Jan
23
OC Fitness Training: Fend Off Hunger this Month!
(Shape.com—)— Before hitting the gym, take a look at what you can eat to boost the metabolism and fend off that hunger!
RED PAPAYAS
“Papayas are super-rich in Vitamin C and A—two critical nutrients during the winter months when typical foods consumed are generally always cooked,” Metsovas says. “Adding fresh, raw-foods (in addition to cooked food) can [...]
Jan
19
OC Fitness Training: How To Use Chores To Burn Some Calories!
(Shape.com–) Here are some simple ways to use chores at home to burn some calories. Everything is an work-out, if we try!
AT HOME: COOK
Spend a total of 40 minutes chopping, dicing, sautéing (and cleaning up your cooking mess) to burn off an extra 128 calories before dinner is served!
AT HOME: SCRUB THE TUB
Put in 25 [...]
Jan
18
OC Fitness Training: 4 More Ways To Eat Less This Year
Fitbie.com— It’s not easy being green, but it can be easy to be lean. Here’s how
1. Grin yourself thin
To maintain a healthy weight, do something to make yourself smile. Scientists in Brazil say serotonin, the “happy hormone,” reduces appetite, and higher levels of it make you more likely to burn fat.
2. Crack some nuts
In an [...]
Jan
17
Orange County Fitness Training: 4 More Healthy Swaps that Trims the Calories!
(Fitbie.com–) Yesterday I listed a few swaps that are more healthy for your every day living. Here are a few more swaps that can trim down those calories!
Upgrade from: White wine
Upgrade to: Red wine
The payoff: A dose of sleep-regulating hormone melatonin and the heart-healthy antioxidant resveratrol. Find more great (and cheap) red wines on our [...]
Jan
16
Orange County Fitness Training: Happy Monday, let’s make your swap!
(Fitbie.com–) I’ve talked about making substitutions to your foods regularly, but here are the top food swaps for last year to whip you back in shape!
Upgrade from: Light beer
Upgrade to: Dark beer (How many calories are in dark beer?)
The payoff: More iron and cancer-fighting polyphenols. Check our list of America’s Best and Worst Beers before [...]
