Social Media Effects on Health
Whether the likes of Instagram, Pinterest and famous bloggers make regular appearances in your lifestyle, there’s certainly no denying that social media has an impact on our mental and physical health. “The intriguing new science of social networks is demonstrating how personal interconnections can affect our health,” writes Anthony Komaroff, M.D., the executive editor of Harvard Health Letter. “Ideas and […]
List-Based Post [Blogging Blueprint]
INTRODUCTION: The list post is one of the most popular and readable blog formats on the web. It is composed of — you guessed it — a list, and includes short explanatory paragraphs about each item. Use your introduction as a way to tell the reader how this collection of ideas will help them. Keep […]
How a Calorie Counting Diet Can Negatively Impact Your Health
For decades, calorie counting has been more than a trend. In fact, it has now become a lifestyle for those hoping to drop a few sizes. Is calorie counting, however, one of the worst strategies for losing weight? That’s what Jonathan Bailor, author of The Calorie Myth, is saying, and he has more than 1,200 scientific […]
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5 Mindful-Eating Tips for a Healthier, Happier You
We have all been there—that moment when you start snacking and you realize you just devoured the entire box of cookies or bag of chips. What would you do if you found out that you could have prevented that binge session by adopting the practice of mindful eating?
Is Healthy Snacking the Key to Weight Loss?
For as long as we can remember, dieters have always treaded carefully on the topic of snacking. But now, experts state otherwise with respect to healthy snacking. “Healthy snacks ensure you won’t be ravenous come mealtime and keep your fat-burning metabolism revved up,” says Aleisha Fetters of Health magazine. So those who may be worried that […]
Is the Soup Cleanse the New Juicing?
It’s pretty well-established that we are huge advocates for clean eating, juicing and blending delicious smoothies. Though, of course, we’re always on the lookout for the latest cleanse and letting you know which ones are here to stay. To cut right to it, let’s talk about soup cleansing. Much like reaching for a freshly pressed juice, […]
Spring Cleaning: Helping Your Clients Start a Clean Diet Plan
Today, clean-eating has rapidly become a major movement in the health-and-fitness space. Everyone from major magazine publications to nutritionists—like you—are putting a huge emphasis on consuming food in its most natural state: aka, unprocessed or eating clean. Putting aside its popularity, replacing processed foods with fresh and nourishing whole foods will help eliminate the added preservatives that […]
How to Start a Personal-Training Business
So you’re eager to start your personal-training business? Before you jump into anything, it’s important to decide what you would like to accomplish with your certification. Whether you’re looking to make a difference in other people’s lives, or you’re just eager to transition your healthy lifestyle into a career, it’s important that you establish clear goals […]
10 Healthy Smoothie Bowls You Will Crave Every Morning
If you have been on social media lately, you have likely seen smoothie bowl recipes and pictures surfacing everywhere. Even Health magazine recently praised the smoothie bowl as “the best thing you can do with a blender.” Beyond its picture-worthy presence, the dish is one of the healthiest ways to start your morning, besides which it’s satisfying and delicious. […]
How to Make Exercise Fun for Your Clients
For many, exercise and enjoyment do not go hand-in-hand, especially for your less motivated clients. This however, is not an opportunity to give up, but to inspire your clients through new and engaging forms of exercise. And let’s face it, as a personal trainer your clients are looking to you for inspiration and you must […]