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At-home workouts are all the rage these days and for good reasons! Most women wonder if you can get as good of a workout at home as you can at the gym, the simple answer is yes! You absolutely can! If you put in the time and push yourself you can get amazing results right from your very own home. The best part is, they require minimal to no equipment! There are many perks to working out at home on your body and on your mind , and today we’ll tell you about them. Then we’ll share with you some ways to get started with your at-home workouts! Image Source      Why At-Home Workouts Are For You It’s amazing the number of people who pay for a gym membership and never actually use it. That’s like throwing money away! One of the best perks about working out at home is that it’s free. You don’t have to pay a monthly membership. The fact that you don’t have to actually drive to the gym not only saves you time but gas money as well. You avoid making the excuse of getting stuck in t...

You already know that exercise is good for your body, but did you also know that exercise is good for your mind too?  As well as improving your physical health, regular exercise also has many incredible benefits for your mental health. Such as relieving stress, improving memory and sleep, boosting your mood and self-esteem, and even has a positive impact on anxiety and depression.                                            Image Source                 Runner’s High’ – The Science Behind It When we exercise, our bodies release chemicals called endorphins which trigger a positive response, also known as ‘Runner’s High,’ which refers to that awesome ‘high’ feeling we experience after aerobic exercise. Ever felt like you’re able to take on the world after a morning run? Yep, that explains it. Endorphins are chemical messengers that help ...

 When it comes to losing body fat, there are tons of mythical ‘methods’ out there on the internet, such as intermittent fasting, juice cleanses, detox teas, and excessive cardio training. Sounds complicated, right? However, the answer isn’t actually complicated at all. In fact, it’s very simple, and it’s called a calorie deficit. This is the single most important thing when it comes to losing body fat.                              Image Source              What is a Calorie Deficit?  The only way to lose body fat is to be in a calorie deficit. A calorie deficit is when you consume fewer calories than your body requires to maintain its current weight. Put simply; it’s when you consume fewer calories than you burn. For example, if you burn 2000 calories in a day but only consume 1800 calories, then this is a deficit of 200 calories; it’s literally that simple! On a more ...

Do you struggle with knowing what to eat during intermittent fasting when you go out? This diet plan-where you alternate between periods of eating and fasting-has shown promising results for weight loss and health improvement. Read on to learn some tips for what to eat, particularly in social situations with people who are not on the plan.                        Image Source                                If you want to know what to eat during intermittent fasting, find a fasting plan that works for you, then experiment While there are several different intermittent fasting plans , it takes some trial and error to find the right one for you. The 14/10 and the 16/8 are most common and popular because you naturally fast while sleeping (between 7-9 hours a night). By delaying or skipping breakfast, you simply stretch out the nighttime fasting hours for...

Intermittent fasting is a popular type of eating pattern that cycles between periods of eating and not eating and is touted for weight loss. The plan centers around when to eat instead of what to eat.   Image source Some research shows intermittent fasting may be as effective for weight loss as traditional dieting on fewer calories. Read on to learn about the most popular time-restricted eating plans, benefits, and considerations. What is intermittent fasting, and how might it help your weight loss? Intermittent fasting is just as it sounds–you eat only during specific hours of the day or specific days of the week. Many people are attracted to these types of plans to help place limits on eating times, control appetite, and ultimately lose weight. Intermittent fasting features two main categories: whole-day fasting and time-restricted eating. Time-restricted eating The most popular type of time-restricted eating is the 16:8 plan, 16 hours of fasting followed by 8 hours of nonfastin...

 In search of some quick, easy, and healthy lunch recipes for weight loss? We've got you covered! Not only are these recipes simple to prepare, they are also satisfying and will support you as you move closer to your weight loss goals.                                                                    Image Source     Many of us are super busy! We have a lot to do and rarely have enough time to do it. While few of us plan to fail, we sometimes fail to plan. This is especially problematic when it comes to our eating habits. As a result, we end up making decisions around what to eat based on convenience and taste rather than health and nutrition. Falling into this type of habit on a regular basis will satisfy flavor cravings yet can sabotage your waistline and health. Read on for some quick, easy, and healt...

 Working from home has unique benefits, but it requires strategies for weight management when food is so handy and schedules are less structured. Read on for 6 weight management strategies, including how to build more activity into your day to set you up for success!      Image source            6 Weight management strategies to include while working from home 1. Pack a lunch Pack a lunch to go from your kitchen to your kitchen table. What's that again? Working from home has advantages like comfy clothes and plenty of dog cuddles. And yet the flexibility may lend itself to skipping meals, mindless snacking, and choosing convenience foods over something nutrient-dense and filling. Stay successful by packing your lunch the night before, just as you would for a long day at the office. Packing your lunch allows you to make reasonable decisions ahead of time. When we let ourselves get overly hungry or “hangry,” we gravitate towards high-fat,...