Dieting is great, but healthy habits are better

Trying a new diet, and hoping it sticks, is like trying something new at a favorite restaurant. I often return to the eateries where I know exactly what I like. Occasionally trying something new is exciting, offering all sorts of possibilities, but in the end I usually wind up going back to flavors I have loved before. It is hard to adopt new foods or practices.

There’s a certain restaurant where my regular lasagna experience was almost ruined by a one-time encounter with a weird-meat stuffed ravioli. I don’t know what I was thinking. The ravioli looked so good on the menu, but tasted so odd. How could I ever go against lasagna? Lasagna is layered, for Pete’s sake! February rolls around and spring is starting to come into focus. Hopefully any weight loss goals set in January are still on the horizon. I know I made a few resolutions that are still in my sights. I’m feeling pretty good about them.

At their best: Sweetcorn & Pears

Sweetcorn Sweetcorn falls into the category of one of those things that when you eat it fresh from the cob

, nothing else will do. Tinned sweetcorn is very handy but could never match up to a boiled and grilled cob smothered with butter and black pepper. Sweetcorn is a form of maize which has become very popular here in the UK, stemming from Aztec backgrounds. It is harvested fairly young to make sure the kernels are sweet and tender but once harvested quickly deteriorates losing its sweetness, very much like peas. If you can, buy sweetcorn with the husks still on as this indicates freshness. This should be green and firm and the kernels should be firm and tightly packed. Make sure you eat them quickly to savour their sweetnes

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Popcorn shouldn’t need to be smothered in butter to taste good, heirloom popcorn

enthusiasts say.

Companies cultivating the centuries-old plant using organic, sustainable farming practices are popping up nationwide, and proponents say their popcorn is more flavorful and easier to digest than commercial varieties. Plus, keeping heirloom plants in circulation helps preserve genetic diversity in our food supply.

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Why Protein?

If you are training on a regular basis, it is important to ensure that you are taking in adequate 

protein to assist with muscle repair and recovery. Lean muscle burns more calories at rest so ensuring muscles are trained, fed and rested is integral to muscle growth. How much protein per day?

Why Water?

Why Water?

Considering that the human body is made up of approximately two thirds water, it comes as no surprise to learn that drinking plenty of H20 every day is important. In fact, if you are feeling thirsty, hungry or fatigued then it’s possible that you are already dehydrated.  So how much water should you drink per day? There is no exact calculation for this; however, the Why Fitness experts suggest 2-3 litres per day. A little extra if you are training, in air conditioning, or during the warmer months.

There are many benefits to getting your quota of H2O and here are our top

Why Heart Rate Monitors?

Why Heart Rate Monitors?

For the average weekend warrior, a heart rate monitor (or HRM) often ends

up as a sporty fashion accessory, an expensive stop watch, or calorie counter. Whilst there is absolutely nothing wrong with this, there are other ways in which this training tool can help assist you with progressing your fitness.

So what is your maximum heart rate?

Top 10 Reasons Why Fitness Matters

What exactly is ‘physical fitness’ and why is it so important to anybody at

any age?

Technically, fitness could be defined as ‘a condition or state of being that

helps you look, feel and do your best’.

But what that really boils down to is being fit means you have the strength, the energy, and the ability to do all of the things you love – and not just exercise and physical activities.

Fitness leads to