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There are many ways to eliminate toxins from the body. There are toxins in shampoos, cleaning products, and even your food. There are healthy ways to eliminate those toxins from the body. Exercising until you sweat is one way to detox. Many people in Fort Lee, NJ, opt for that and a healthy diet. Sweating […]

Every parent wants what’s best for their kids. They want them to have all the advantages they didn’t have growing up. Unfortunately, many fun activities for children today revolve around a sedentary lifestyle. While it might be fun, it doesn’t encourage fitness. Studies show that children perform better in school when they’re fit. It can […]

You’ll be more prepared for the summer heat and exercise when you can identify that you’re dehydrated. The best way to fight dehydration is to avoid it in the first place. Drink water before you exercise. Sip on it during exercise and finish your session with a bottle of water if you’re perspiring heavily. Dehydration […]

The latest diet talks in Fort Lee, NJ, revolves around cheat days for dieters. Some people say it’s an effective way to ensure you stick with weight loss plans, while other professionals believe it may harm your chances. Who is right? First, let’s look at what cheat days are. They’re not days you eat pints […]

There are psychological and physiological reasons that fitness improves your feeling of well-being. When you stay active, it keeps your body and your mind younger. It helps fight inflammation while boosting circulation. That makes you feel better physically and emotionally. A direct correlation exists between a lack of exercise and depression or anxiety. Many therapists […]

Whether it’s rheumatoid arthritis, heart disease, or sore muscles, inflammation contributes to the problem. One way to reduce inflammation and promote recovery is to change your diet. The food you eat can increase or reduce inflammation and prevent pain. People in Fort Lee, NJ, have learned how adopting a new diet makes a difference in […]

Good health isn’t about eating one nutritious meal or doing one push-up. It’s about consistently doing things that make you healthy by creating healthy habits. Everyone has at least one area of their life they could change to become healthier. Change can be overwhelming, but making one change at a time makes it easier. If […]

Food cravings are more than just hunger. They have different origins, although being hungry increases cravings. Cravings begin in the reward system. The brain’s reward area is in various regions of the brain’s center. The hunger area is in the hypothalamus at the base of the brain, near the pituitary gland. It controls other rudimentary […]

Both trans-fat and saturated fat occur naturally. Only small amounts of natural trans fats exist in the meat and dairy products of cows and other ruminant animals. The trans fats that are the troublemakers are man-made and come from hydrogenating oils. Saturated fat is natural. It’s solid at room temperature. The biggest difference between saturated […]

Many people in Fort Lee, NJ, make healthy snacks ahead, so they’re ready when hunger hits. It can happen when you’re driving, at work, or home. Having them ready allows you to snack while sticking with a good nutrition program. Some people may think snacking is bad, but that’s not true. It’s an important part […]

Low carbohydrate diets play an important role in weight loss. While healthy low-carbohydrate diets are effective and nutritious when based on scientific principles, cutting out all carbs doesn’t follow the rules of good nutrition and can be dangerous. Not all carbs make you fat. Some carbs can help you lose weight while providing important nutrients. […]

Eating healthy is important. Healthy eating is about avoiding food that harms the body and consuming more food that offers benefits. Is apple cider vinegar—ACV—one of those? Many people in Fort Lee, NJ, believe it is. You can use it as a skin toner, hair rinse, acne treatment, and natural deodorant, but the real power […]

Vitamin D is vital for good health. It boosts the immune system and performs other vital functions. Safe sunning can help increase your vitamin D naturally. The ultraviolet rays of the sun convert cholesterol into vitamin D. Safe sunning is minimal exposure to the sun. Too much exposure to solar rays can lead to skin […]

Dragging yourself to the gym after a full day at work can be difficult. It’s easy to simply aim your car for home and drive. That won’t make you any healthier and can be the start of quitting your program completely. To make that commitment to healthy eating and regular exercise, you have to find […]

Who doesn’t want a healthy, powerful immune system that helps protect you from illness and serious conditions? Nobody, that’s who. One way to give your immunity a boost is to consume more fruits and veggies. Clients who come to VIP Fitness in Fort Lee, NJ get nutritional counseling. It includes a wide variety of fruits […]

What is mindful eating? It’s simple. It’s taking the time to truly enjoy your food. If you’re a speed eater and can suck up an entire meal in no time, it’s time to change your course and learn to enjoy food. Some people have such a busy schedule, they either eat their meal fast or […]

Many members of VIP Fitness Center in Fort Lee, NJ want exercises for biceps that will make them stronger without getting big and bulky like bodybuilders. The good news is that while you’ll get some extra growth, to get that bodybuilder look, it takes a lot of extra effort. Getting stronger without gaining huge amounts […]

One big mistake we often see people make is being too dedicated. They do an intense workout every day and never take rest days. Taking time to let your muscles recover is important. Without recovery time, you could be sabotaging your fitness goals. You actually build muscle tissue when you’re letting it rest. When you […]

There’s a debate going on about whether you should wear a silicon wedding ring in the gym or not. At V.I.P. 1 to 1 Fitness in Fort Lee, NJ, most people don’t. There’s a reason for that, which correlates to the reason many people do wear a silicon wedding band at other gyms. At other […]

Losing weight is all about changing habits and making lifestyle changes. Some of them are harder, like changing your entire menu, while others are easier, such as finding ways to increase your activity, even if it’s just taking the stairs. Drinking water can be one of those simple ways. In fact, it’s far simpler than […]

There are many benefits from eating watermelon. As the name implies, it contains a lot of water, approximately 92%. That can aid in hydrating you and keeping you feeling full longer. Most people who come to VIP 1 to 1 Fitness know we not only emphasize staying hydrated, but also eating healthy, nutritious foods. Watermelon […]

Is cilantro a super-herb or just a wonderful herb to flavor salsa? It’s easy to answer. There are a number of healthy reasons for adding cilantro to your diet. The cilantro plant looks a lot like parsley when it’s growing and if it bolts and forms flowers, eventually those flowers turn to seed, which is […]

