Natalie Friedman

Fitness: Motivational Tips

Getting into the habit of working out can be a difficult task. The first few days and even weeks you’re so excited and motivated but slowly you start finding excuses and skipping the gym. It takes 21 days to create a habit, but let's face it convincing ourselves to get up and exercise every single day is harder than staying in bed, especially during these cold days. But you know it's worth it, you know it will help you lose those extra pounds and make you feel good in the long road. So here are some tips to motivate yourself every day:

Health: Fruits & Weight Loss

Many people struggle when losing weight. There are so many myths and misinformation about the many ways of losing weight that sometimes we tend to recur to the fastest and what we believe is the healthiest way to do so, eating nothing but fruits. Don't get me wrong, fruits are amazing but they have one little problem, especially when losing weight is our goal when eating them. "Fruits are very high in fructose, and it can easy be stored as fat," shared Jose Nieto, a personal trainer and nutritionist.

Fitness: Benefits Of Weight Training

We all know that exercising has many benefits, both physically and mentally. There are plenty of ways of being active and maintaining a healthy physique. Because of this, it is recommended that you apply the correct ways of exercising depending on your goals.

Health: Midnight Snack Options

You started to eat healthier and in moderation but it's bed time and your stomach is growling. You're tossing in bed because you're hungry and can't go to sleep; one of the worse feelings when you want to get some rest. Many diets suggest not eating after certain time, especially to avoid carbohydrates. However, the myth that night eating increases the potential of gaining weight it is just that, a myth. If you eat the right foods in moderation, your body will use the energy from those foods and use this fuel for different functions.