There is a recent article entitled “An hour of daily exercise ‘needed to stay slim’” featured in BBC news in which it stresses to exercise at least an hour to stay slim. It is a common knowledge that exercising at least half an hour a day will do wonder to your body and health.

However, if you have an inclination to gain weight then it is worth to consider increasing your workout duration. If you are still young like in your early twenties, maybe exercising for half an hour is fine but if you are in mid thirties or approaching already the forties, you can prevent increasing your weight by exercising longer at least an hour. Read more…

Let’s face it. Staying fit and on track with our exercise routines is really a challenge. Oftentimes we are confronted with excuses not to workout. If you are trapped in the same predicament, then the  article of  Sara Eckel in New York Times entitled “A Good Excuse to Stay Home From the Gym” can be a heaven-sent solution to you.

Now there is a growing trend of contracting a personal trainer who comes to your home.  It is seen as one of the best option to keep up with your fitness goal. There is no need for you to carry your gym bag and drive to the fitness gym. With these arrangement, you have no option but to workout because the personal trainer visits you at home as per the agreed schedule. If you have an inclination to junk your exercise routines, then this is an ideal choice for you. Read more…

There is an interesting article written by Tina Haupert in Health.com entitled “3 Ways to Eat Slowly (and Lose Weight!)”.

Eating slowly is quite a classic advice for those who want to shed extra pounds though oftentimes we do the contrary. We rush for breakfast meal to catch the bus or take a quick lunch to be on time for the next meeting. We live in a fast pace and demanding world which most of the time leads us to ignoring a scrumptious meal.

Then in return we are hungry later in the afternoon or in the evening. Hence, it is quite common that we storm our fridge the moment we reach home to satisfy our hungry stomach. Read more…

Who doesn’t know hula-hoop? Lately this classic child’s play is earning its popularity in the arena of fitness. In the article of Sean d. Hamill in New York Times “Hooping Already Has Its Own Jane Fonda”, it brings hula-hoop to light as a tool which can be used as a workout routine.

This is a perfect alternative to add fun to your fitness routine. Running in the treadmill or working out in the gym can be really boring but hula-hoop can bring out your child’s fun memories.

More so, it is easy and can be done anywhere and anytime. It is also great activity to do with your children.

Sometimes you need to find a kind of workout that is entertaining to help you keep going. So in this matter, you can start hula-hooping. What a fun way to lose weight!

Read the full article ‘Hooping Already Has Its Own Jane Fonda’ from NYTimes.com

Who doesn’t like popcorn for a movie night? Indeed popcorn is a classic snack option when going out for movies and theatres, right? Popcorns can somehow feel light to our stomach but according to the “Popcorn’s Dark Secret”, an article in New York Times written by Karen Barrow, a tub of popcorn contains high calorie, salt and fats.
The nutritional values of the popcorns served at the three movie-theatres were reviewed. The result was very interesting though on the other hand very alarming. However, if you cannot resist going to a movie without a bucket of popcorn, then make sure to opt for unsalted popcorn and eating less quantity will be a big help.
So the next time you plan for a movie night out, think again about the nutritional value of popcorn before ordering a bucket size of it.

Read the full article “Popcorn’s Dark Secret” from NYTimes.com to help you understand better the alarming nutrient value of popcorns.

Each one of us is conscious one way or another with our weight. Behind that weight consciousness can be varying reasons though the primary factor that contributes to being overweight is our eating habits.

The article entitled “Busted! 5 Major Eating Mistakes” by Holly McCord, RD, with Gloria McVeigh, Prevention outlines the eating habits that each of us must be cautious. Actually we are guilty in most of the eating mistakes featured in the article except perhaps for health buffs people.

The article offers you smart solutions on how to deal with these eating mistakes. For instance, people especially those working in the big cities are living in processed foods with the help of microwave oven. To resolve this bad eating habit, the article recommends storing your fridge and kitchen with fresh fruits and salads.

Embracing a healthy lifestyle is not a magic as we have to exert an effort to live healthily.

Read the full article ‘Busted! 5 Major Eating Mistakes‘ from Yahoo! Health.

Fitness Editorial Credits to Holly McCord, RD, with Gloria McVeigh, Prevention.com.

Do you want to live longer? Then reading the article of Jane E. Brody in New York Times entitled “Even More Reasons to Get a Move On” is worth of your time. The message of the article is very straight forward –  daily exercise can prolong your lifespan. It also protects you from common illness of old age such as diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular diseases.

The first sentence of the article is really striking as the author shares one of the comments from a reader in her previous article related to exercise and long life. It is about an 86 years old reader who conveyed a message that she has been walking everyday of her life. Interesting, right?

How many of you take for granted the benefits of exercise such as a simple daily walking exercise? Majority of the people nowadays have been living a sedentary lifestyle. Perhaps it is about time to move up and to start incorporating exercise in their lifestyle.

Read the full article ‘Even More Reasons to Get a Move On’ from NYTimes.com

There are days that you feel your energy is down even though you slept well the night before. Well, check out the article of Lucy Danziger entitled “Eat More for Energy”. It is actually a very interesting feature as the author has given a scientific explanation on how certain food can rev up your energy level.

Typically you grab a cup of coffee or munch a piece of chocolate bar to recharge your energy, right? The foods which were recommended in the article were nutritious and friendly to your weight.

The article highlighted the importance of nutrients such as protein, vitamin C and Iron as source of boosting your energy level.

So before you grab another sweet with high-calorie content to rev up your energy, think again. Read the full article of “Eat More for Energy” from Yahoo! Health and gain some insights on how to increase your energy level without skyrocketing your calorie intake.

Fitness Editorial Credits to Lucy Danziger, Self.com.