While everyone is different and has different experiences and health conditions, in general, it’s not only safe to workout when you’re pregnant, but also beneficial. However, ultimately, you need to discuss this with your health care professional, especially if you have health issues or complications. Even if you’re not a first time mother and have […]

You don’t have to live in Fort Lee, NJ, to know that your lifestyle makes a difference whether you live longer or not. Whether it’s eating healthier, getting adequate sleep and hydration or participating in a program of regular exercise they all increase your potential lifespan by reducing the risk of serious illnesses or conditions. […]

Parents in Fort Lee, NJ, like all parents across the US, want to find the healthiest foods for their kids, which includes looking for the best juices. It’s tough to do. There’s a lot to look at when searching the selection. It has to be something the kids will drink, be low in sugar and […]

You may be burning tons of calories and eating healthily, but still have layers of fat around your middle. Most people focus on losing weight, when they should be focusing on losing fat. There are a myriad of myths about losing fat that you’ll hear when you’re trying to shed that extra fat around your […]

In this crazy world of weight loss and fitness, there are many different types of workouts and diets. One of the more radical types of quick weight loss diets that’s been around since the 70s is the pineapple diet. At VIP Fitness Center in Fort Lee, New Jersey, we don’t focus on a specific diet […]

If you’re going workout like a Navy SEAL, you have to be in shape first. Just getting a chance to become a SEAL is pretty tough. You need to be at peak performance to pass the entrance requirements. The official list of requirements includes: 500 yards of swimming the sidestroke/breaststroke within 12 minutes 30 seconds, […]

Most people don’t realize how much of your health is affected if you have an unhealthy gut. They often think that you just get a stomachache, diarrhea or vomit, but it can show itself in many ways that you may think have nothing to do with digestion and your stomach may feel fine. Lack of […]

At VIP 1 to1 Fitness in Fort Lee, New Jersey, we create personalized programs and follow your progress, helping you every step of the way. However, people often ask generalized questions, and one of the most common is “If you could only recommend one exercise that would provide the most benefit for the whole body, […]

People often avoid strength training for a number of different reasons. Some people worry they’ll bulk up too much, while others are simply intimidated. You don’t have to worry about either of those. For women, it’s really difficult to bulk up due to hormones, but it also requires a lot of dedication for men to […]

One reason people love to come to V.I.P. 1To 1 Fitness Center in Fort Lee, NJ, is that we help them stay motivated, so they can reach their goals. Two of the biggest roadblocks to fitness are getting started and staying motivated. If you’re reading an article on staying motivated, you’ve probably accomplished step one. […]

If you’re spending hours at the gym every day pushing it hard at peak intensity, but you aren’t getting the results you want, maybe you work out too much. Yes, you can get too much of a good thing, especially if your workout is intense. Getting fit is finding the right blend of intense exercise […]

Whether you use the training facility at Fort Lee, New Jersey or at one of the surrounding areas, you probably know by now that having a great body is as much about eating healthy as it is about exercise. What you eat, especially snacks and carbs, play an intricate role in your overall health. In […]

Do you think that you have more potential than you’re living up to?  How will you harness your potential to create the very best you? I recommend using the teachings of Dr. Maxwell Maltz in his legendary book ‘The New Psycho-Cybernetics’.  Dr. Maltz created the original science of self-improvement and success, so who better to […]

The time that you spend on exercise can be used even more effectively for faster results.  When you decide which exercises to include in your routine, it is important to consider the type of movement involved. The simpler the movement, the fewer calories you’ll burn and the fewer muscles you will strengthen. On the other […]

A great way to make a dramatic improvement in your body and your fitness level is to participate in a challenge. It is a chance to take a hard look at where you currently stand with your weight and conditioning, and to set a goal with an end date for making big changes and progress.  […]

Are the dinners that you cook healthy? Think so, but not sure? If your weight loss has slowed, or even stopped, then there are improvements to be made in your dinner routine. I’ve made 5 guidelines so that you’ll know if your meals are healthy and fitness friendly. And as a result you’ll experience healthy […]

How long have you been trying to lose those last 10 or 20 or 30 pounds? Been awhile now, hasn’t it? You know how to lose weight –eat healthy and exercise–so why are you still living in a body that you’re disappointed with? In my experience, people hold on to “unwanted” pounds for very specific […]

Have you been overeating this month?  Most people have. Holiday indulgences are in full swing…between rich party food, dinners and piles of seasonal comfort foods.  Today I’d like to be brutally honest with you…for your own good. Sure, I could write you a ‘feel good’ article about cutting back a few calories and exercising a […]

It’s normal to exercise less this time of year.  Most will blame this on all of the holiday activities that they have to take care of.  The parties, the shopping, the baking, the wrapping… While it’s true that there’s a lot to do, that’s not really why you aren’t working out. You’ve been just as […]

Getting fit and healthy can be a challenge for a number of complex reasons that go deeper than simply calories-in versus calories-out.  What you associate with “pain” and “pleasure” may be blocking your fitness success.  You’re avoiding the WRONG pain. We are programmed to avoid pain and to seek out pleasure. Unfortunately, this can block […]

The time is here for parties, family dinners, and goodies around the house. This is a recipe for disaster, and if you’re not careful it could reverse your fat loss results quicker than you can say Happy Holidays!  I’d like to make it easy for you to stay on track with your healthy eating, even […]

Just because it’s the holidays doesn’t mean that your fitness goals no longer matter. In fact, if you lose sight of your fat loss goals entirely this month, you’ll have a seriously rude awakening come January 1st.  I have a better idea for you…let’s keep you focused on your fitness goals while still making room […]

Obesity related diseases are on the rise, as are the number of folks who are just plain unhappy with how their bodies look and feel. Cooking at home seems to be the first step in our road to healthier bodies.  Here are the top 5 reasons that you should starting cooking and eating at home…  […]

