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Abs are Made in the Kitchen: Clean Eating vs. Strength Training
A long-awaited thought revolution has finally begun in the fitness world. People are finally realizing that it’s strength training, and not cardio, that gives your body shape and definition. Just think about all those hours you’ll save on the elliptical (and all the clothes you can keep hanging from it)! Now, we’re here to reveal […]
The Quintessential Paleo Grocery List
If you adhere to a Paleo diet, meal planning and grocery shopping are key. Commonly typified as a Caveman Diet, this weight-loss plan only allows foods available in the Paleolithic age. Back then, there was little agriculture to speak of. Therefore, common staples, such as grains, sugar, or dairy, are prohibited by the Paleo Diet. […]
Is it Better to Skip Breakfast or Eat a Doughnut?
SKIPPING BREAKFAST ISN’T A GOOD IDEA The clock’s not on your side this morning. You’re late for work and running late for a huge meeting. Like most people in a panic, you forget something important: breakfast. That yogurt and banana are still sitting on that freshly-polished countertop. So, here you are, sitting in traffic with […]
Dukan Diet
WHAT IS THE DUKAN DIET? The Dukan Diet relies on high amounts of protein to drive weight loss. This diet severely restricts your diet to a short list of acceptable foods. However, if you adhere to its menu, the diet’s creators claim you’ll lose four to six pounds in the first week. Long-term use leads […]
Optifast Diet
WHAT IS OPTIFAST? Optifast is a meal replacement plan which relies on specially-formulated milkshakes to curb hunger and promote weight loss. The shakes come in two formulations: premixed and ready-to-mix. These milkshakes are also the brainchild of Nestle Global (the company behind Toll house, Friskies, and Coffee Mate). These meal-replacement shakes come in three flavors: […]
The Diet-to-Go Diet
THE BASICS OF THE DIET-TO-GO DIET Diet-to-Go is a meal delivery system that brings low-calorie, portion-controlled foods right to your door. The company claims that all dishes are designed to be tasty and suited to each client’s preferences. Diets-to-go supposedly creates all meals with the help of certified chefs and nutritionists. Step one of the […]