Figuring out what weightlifting exercises to do during your workout is only part of the equation. (You can get some ideas from this post, if you like.) How many times should you perform each move? How long do you rest between sets of exercises? How much weight should you be lifting?
The answers will vary based [...]

Portion control is not a personal strength. I am definitely someone who can sit down in front of the TV with a jumbo bag of chips and end up inadvertently eating the whole thing by the end of my show. The worst part about that event is not that I’ve probably blown a day’s worth [...]

My first time at the gym, I was intimidated and overwhelmed by all of the different exercise machines, benches, and free weights in front of me. There are so many muscles in your body, and so many different ways to workout each of those muscle groups, it’s no wonder that gyms have such a wide [...]

Hey everyone! For those of you who would like the option, I have figured out how to enable subscriptions to this site for updates. Sorry it’s taken me a while. I’m still getting my bearings on here. This site should be updated on a regular basis, so if you want to make sure you know [...]

I’m sure a lot of you have heard of the concept of “empty calories.” These are foods or ingredients that have a high caloric value, but lack any substantial nutritional value otherwise, such as additional vitamins, minerals, fiber, or antioxidants. Since moderating your caloric intake is necessary to control your body fat (as I mentioned in [...]

There is a staggering number of different products and programs regarding fitness out on the market. Books, DVD sets, personal trainer programs, even blogs! With so many different methods out there, each claiming to reveal some unknown secret to better health and fitness, it’s sometimes difficult to decipher how these products get you in better [...]

Have you ever felt like getting in shape requires too much time and effort for you to fit into your busy schedule? Or that being in shape is something that only celebrities and professional athletes can achieve? Or that making a commitment to eat better would mean segregating your meals from your significant other, family, [...]

Hello, everyone! Welcome to my own little piece of the World Wide Web. I’ve been a bit of a “lurker” in the background when it comes to blogging, but I’ve finally decided to take the plunge and start up one of my own. 
I’ve read that you should blog about something you’re passionate about. I have [...]