The word “diet” has such a bad rap… and rightfully so. No one wants to starve themselves or cut out entire food groups just to lose a few pounds. Losing weight starts from creating lifestyle changes that are incorporated into your everyday life.

Considering how much time, effort, and energy you put into your workouts, you want to feel confident that your hard work is paying off. But even an exercise veteran can fall victim to improper alignment and muscle recruitment when exercising. “It’s challenging to know where your body is in space,” says Katie Mann, San Diego-based club Pilates master trainer.

We all know by now that we need to eat more veggies, and salads make that easier….thowo some veggies in a bowl, add some dressing and BAM: a veggie centric meal. But, problem is, we often end up starving an hour after eating a salad. Here is how to construct the perfect salad that's both filling and healthy.

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More and more people are discovering that the best way to get lean and fit is to build muscle because muscle equals tight, toned bodies! However, there are some major mistakes people make while they are trying to build muscle. If you are making these mistakes you are wasting precious time and energy for little to no results! So whether you are looking to get into bodybuilding, bikini competitions or just trying to lean up make sure you are not making these mistakes while you are trying to build muscle.

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You might have read or learned enough about nutrition right now to know that sugar is BAD. It is the culprit responsible for the rising rates in childhood obesity, diabetes and inflammation related diseases. Sugar is hidden in so many things now from salad dressings, to condiments, to spices; sometimes you have no idea you are even eating it! THe best advice is to always read the nutrition labels so you can see where the hidden sugar is.

Everyone is working towards that flat tummy. We do sit ups, and crunches, and pilates, and dance and every possible angle to get the flat tummy. While all of these things can help tighten your midsection, diet is the more important piece of this equation, in fact it is up to 85% of the equation.

In a season where we’re all trying to save a few bucks after splurging on Christmas gifts it’s always a good to know new ways to save a few bucks when shopping for groceries. Believe it or not, it is possible to eat healthy without breaking the bank! Take a look at these tips to save your some green when buying yours.