You’ve probably heard the term “negative calories” to describe some fruits and vegetables. In a nutshell, the theory is that these high-fiber and low-calorie foods actually require more calories to break down than they contain. Celery, asparagus, beet, broccoli, cucumbers, onions, apples and even mangoes make the list. But is the negative calorie theory true? The calories required to release [...]

My 6-day trip to Park City, Utah (and blogging hiatus) has finally come to an end. I’m finally back in Rhode Island! There’s no place like home. Staying healthy and fit while traveling is always a challenge. But here are my top 6 tips for making it happen: Remember that there’s no such thing as “vacation” calories. You’ve probably heard [...]

Ellipticals and treadmills are two of the most popular and pervasive pieces of cardiovascular equipment – but which is more effective? The answer really depends on the individual exerciser. Treadmills There is no question that treadmills are effective at incinerating calories and boosting metabolism – especially when used as part of an interval training program. They also allow for some [...]

I break my muscle groups into different days at the gym; today was a leg day. My leg workouts are relatively strong, but they feel like they’ve lost some intensity in recent months. I’ve slowly been increasing the amount of resistance that I use, but to little avail. My leg workouts haven’t been kicking my ass. Doing more of the [...]

It’s difficult enough to eat healthy at home – even when you are in control of the ingredients being used. But dining out at a restaurant presents a real challenge for health-minded individuals. Whether you’re trying to lose weight, or really just maintain a healthy lifestyle, try making use of these top 9 tips: Play on your own turf. Not [...]

I’ve often heard people say that, when dieting, it’s good to have a “cheat day” or “binge day” where you can eat whatever you want. This helps to shock your metabolism. I’m just wondering, do you have a cheat day? And if so, what types of things do you allow yourself to eat on those days? I don’t want to [...]

Want to live a long, happy and healthy life? Research suggests that exercise might just be the fountain of youth for which you are searching. Here are 8 age-defying effects of exercise: Faster metabolism – and less body fat. Your metabolic rate is the rate and which your body burns calories to maintain itself. As we age, this rate decreases [...]

With a lot of hot and sweaty people in such a small place all clamoring for the same equipment, it’s important to practice good gym etiquette. To that end, here are 11 things that you should never do at the gym: Passing in between an exerciser and the mirror. People use the mirror as an aid while lifting to ensure [...]

Last month, I bought a container of Serendipity’s Frrrozen Hot Chocolate Mix. To say that it’s delicious is to say that Zac Efron is cute. Yummy doesn’t even begin to cut it. Yesterday afternoon, when looking for a snack, I contemplated making some of the mix. I glanced at the nutrition information, only to discover that each serving contains 61 [...]

When it comes to measuring progress at the gym, many of us hop on a scale. If we’ve lost a pound, we rejoice. If we’ve gained a pound, we repent. Indeed, measuring our progress by the scale is one dimension of fitness success, but it’s not the only method of measurement. And it’s not always the most accurate. A scale [...]