
26 Jan 2012 Losing weight is as simple as following one rule: burn more calories than you eat. When you burn more calories than you eat, your body is forced to use fat stores for energy which over time, causes weight loss. The weight loss rule has two sides: how many calories you burn (exercise) and how many calories you eat (diet).

24 Jan 2012 Almost a month has passed since the New Year which means a lot of resolutions are in danger of being forgotten. Going into the New Year, most resolutioners are excited and motivated about changing their lives. They pick an ambitious goal but when they get to work, they realize that change isn't easy. By the end of January a lot of resolutioners realize that it's much easier to continue without change than it is to improve. Even if your resolution hasn't gone according to plan, there are still steps you can take to still make a positive change in your life.

15 Jan 2012 Every year, early January brings with it a huge influx of new members at almost every single gym in town. If you fit into this influx, congratulations on taking your first step towards a new and healthier lifestyle. However, simply signing up for a gym membership does not guarantee success. Carrying your resolution past the first few weeks of January takes dedication, hard work, motivation and a solid plan. If you're not serious about your new resolution, do everyone a favor and stay out of the gym to make room for those who are.

30 Dec 2011 The New Year can bring hope to those seeking a positive change in their lives. January acts as a starting point for improvement, however all too often, resolutions end up in failure and the positive benefits that could have been realized are never seen. This doesn't happen due to a lack of desire, rather poor planning is to blame. Even the best of intentions need to be pushed along by good organization.

24 Nov 2011 Preparing your Thanksgiving turkey can be a tough and confusing task. Knowing all the details of how to safely thaw it, prepare it and cook it can seem out of reach. Here you'll find a list of the most common questions and answers. The most important points to remember are those that deal with safety.