The glycemic index: good carbs, bad carbs

If you’re one of those people who can’t stand all the counting, tracking, adding, and recording that some diets require, you can find refuge on a simple numerical scale: the glycemic index. On the other hand, you may find it another maddening way of complicating the simple act of eating. The glycemic index is a

Ellen Crofts Supreme Pilates – The Good and the Bad

The Ellen Crofts Supreme Pilates Machine is not just any Pilates reformer. It is much more and it is also very different from the other Pilates reformers. But to think that he only has good points would be a mistake. All exercise equipment has some good points and some bad points. Let’s take a look

Protein Power: How Much Is Ideal To Maximize Muscle Gains?

How much protein do I need each day to see results? How Much Protein is Too Much? And how many grams of protein can my body assimilate at each meal? “The only way to build muscle is by eating enough complete protein every day. Eating calories is not enough. If you don’t eat a protein-rich

What are the serving sizes on Keurig coffee makers?

While different models of Keurig coffee makers will have different options for cup sizes, they all have one thing in common: the buttons you press to brew a cup of coffee have pictures of what type of cup you should put there, but sometimes it’s difficult to guess if an oddly shaped cup can hold

Weight Loss Exercises for Women

Of the two sexes, male and female, women definitely got the shorter end of the stick when it comes to losing weight. Women lose weight at a slower rate than men because they have a slower metabolism and tend to store more fat. I know, I know, this is unfair; a man can gobble up

"Polynesian bodies" – Why Polynesian bodies develop muscles better

The Polynesians are descendants of those first sailors who crossed the great waters and became the original inhabitants of the islands of the South Pacific. To survive those long, cold ocean voyages, their Polynesian bodies evolved to develop maximum muscle-building capacity as a means of generating and preserving body temperature. This was a direct adaptation

Pilates exercises to prepare the body for a safe side plank

Here are some Pilates training tips and preparatory exercises to help keep your shoulders secure and develop strong core support for a successful side plank on an advanced Pilates mat workout. Because this exercise involves balancing the body laterally on one arm and one leg, the side plank exercise is an intermediate or advanced level

Are you trying to lose weight by eating like a rabbit?

But we’re not thinking about the drops of high-fat salad dressing that we spread … oh yeah, that made my 100 calorie salad almost as many calories as that little double cheese burger from McDonalds … We all know that losing weight means we have to eat less and exercise more (oh moan …) but

The Healthiest Alcoholic Drink: Drink While Watching Your Diet

Everything is good in moderation, experts say, but which drink is better? This article takes a different approach to drinking alcohol while dieting. Most people who choose to drink alcohol while watching their diet will drink in addition to their diet because the drinks they choose will not really benefit their bodies. I suggest that