10 Ways to Diet on a Budget

The economy is an issue being discussed by just about everyone these days. As bank after bank crashes through the market, families are counting pennies and trying to make the best financial forecast for themselves. We want you to know … Continue reading

Guest Blog: Coconut; Friend or Foe?

Melissa Spiesman, CHHC, AADP, is the Featured Guest Blogger at DietsInReview.com for September. She is the director of Nutrition for Your Life, a nutrition program that focuses on health and wellness through whole foods. Melissa develops individual integrative nutrition plans that … Continue reading

Posture Or Not To Posture

Today, we are focusing on using correct posture throughout your workout. This is a huge topic and I feel that it can make a difference in your workouts. Correct technique and maintaining good posture keeps your body in-line, over-compensation free, and decreases … Continue reading

The Low-Down on Fats

Fats, just like protein or carbohydrates, are essential and your body needs fat to function properly. However, too much fat can have detrimental effects on your body, initially being weight gain and could result in heart problems or cancer. Fat … Continue reading

Dr. Phil’s Control Issues – Part 2

The problem with Dr. Phil’s division of chance and external locus of control (explained here yesterday) is that there are too many examples that fall in the gray area. Is your metabolism just a card you were dealt (chance)? Is … Continue reading

Dr. Phil’s Control Issues – Part 1

Part of taking stock of your thinking patterns and how they may or may not be helping you achieve your goals can be identifying your “locus of control.” Dr. Phil mentions “locus of control” on his website, but I think … Continue reading

Bikram Yoga 101

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be putting the spotlight on some of the most popular forms of yoga. Since there are so many different styles of yoga to choose from, educating yourself on what they are all about will … Continue reading

The Ultimate 3 Day Workout

Working out can be rather boring and monotonous. I have designed a three day exercise plan that provides you with a total body and cardiovascular workout. This workout consists of super-sets, combination lifts, and cardiovascular movements. This workout is designed to increase the … Continue reading

Honey Will Have You Breathing Easier

As someone who suffers from allergies and asthma (even though whatever is causing my allergies is still a mystery to me), this news is intriguing: A new study from the University of Ottawa shows that honey can be effective in … Continue reading