A dose of motivation will change your life almost overnight. The best part of my job is seeing clients achieve amazing results. Whether they drop a few sizes, lose the baby weight, get off their blood pressure meds, or shrink their waist, the excitement is always contagious.  There really isn’t a clear way to describe […]

Want to drop some body fat? Today I have 7 simple and effective ways for you to shed that unwanted body fat. While fat loss can be quite frustrating, these 7 strategies are proven to help you slim down fast.  1. Drink a Gallon of Water Water is always a crucial element for proper bodily […]

Have no time to prepare a healthy dinner after work? You aren’t alone. Most of my clients complain of simply not having enough time at the end of their day to cook a healthy dinner. This I’m-too-busy-to-cook mentality leads to unhealthy dinner choices from restaurants and fast food chains. And like I’ve told you before, […]

You probably consider yourself to be a healthy person, but do you really have healthy food in your kitchen? You’d be surprised how many fattening foods you’re still buying and eating. Here are 7 foods you should lose from your kitchen immediately… 1. Breakfast Cereal It’s delicious, it’s easy to prepare, and sometimes it even […]

what separates a fitness star from a couch potato? There is one reason why most people haven’t yet reached their goals, and it’s a simple one. It’s something that I’ve struggled in the past, and it just may be the one thing that’s holding you back from your big breakthrough.  That one thing is consistency.  […]

I’m here to warn you about 5 fat loss myths that most people fall for. This might come across as a soapbox rant, and for that I apologize, but trust me when I say that this is a message that needs to be spread. Your fat loss depends on it.  Don’t waste your time on […]

We are living in a have-it-all, have-it-now world. Access to anything you desire is literally a key stroke away.  There’s one-click ordering. There’s food delivery in 30 minutes or less. There’s credit available with the swipe of a card.  More so than any time in history, we have forgotten the art of sacrifice.  Can you […]

Wanting to lose fat, and failing at it, is one of the most frustrating experiences ever. Read the following 7 Fat Loss Problems to discover what is standing in your way and how to quickly and easily begin reshaping it all.  Fat Loss Problem #1: Your Mind Your mind is your number one ally when […]

Fast food has a reputation for being high in trans fat, saturated fat, sodium, and calories, while having next to no healthy ingredients. For example, one loaded hamburger, fries, and pie contain more saturated fat than you should eat in two days.  However, things are changing. The past few years have seen many fast-food restaurants […]

What’s the best way to eat for fat loss? Two popular eat-for-fat-loss strategies that you’ve probably heard of are Intermittent Fasting OR Six Small Meals.  Which strategy works best? And which should you follow? Let’s find out… Intermittent Fasting: this eating strategy cycles between periods of eating and periods of fasting. The content of your meals […]

Nope, we aren’t talking about ice cream…it’s protein shakes!  Protein is an essential macronutrient for building lean muscle mass and so there’s no disputing the fact that protein shakes are an important tool for fitness gains and fat loss.  Not only does a protein shake meal replacement take only a few minutes to prepare, it […]

If you’re anything like me, then you sometimes do things that you later regret.  Like hitting snooze rather than waking up early to exercise before work. Or blowing off a healthy eating plan to indulge in a hamburger and fries. Or starting an exercise program only to drop out two weeks into it.  These regrettable […]

stop being fooled Are you still looking forward to that “one day” when you’ll be lean and fit?  Do you tell yourself that you’ll start living healthy… tomorrow? Or next week? After you’ve had just one more pizza and one more lazy day on the couch… Then you’ll commit yourself to eating healthy and exercising daily, right?  It’s time […]

Have you noticed how people jump onboard with a popular fad diet, lose 5, 10 or even 20 pounds…only to gain it all back and then some? Why does this happen? It’s actually a simple concept, and once you understand it you will be forever saved from the tortures of yo-yo dieting.  Fad diets saddle […]

What are you eating for your snacks and small meals? <== This is SUPER important! If you’re eating the wrong thing every 2-3 hours then it’s easy to gain weight quickly, rather than the result that you want ==> which is to drop fat and clothes sizes. Check out the following 3 ways to snack […]

Wanting to lose fat, and failing at it, is one of the most frustrating experiences ever. Read the following 7 Fat Loss Problems to discover what is standing in your way and how to quickly and easily begin reshaping it all.  Fat Loss Problem #1: Your Mind Your mind is your number one ally when […]

It’s a common problem. You’ve been on a diet for weeks and aren’t losing weight like you thought you would.  It may be because you’re consuming more calories than you think. Keep reading to discover seven sneaky habits that may be sabotaging your weight loss efforts.  Mistake #1: Forgetting Liquid Calories  It’s easy to forget […]

What if you ate better for the next 30 days? How much would your weight decrease? How would you feel? Let’s give it a go… Step #1: Clean the junk out.  Step one is simple: get rid of all the junk food that currently resides in your home, office and car. Go through with a […]

According to a study conducted in the UK in 2015, less than 1% of the formerly obese will maintain weight loss for more than a year. Specifically, this broke down to just 1 man out of 210 and 1 woman out of 124. Participants in the study were told to eat less and move more, […]

Most people believe a bunch of lies about lifting weights, and it’s making them fat.  The truth is that strength training is one of the absolute best things you can do for your health and appearance.  Hopefully you don’t believe any of these lies… Lie #1 Muscle Turns Into Fat Why would anyone want to […]

It’s a common problem. You’ve been on a diet for weeks and aren’t losing weight like you thought you would.  It may be because you’re consuming more calories than you think. Keep reading to discover seven sneaky habits that may be sabotaging your weight loss efforts.  Mistake #1: Forgetting Liquid Calories  It’s easy to forget […]

Bathing suit season is right around the corner…are you ready? Most people want to slim down before baring it all, so I’m here to warn you of the 5 Flat Tummy Myths that could waste your time: Myth #1: Do extra crunches to flatten your abs. Excessive crunches aren’t the answer for tight abs. In […]

