General Information Archives - Page 22 of 29

The Buddy System.

by Shelia | Jun 23, 2015 | Diet, Exercise, General Information, Products

Losing weight isn’t easy, but it is easier when you have a dedicated, caring support system. Here’s why we think we can be that for you. Accountability. Advice. A hand to high-five after the victories along your weight loss journey and a shoulder to cry on during the...

Summertime Shape Up!

by Amanda | Jun 19, 2015 | Exercise, General Information, Tips

So, this blog post is about taking care of yourself as you exercise in the summer. But it’s Memphis and the Mid-South. It’s felt like summer since Memorial Day. So apologies for this post being a few weeks late, but here goes. Unless you have quick, easy and...

“Healthy” foods. High calorie count.

by Amanda | Jun 17, 2015 | Diet, General Information

Oftentimes, foods that are beneficial to good health may also have calorie counts higher than we might expect. Here are a few surprising examples: Avocado Packed with heart-healthy monounsaturated fat, folate and fibre, avocados are a worthy addition to your diet. One...

Five Small Changes That Yield Big Results.

by Shelia | Jun 15, 2015 | Diet, Exercise, General Information

Eat more fiber A recent study found that people who were simply asked to eat more fiber (30 grams a day from food, not supplements) lost almost as much weight as those asked to follow a more comprehensive eating plan with over a dozen different directives....

The Fido Fitness Plan.

by Amanda | Jun 10, 2015 | Exercise, General Information, Motivation

Is there nothing more frustrating than – in the midst of holding a downward facing dog pose – you get licked in the face by an actual dog? Don’t shoo your dog away. Simply integrate these Fido-friendly exercises into your doggone regimen and make your pooch part of...

That’s my jam!

by Shelia | Jun 5, 2015 | Exercise, General Information

The treadmill is elevated to eighteen degrees, your legs have more in common with jelly than whatever that dessert was that Aunt Josie brought to Thanksgiving dinner last year, and you still have a lot of walking to do. Instead of dreading one final mile, imagine...