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Fuel n Train to the MAXX – Optimal Nutrition with Effective Workouts

By Sandra Gultry | June 2, 2019

Stop struggling with trying to figure out the best foods to eat to lose weight.  Stop wasting valuable time working out 4-5 days per week and not getting the body transformation you’re seeking.  Stop wasting […]

What A Healthy Weight Loss Plan Really Looks Like

By Sandra Gultry | May 1, 2019

According to the laws of gravity, what goes up, must come down. When it comes to losing weight, this often is little more than wishful thinking. Contrary to the outcome of popular reality weight loss […]

2 More Tips to Curb Your Late-Night Snacking

By Sandra Gultry | May 1, 2019

After-dinner and before-bedtime snacking when not hungry can result in consuming unneeded calories. Often this may be due to boredom, stress or tiredness. Try these tips to banish evening cravings and curb after-dinner snacking; and, […]

3 Tips to Curb Your Late-Night Snacking

By Sandra Gultry | May 1, 2019

After-dinner and before-bedtime snacking when not hungry can result in consuming unneeded calories. Often this may be due to boredom, stress or tiredness. Try these tips to banish evening cravings and curb after-dinner snacking; and, […]

How to Handle Food Cravings

By Sandra Gultry | May 1, 2019

What happens when your cravings become overwhelming and lead to overindulgence and feelings of guilt? When people follow restrictive diets or completely cut out groups of foods, cravings can become more intense and can lead […]

4 Metabolism Myths and Facts

By Sandra Gultry | May 1, 2019

Why can one person eat like a growing teenager and not gain a pound, while another person’s every indulgence shows up on the scale? Chalk it up to individual differences in metabolism, muscle mass and […]

5 Easy tips you want to learn about weight loss

By Sandra Gultry | April 6, 2019

The latest stats show that more than 70 percent of Americans are overweight or obese. While many regain that weight, majority kept it off when lost using healthy strategies vs fad diets. I would like […]

How to Eat Healthy While Traveling (Part 1 of 2)

By Sandra Gultry | March 14, 2019

For most eating healthy while traveling is no easy feat.  Most usually eat out because there’s rarely a kitchen to cook meals in.  For other, their too tired to go to the grocery store and […]

Quick Guide to Eating Right While Traveling in the U.S.

By Sandra Gultry | March 5, 2019

At Your Destination, Seek Out Healthy Bites On the road again? Traveling can be exciting, educational, exhausting and energizing! And, the food you enjoy while traveling can be delicious and memorable. However, culinary excursions while […]

Quick Guide to Eating Right While Traveling in the U.S.

By Sandra Gultry | March 5, 2019

Eat Right While Traveling… On the road again? Traveling can be exciting, educational, exhausting and energizing! And, the food you enjoy while traveling can be delicious and memorable. However, culinary excursions while traveling can be […]

Quick Guide to Eating Right While Traveling in the U.S.

By Sandra Gultry | March 5, 2019

Once You’re Off, Keep Food Safety in Mind On the road again? Traveling can be exciting, educational, exhausting and energizing! And, the food you enjoy while traveling can be delicious and memorable. However, culinary excursions […]

Quick Guide to Eating Right While Traveling in the U.S.

By Sandra Gultry | March 5, 2019

Before You Go, Pack Foods with Care On the road again? Traveling can be exciting, educational, exhausting and energizing! And, the food you enjoy while traveling can be delicious and memorable. However, culinary excursions while […]

Fact or Fiction: Lose Weight Eating Junk Food Only – Part 2 of 2

By Sandra Gultry | March 4, 2019

Let’s continue our discussion! What do you think? Calories are calories right? As long as you are eating the amount of calories that promote weight loss, the actual food does not matter? (Just take some […]

Fact or Fiction: Lose Weight Eating Junk Food Only – Part 1 of 2

By Sandra Gultry | March 4, 2019

What do you think? Calories are calories right? As long as you are eating the amount of calories that promote weight loss, the actual food does not matter? (Just take some supplements to make up […]

15 Incredibly Heart-Healthy Foods

By Sandra Gultry | February 11, 2019

Heart disease accounts for nearly one-third of all deaths worldwide. What you eat plays a major role in heart health and can impact your risk of heart disease. In fact, certain foods can influence blood […]

Cholesterol – Specifically High Density Lipoproteins

By Sandra Gultry | February 4, 2019

What is HDL Cholesterol HDL (AKA ‘H’ for Happy) carries about 1/3-1/4 of the blood cholesterol. Higher levels seem to protect against cardiovascular disease.  HDL levels less than 40 mg/dl appear to be a risk […]

Cholesterol – Specifically Low-Density Lipoproteins or LDL

By Sandra Gultry | February 4, 2019

What is LDL Cholesterol LDL (AKA ‘L’ for lousy) Cholesterol and is the major carrier of cholesterol in the blood.  Too much saturated fats and Trans Fats in the diet can cause LDL cholesterol to […]

Cholesterol – Triglycerides specifically!

By Sandra Gultry | February 4, 2019

What are Triglycerides Triglycerides are a normal substance found in the bloodstream and necessary for life. It provides fuel needed for body cells to function. Too many triglycerides floating in the bloodstream increases your chances […]

Hypertension – High Blood Pressure – The Silent Killer

By Sandra Gultry | February 4, 2019

This edition will focus on what foods you CAN eat when it comes to controlling blood pressure.  I am sure you have heard that foods rich in potassium lowers blood pressure. Common foods name are […]

4 Simple Reasons Why All Calories Are Not Created Equal….

By Sandra Gultry | January 1, 2019

The food industry vigorously promotes the myth “a calorie is a calorie”. The body is WAY more sophisticated than we can ever imagine. However, based on these four simple facts, we know this is not […]

5 Simple Weight-Loss Strategies – part III

By Sandra Gultry | January 1, 2019

It’s easy enough to say eat less, move more, but often more difficult to do. Here are a few ideas on how to make it easier: 4. CONSIDER NON-SCALE VICTORIES Your weight is determined by […]

Essential Tips To Losing Weight: Burn those calories (Exercise)….

By Sandra Gultry | January 1, 2019

Regular exercise can boost metabolism, making creating a calorie deficit easier. Don’t miss the mark here, what you eat and drink is 80% of the equation. Exercise compliments a good eating pattern when it comes […]

5 Simple Weight-Loss Strategies – part II

By Sandra Gultry | January 1, 2019

It’s easy enough to say eat less, move more, but often more difficult to do. Here are a few ideas on how to make it easier: 3. LEARN HOW TO ORDER AT RESTAURANTS Eating out […]

5 Simple Weight-Loss Strategies – Part I

By Sandra Gultry | January 1, 2019

It’s easy enough to say eat less, move more, but often more difficult to do. Here are a few ideas on how to make it easier: 1. REMOVE TEMPTATION If you’re trying to set yourself […]