Get out while you still can!

Get out while you still can!

Apart from a cool day here and there, we still have a few weeks of comfortable fall weather here in the Memphis area. Think of it as an invitation to move your workout outside and soak in a little fresh air before it turns from crisp to downright cold. Crunches and...
Don’t be tricked by Halloween treats.

Don’t be tricked by Halloween treats.

For many of us, Halloween is the unofficial start of the holiday season – two months of bite-size candy, homemade treats, rich desserts, and family dinners. Here are our top-ten strategies to avoid tasty temptations. Buy candy you don’t love. If your kids enjoy...
Pin it to Win it.

Pin it to Win it.

Losing weight is almost always easier when we feel like we’re part of a community. It just makes the process of getting fit more bearable knowing that other folks just like us are overcoming similar challenges, celebrating similar victories and traveling the...
Aerobic vs. Anaerobic Exercise.

Aerobic vs. Anaerobic Exercise.

You’ve undoubtedly heard the terms “aerobic” and “anaerobic” in terms of exercises and workout regimens. But are you confident that you understand the difference? And do you know which one may be better for you? Let’s examine the...
Feel full. And feel happier about it.

Feel full. And feel happier about it.

For many of us, dieting leads to cravings. And not giving in to those cravings makes us grumpy. After all, we’re only human. We want what we can’t have, and when we don’t get it we can get unhappy about it. At Mediplan, we have a solution that may...