By Lauren Duffy Trying to lose weight? Great! Good for you! Good luck! This blog will definitely help you reach your fitness goals in a healthy and happy way. But please, I beg you, lose weight for the right reasons… Through my weight loss journey, I discovered the truth behind losing weight. It made me […]
By Lauren Duffy “You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” – Buddha After contributing this blog since just after Emily started it, I’ve mentioned in a few of my articles that I used to be quite heavy before I lost a good amount of weight due to […]
By Emily McLaughlin Okay, so the title might seem a little harsh… but I swear this post contains nothing but good vibes. Are you trying to lose weight? Well, do as I say… and get rid of your forks. For those of us who have struggled or are struggling with our weight, eating right and […]
By Emily McLaughlin At a restaurant, you can usually choose your dressing, sides and how you would like your meal seasoned. Unfortunately, there are times where you are eating out, or grabbing a meal on-the-go, and you can’t customize your meal. For example, if you are eating at a conference, luncheon or maybe grabbing a […]
By Emily McLaughlin Protein is one of the most valuable nutrients in your diet. It is responsible for building the framework of your body, including muscles, organs, bones and connective tissues. In the form of enzymes, protein helps your body digest food and preserve lean muscles. If these facts are not enough to convince you […]
By Emily McLaughlin Can’t stop wishing that you had the perfect figure sported by those VS bathing suit models? Yes, they are incredibly gorgeous, and yes, I am guilty of wishing that I had one of their anatomically perfect bodies at one time or another–but, didn’t you hear? Strong is the new skinny! When you are […]
By Emily McLaughlin Article 1: Love to sweat, live to sweat Article 2: Love to sweat, live to sweat: Your exercise routine Article 3: You’re reading it. ;) If your focus is to lose weight, cardio is most important. So, why lift? Well, strength training will improve your cardiovascular abilities and get you looking toned. Make time […]
By Emily McLaughlin We talked about this is my last article (Love to sweat, live to sweat), spring break is right around the corner. I want you all to look and feel amazing when you slip into your bikinis, hit the slopes or slave away at work during our week off in March. By spring break, […]
By Emily McLaughlin All right, ladies, we are half way between New Year’s and spring break. Yeah, I said it… SPRING BREAK. Some of the dedicated few are still working on those fitness related resolutions (keep up the good work!), others have ditched their resolutions and are focusing in on spring break looming in the […]
By Lauren Duffy Let’s review… Tip Number One: Moderation and Purity Tip Number Two: Find a Work Out that Works for You Tip Number Three: Don’t Fall into the Compliments Trap Tip Number Four: Cut the Excuses Excuses. We’re all victims of them. Whether it’s homework, cleaning, chores, tasks, or just something that we don’t […]
