Robert D. Franklin

Burn Calories In Easy Ways

We all have every day activities. And, even though some of these tasks may not be fun, just know that they can help you to get into shape much better than you may have thought. 1. Use Those Stairs Instead Stairs are an excellent way for toning up thos... Read >

The Importance Of Antioxidants and Your Health

By now you’ve probably seen and heard about the wonderful health benefits of antioxidant rich foods in your diet. Not only do they help you look and feel younger by slowing down the aging process, but they can also help to prevent cancer, heart disease, a... Read >

To Microwave Or Not To Microwave

Extensive research was conducted in both Switzerland and Russia on microwaved foods and the effects they have on the body. The studies concluded that microwaving foods significantly deteriorated the nutrient value of the food, distorted protein molecules ... Read >

Sneak In More Nutrition For Meals

This is a great way to "sneak" more nutrition into certain types of dinners. This can also help you get leaner, because higher nutrient density in your meals means lower appetite and controlled cravings for later. There are green veggies such as kale, ... Read >

Yes, There Is Good Fat

One of the controversial idealisms in the world of dieting is that people don't need to conform to any of the fad diets; those that are "low carb" or "low fat" to be successful in losing enough excess body fat to get trim enough to view abs. Balance i... Read >

Weight Loss Myths

Weight loss is losing excess fat or lean mass, particularly bone mineral deposits, muscle, tendon and other connective tissue. Weight loss may happen unintentionally due to an underlying disease or can come from a conscious effort to improve an overweight... Read >

Flat Stomach Tips

I bet you did not know that is the layers of fat around your abdominal region that prevents you from having flat-abs tummy. There are ways to resolve this issue. All you need to do is lessen the fat around this area. And, the best way to do this is to inc... Read >

Ways To Control Your Weight

The healthiest weight loss program implements eating at smaller intervals of time so that metabolism can be maintained at a higher level. You can combine weight loss diets with some form of exercise to achieve maximum benefits. You'll be able to burn more... Read >

Simple Tips For Your Fitness Journey

Those of us on the weight loss path often focus too much on losing the weight that we forget a very important aspect of staying healthy: our nutrition and how it ties into our body chemistry. It's important that we encompass all the sects of weight loss -... Read >

Will Wheat Bread Fatten You Up?

Most people think they are doing something healthy by switching their white bread to whole wheat bread. Even though this may be a better option, whole wheat bread just may prevent you from losing your excess body fat. We're definitely not saying that ... Read >

Fire Up Your Metabolism!

Ask 20 people you know what type of exercise they should be doing to burn fat and fire up their metabolism and they may all tell you the same thing... do about 40 minutes of moderately-paced aerobic exercise on some type of fitness machine for 3-5 times p... Read >

Which Supplements Are Good?

People are so confused and, sometimes, a bit too hung up on the supplement thing. They're just not getting the big picture a lot of times. Actually, it's nonsense to overload your body with a bunch of pills if you are not following the essential princi... Read >

Getting Lean For Life

One of the most important messages taught to fitness readers in this world of heavy confusion is that your diet shouldn't be any of the fad diets... you don't need to go "low carb" or "low fat" to be successful in losing enough body fat to get lean. Si... Read >

Unhealthy Oils To Cook With

There's a confusing subject to most people out there as to why some oils and fats you use in cooking or baking are actually harmful to your body, and why some are healthful. Many people seem to think that anything labeled as "vegetable oil" is good for... Read >

No More Excuses For Fitness Locations

Many people know how important exercise is in their weight loss and health plan, but they still have a difficult time fitting it into their busy schedules. One possible reason could be that exercise can be challenging when you first start off or you ju... Read >