Nutrition

Carb Cycling Works? – What it is and How to Do it

by Eartha Haines
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Do you want to know what carb cycling is about and if it is right for you? I have heard the term before and wanted to understand what it means and how it works. Surprisingly, I learned that it is a practice which is used among bodybuilders, fitness models, athletes, or anyone who is trying [...]

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Shakeology Price Increase – How Much and Why?

by Eartha Haines
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If you have not ever heard of Shakeology, then the recent news about the price increase won’t mean much to you. Team Beachbody announced that starting April 1st, the price of the regular Chocolate and Greenberry flavored shakes will increase by $10. According to the Coach 411 News website, the price increase is as follows: [...]

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Oatmeal VS Cream of Wheat – Which is More Nutritious?

by Eartha Haines
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I enjoy eating both oatmeal and Cream of Wheat. Both are really good choices in terms of hot cereals, however, I’ve always wondered which is best to eat in terms of nutrition. I have read and heard about the benefits of plain oatmeal over the years. Yet a good, hot, bowl of farina is a [...]

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Learn to Cook Healthy – Easy Tips for Healthier Meals

by Eartha Haines
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Learning how to cook can seem like an overwhelming task for the non-cooks out there. The good news is, it isn’t as difficult to learn as you may think. I am not the best cook but I can follow a recipe and I can prepare some decent meals when I’m inspired to do so. However, [...]

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Do You Treat Food Like a Religion?

by Eartha Haines

Food can make or break your fitness goals as you may well know. Eating a poor diet of primarily processed food and you will probably feel tired, lazy, and will eventually gain weight or have difficulty losing the excess weight you already have. Anytime you eat healthier, weight tends to drop much easier and you [...]

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How I Quit the Fast Food Breakfast

by Eartha Haines

Several months ago, I started a full-time job and continued with a 1-2 night a week part-time job, plus freelance work in between both jobs. Anyone who has a hectic schedule can understand that time is precious. You have to make the most of every minute. Since time was not on my side, I slacked-off [...]

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Eating to Get Ripped – Crazy Ideas or Can They Work?

by Eartha Haines

When I notice people who are very lean and muscular, the first thing I wonder is how they do it? I know for sure their diet is probably really clean and they workout on a regular basis. Food really determines how ripped you can get because you simply cannot out exercise a bad diet – [...]

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How to Eat Properly When Doing Cardio to Lose Weight

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When it comes to doing cardio for weight loss, proper nutrition is as important as the training itself. If you’re trying to lose weight, your cardio routine is just one piece of the puzzle, you need to back your training program with the proper diet. And here is why: In order to lose weight, you [...]

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