What is holding you back from achieving your weight loss goals? Maybe you feel you don’t have time to exercise or prepare a healthy meal. Maybe dining out is your downfall. Or maybe you simply don’t know where to begin. Here are some quick tips to help simplify the weight loss process. You can achieve your goals!

With the hot summer sun, skin cancer is no joke! Plus, who wants to look old and wrinkly well before their time? Probably no one! Over the past four decades instances of melanoma in individuals ages 18 to 39 have increased eightfold, according to information released by the Mayo Clinic. It is important to remember that ANYONE can get melanoma. While melanoma is more of a problem in those with a fair complexion, melanoma is …

A lot of finger pointing occurs when it comes to making an excuse for weight gain. Gluten often gets a bad rep. for causing weight gain along with bloating and stomach issues. So, what does this mean for you? Is going gluten-free an absolute must? Should you be eliminating gluten from your diet?  Before banning bread and all other gluten-containing products, read on to see if you need to hop on the gluten-free bandwagon. Just …

Dear Fellow Gym Members, I seriously commend you on the fact that you are making a concerted effort to get fit, lose those unwanted pounds, fight obesity, build muscle or whatever it is that brings you to the gym early in the morning or immediately after work. I really do! You are doing your part to fight the obesity epidemic. After all, who wants to be a statistic? Not me!

What is your favorite guilty pleasure? I’m a brownie addict. I’m fully confident that I could easily win a brownie eating competition if I had the opportunity. Although, I’d have to try very, very hard to refrain for entering this competition.  Why do I enjoy brownies? Let’s face it: they taste great and they can sometimes put a smile on my face after a rough day. While I’m guilty of the occasional brownie, my theory …