Fit Fare

It seems like there is a new weight loss gimmick every week. Websites and television are filled with ads for a new patch, pill, drink, or cream. While everyone has slightly different needs, the basic weight loss formula is as simple as “eat less, move more”. But if you’re like me, with 0.23948 spare seconds […]

Looming deadlines. Demanding superiors. Hunger prevails.
Whether it is meal time or not, when stress hits at the office, it can lead to damaging behavior for one’s body. Tempting as it may be, vending machine fare is generally not healthy with high sugar and fat content. Running out to grab some fast food for a convenient […]

Ah, February. The gym is starting to get back to normal after the January New Year’s Resolutions Membership Spike and it is cold and rainy in my part of the world. That often translates to an abundance of colds and flu. Add to that warm, moist environments like the gym locker room and you’ve got […]

Maintaining a smart carbohydrate diet using principles of the glycemic index is one thing. Exercising on a regular basis is another. I have to admit that eating well is often much easier than working out most days of the week. Even so, exercise is a key ingredient to losing weight, maintaining weight, […]

If you watch Oprah regularly, you’re most likely familiar with Dr. Oz. He’s the heart surgeon, that up until last week, always appeared on her show wearing his scrubs. Recently, the guys at Esquire magazine grabbed Dr. Oz and asked him 16 questions that had been on their minds … and probably some […]

All too often we are blind-sided by the media, led to believe that one food, one product, one vitamin or mineral is the answer to our very health and existence. In reality, our bodies are quite complex, requiring a healthy lifestyle and various nutrients to operate optimally. Yes, it is true that people who are […]

I am probably the last person on earth who would ever say I enjoy exercise. I have joined a gym only to see my checking account depleting and my weight stagnant. I have never enjoyed doing more than five minutes on the stationary bike since the seat hurts my rear. Once I start breaking into […]

It’s been about a month since this bride has blogged about her quest for wedding day perfection… and boy is she glad she’s been away for a while. Why? Because it gave me time to really focus on my routine and maintain it. I started taking weight lifting classes at my gym, running every other […]