Hey guys. I hope you've been enjoying my latest fitness cartoons infographics useful. Today I've got a brand new one which follows on from last week's 10 Step Weight Loss Exercise Plan infographic and provides you with 5 Healthy & Low Calorie Soft Drink Substitutes which you can use to support your weight loss efforts. So if you're trying to lose weight but find that sugar filled soft drinks are your Achilles heel, make sure you give some of the alternatives listed below a try. Once you've taken a look at these healthy and low calorie soft drink substitutes, … [Read more...]
10 Metabolism Boosting Foods & Drinks
Hey guys. I hope you've enjoyed checking out all the fitness cartoons I've been posting recently. Today I'm changing it up a little bit and providing you with an infographic that discusses 10 Metabolism Boosting Foods & Drinks. So if you want to increase the amount of calories you burn each day and give your metabolism a kick, make sure as many of these foods and drinks as possible are part of your diet. Once you’ve taken a look at the infographic, please Like, +1, Pin or Tweet it by using the buttons above and below this post, so that as many people as possible can use it. Also, if you … [Read more...]
4 Healthy & Romantic Valentine’s Day Lunch Recipes
If you're planning to spend the first half of your Valentine's Day indoors, cooking that special someone a romantic lunch is an excellent way to show that you care. However, cooking up something that's high in nutritional value, low in calories but still tastes good can be tricky. Fortunately, if you stick to natural, unprocessed ingredients, it's possible to put together a lunch that's full of flavour and good for you. In this article I plan to show you how to do just that by listing 4 Healthy & Romantic Valentine's Day Lunch Recipes. 1) Heart Warming Vegetable Soup This heart … [Read more...]
5 Romantic Valentine’s Day Healthy Treat Gifts
In a recent post I highlighted a number of Valentine's Day fitness accessory gifts that are both functional and have that personal touch. However, some people prefer edible gifts as opposed to practical gifts and that's why today I'm following up on that post and providing you with a list of 5 Romantic Valentine's Day Healthy Treat Gifts. As with the fitness accessory gift suggestions, each of these healthy treats are very thoughtful and show that you care. They're also a much healthier alternative to chocolates and whichever one you choose, you can be sure that your health concious partner … [Read more...]
3 Healthy & Romantic Valentine’s Day Breakfast Recipes
Healthy eating's probably not the first thing that springs to mind when you're planning out your perfect Valentine's Day. However, if you get a little creative in the kitchen, you can cook up plenty of meals that are full of flavour, packed full of health boosting nutrients and low in calories but also have that personal, romantic touch. In this article I'm going to help you kick off your Valentine's Day in a healthy fashion by providing you with 3 Healthy & Romantic Valentine's Day Breakfast Recipes. 1) Heart Warming Strawberry Oatmeal This heart warming strawberry oatmeal is a … [Read more...]
7 Healthy & Romantic Red Fruits To Try This Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day and healthy eating don't usually go hand in hand, with the typical Valentine's Day menu consisting of alcohol, chocolate and other calorie rich treats. However, there's no reason why you can't eat healthy on Valentine's Day and still enjoy your food. Today I'm going to be helping you do exactly that and providing you with 7 Healthy & Romantic Red Fruits To Try This Valentine's Day. 1) Cherries Cherries are a naturally sweet red fruit and a perfect healthy Valentine's Day snack. They can be enjoyed on their own, with a selection of other fruits and nuts or even used as a … [Read more...]
7 Ways To Increase Your Healthy Fat Intake In The New Year
When it comes to eating healthier in the New Year, most people don't understand the importance of dietary fats. They see them as high calorie nutrients which lead to clogged arteries and weight gain and therefore view them as something that should be avoided. However, the truth is, with the exception of man made trans fats (which can be very damaging to your health and should be avoided at all costs), dietary fats not only boost your health but they're actually essential for your survival. That's why today I'm going to be helping you make sure you eat enough of them this year by providing you … [Read more...]
4 Ways To Get More Protein This New Year
One of the biggest New Year health and fitness goals people have is to improve their diet and start eating healthier. In one of my recent posts I discussed how you can do that by eating healthier carbohydrates this New Year. Today I'm going to be following up on that post and listing 4 Ways To Get More Protein This New Year. As you probably know, protein is one of the three macronutrients your body needs to survive. Its main role is to build, maintain and repair all of your body's cells but it also regulates a number of important internal processes. If you don't eat enough protein, you not … [Read more...]
5 Ways To Eat Healthy Carbohydrates In The New Year
Carbohydrates are a controversial macronutrient in health and fitness circles. Many people see them as a nutrient that contributes to chronic diseases such as diabetes and something that should be avoided at all costs. While it's true that you can technically survive without carbohydrates (your body can use fats and protein for energy if there are no carbohydrates available) and eating too many or eating the wrong kind can be very damaging to your health, when you eat the right kind of carbohydrates, in the right quantities, they can boost your health in numerous ways. That's why today I'm … [Read more...]
The Free Fitness Tips New Year Diet Action Plan
Now that Christmas is over and the New Year is here, it's time to get your health and fitness back on track. In the next couple of posts I'm going to help you do exactly that by providing you with two action plans to kick start your diet and your fitness. In today's post I'm going to be focusing on how to improve your diet by following a few simple steps. So keep reading for The Free Fitness Tips New Year Diet Action Plan. 1) Focus On Foods You Enjoy One of the biggest mistakes people make when trying to improve their diet is that they believe healthy foods and foods they enjoy are mutually … [Read more...]