5 Healthy Breakfast Recipes to Kick Start your Day

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Jill Jacobs

So you’ve probably already heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day”, and it’s TRUE — breakfast not only gives you the necessary energy to get through morning and that mid-afternoon slump, but will jump-start your metabolism and help you reach your optimum energy and fitness goals.

And, while ANY breakfast is definitely better than no breakfast at all, most of the so-called “breakfast” foods out there are full of sugar, preservatives, and processed crap (granola bars, cereals, muffins, bagels, poptarts, donuts, etc…)

So, instead of sabotaging your weight loss goals, sapping your energy, and storing fat with lame morning munchies, try one of these quick, delicious, energizing, and fat-blasting breakfast ideas!
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Top 10 Fun (and Weird) Fat-Burning Exercises You Can do at Home!

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Jill Jacobs

Most days, I love working out… and know that no matter HOW tired I might be when that morning alarm goes off, that my gym workout will help get me energized and pumped up to start my day.

But some days, when that morning alarm goes off, the last thing in the world I feel like doing is exchanging a comfy sleep tee for spandex workout clothes, and driving to the gym to lift heavy things. I’d rather stay in my pajamas! (Well, actually I’d rather stay in BED in my pajamas…)

Instead of crawling back to bed, how about trying this super fun (seriously) workout that you can do in your living room… no gym equipment (or workout clothes) necessary?! It’s something I invented for those “rainy” (lazy) days, when you find yourself in a workout slump… and I PROMISE you’ll have so much fun with this workout routine, that you won’t even notice the 500 calories you just scorched…
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6 Strategies for Eating Healthier when you Eat Out

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Jill Jacobs

When most people think about going out to eat, they picture endless (free) bread and drink refills, giant man-sized portions that only Champion-Eater Joey Chestnut should be able to finish, and menus loaded with high-definition photos of dishes that make you fatter just by looking at them.

But, while most restaurants are guilty of doing seemingly everything they can to sabotage healthy diets everywhere, this doesn’t mean you can’t find healthy and waist-cinching meals outside your own home/ dorm room.

If you want to be able to eat out and enjoy your food without worrying about destroying your sleek and sexy figure, just master these 6 simple fat-fighting restaurant strategies!

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What are You Doing to Lose Weight?

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Jill Jacobs

Anyone tried fitness magazine workouts, infomercial exercise equipment or celebrity diet plans to lose weight?

Who got their money’s worth?

I won’t hold my breath.
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6 Simple Ways to Stay Motivated in the Gym!

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Jill Jacobs

Do you find yourself skipping workouts or struggling to get in the gym?

Do you have trouble being consistent for more than a few weeks or months?

Is it hard to stick to your healthy diet?

Is it difficult to reach your weight loss goals?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you are not alone.

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7 Tricks for Overcoming Your Gym Phobia

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Jill Jacobs

Afraid of the testosterone-flowing, heavy-weight-pumping, grunty, sweaty land of free weights? I was, the first time I walked into a weight room. Like the “new kid at school”, I felt somewhat paralyzed by all the commotion, and the fact that I didn’t know my way around yet.

But, I promise the gym can actually become a fun, relaxing place for you to unwind if you just give it (and yourself) a chance. If you find yourself having cold feet about getting yourself to the gym to lift, try these 7 tricks for overcoming your fears so you can start your journey towards slim and sexy as soon as possible!

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The Real Secrets to Fat Loss and Body Shaping

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Jill Jacobs

Fat sucks…

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The 21 foods that set your Metabolism on Fire and Boost your Energy All Day!

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Jill Jacobs

Imagine if there was a type of delicious food that made you THINNER just by eating it. But wait, how is that possible…Doesn’t food make you fat?

Hell, NO!

Aside from the fact that EATING in general will give you energy and speed up your metabolism, there are certain foods that really kick you into energetic, fat-burning shape. Take a look at this list of top fat-burning foods below, and… bon appétit!
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Nutrition for a Flatter Belly

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Jill Jacobs

In the previous article I gave you a great ab workout for women in order to get those core muscle in shape. Now that you have that working for you, you’re gonna need to burn off some fat so you and everybody you want to impress can see them.