Should you do cardio?

Cardio, also known as aerobic or cardiovascular fitness describes the action of performing an exercise that raises your heart rate. We are constantly reminded of cardio’s benefits, it can lower the risk of heart disease, cholesterol, not to mention losing some pounds. Cardio will mean different things to different people. Some will walk, others will [...]

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Keeping track of your meals

O.K. Yesterday I said that I would upload a simple spreadsheet to help you keep track of what you are eating throughout your day. My advise would be to print the sheet rather than filling it out on your computer, since you will be on the go for the most part. Right? Keeping track of [...]

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Setting goals

Realistic goals are important because they will help us measure our progress. For example, I plan to gain one pound of muscle per week (this is a realistic goal). Now, how do I do it? First you need to determine the number of calories you will be burning daily (see yesterday’s post).

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How many calories does my body need?

It is important to know the number of calories that our bodies need to perform everyday functions in order for us to adjust our diets according to our bodies’ requirements. For example, if you are trying to lose weight you will want to consume less calories than what your body actually needs. If instead, you [...]

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