Author: Landon Israel

Anyone setting out to lose a significant amount of weight should understand the struggles they might face. Whether it be a hard time trying to adjust to a new diet, getting used to a new workout schedule (or a first time workout schedule), or just having the self-confidence to get through each day, weight loss can be a huge challenge. Not to mention the constant pressure one can feel from family and friends (both to lose weight or to ditch your diet of choice). But perhaps the harder part of losing weight comes after the initial weight loss. It is…

We all start the week with a great plan. Work hard, play harder, eat better, workout every day. And maybe we even make it all the way to Wednesday with our good intentions. But usually, Tuesday morning finds us rushing to that early meeting with a triple espresso in one hand, a donut in the other, and our brilliant plan is already out the window. Fitting exercise into a busy schedule can be difficult even for the most fitness focused people. For those of us who need a little extra motivation, a busy schedule means almost certain death for any…

We have all heard it said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. From parents to teachers to fitness trainers, breakfast is consistently pushed upon us. But even with the message of breakfast’s importance being spread by so many, it is possibly the most skipped meal of the day. Far too many people still overlook the importance of breakfast. Excuses abound as for why people skip breakfast. Some people claim that they do not have enough time in the morning to squeeze in breakfast or that they do not like spending the time on breakfast when they…

Meet the Acai Berry. This grape like fruit from the Brazilian Acai Palm trees is being regularly touted as a “super fruit.” The acai berry (pronounced “ah-sigh-ee”) is a red-purple fruit that can be eaten raw, taken in a tablet form, enjoyed in food products (like ice cream or jelly), or consumed in a drink form as an energy drink, smoothie, or juice product. Farmers in Brazil have been growing and using the acai berry for many years, and the fruit has been found to have many health benefits from their use. Now, the berry is being promoted in the…

We all know that a balanced diet is important to a healthy lifestyle. Working out and eating well go hand in hand. Even for those of us who have their workout schedule down to a perfect pattern, our diet plan is often the hardest part of a changing lifestyle. Whether you are working towards gaining weight, losing it, or just simply maintaining the status quo, eating right is the first step in reaching your goals. Unfortunately, when it comes to grabbing a quick snack or an accompanying side for a meal, our first choices are usually fatty chips, greasy French…