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Featured Recipes
Glazed Nuts
Servings Per Recipe: 16 Ingredients 1 egg white 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon … [Read More...]
Couscous, Cranberry, and Feta Salad
Serves 4 Ingredients 1/3 cup couscous 1/3 cup dried cranberries 2/3 cup boiling water 1/2 cucumber, diced 2 tablespoons … [Read More...]
Lean Steak and Mushroom Salad
Serves 4 Ingredients * 2 tablespoons Mrs. Dash® Original Blend * 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil * 1 tablespoon white … [Read More...]
Grilled Chicken Breast with Cucumber and Pepper Relish
(Serves 4) 1 cucumber - peeled, seeded and chopped 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1/8 cup chopped red onion 1/2 cup … [Read More...]
Featured Blog Posts
What is cellulite?
Cellulite is simply “fat pockets” that occur when connective tissues underneath the skin do not hold in the underlying fat, … [Read More...]
What/Who Was Your Turning Point…?
In everyone's life, at some point or another comes a turning point. A who or what that makes us stand up and take notice. It can … [Read More...]
Why Interval Training Is Effective
If you exercise day in and day out and still do not see the weight loss results that you want, it's time to get more for your … [Read More...]
What’s Your Story?
Everyone has a story. And it's your story that makes you who you are today. When we were younger, we didn't think much about … [Read More...]
Featured Articles
Rewarding Yourself Is Important For Success
You’ve been working out almost every day. You’re latest trip to the scale showed the results you’ve been seeking. Now it’s time to dive into a great big slice of chocolate cake as a reward for getting the job done, right? Wrong! Using food as a reward for doing well in the gym and on the scale is a plan that can backfire in the long run. While you might not have to resign yourself to … [Read More...]
What To Look For In A Fitness Routine
Your best friend works out six days a week, looks great and is almost ready for that upcoming marathon. You’re ready to start working out, but that routine sounds too intense to meet your tastes. How can you select a fitness routine that fits you, your lifestyle and your personal physical abilities? The key lies in selecting a routine that does, in fact, fit your personal needs. It’s best … [Read More...]
Stress Can Hurt Your Weight Loss Efforts
If you’ve been trying to eat right to lose weight, but haven’t seen the results you’re after it might be time to check your stress levels. Stress, if left to its own devices, can harm your chances of successfully shedding pounds and reaching your goals. It can also cause a host of other problems you don’t want to deal with! So, why is stress a roadblock for weight loss? Stress in and … [Read More...]
Striking the Right Balance – Food, Activity and Attitude
Getting into shape, losing weight and developing a healthy, happy self-image is a journey that will not happen overnight. It takes time and dedication to reach goals and make sure the efforts made result in lasting change. So, how can you sustain yourself for the long-haul and keep your attitude positive to ensure success? There is a secret trio of ingredients that go into any successful … [Read More...]
Motivation – It Will Run Out, But There’s a Solution!
You’ve joined a gym and you’re all set to drop that 20 pounds you’ve promised yourself you’d lose for years. Your motivation is high and you know you can do it! That is fantastic news, but it’s time to temper your enthusiasm with a bit of reality. The fact is your motivation is very high right now and that’s a good thing. Your motivation, however, isn’t going to last forever. When … [Read More...]
Working Out The Core Is Essential, But a Whole Body Routine Is Critical
All too often, we try to target our workouts to take care of problem spots. Big thighs, flabby arms, fat rear ends and other very specific areas get the bulk of our exercise attention while the core is overlooked. The truth is this is not a wise way to proceed if real results are desired. Targeting is fine, but it won’t get the job done on its own. The core – the back and stomach muscles … [Read More...]
Weight Loss in Traverse City
Changing Your Mind Can Change Your Life If you’re ready to get into shape and really change your life, the first place to start is within your own mind. Leading a healthy, active lifestyle often calls for taking a mind-over-matter approach. Working out, eating right and making good choices calls for positive thinking to reinforce the actions you know you need to take. When you explore your own … [Read More...]
Which Diet Plan Is Best?
You stand on the scale and just can’t deny the fact any longer: It’s time to lose weight and get into shape. The problem is finding the best diet plan to help you reach your goals. With so many options on the table, selecting just the right diet plan can be very difficult. The simple truth is there is no diet plan that is the best. Go on a strict diet plan to drop weight fast and you will … [Read More...]
Can You Learn to Love Exercise?
You know you need to exercise, but you just can’t stand the idea of getting into a boring, grueling routine. If you’re really ready to get into shape, you can make it happen by taking a different approach to working out. The simple truth is you don’t need to slave away on a treadmill to enjoy results. Exercise is often what you make it. Be creative and you can even learn to love it! So, … [Read More...]
Stuck At A Weight Loss Plateau? Bust Through It!
When you started your weight loss routine, you knew it would be a process. After all, you didn’t gain the weight overnight. You couldn’t have expected it to come off that fast. Unfortunately, you’ve hit a bump in the road and your motivation level is starting to wane. How can you get past a weight loss plateau to see the results you really want? First off, don’t give up! You can bust … [Read More...]
