Fellas, Valentines Day is right around the corner. It’s time to plan ahead and get your girlfriend, or wife the perfect gift. It’s not always easy, but think about things that she can use, and not just put aside. At times, some gifts can be typical, but gather up your selections with some Valentine’s Day… Read More >>
If you’re throwing a real football party, these super bowl party snacks will hit the field goal. You know it’s not a kick-off event without the best food and snacks, and well of course, the drinks, too! It’s always a good idea to have small bites of scrumptious food for your guests to grab, or… Read More >>
Boosting how fast your body burns calories is possible in two ways, either through diet or exercise (or a combination of both). For the purpose of this article we are focusing on some diet tips you can use to “stoke the furnace.” Here are 6 diet tips to boost your metabolism. 1-Eat Breakfast When dieting,… Read More >>
After having trouble with really heavy periods, and after an ultrasound, my doctor found a large fibroid. It wasn’t in a position to get a biopsy without a surgical procedure so I started asking about my options. Then, I decided to have a hysterectomy in November. It was the first “real” surgery I’ve ever had… Read More >>
It seems a lot of the recipes we grew up with are very heavy in fat and saturated fat. And even today, many of the best chefs and their cookbooks are full of fatty recipes. In order to eat healthy and live a healthy life, it’s important to cut back on the amount of fat… Read More >>
When it comes to exercising, are you a weekend warrior? One that only exercises sporadically, in this case on weekends? Going this route is not only harder on your body than if you would exercise on a more consistent basis, but it will take you longer to achieve your fitness goal, (if you ever do).… Read More >>
Happy 2016! I hope you are having a wonderful start to the New Year. Last year was extremely productive, and I’d like to quickly recap my journey with you as I am looking ahead in 2016. I strive to practice what I preach, and by Living5x5, one thing I continue to do the most and… Read More >>
Whether you’re hoping to lose weight or just trying to improve your overall health, The way you cook can mean the difference between you feeling energetic and getting the right kinds of nutrients, and you feeling sluggish because you’re detouring away from your usual calorie and sugar-laden ways. There are many changes you can make… Read More >>
If you’re like most people, you lead a pretty busy or maybe even an incredibly hectic life. Instead of heading for the drive thru for a quick meal, plan your meals so you can make two meals in one out of your efforts. Basically, think of how each piece of meat or meal you make… Read More >>
Most studies show drinking water does boost your metabolism, but by how much? According to a 2003 study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology, participants showed a 30 percent metabolic increase that lasted between 10 and 40 minutes after drinking two cups of water. By drinking the recommended 8 cups per day, you would… Read More >>