Should we eat everything on our plates?  It’s no secret that people are larger today than ever before. Waistlines have expanded over the last forty years and studies show that potion sizes have grown as well.  Researchers from New York University found that average portion sizes started to grow in the 1970’s, rising quickly in […]

Sure, you do your best to eat healthy and live a fit and active lifestyle, but you’re still not satisfied with your body. Day after day of eating salads and hitting the gym and your body isn’t changing.  It’s frustrating.  And yet there are people, whom you know personally, with phenomenal bodies and very little […]

It’s the time of year for focusing on fitness, health, and self-improvement; and, as to be expected, I’m busier than ever with clients looking to shed pounds and to take the New Year by storm. I love seeing this renewed enthusiasm for fitness and the surge of motivation in the air! I hope that you’re […]

It has been said that the most valuable thing that you possess is your health. Let’s face it, today more than ever, health is a topic of concern. We take precautions to avoid exposure to others and to mitigate our risk of contracting coronavirus by wearing masks, social distancing, staying home and following guidelines and […]

Spring has arrived, bringing with it the promise of warm weather to come.  You know what happens when the weather warms up?  People put on bathing suits.  Are you ready to bare it all on the beach? If not, no worries, there is still time. Follow these 12 steps to get your abs beach ready:  […]

What you eat will make or break your fitness results so if you aren’t happy with your current body then I’ll bet that your diet could use some improvement.  Case and point: how many of your meals are being delivered in a paper bag to your front door?  I realize that finding the time to […]

If you would like to look and feel great, then I’ve got good news for you: follow these 5 Fitness Secrets and your goals will quickly become a reality.  These secrets aren’t secret in the sense that you’ve never heard them before, because you likely have heard of them. The secret is that by faithfully […]

Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered: How did I let myself go this far? After more than a year of the global pandemic, many people are finding themselves in worse shape that ever before. The stress eating and lack of exercise of the last year has really caught up. But that’s OK! Now […]

Protein is the secret to a supercharged metabolism because protein FEEDS lean muscle. Lean muscle is responsible for a strong sexy posture and lean muscle burns 3 times as many calories at rest as fat does.  This means that the more lean muscle you have the more calories you burn… If you want to get […]

It’s been said that 80% of your fat loss results are made in the kitchen, so it’s no surprise that DIET MISTAKES are what get most of us off track with our fat loss efforts.  You can exercise hard every single day, but if you are making these 3 common mistakes then fat loss is […]

Sure, you do your best to eat healthy and live a fit and active lifestyle, but you’re still not satisfied with your body. Day after day of eating salads and hitting the gym and your body isn’t changing.  It’s frustrating.  And yet there are people, whom you know personally, with phenomenal bodies and very little […]

How would you like to get rid of your bathroom scale? To never again subject yourself to the angst and humiliation of stepping on and waiting for the number-that-will-determine-your-self-esteem to light up the screen.  Sounds awesome, right?! It’s been ingrained in us from an early age to worry about our weight, however today I’d like […]

As a personal trainer, I see that there are two distinctly different approaches to losing fat and getting into amazing shape. One of these approaches works. (Every. Single. Time.) And the other approach fails. (Every. Single. Time.)  I call these the Fitness Short Game and the Fitness Long Game. Let’s find out which game you’re […]

Personal Trainer Advice When foam rollers first hit the market, most guys looked at them like an ab roller. “Nice toy, but I’ll pass.” As time went on the fad turned out to be a trend you couldn’t ignore. Gyms made them standard fare, athletes started rolling before games, and next thing you know everyone […]

Personal Trainer Advice “What supplements should I take?” It’s easily one of the most common questions I’ve been asked during the past 10 years, as supplements transformed from a niche market into a perceived quick fix for everything from fat loss to increasing your strength. And while the supplement industry clearly doesn’t need any help […]

Personal Trainer Advice How close are you to your goals? You might be closer than you think! You see we as humans tend to match our efforts to the amount of time we think its going to take to reach our goal. For example if your running a marathon your going to pace yourself much […]

Personal Trainer Advice Imagine if you walked into school on the first day of kindergarten and your teacher handed you an exam for calculus. Or maybe even algebra. What would happen? You’d fail, obviously. The same thing happens with diet and exercise. You walk into a trap. One that is designed for most people to […]

Personal Trainer Advice You know how some exercises seem almost too intimidating to perform? Chances are, you’re right. Many exercise programs place you — and your body — in positions that leave you vulnerable. That’s not to say you should never squat with a barbell on your back, perform deadlifts, or do a variety of […]

Personal Trainer Advice You’ve probably heard that you need more protein in your diet — and for good reason. You might think of protein as the main building block for muscle, but it’s so much more. Protein is also essential for maintaining a strong immune system, bones, tendons, and is responsible for many metabolic reactions. […]

Personal Trainer Advice   Starting a fitness program is one of the best things you can do for your health. While the benefits are too great to list with just one blog post, most people just don’t know where or how to start. Well… im here to help 🙋‍♂️ Step 1: Start SLOW This goes […]

Personal Trainer Advice Lets see if this relates to you…   You wake up in the morning to get started on your day. as your  brushing your teeth you glance over at the scale tucked away from reach and then you remember the 10/20/30+ pounds of body fat you have been wanting to lose since […]

Personal Trainer Advice Every time the calendar turns to a new year, countless Americans make a resolution, get up from their couches and start a new fitness program That commitment to get in shape might last … for a month or two. Alas, 73 percent of people who make fitness-related New Year’s resolutions end up […]

Being a high performance personal trainer I question almost everything. Like have you ever noticed how two people can do the exact same fitness routine for a period of time and one will have breathtaking results while the other looks the same as when they started? Why is that? It’s frustrating when you are the […]

