by Ashley Staker on February 2, 2011
Most people want two things when it comes to their health, less body fat and a more toned body! Right? Well… “Toning” is an often highly misunderstood concept. You might think you know what toning is but you probably have gotten really confused when trying to achieve it. Right? Body toning is simply increasing muscle [...]
by Ashley Staker on January 27, 2011
For those avid gym users, you’ve guaranteed utilized the fat burning program offered on just about every piece of cardio gym equipment. Before you think these programs are doing everything you need, you really need to understand why these programs are not the best options for toning your body and losing weight successfully. The human [...]
by Ashley Staker on January 25, 2011
When it comes to reducing body fat, people will attempt to do in many ways. Getting a toned and chiseled look is a dream you may have had. Honestly, who doesn’t? Getting that chiseled and toned look does require a low body fat percentage. This is a process commonly misunderstood. Let’s begin understanding how to [...]
by Ashley Staker on March 25, 2010
“Eat your peas,” I tell my children, as Mom once told me. As usual, mother knows best — peas, once viewed as a starchy vegetable, are now being recognized as nutritional blockbusters, packed with protein, assorted nutrients and fiber, and free of fat and cholesterol. Even better, Canadian food chemists have discovered a protein in [...]