We have all heard about soy as a healthy alternative to drinking dairy milk, but why is it so good for us?
Soy, is actually a derivative of the soy bean, and is used in many types of foods found in the grocery store. Traditionally, when you hear the word "soy" you may think of soy milk such as Silk® Soymilk, but actually there are many different types of soy products at the grocery store. Some items include tofu, meatless products (Morningstar Farms® and Boca ®), and soy based cheese and deli items.
Our days are short, between work and play, so we must maximize our daily fat burn to keep our bodies sexy and toned – not only for Plus Modeling but also for general well being.
It's no secret. You can not loose weight, effectively and for the long haul, with diet OR exercise alone! For the best, long term results you must maintain a healthy balance of good eating and daily cardiovascular exercise. But needless to say, it doesn't mean you have to go out and train for a marathon -or- try the newest dieting fad. All you have to do is make simple lifestyle changes and find ways to get moving!
With Spring Break just around the corner, now is a great time to give your body that well deserved extra attention. In just a few short months, we will be modeling bathing suits, shorts, and skirts. So... let's get to moving ladies!
Attention Plus Size Ladies: A new fitness craze is about to take the nation by storm...and guess what? It has the look...the feel...the magic...and the attitude of a CurvyGirl.
Debra Mazda, personal trainer and health coach, teaches the CurvyGirl workout class at Vitality Fitness Center—a women's gym in Philadelphia, PA. The instructor has an extensive fitness background and what makes her class so unique is that her weight loss journey is very similar to that of all her clients. Once upon a time, Debra weighed in at almost 300 pounds.
We all know that we should be drinking more water. But why is water so important for our bodies?
First of all we are lovely and very fashionable bags of water walking around! No joke we are made up of primarily water, around 55-75% at any given time. In order to keep the cells within our bodies working properly we must keep them hydrated. The best source of hydration for these cells is, you guessed it, water!
Want a REAL excuse to savor those Holiday favorites? It's truly unbelievable that chocolate is actually very healthy for you, especially the darker varieties made with at least 60% Cocoa and alkaline-free. (The darker the chocolate, the healthier the chocolate.)
