Sleeping to Boost Your Metabolism

You thought that getting a good night’s rest was just to avoid getting those matching bags under your eyes, didn’t you? Well, think again. Research has shown that if you get enough sleep at night, […]

Medifast Diet Plan 2

Exercise is not pushed with this plan because the low caloric intake helps the body to lose weight through normal activity.  However, exercise would improve your cardiovascular health and eliminate some illnesses as the weight […]

Grapefruit Diet 2

Grapefruit replaces the starch in the meal.  Most vegetables can be eaten because they have a low carbohydrate count and are low in calories. Corn, lima beans, potatoes, and sweet potatoes are vegetables that in […]

Ediets 2

Exercise is important to the eDiets plan.  Physical activity at least three days a week will expend more calories than you take in and start the weight loss process.  Choose the exercise that is right […]

Cookies You CAN Eat 1

Have you ever met a person who didn’t like cookies? I haven’t. But, I often feel guilty about the calories I’ve consumed while eating those scrumptious treats. We all know that cookies can be fattening. […]

Start Eating Properly to Boost Your Metabolism Part 2

But of course, the suggestion to eat six times a day to boost your metabolism assumes that you are eating a sensible diet, a big assumption to make in this day and age when we […]

What is Metabolism?

Your metabolism is the amount of energy in calories that your body burns in order to maintain its weight.  Whether you’re sleeping, running, sitting, standing, riding in a car or eating a bowl ice cream, […]

Great Reasons to Enjoy A Salad For Lunch

A light lunch will help you: – Keep your energy levels up in the afternoon – Stop you from feeling sluggish or sleepy – Keep your blood sugar levels even and keep your metabolism up […]

Cucumber Salad

Cucumber Salad Makes 8 Servings INGREDIENTS: • Cucumbers, thinly sliced • 1 small white onion, thinly sliced • 1 cup white vinegar • 1/2 cup water • 3/4 cup white sugar • 1 tablespoon dried […]

Snacks – The Best Kinds and How Often To Eat Them Part 3

The next key question is how often to snack.  The more times you eat, the more revved up your metabolism will be. However, it’s necessary to eat the right foods in order for this not […]