Spring is a season that gives many people around the globe a good chance to shed some pounds they had gained during the hibernating season of winter. Thus, the best ways for anyone to become healthier are to implement frequent exercise and healthy eating, the dynamic duo in fitness.
Now, it is obvious that every one of us know that exercise is supposed to be beneficial to us. Although many of us know that exercise is good for us, not many do it on a regular basis, it is just like eating our vegetables. Many people don’t exercise on a
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A Fitting Way to Eat
January 11th, 2011 by Chang Song | Eating & Exercise
For many people in the United States, it is very difficult to exercise on a daily basis or even on a fairly consistent basis. It is even more difficult for many to plan a healthy diet around an exercise regimen. Isn’t that why obesity is such a big problem in the States? The fact is that in order for many to become truly healthy, they need to exercise on a fairly consistent basis, and they also need to have a very healthy diet to go along with their exercise regimen. Now, the most important part of steady exercise and
Take a Walk in My Shoes…
July 29th, 2010 by Jenn McD. | Eating & Exercise, Running
I am going into my senior year of college, and I decided I wanted to trim down a few pounds to look good for next year. I’m not a huge fan of running, but I know it works when you need it to and keep it up regularly.
I currently work at a very popular Mexican restaurant and am tempted daily with the food I am surrounded by. Since I work almost 40 hours I have struggled to get to the gym on a consistent basis. I figured the first step I could take to looking and feeling the way
I currently work at a very popular Mexican restaurant and am tempted daily with the food I am surrounded by. Since I work almost 40 hours I have struggled to get to the gym on a consistent basis. I figured the first step I could take to looking and feeling the way
Food as Fuel
February 16th, 2010 by Bea | Eating & Exercise
We all know that what you eat affects your athletic performance. It seems like common knowledge that eating a diet based on potato chips and soda is not going to get you very far-- although I have seen an athlete win medals on a Pop-Tart and chocolate milk diet. It is important to fuel your body with the right fuels.
Carbohydrates are the best source of fuel. Foods high in carbohydrates and low in fat are going to be your best friend. Your body stores excess carbohydrates as glycogen, and this is what your muscles use when energy is needed.
Carbohydrates are the best source of fuel. Foods high in carbohydrates and low in fat are going to be your best friend. Your body stores excess carbohydrates as glycogen, and this is what your muscles use when energy is needed.
Chocolate Milk
January 12th, 2010 by Bea | Eating & Exercise
After a muscle burning and heart pounding workout, what should you be reaching into your fridge for, as you stand there, drenched with sweat? The answer is simple--chocolate milk.
While some people drink water to hydrate themselves and to keep their muscles from cramping, others turn to sports drinks, such as Powerade or Gatorade to hydrate and replenish electrolytes. However, a key to becoming a stronger and healthier person is to eat protein after you exercise to help you recover and be more effective with your workout. Protein is needed to rebuild muscles that are torn down during exercises, so
While some people drink water to hydrate themselves and to keep their muscles from cramping, others turn to sports drinks, such as Powerade or Gatorade to hydrate and replenish electrolytes. However, a key to becoming a stronger and healthier person is to eat protein after you exercise to help you recover and be more effective with your workout. Protein is needed to rebuild muscles that are torn down during exercises, so
