6 Simple Rules for Eating Sugar
Few topics boggle the minds of dieters and fitness enthusiasts the way sugar does. Is this simple carbohydrate the key to unlocking elite sports performance? Or is it the chains that drag our country deeper and deeper into the obesity epidemic? Annoyingly, the answer is "both." But before you throw your hands up in frustration and grab yourself a Twinkie
Food Diaries Double Weight Loss!
Paper and pen are mighty weapons in the fight against obesityâparticipants in a 6-month weight loss study found that those who kept daily records of their food intake and calorie counts lost more than twice as much weight as those who kept no records at all.
Recipe: Spinach Stir-Fry
Here's a great vegan/vegetarian dish (depending on which stock you use) that makes a great side dish for an Asian meal. If you want to kick up the portion size, this tasty stir-fry could serve as the main course—or even the entire meal. Popeye would be proud.
Recipe: Vegetarian Gravy
The traditional Thanksgiving is a gluttonous feast that's generally designed with carnivores—or at least turkeyvores—in mind. One way to make things a little friendlier for any vegetarians who may be joining you for the big meal is to prepare this delicious veggie gravy that's low in fat and so high in flavor your gravy-loving guests may not even notice there's no turkey in it. (Not even a lone giblet!)
The 10-Minute Trainer Challenge. Win a Trip to L.A.!
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5 Things to Cut Out of Your Diet
When I begin training new clients, the first thing I do is ask them about their diets. Because if you want to get major results, you have to cut out what I call "food porn"âfood that's doing nothing to fuel your body, and in some cases is actually doing more harm than good. To keep things simple, I tell my clients there are 5 things that they absolutely, positively, MUST stop eating and drinking if they want to achieve their fitness goals.
Holiday Gift-Giving Guide: 4 Great Books That Give Back!
We know, we know—you're so busy working out and taking in all the information you get from the Beachbody® and P90X newsletters, you don't have time to read a new book. Well, this isn't about you! It's about all the friends you still need to buy presents for, and for them, books are an ideal gift. They're affordable, you can mail them cheap, and by giving someone a book, you suggest to them that you think they're at least quasi-literate. So with no further ado, let's check out some great reads.
6 Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Kitchen
It's springtime, which for a lot of us means it's time to do a deep-clean of our homesâthrowing out the old, organizing the new, storing the winter clothes, and getting ready for warmer weather and a fresh start. For others, it's the beginning of another season of denial about how squalid our living conditions have become. Even more than New Year's, spring is a good time to make some new resolutions and create an environment that'll make us want to keep them.
5 Things to Cut Out of Your Diet
When I begin training new clients, the first thing I do is ask them about their diets. Because if you want to get major results, you have to cut out what I call "food porn"—food that's doing nothing to fuel your body, and in some cases is actually doing more harm than good. To keep things simple, I tell my clients there are 5 things that they absolutely, positively, MUST stop eating and drinking if they want to achieve their fitness goals.
Getting in Sync! 4 Easy Steps for Creating the Perfect Workout Playlist
It's said that music is a universal language. No matter what part of the world they call home, anyone can connect with a good song. And The New York Times reports that new research has confirmed that music can motivate you not only to work harder during exercise, but also to enjoy it more. You achieve the best results during a workout when your target heart rate matches a song's beats per minute (BPM), making the music feel like a natural, organic extension of you.
Recipe: Spinach Salad with Turkey
High in protein and low in calories, this simple salad is perfect for lunch or dinner. Feel free to mix things up by adding your favorite crisp raw vegetables, or replacing the turkey with fish, chicken, or the vegetarian protein source of your choice!