How to Gain Muscle and Lose Weight at the Same Time

We all know that to lose weight, we need to eat fewer calories than we burn. And to gain muscle, we need to actually eat more while doing resistance training. The two theories seem to be at odds. But there is a way to get it done. Here are 3 tips to help you lose […]

Get Over the Fear of Working Out

Seems kind of silly, doesn’t it, but let’s get real…there is a lot of fear involved for someone who hasn’t worked out for a long time (or ever) that decides maybe it is time to become more active.  But the idea of starting a workout program is so scary, that often times, it’s easier to […]

The Secret to Losing Weight

Psst…I have the secret to losing weight. Want to hear it? You need to lift weights. Yes, that is what I said, “Lift Weights”. Lifting weights means pumping iron or using your body as your barbell. The goal of either method is to grow stronger and build more muscle.  With more muscle, your metabolism increases […]

6 Steps to Break Through a Weight Loss Plateau

I have been trying for a year to tip the scales below a certain number without success. I know the scale isn’t the only measure we should rely on, but with a particular weight in mind, it is hard not to continue to work towards it. Like most people, my weight fluctuates based on my […]