Are you a 40-plus year old woman? Most women like keeping their ages a secret and that’s okay. As long as you are happy, healthy and whole; it is all good. I turned 43 years old in July, yes I know I’m getting up there. You are only as old as you feel and today, I feel great. I was an active teenager who was somewhat athletic. I played tennis in high school and was a mascot … [Read more...] about Why Women In Their 40s Need A Regular Fitness Program
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12 Reasons You Should Have An Accountability Buddy When Making Changes
Making healthy lifestyle changes is sometimes hard, but having an accountability buddy makes it easier. It’s okay to walk alone, but it’s better when you’re walking with someone. What is an Accountability Buddy? An accountability buddy is someone who holds you accountable for your actions when you are making changes. It is usually best to have an accountability buddy who … [Read more...] about 12 Reasons You Should Have An Accountability Buddy When Making Changes
Top 10 Tips for Weight Loss
Chef Carolyn shares her top 10 tips for weight loss. Weight loss can be an ongoing battle if we don't arm ourselves with the right tools to knock it out! Take a look at the top ten tips for weight loss and begin to incorporate them. 1. Drink Water Hunger is often confused with dehydration. Next time you feel like a snack, have a glass of water. Mild dehydration can alter … [Read more...] about Top 10 Tips for Weight Loss
Health Facts About Lentils | Slow Cooked Lentil Soup Recipe
Lentils have been around for thousands of years. There is evidence that they were used in the Bronze Age. Lentils are legumes and do not grow wild. Lentils are a great source of protein for those who eat a plant-based diet. Did You Know? Lentils are high in protein, second to soybeans. One cup of cooked lentils has 18 g of protein. Lentils are a good source of … [Read more...] about Health Facts About Lentils | Slow Cooked Lentil Soup Recipe
Carbs are Good for You – The Starch Solution (book review)
Note: A diet high in carbohydrates (source does not matter) does not work for Evelyn Parham. I no longer follow a vegan diet. I thrive on a good balance of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. I keep tabs on carbohydrate consumption, but other than that, eating clean, whole foods is what I stick with. I highly encourage you to do your own research and pay close attention to … [Read more...] about Carbs are Good for You – The Starch Solution (book review)
4 Reasons Why Weight Diets Do Not Work
You can’t turn on the TV, drive down the road or go to a party without being confronted with America’s hottest obsession: weight. Diets are a billion-dollar industry; companies spend millions and millions luring you to try the latest diet (low carb, high protein, low-fat, no fat, you name it) with promises that this will (finally!) be the solution—your shortcut to a thinner … [Read more...] about 4 Reasons Why Weight Diets Do Not Work