Fit2Fab

It's not my personal favorite, but a good run, or walk/run while listening to motivational messages really sets my mood for the day. What's your favorite exercise and how does it make you feel?

If you've ever wondered why you run 20 minutes but don't seem to lose any fat....check out this video.

HIIT vs Steady State High Intensity Interval Training combined with steady state exercise produces optimum results. Here's why.

Seriously....no excuses. You don't have to go over the top with a workout. Devote 10 minutes daily and see where you are in a week. Surprise yourself. Your body will thank you.

Educate yourself about what you put in your body.

In case you needed a better reason to make sure you're getting your vitamins....

What are you doing to kick your metabolism into high gear?

STUBBORN BELLY FAT?: Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA)

How does it work?It lowers the melting point for fat burning. It appears that CLA blocks fat cells from growing bigger or swelling by influencing enzymes that affect fat growth. CLA also seems to increase the speed of fat burning.

What kind of results should I expect? Recent human studies have shown that taking CLA, at least 3.4 grams a day, led to a significant decrease in body fat mass and the diameter of the abdomen in obese subjects, but not body weight.

What does this mean? Remember, when you are exercising and weight lifting, you may not actually lose weight, but you will lose inches and increase lean body mass. For instance, if you lose 5 pounds of fat and gain 4 pounds of muscle, the end result is only a loss of 1 pound.

Think about all the food prep you could get done on Sunday to rock out a week of healthy eating!

Are you spritzing with olive oil? Why not try a little coconut oil?

How Coconut Oil Can Help You Lose Weight and Belly Fat Coconut oil contains unique fatty acids that can boost the metabolic rate, reduce appetite and help you lose weight without counting calories.