Personal Trainer Advice   There’s a lot of talk today about the importance of eating healthy. And as a Personal Trainer I hear a lot of it! You hear it from your doctor, on the news, in magazines and online. The consensus is clear: in order to have your best body in good health, you […]

Personal Trainer Advice Do you follow fitness stars on social media? Their perfect, chiseled images popping up in your newsfeed to give you just the right amount of motivation to get you into the gym…or does it? Striving for perfection doesn’t always work. Quite frankly, perfection is unattainable, and will always leave you falling short […]

It’s the time of year for focusing on fitness, health, and self-improvement; and, as to be expected from a high performance Personal Trainer, I’m busier than ever with clients looking to shed pounds and to take the New Year by storm. I love seeing this renewed enthusiasm for fitness and the surge of motivation in […]

Personal Training advice According to popular statistics, only 8% of New Year’s Resolutions are successfully kept. This means that 92% of us that are brave enough to set out for self-improvement will fail. Those aren’t very good odds. And this is a big problem I see in the personal training industry Thankfully there is science […]

You know how it goes. The holidays are upon us se we eat with a little less thoughtfulness and grab an extra cookie. After all, its only two weeks left in the year so you will worry about losing that fat in 2018. Well my friend, as the Friendswood/Pearland areas top personal trainer and body […]

We are officially on the verge of holiday season…and with it a myriad of food temptations and weight gain traps. Don’t fret, if you act now there’s still time to tighten up before putting on your holiday finest. These are the tips I give my top level personal training clients. Do these 5 things NOW […]

You know the feeling. Your sitting at work, trying to stay awake past 2:30 but it just seems impossible. You dont know why your so damn tired! You have been staring off into space with no creativity to GSD (Get Stuff Done) The truth of the matter is our bodies are a high tuned machine. […]

Hi Chris here,   You know, the other day I was enjoying a cup of Starbucks coffee while trying to think of what to write for this newsletter.   It then dawned on me to do a review of Starbucks because so many of us enjoy their coffee or other beverages right?   So her […]

In a medically-advanced society, pharmaceutical drugs are common choices for the treatment of different health problems. After all, they are prescribed and recommended by medical professionals, which is why many people believe they can actually prove to be effective. However, while they may actually cure you from a specific illness, it is inevitable that they […]

As a consequence of today’s modern time, more and more people are resorting into an unhealthy lifestyle. There are some who forget the importance of exercise for the health and fail to eat the right foods as well. As a result, the body is not supplied with the nutrients needed for a healthy functioning. If […]

To be more beautiful – this is perhaps the dream of many people today. Beauty, although subjective by nature, is undeniably largely based on how one physically looks like, or at least, that is the norm in our society. Because of this, anyone who does not feel to be within the current standards of beauty […]

This is Alondra’s amazing weight loss transformation story. I don’t know how you’d feel if this was your story …   It’s 7:10 pm on a chilly November evening. You’re sitting in your car with the engine running. Your headlights are shining through the fogged windows of a strange building in front of you. Nervous tension […]

Cleaning the house can prove to be a very tiring task. This is especially true if the dirt has accumulated and hardened through time. Fortunately, there are many cleaning products you can use to make things easier. Vacuum cleaners, for instance, can make it almost effortless for you to remove dust in carpets and upholstery. […]

Are you suffering from a headache, cold, flu, fever, cough, body pain, arthritis, acne, and other health problems? Well, do not fret as you are no alone with such a predicament. There are many people who might be having the same fate as you, making them unproductive as well to function at work or with […]

Whether it is headache, sore muscles, back pain, or a simple cold, you are most probably going to resort into the use of pain killers. They often come handy and readily available, apart from the fact that they have lured the public with the promise of being the best in terms of the alleviation of […]

If you go online and perform a quick search about home remedies for a specific health problem, you will definitely be confronted with tons of search results. As you go on reading, you will realize how they are solutions that have been used since time immemorial. In fact, even historians and experts in the field […]

For thousands of years now, Native American remedies are being practiced all over the globe because of their effectiveness in being able to treat a variety of health conditions. During the early times, like in the most parts of the globe, Native Americans do not have access to medical professionals and hospitals, which is why […]

Have you ever wondered why the bigwigs in the pharmaceutical industry are making a lot of money? Well, this is most probably because they manage to sell their products at high prices and people patronize them. Why are they still being bought by the public? It is basically because a lot of people are deceived […]

Some professionals in the medical filed might fret when you tell them that you would rather resort into the use of traditional home remedies rather than the drugs that are prescribed for you. Well, it is natural for them to react negatively because they might see it as an insult that you do not follow […]

6 Health Boosting Snacks That You Can Eat Anywhere   After making the decision to eat better and maybe even lose weight, one of the biggest stumbling blocks that people come across is finding healthy snacks that they can eat during the day. The problem with most snack foods is that they are loaded with […]

Sleep Your Way to Abs When you think about ways to lose weight, you probably think of exercising more and/or eating less. You probably aren’t thinking that you need to sleep more…but you do. The CDC estimates that over 1/3 of the U.S. population is sleep deprived. 5.8% of men and 3.5% of women reported […]

5 Simple Ways to Substitute Lower Carb Foods for Higher Carb Foods The simplest and most effective way to enhance your weight loss efforts is to eat fewer carbohydrates. To reap the weight loss and health benefits of a lower carb diet, you don’t need an extremely low-carb ‘Atkins-style’ diet. Instead, you can make a […]

Healthiest Food You Can Eat? What do the healthiest people in the world consistently eat? Fish. What do Americans hardly eat? Fish. The most recent nutritional data shows that the average American gets more protein each week from grain/bread products than they do fish! Fish, especially oily fish like salmon, contain a nutritionally complex and […]

30 ‘Must Eat’ Foods for Looking & Feeling Better The 30 Power Foods should be the center pieces of your diet. They are loaded with vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, essential amino acids, fiber, and phytochemicals (the things that scientists know are good for you but don’t know exactly why yet). The Power Foods are […]

