Most of us spend our workdays indoors under artificial lights in front of a computer screen. Then we go home and plop down in front of the TV continuing to bask in the glow of yet another screen. Unfortunately, so much time spent inside is having a negative effect on our physical and mental health….
When people “quit sugar” they often switch to an artificial, calorie-free sweetener. Today, these sweeteners are widely used in soft drinks, chewing gum, candy, jellies, dairy products and many other foods and drinks. There are six FDA approved calorie-free sweeteners: acesulfame, aspartame, neotame, saccharin, Stevia and sucralose. Any product that is labelled “sugar free” or…
Everyone dreams of living their healthiest life and looking their best. In fact, the two most common New Year’s resolutions are to eat healthier and exercise more. Sadly, only 8% actually achieve those resolutions. One thing that separates achievers from the rest is tracking. Simply put, winners are trackers because they’re committed to measuring progress….
What would you give to wake up feeling energetic, well rested and ready to conquer the world every single day? It goes without saying that your morning sets the tone for the rest of the day. The more productive your morning, the likelier you will have a more productive rest of the day. Studies by…
There are many reasons to become a vegetarian. Although some people choose to do so for religious or ethical reasons, more and more Americans are choosing the vegetarian lifestyle for health reasons. The Benefits Vegetarians have a huge advantage over meat eaters in the long term. They live longer and are generally 30 pounds lighter….
We are creatures of habit. We happily eat the same foods and generally do the same things every day. Without these habits and routines our lives would have little structure and too much uncertainty. When you’re trying to break a bad lifestyle habit, routine can be your friend and your enemy. Eating healthy foods and…
When it comes to workouts, we all want quick results, a magic formula to get lean and fit fast. Although no such magic formula exists, the Body Pump workout comes pretty close! Body Pump is a workout that combines aerobics and strength training with lots of repetition. It involves lifting, thrusting and squatting with light…
Living a healthy lifestyle is much easier when the whole family is on board. But kids don’t always get why they need to eat healthy foods or exercise regularly. They’re happy to eat junk food and sit on the couch all day. Here are some tips on how to teach your kids to embrace healthy…
He’s beaten cancer twice, was given only 14 days to live and was in a medically induced coma for a year, yet after all of that Sean Swarner has literally stood on top of the world at the summit of Mount Everest, conquering the 7 Summits, the Explorer’s Grand Slam and more. Today we are going to hear about his incredible journey. Free Offer: Balance Magazine: Super Foods That Fight Cancer Offer Code: CANCER-M-F-401 Offer Description: Discover super foods that fight cancer—naturally! Learn 6 tips for fighting back when cancer strikes.
Weight loss is not easy, but actor Morris Chestnut from The Best Man Holiday and Rosewood shares how he got in shape after 40, then wrote a book The Cut with Lifestyle Magazine co-host Obi Obadike to show others how to do it. Tiaja Pierre and Mike Hopper share how they followed the program and changed their life as a result. Free Offer: “8 Healthy Tips” Offer Code: THECUT-T-F-401 Offer Description: Book excerpt from The Cut by Morris Chestnut and Obi Obadike “8 Healthy Tips”
