Since we are on the topic of Abs this week, here’s one for breakfast, which will not make you break a sweat! The Ultimate, Abs Diet, Power Smoothie Serves 2 1 cup skimmed milk/low fat milk 2 tablespoons low-fat vanilla yogurt 3/4 cup instant oatmeal, microwaved in water 1 cup of cubed mangos 2 teaspoons […]
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Top 12 Diet Myths
Ever had someone tell you something about your food that got you thinking.. “no, this can’t be right” ? Need to lose weight but not sure what to believe in the magazines? Before you give up the late night munching and go on a no-fat detox frenzy to kick your sluggish metabolism into shape, read […]
Top 10 Weight Loss Supplements
My friends ask me, what is the secret to weight loss? I tell them exercise. They ask me, what if just exercise alone will not do, and you need a little help? A young cell is characterized by its energy production, just like a young body. As we age, our physical output decreases. To this […]
10 Healthy Snacks that Will not Make you Fat
Snacking is a hard habit to break. But if you must snack, then make sure it’s on something healthy. Healthy snacks can actually be good for you, especially if you are working non-stop, throughout the day. Here are 10 Healthy Snacks that will give you the energy boost you need, and which will not make you […]
5 Pre-Workout Food Fundamentals
Ever had some great days at the gym and some not so great days? You know what I am talking about. Some days, you are just breezing through TRX and weights and the cardio machines. Some days you don’t. Every step is a struggle. Apart from adequate rest between workouts, did you know that what you […]
L-Carnitine and Weight Loss
If you are trying to lose weight, or get those cuts on your muscles that will make you the envy of your mates, check out L-Carnitine. Supplements and weight loss have always been controversial issues true. And I would say that nothing can take the place of regular exercise and proper eating. Supplements are a […]
A Food, for every Mood
You’re having a bad day. You get home and instead of exercising, you just want to plonk down in front of the television and eat your way through the Ben n Jerry’s ice-cream tub in the fridge. Stop for a second.. Here are some tips on what to eat, to suit your mood.. without necessarily […]
Top 13 Anti-Aging Items, Essential for your Youth!
Aging is something all women shudder to think about. It is characterized by wrinkles, lack of energy, libido, memory loss, declined physical capacity, mental and logical sharpness, and worse still, it might herald the incoming of diseases like cardiac problems, diabetes, blood pressure, or arthritis. Visits to the hair salon that used to be sporadic […]
Glucosamine
People ask me how I can still wear my 5 inch platform heels to work, especially after all that hardcore pounding on my knees and joints with long distance running plus combat at the gym. Well, it’s not all me. I do have some help. Realising that injuries occur due to wear and tear, I tend to […]
Quinoa
Hubby cooked this yesterday. Quinoa with meatballs and salad. I love eating this pre-workout because it give me a super boost in energy without making me feel heavy nor sluggish before hitting TRX. What makes “keen-wah” so nutritious? One of the reasons it packs energy yet digests easy is because Quinoa is a seed, not […]