Health Food Phoenix Olive oil is one of the most highly touted heart healthy foods, but like most foods that are ‘good for you’ there is a wide amount of variation in the healthfulness of a food, depending on the version of the food you buy. Olive oil is no exception. Olive oil can be […]

The Champagne of Dairy Kefir is derived from the Turkish word “keif” which means “good-feeling.” It has been around for centuries, originating in the Russian Caucasian mountains. Kefir gets the nickname, “champagne of dairy”, due to the fact that it foams and fizzes when you shake it up. Kefir looks like drinkable yogurt however its […]

3 Great Ways Green Tea Will Make You Leaner & Happier Tea is the second most popular drink in the world, behind only water. The earliest documented use of tea as a beverage dates back to China in 59 B.C. It has been used for medicinal purposes for over 3,000 years. Green, Black, White and […]

5 Ways to Increase Your Good Cholesterol and Protect Your Heart Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in America. Researchers estimate that someone in America has a heart attack or stroke every 25 seconds. What can you do to make sure that you don’t suffer the same fate? Fortunately, there are numerous […]

Health Food Phoenix Once quarantined as the food you must avoid if you had heart issues, a new growing body of research touting their nutritional benefits have caused eggs to rise from their nutritional grave to take their rightful place as a true power food. Cholesterol, Eggs, and Your Heart Improving heart health has long […]

Eating Out is No Longer a ‘Treat’ Eating out at a restaurant used to be considered a treat. An uncommon indulgence. However, since the 1970s eating away from home has become more and more common with Americans, now eating upwards of 43% of their meals and 32% of their calories away from home (up from […]

Liquid Calories could be Sabotaging Your Health – How to Stop It From Happening While all 6 of the Pillars of Nutrition are important – this could be the most important. For many people, consuming calorie-containing beverages, (more specifically sugar- sweetened beverages), is the difference between losing 15-20lbs, or not. On any given day, a […]

15 Foods With the Lowest Levels of Pesticides You know you should eat more fruits and vegetables. You probably don’t go a day without hearing or reading a news report about some newly discovered health benefit. But, you also hear an occasional report about the high levels of pesticides used on the produce in your […]

1 Cup of Blueberries a Day Could Keep Your Memory from Going Away Whenever you find an article about anti-aging foods, super foods, or brain boosting foods, you can bet that blueberries are at the top of the list. Over the past decade, blueberries have achieved the status of the ultimate health food. But, unlike […]

Heart Health Promoter or Destroyer? Red meat has long been implicated as a food that will destroy your heart health…so how could it be considered a power food? Let’s look at the nutritional power of lean beef and the misinterpretation of scientific research that has given it a bad name. Red Meat vs. Lean Beef […]

Improve Your Health at Less Than 4 Calories a Stalk Modern food lovers like to think that we discovered everything, but we can’t claim asparagus. Asparagus was originally found growing on Mediterranean hillsides, and recipes date back to late fourth-century Rome and Apicius Book III, one of the oldest known cookbooks. Early American colonists referred […]

“An Apple A Day…” Apples have been long heralded as a Power Food. In 1100 A.D., the Medical School of Salerno taught its budding physicians about the benefits of apples when treating illnesses of the lungs, bowels, and nervous system. We all know about the “an apple a day, keeps the doctor away” phrase coined […]

Benefits Balance is important in your body. Antioxidants help provide balance by neutralizing oxidized molecules. Oxidation occurs in your body naturally but at an excelled rate due to stress, exercise, inadequate sleep, and a poor diet. Dangers For a long time the message was, the more antioxidants the better. However, research has shown us that […]

Eat More Protein Protein is famous for its muscle building abilities but protein is also a key fat loss food. Protein helps you feel fuller longer. Eating more protein has been shown to cause people to eat less calories without trying. Have a Salad First Research from the Ingestive Behavior Lab at Penn State University […]

A tight, toned stomach is the ultimate fitness goal for many people. Not only does it look visually appealing but having a strong set of stomach muscles also improves your posture and makes performing other exercises much easier. In this article I’m going to help you develop the strong set of stomach muscles you’ve always […]

Many people believe that exercise alone is the key to a tight, toned midsection. However, without a solid nutritional foundation, any stomach toning exercises are going to fall short. Therefore, if you want to get the best abs possible, you need to be combining a solid exercise plan with a solid diet. In this article […]

If you want to strengthen and tone your stomach muscles, dumbbell exercises are a fantastic solution. Unlike stomach toning bodyweight exercises, stomach toning dumbbell exercises allow you to increase the resistance as your abs get stronger and develop a good level of core stability. So read on for five of the best dumbbell exercises for […]

A toned stomach is one of the most desirable physical features amongst men and women. However, this desire has led to a number of incorrect myths circulating when it comes to stomach toning advice. In this article I’m going to be addressing some of the main stomach toning myths that are currently circulating and revealing […]

Getting lean, washboard abs is a two-step process. First, you need to tone up your stomach muscles to get the tight, well defined, muscular outline. Then you need to reduce your body fat percentage so that your toned abs are visible. However, many people neglect this second step and end up disappointed with their ab […]

Pasta is such a versatile dish; one can have it for breakfast or as an evening snack or a meal. You can serve it as a main course or pair it with soup for a light and fulfilling meal. It’s easy to make and you can add any flavor or ingredients, vegetables as per your […]

HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) is a fast, efficient style of fitness training that involves alternating between periods of high intensity and periods of medium to low intensity exertion for between 5 minutes and 30 minutes. Bodyweight training is a simple but effective form of fitness training that boosts your cardiovascular fitness and strength levels […]

If you love Chinese take-out, lo-mien, or plain easy meals, this recipe is a sure treat. A balanced meal which comes together in mere minutes and uses only one pot is everyone’s friend. With this one-pot Cantonese noodles recipe, putting together a healthy dinner fix is a breeze.  What You’ll Need ½ lb prawns (or […]

