Your body has basic metabolic needs. In essence, your body’s basic metabolic needs are what your body needs just to stay alive. These needs can be calculated to determine how […]

Cycling is a great way to get in shape and stay in shape. It burns a ton of calories, gets your heart rate and metabolism revved up, and builds muscle. […]

Treating yourself to a nice healthy salad for a snack today? Too bad that ranch dressing has 145 calories per serving and 15 grams of fat. Watch out for items like this […]

Every year I think back about the efforts that so many club members make in order to compete in the Team Weight Loss Challenge and other programs designed for improved […]

It should not really be surprising that a dietary recommendation has come along to help us with a possible need to cut back on sugar. For years the USDA has been […]

You see them all the time, advertisements for some deal or special at a fast food restaurant. Whether it’s “2 for $2,” or “4 for $4,” or even “5 for […]

So often we are invited to a variety of events and parties that involve food. It is truly one of the biggest activities we do as there are so many sports […]

In order to best answer this question, you have to first understand that all caloric expenditure calculations (often expressed on cardio machines, and on fitness apps) are estimates. These estimates […]

Many people go after weight loss as though they can’t eat anything at all. Many individuals will cut their calories in half or more just to establish a quick response and to […]

Try this recipe for your family tonight. Far fewer calories and fat, but still has that familiar old fashioned taste! Prep Time: 15 minutes Makes: 6-8 servings Cook Time: 25 minutes in oven