Loser Club, the official weight...
View ArticleThe Skinny on Fat: Why this Nutrient is Essential for Weight Loss
Fat makes you fat, right? Wrong. For years, all fats have been made out to be a delicious incarnation the devil. As a health and nutrition coach, I get questions all the time from my clients about...
View Article10 No-Nonsense Tips for Improving Your Heart Health Today
By Layne Lieberman, MS, RD, CDN Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in both men and women. Luckily, it’s preventable and controllable. With new cholesterol guidelines from the...
View Article10 Minute Toner: Sara Haley’s Love-Inspired Circuit Training Workout
By Sara Haley, creator of The Daily Sweat Happy Valentine’s Day! I love holidays because they always inspire me to be creative with my workouts. This year I used some of my favorite sayings from...
View ArticleWhat NOT to Do When Dining Out, from a Guy Who’s Lost Over 100 Pounds
You would think that after losing over 100 pounds, getting in the best shape of my life, maintaining it for 5 years. becoming a weight loss coach, motivational speaker and published author on the book...
View Article15 Ways to Take Your Family Recipes from Health-Hazard to Just Plain Healthy
By Layne Lieberman, RD We all know it’s better to cook at home than rely on restaurants to satisfy your stomach and take care of your health. Restaurant chefs and cooks are trained to use salt, sugar,...
View Article“Hungry Girl” Shares Her Top Tips for Eating Smart on a Budget
You want to eat healthy, but you don’t want to have to dip into savings to fill your belly with good food. There is a better option, and shopping smart is easy once you know how. Lisa Lillien, author...
View ArticleRise and Shine Stretch Series with Suzanne Bowen
By Suzanne Bowen There’s no better way to ease into your day than by stretching first thing in the morning. Wake up your body and brain with this 9-move sequence, designed to be done while you’re still...
View Article5 Reasons Why Most Of Us Should NOT Go Gluten-Free
By Layne Lieberman, RD, Culinary Nutritionist and author of “Beyond The Mediterranean Diet: European Secrets Of The Super-Healthy” A small percentage of the population that greatly benefit from...
View Article3 Surprising Ways People Get Weight Loss All Wrong
Sponsored post by Retrofit Weight Loss There’s no question about it: Losing weight is hard. Whether you’re trying to shed baby weight, get back in shape after an illness, or just get rid of a few...
View ArticleNutrisystem or Jenny Craig: Which Diet is Right for You?
By Shae Blevins Nutrisystem and Jenny Craig are two of the most popular diets around, and at first glance they sound pretty similar: Both deliver pre-made, pre-calorie-counted, pre-everything meals to...
View Article10 Gym-Free Ways to Burn an Extra 100 Calories
By Gary Ditsch, Retrofit Lead Exercise Physiologist We’ve all heard the saying, “A little bit goes a long way.” When it comes to weight loss, common advice is to make big changes to get quick and...
View ArticleTravel Tips from Eli Sapharti, Author of “From Fat Boy to Fit Man”
After conquering obesity, losing over 100 lbs, and getting in the best shape of my life, I have learned that when I am taken out of my regular daily routine and environment I can easily fall prey to...
View ArticleTrain Like a World Cup Star at Home with This 5-Move Soccer Workout
Who isn’t amped from the excitement of watching our favorite teams compete in the World Cup? We can gain a lot from the drills and workouts of the athletes that compete in these invigorating games....
View Article4 Dynamic Stretches Offer First Aid for Morning Pain and Stiffness
By Dr. Tom Kleeman, an orthopedic surgeon and creator of MDFitness: The Doctors Workout, a 3-DVD workout available at TheDoctorsWorkout.com. Your alarm goes off. You pry your eyes open, swing your legs...
View ArticleWhy is Everyone So Terrified to Eat Bananas? A Dietitian Peels Back the Truth
by Amy Margulies, lead registered dietitian for Retrofit You’ve probably heard people talking, or read articles online, about why eating bananas is bad for you nutritionally and can impede weight...
View ArticleThe Amish Aren’t as Fit and Healthy as You Might Think
By Valerie Orsoni, founder of LeBootcamp For an Amish farmer, there’s no need for an intense fitness class! Harnessing the horses, pushing the plow, walking to and from the fields, and carrying heavy...
View Article4 Bio-Hacks to Lose Weight and Get More Sleep
By Janis Hauser, Weight Loss Coach for Personal Trainer Food Sleep. Everyone needs more of it. Fat. Everyone wants less of it. It turns out that what you eat strongly influences how you sleep…and how...
View ArticleBurn More Calories Than Sex: Getting Sweaty on Valentine’s Day
by Mariah Edwards-Heflin It’s Valentine’s Day, the holiday where all are taught to express our undying love with copious amounts of chocolates, desserts, and of course, sex. We’ve all heard that you...
View Article6 “Healthy” Foods You Should Avoid When Trying To Lose Weight
We’ve all been there. You’re walking down the aisles of the grocery and can’t help but notice the call outs on products. Low fat! Multigrain! Full of vitamins! How true are these labels? Courtney...
View ArticleHealthyWage Pays You to Reach Your Weight Loss Goal
It’s March. I know. It was just New Years, and now it’s March, which is the start of spring, and spring leads to summer. Even the mention of summer conjures up images of bathing suits and, well, more...
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