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20 years ago, I read in a magazine that coconut oil was bad for you because it is high in calories and full of the bad ‘LDL’ cholesterol. I was so disappointed because it is some of my favorite food!!! So I avoided consuming it. Then about 5 years ago, new scientific studies reversed the …
What is “metabolism”? Our metabolism is the pace at which our body burns calories for energy. Our metabolic rate is the number of calories we burn. It is all the chemical reactions that keep our body functioning. Those chemical processes are necessary to maintain life. We have no control over the genetic aspects of our …
We all felt sore after a workout. It occurs after we start working out again; when we train more intensively than usual or change our exercise routine. That is why it hits both the newbies and the high-level athletes. The common belief that to feel sore means you are fit is wrong. It just signifies …
Many believe that stretching isn’t exercising. We’d rather skip stretching thinking it’s not enough calorie-consuming but that is wrong thinking. There is so much more about extending your body than burning calories!! I was very surprised when I found out about all the awesome things that happen to your body when you stretch. Here are …
When it comes to working out, self-motivation is key. But how do you stay self-motivated to work out when you’re feeling tired or just don’t feel like it? While we all are very excited when we start a new activity such as taking piano lessons or working out, there are days when our motivation drops …