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Category: Fitness

How to lose weight and not gain it back

by Irena on July 6, 2016July 19, 2016 in Fitness, Health tips, Nutrition, Weight loss

What inspired this particular post is an article I read online about one woman’s unfortunate struggles to lose weight and keep it off (you can read for yourself http://www.msn.com/en-us/health/weightloss/i-lost-50-pounds-and-gained-it-all-back-heres-what-went-wrong/ar-AAhWRYu?li=BBnba9O#page=4).  She… [Continue Reading]

Gainz, baby gainz!

by Irena on July 5, 2016July 6, 2016 in Fitness, Weight loss, Workouts

Why are women afraid of muscle?  I always hear women say they want to lose weight but don’t want to bulk up and therefore they do cardio and don’t really… [Continue Reading]

It’s not over till it’s over

by Irena on July 5, 2016December 5, 2016 in Fitness, Health tips, Motivation

If you are like most people, you haven’t exactly been taking care of yourself your whole life.  Maybe you played some sports when you were younger and worked out sporadically. … [Continue Reading]

The Man with the Plan

by Irena on June 21, 2016December 5, 2016 in Fitness, Health tips, Motivation, Nutrition

Most of us make certain goals throughout our lives and in order to achieve them we have to plan ahead and follow through.  You plan to save up for a… [Continue Reading]

Got Excuses?

by Irena on June 13, 2016December 5, 2016 in Fitness, Health tips, Motivation, Workouts

“I’m too tired”, “I’m very busy”, “The gym is far from me”, “I’m too out of shape” are among many, many excuses I hear from people who don’t work out. … [Continue Reading]

Back Pain Part 2

by Irena on June 8, 2016June 8, 2016 in Fitness, Workouts

Due to popular demand, I am writing a follow up post on this very important subject.  Since this affects about 80% of our population, I am not surprised that everyone… [Continue Reading]

Gym intimidation phenomena

by Irena on June 3, 2016 in Fitness

I’ve heard it many times.  People say they are so intimidated by hard bodied trainers or other fit gym goers that they have a hard time motivating themselves to go… [Continue Reading]

How to work out for optimal health

by Irena on May 26, 2016July 20, 2016 in Fitness, Workouts

The best way to approach your weekly workout regiment is to break it up into cardio, strength and rest.  All three are important components without which your workout routine would… [Continue Reading]

How important is Flexibility?

by Irena on May 23, 2016May 23, 2016 in Fitness, Health tips

You can’t touch your toes.  It seems so innocent and harmless but beware, you might be on your way to a serious injury.  What is flexibility and why do you… [Continue Reading]

Weight loss – Diet vs Exercise

by Irena on May 11, 2016July 6, 2016 in Fitness, Health tips, Nutrition, Weight loss

There are many schools of thought as to what works when it comes to weight loss.  Some people swear by a certain diet that seems to work for them.  They… [Continue Reading]

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