Please enjoy this guest post by fellow colleague Tanya Stroh
We’ve all heard of the ‘Fat Burning Zone’, but what exactly is that?  Exercising in the Fat Burning Zone refers to the concept that if you exercise at a moderate intensity with a lower heart rate and at a slower pace you’ll burn more fat calories. Sounds great … but when it is all said and done it is just Not True! Let me explain why with this example. Two ladies’ both weigh 130 pounds and both are exercising for 30 …

Please enjoy this guest post by fellow colleague Tanya Stroh
Yes, you can achieve your fitness goals. In the beginning, it might not be easy. You might hate it, and you may feel like quitting – but here are some strategies from those that have been successful to help keep you motivated! Remember losing weight and achieving a healthy lifestyle will take time – you did not gain weight overnight and unfortunately, you are not going to lose it overnight!
1. Log what you eat
Studies have shown time & time again that …

by Jason Knapfel
Senior Producer for Dietsinreview.com
You don’t have to be a nutritionist to know that we need to make fruits and vegetables a corner of a healthy diet. However, if you really want to reap their benefits, eat them while their in season.
The Value of Eating Seasonally

One benefit of eating in-season fruits and veggies is that you don’t have to lighten your wallet while trying lower your weight. That’s right, it’s usually cheaper to eat in-season foods because they don’t have to travel thousands of miles to get to you.
Which …

04/15/2011: Good afternoon fellow fitness followers!

This is Carol Dunlop of Optimum Body Sculpting bringing you this Friday Afternoon Fit Minute. These fitness tidbits will help you focus on fitness and put your wellness back in your hands so that you ARE the boss.
In today’s Fit Minute we’re talking about: Ditch The Scale: It doesn’t tell the whole truth anyway
Do you use your scale to monitor how healthy you are by the numbers that show in the little window? Then you might be a slave to the scale. In almost all …

Nothing is more refreshing on a hot summer’s day than a cold, frozen treat. And smoothies with their perfect blend of healthy fruits, low-fat yogurt and a few other add-ins are a nutritious way to beat the heat.

America’s Fat Loss Coach™, Robert Ferguson joins me to discuss how he created the Food Lovers Fat Loss System™.

This amazing weight loss system teaches you how to eat the foods you love and reduce your waistline instead of adding to it. Tune in to learn how to lose fat simply and keep it off easily.
Learn more about Robert on his website: DietFreeLife.com
Ready for a retreat that challenges you to refresh your fitness and fat loss, and inspires you to embrace a healthier lifestyle?  Check this out.

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