You are WHEN you eat. Let me explain… When I was a resident, I developed some bad eating habits, such as eating out of boxes and having lunch whenever I could grab it, like at four in the afternoon or even midnight. Now, I’ve learned that eating too late in the day makes losing weight
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4 Summer Fitness Tips: Stay Active & Have Fun!
Summer is here! We can finally catch up with family and friends, enjoy the great weather, even travel. With so many options, it can be a tempting time of year to make unhealthy choices. But, summer fitness can actually be a whole lotta fun ! One of the biggest things you can do is to get
Benefits of Drinking Water for Weight Loss
Drinking water is one of the simplest and easiest ways to boost your weight loss and improve your overall health and well-being. And, I bet that right now, your body is thirsty! In fact, did you know that 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated? See, that’s the biggest problem with water, few people actually think
20 Motivational Fitness Quotes to Keep You Going
There are two secrets to living a long-term healthy lifestyle: mindset and motivation. These motivational fitness quotes will help you with both. Bookmark this page, or print it out so you can have an extra boost of motivation and inspiration when you need it.
5 Ways to Jumpstart Your Metabolism
Metabolism is how your body changes the nutrients in the food and drink you consume into energy. And energy is essential for your body to function on every level. As you get older, your metabolism slows down. So, you want to do everything you can to fuel its fires and keep it going strong. The
Trim the Fat with Lean Proteins
Eating more lean proteins will help you trim the fat – literally. I think one of the biggest problems with living a healthy lifestyle these days is that there are so many restrictions. For many of us, our lives revolve around food. We share our day around the dinner table, we dine out to celebrate
Berry Frozen Yogurt
WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE: Berry frozen yogurt is every bit as delectable as what you’d find in any ice cream or yogurt shop. Yes, you really can eat ice cream on the 17 Day Diet! Plus, it’s the perfect summer treat! BERRY FROZEN YOGURT NOTES: You can enjoy this on Cycles 1-4 of the
Get Support for Your Healthy Lifestyle
Did you know that it’s easier to stick with a weight loss plan when you have support and accountability? It’s true and research backs it up. Studies have shown that people who started on diet programs that have a social component were far more likely to keep their weight off than going it alone. There
Turn Errands Into Exercise
Yes, you really can turn errands into exercise! Everyone has a reason to avoid exercising. Maybe the weather puts a “rain delay” on our daily walk or run. That delay eventually becomes a “rain cancellation.” Perhaps the gym is closed. Or…you’re just too tired… Our subconscious mind is constantly at work, making excuses to talk
17 Ways to Maximize the Health Benefits of Fruits and Veggies
One of the biggest challenges in sticking with a diet and achieving the best results possible is that things can get redundant. The easiest and most effective “secret” to overcoming this is to load your diet with a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. When you’re meal prepping, even if you’re doing a great job it
Drinking Water on the 17 Day Diet
One of the most common questions I get asked: does drinking water really help me lose weight? If so, how much do I really have to drink? While following the 17 Day Diet, you should drink eight 8-ounce glasses of pure water daily. When I say “pure water” this means just water. Not tea, not
She inspired others & lost over 12 inches too!
The quarterly 17 Day Diet Challenges are the best and most fun way to reach your weight loss goals! It’s not just a diet, it’s a lifestyle. The challenge provides that extra layer of motivation and accountability you need in order to fully commit and stay inspired. Our 17 Day Diet Cycle Two Challenge helped over
She lost 14 pounds in 17 Days!
The quarterly 17 Day Diet Challenges are the best and most fun way to reach your weight loss goals! It’s not just a diet, it’s a lifestyle. The challenge provides that extra layer of motivation and accountability you need in order to fully commit and stay inspired. Our August Cycle One Challenge helped over 150 people
The Complete 17 Minute Workout Guide
Here it is…the 17 Minute Workout Guide. 8 daily exercises for improved results with the 17 Day Diet. And, all it takes is just 17 minutes. You CAN get in shape and it can be that easy.
Why You’re Not Losing Weight
Wonder why you’re not losing weight? I read a survey recently that said that two out of five people who diet regularly quit within the first seven days. One out of five last a month, and 20% make it to the 3 month mark. Wow… 80% is a huge number! 80% of people don’t follow