New here?  Like Athlean-XX for Women on Facebook to stay up to date with new posts, great fitness and nutrition articles, motivations and inspirations, fitness challenges, Q&As, giveaways and more! We all know that eating a healthy diet and getting regular exercise are the keys to weight loss.  But did you know that some foods actually help speed up your metabolism? It may sound too good to be true, but there’s scientific evidence that certain specific …

New here?  Like Athlean-XX for Women on Facebook to stay up to date with new posts, great fitness and nutrition articles, motivations and inspirations, fitness challenges, Q&As, giveaways and more! I can’t believe summer is already beginning!  Temps are starting to warm up, short sleeves are coming out of closets and we’re all getting out to enjoy more fresh air.  Along with that fresh air and sunshine come fresh in-season vegetables and fruits! The warmer temperatures …

New here?  Like Athlean-XX for Women on Facebook to stay up to date with new posts, great fitness and nutrition articles, motivations and inspirations, fitness challenges, Q&As, giveaways and more! It’s news any woman would be happy to hear!  Yes, chocolate can play a part in your healthy diet, and can even help you lose weight! But, not just any chocolate.  Unfortunately, candy bars and chocolate cake aren’t part of the equation.  We’re talking specifically about …