Top 10 Tips for Staying Committed to a Fitness Program

Have a WHY. You must have a reason why you want to start an exercise/nutrition program. It can't simply just be, "I want to lose weight." Dig deeper and ask yourself "Why do I want to lose weight?" Be excited. Congratulations! You have just started one of the best things you...

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5 Spring Greens You’re Probably Not Eating, But Should Be

Green tango It tastes mild, with a slight tang similar to endive’s—without the bitterness. The frilly edges of green tango provide nice texture in salads. It’s also good on sandwiches and as decoration. Nutrition perks: Full of vitamins A and C and an excellent source of iron.  Baby...

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The 30-Day Burpee Challenge That Will Totally Kick Your Butt

Nail the Basic Burpee Mondays: Burpee Kick-Outs Tuesdays: One-Legged Burpees Wednesdays: Burpee Broad Jumps Thursdays: Burpee Roll-Backs Fridays: Lateral Jump Burpees Saturdays: Burpee Mountain Climbers Sundays: Spider...

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How to Cut 550 Calories a Day Without Noticing

1. Have soup before your meal (save ~134 calories) A study of 60 men and women found that when they ate soup before lunch, they ate 20 percent fewer calories (an average of 134 calories less) than if they didn't eat soup first. How does soup help with weight loss? It's mostly water and vegetables,...

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How Many Cheat Meals Should You Have Per Week?

Don't freak out. That new pizza place up the block may certainly be trouble, but hitting it up a couple of times really isn't cause for alarm. "It does take some work to gain 5 pounds—it doesn't happen overnight," says Caspero. The average restaurant meal, for example, averages 1,000 calories or...

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What ACTUALLY Makes You Tired During Exercise

Whether you've pushed your limits in a HIIT class or during a marathon, you probably already know that having a strong mental game is just as important as being physically fit. Multiple studies have looked at how mental toughness can boost your performance inside and outside of sports. Pros talk about...

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