Want a new idea to use your sizzling plate or stove top griller? Why not try this easy peasy chicken for a no-fuss crowd pleaser meal for your grilling party? It will make your cooking time really sizzle! What You Will Need:  ½ pound chicken breast, cut into strips ½ cup button mushrooms, sliced ½ […]

If you’ve been interested in health and fitness for a while then one piece of advice that you’re likely to have heard over and over again is to ‘drink at least 8 glasses of water per day’. While this is sound advice, there’s a lot more to staying healthy while you hydrate than just drinking […]

Want some new appetizer or cocktail recipe which is easy and palate friendly? This smoked salmon tortilla rollups is a crowd pleaser, perfect for gatherings with guests or for pot lucks. The best part is they look fancy and guests will think you got them from a specialty deli or restaurant although it is so […]

One of the biggest complaints people have about cardio machines is that they find the long, steady state workouts boring and unchallenging. However, with HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training), you can add some pace and excitement to your cardio machine based workouts. Keep reading for 3 of the best cardio machine HIIT workouts. 1 – […]

This may be an Italian classic but this time we will be using locally grown ingredients. It’s very easy to do and something that I turn to when I am craving for pasta but I don’t have the luxury of time to do it.  What You’ll Need: 500 g Spaghetti noodles or Penne Rigatte – […]

For many people, snacking is their Achilles heel when it comes to healthy eating. They manage to adapt their main meals and make them healthy with relative ease but when they get hungry between meals, the lure of candy, chocolate or chips becomes too much. The good news is that with a little extra preparation, […]

Do you want to fire up your cardiovascular fitness levels while also strengthening and toning your muscles? If so, you’ll love this full body HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) weightlifting workout. It includes 8 weightlifting moves which target all the muscles in your body and are performed at a fast pace to give you a […]

Sticking to your healthy eating plans at restaurants is extremely difficult. Not only are there lots of tempting meals on offer but it’s also very difficult to determine the ingredients and the calories in these meals. However, with the right strategy, you can still enjoy meals at restaurants without them sabotaging your healthy eating goals. […]

Craving a sweet, tangy, and cheesy breakfast sandwich? Then try this honey cheddar sourdough grilled cheese!  What You’ll Need: Sliced sourdough bread Honey Cheddar slices (use sharp cheddar for best contrast of flavors) Butter Any easy melting cheese of your choice Let’s Make Some Awesome Grilled Cheese! 1. Preheat your griddle your pan as you […]

Craving some quesadilla but have only a few ingredients? If you have some tortilla and happen to have some goat cheese or mozzarella, then this recipe is definitely for you! What You Will Need: Flour tortillas (this recipe uses 12 inch diameter flour tortillas) 1 small red bell pepper, cut into strips 1 small green […]

One of the biggest issues people have when trying to lose weight is their lifestyle. They’re fully prepared to eat the right foods and do the appropriate exercises but then life gets in the way and throws all their hard work out of the window. The good news is that with a little planning and […]

Top 5 Weight Loss Diet Tips for Bergen County Residents If you’re trying to lose weight, a healthy, calorie controlled diet needs to be the foundation. However, many people don’t take this into account when attempting to drop the pounds and as a result, their fat loss efforts suffer. That’s why in this article I’m […]

Do you need a quick yet attractive looking treats for your upcoming party or reunion? Or are you finding cool kitchen activities that you love to do with your kids? Or better yet, your kids hate bananas? Then this is the right tutorial for you! Today we will be making a quick, yet fun activity […]

Craving something out of the ordinary but is easy to prepare and takes only a few minutes? You will surely love this recipe for Beef Honey Curry Stir Fry. Imagine succulent pieces of thinly sliced beef, in a smoky sweet and a bit spicy sauce with colorful veggies, it’s a delight is it not? This […]

Most healthy eating advice focusses on counting calories and measuring portion sizes and ignores actual health. However, true healthy eating goes far beyond calorie restriction and involves providing your body with the essential nutrients it needs. These essential nutrients boost your energy levels, protect against chronic diseases, help your vital organs function and much more. […]

Top 5 Weight Loss Hydration Tips for Bergen Community Residents When it comes to losing weight, hydration is an area that gets very little attention. However, many of the beverages people drink are what actually prevent them from achieving their fat loss goals. That’s why in this article I’m going to be looking at the […]

HIIT Core Workout HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) is a brilliant fat burning tool and when combined with specific exercises for your core muscles, it’s one of the best ways to develop a tight, toned midsection. This HIIT core workout does exactly that by blasting through 500 calories and giving your core muscles a thorough […]

  A strong, positive mindset is one of the most important tools on your weight loss journey. With the right mindset, you’ll find facing weight loss challenges and sticking to your weight loss goals a breeze. However, developing and maintaining a positive weight loss mindset can be difficult especially living in Bergen County, New Jersey. […]

Top 5 Healthy Alcohol Consumption Tips When it comes to eating healthy, most people don’t give alcohol a second thought. They change the actual foods they’re eating but continue drinking the same types and quantities of alcohol as they did before. However, alcoholic drinks often contain more calories and can be worse for you in […]

4 Minute Tabata Workout Tabata is probably the most popular style of HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training). It involves completing 8 exercises successively and performing each exercise for 20 seconds at a high intensity followed by 10 seconds of rest. While a 4 minute workout may sound deceptively simple, tabata workouts are one of the […]

Protein has always been promoted by muscle heads as the key to getting it. While the extreme amounts of protein consumed by some bodybuilders is unnecessarily extreme, the research has shown time and time again that more protein is better when it comes to fat loss. One study found that after 8 weeks, people who […]

4 Simple Steps for Surviving Holiday Parties Holiday weight gain happens to everyone, right? Not you. Not this year. Holiday Weight Gain Basics Research has shown that Americans are gaining more weight each year with most of the gain occurring between October and February. The weight gain during this time of year can be attributed […]

12 Foods With the Highest Levels of Pesticides You’ve probably heard that the fresh fruits and vegetables in your local supermarket might be tainted by pesticides. A nonprofit organization call the Environmental Working Group looked at 51,000 pesticide tests for 53 popular fruits and vegetables and then ranked them based on how much and how […]

Even though they look a bit odd, there are a number of reasons you should use kettlebells. Kettlebells were originally used in Russia to provide a means of weighing crops. As with many different farming tasks, they became part of the contests at festivals, with farmers showing off their strength by lifting them. Eventually the […]

At one time doctors discouraged both prenatal and postpartum exercise, stating it wasn’t good for either mother or child. Of course, in those days, women were restricted to bed for days and sometimes weeks after childbirth. Today, scientific studies paint quite a different picture on whether to exercise during pregnancy and immediately following, or to […]

If you’re already a parent, you know just how exhausting raising a child can be. Not only does it require a lot of work, play can be just as taxing. Keeping up with your kids in Fort Lee, New Jersey doesn’t have to be difficult if you exercise on a regular basis. In fact, people […]

No matter what your score in golf, it can always get better. Today, more and more golfers are adding golf conditioning to their improvement program. While you don’t have to have a personal trainer to start working out, when it comes to specialized workouts, such as ones that prepare your body for a specific sport, […]

If you don’t want big muscles but do want to live healthier, functional training might just be your answer. If a person is functionally fit, he or she has the muscle development to the common daily task everyone does, but at a reduced risk of injury. Functional training uses several different muscles at the same […]

Probably the most frequently heard complaint about exercising is that it’s boring. It’s very important that you enjoy your exercise. If you don’t, the odds of you continuing decrease. There are a number of different reasons people become turned off to exercise. Sometimes they lack variety, sometimes they simply don’t challenge themselves and sometimes they […]

In the world of fitness, you must be realistic to be successful. Don’t expect to lose weight miraculously or build muscles without working. Becoming fit takes dedication and commitment to a healthy lifestyle. That doesn’t mean it can’t be fun and exciting. Anything worth having is worth working for and fitness is definitely on the […]

Making positive changes toward better health can occur a little at a time and be so minor, you may even doubt they help. However, when you add all these changes together, you start to see big differences in the way you look and feel. Bad habits creep in just as easily. Maybe you never bought […]

It doesn’t matter whether you’re a mom who wants to make meals healthier, someone who wants to lose weight or your doctor told you to eat healthier for better health, you’ll get some beneficial nutritional tips in Edgewater when you use the services of a personal trainer with a certification in nutrition. You’ll be amazed […]

If you’re serious about wanting to lose weight, you won’t get permanent results with the latest diet you found on the internet. Diets just don’t work. Instead you need a North Bergen weight loss program that combines healthy eating with exercise. This type of approach takes weight off fast and keeps it from ever returning. […]

You might initially think of a Fort Lee personal trainer as just an exercise coach, but trainers are far more than that. Personal trainers not only help you maximize your workout time but also can show you healthy recipes in Fort Lee to lower your caloric intake, without making you feel deprived or leaving you […]

If weight loss is your goal, dieting alone won’t help. However, when you combine a healthy lower calorie diet and a workout, you’ll have a dynamite combination to blast away faster. Of course, knowing how to do each exercise correctly is important, since executing a routine incorrectly can minimize the benefits and sometimes even cause […]

Nothing irks me more than when good people are misled by fitness myths. These myths interfere results and keep people miles from their goal weight. So I’ve got to warn you about the false rumors going around Bergen County, about strength training. Strength training is the number one thing you could possibly do for your […]

I’m looking for more motivated clients just like you – and I figure the best place to start looking is in your circle of influence. I’ve decided that instead of paying the radio, newspaper or some direct mail company to market our programs, I’d rather reward you. Do you know anyone who could benefit from […]

It’s a common problem. You’ve been on a diet for weeks and aren’t losing weight like you thought you would.  It may be because you’re consuming more calories than you think. Keep reading to discover seven sneaky habits that may be sabotaging your weight loss efforts. Mistake #1: Forgetting Liquid Calories It’s easy to forget […]

The Cardio Myth There are certain fitness myths that people will always know about. These ideas are passed from one unsuspecting person to the next, a little crumb of misinformation that does more harm than good. I’ve heard them all so many times. There’s the myth about ab crunches melting off belly fat. (Sorry folks, […]

Getting To The Goal in 5 Steps Are you one of the people that want to get in shape, drop the fat, and increase your tone and strength? Join the club in Bergen County where most people are dynamically working toward a vague fitness goal. So what’s the difference between people who achieve their fitness […]

Don’t Believe The Muffin Top Myth There is one thing that irks me; it’s seeing people led off target by the Muffin Top Myth. These well-meaning folks devote time and effort under a faulty premise that gets them zero results.   The more you put your valuable time and energy into a fitness program; you […]

I’ve got to warn you. There are fake rumors going around Bergen County about strength training. The truth is that strength training is one of the best things you can do for you to stay in shape and form. If you’ve fallen for these 5 myths then you’re missing out on fabulous potential results. Myth […]

How many times have you told yourself that you’d exercise and get fit, if only you had the time? If I had a dollar for time I’ve heard the I-don’t-have-time excuse… New and exciting research is coming out in favor of shorter, more intense workouts. The old way of exercising at a slow speed, for […]

Let’s face it, some days you just don’t feel like exercising. You get too busy, too stressed and quite simply too tired. But this shouldn’t stop you from lacing up your shoes and heading out for a workout! Here’s a list of 13 of the top reasons to exercise. Pull out this list and read […]

The answer to burning fat calories lays not so much in the food you eat but in how the body processes it. And the one thing that determines how well the entire metabolism operates isn’t in your stomach, or the intestines, or even in your muscles. It’s located in your throat. It’s a tiny V […]