Author Archives: Ray Marks

BY LAUREN KROUSE While the potential health benefits of coffee are well-known — sharper cognition, lower risk of developing chronic conditions like dementia, and Type 2 diabetes, even a longer lifespan — exactly how coffee might affect your weight-loss plan is a little more complicated. As it turns out, scientists are still sorting out the pros and cons of upping your coffeeContinue reading “The Pros and Cons of Drinking Coffee For Weight Loss”

BY SARAH SCHLICHTER, RD Plant-based diets are increasingly popular since they have a host of health benefits, including lowering the risk for illnesses like diabetes, heart attacks and certain cancers. Even a couple days of plant-based eating can help your health and the environment. Unlike a vegan diet, plant-based eating can include foods like eggs and dairy and small amounts of meat. There’s aContinue reading “5 Plant-Based Breakfast Ideas With 25 Grams of Protein”

By: Kevin Gray As we age, our bodies change, so our training and nutritional plans should change, too. When we’re younger, we’re more resilient and better able to compensate for muscle imbalances and for skipping warmups and cooldowns. As we age, smart training becomes more important — not just for feeling good, but also for health and longevity. DuringContinue reading “The Best Workouts For Your 30s, 40s, 50s and Beyond”

By LiveWell Labs Everyone has been there at least once in their lives. You’ve overindulged, and now you feel miserable. While you wish you could take it back, you’re stuck with a yucky feeling from too many treats. The day-after-Halloween candy-hangover is a force to be reckoned with. While you can’t undo your choices, you can takeContinue reading “Your Go-To Cleansing Guide for That Post-Halloween Candy Binge”

BY DANIELLE OMAR, RD Cooking healthy homemade meals that comply with various diets — from low-carb to vegan — doesn’t have to be time consuming. That’s where focusing on just a few ingredients — think lean proteins, fiber-rich veggies and satiating fats — coupled with easy cooking methods such as one-pan roasts and stir-frys comes in handy. These five meals clock in under 360Continue reading “5 Diets and 5 Recipes For 35-Minute Dinners”

BY KEVIN GRAY If you’re trying to lose weight, there are many options that can help you accomplish your goal. But all of them include the tried-and-true combination of diet and exercise. For the former, it’s important to eat a varied diet that’s high in nutrients and tailored to your caloric needs. For the latter, youContinue reading “Walking, Running or Biking: Which Is Best For Weight Loss?”

Eating the same way in your 40s as you did in your 20s? Ignoring your nutritional needs when you’re 60? Not you! Build and maintain your healthiest … Eating Right For Every Stage Of Your Life

By: Ethan Bowman with Rockwall Fit Body Boot Camp Your Reason Your number one reason for exercise is unique to you. Maybe you want to fit into a smaller pant size or lower your cholesterol. Or maybe you just love how a good workout makes you feel.  Whatever your reason is, remind yourself of itContinue reading “Get Fit Newsletter”

By: FitOn It can be incredibly frustrating to dedicate hours to your fitness routine but still not see toned muscles or a dip in the scale like you’d been hoping for. Or, sometimes, we can start a new workout regimen and see results really fast, only to see them slow down drastically or come toContinue reading “Hitting a Serious Fitness Plateau? These Might be the Reasons Why”

Beginning this month, Fresh ‘N Fit will be featuring various trainers, motivators and professionals from around Atlanta to help keep you feeling …Click link below to read full interview! Putting Your Mark On Fitness with Rayan Marks

Factual statements according to the Medical News Today is provided. Please read before listening to my shenanigans. 😬 What is intermittent fasting Intermittent fasting (IF) refers to a diet schedule that cycles between not eating and eating. Cycles of intermittent fasting can be hourly or daily. Types of intermittent fasting There are a number ofContinue reading “Intermittent Fasting Accident…Oops!”

BY KELLY HOGAN, MS, RD If you’re trying to lose weight, it seems to make sense to cut as many calories from your diet as possible. Unfortunately, it’s possible to eat too little, which not only makes it harder for you to achieve a healthy weight, but it can also cause other health problems. In otherContinue reading “5 Signs You’re Eating Too Little For Weight Loss”

By: Ethan Bowman (Body Fit Boot Camp) Want to make your belly fat vanish before your eyes?  Uncomfortable fat around the stomach is one of the most common body frustrations that my new clients complain about.  What’s tough is that losing body fat is a slow and steady process, rather than an instantaneous fix.  However…afterContinue reading “Say Bye-Bye To That Belly Fat”

BY LAUREN BEDOSKY Lunges are a great lower-body exercise; they strengthen the glutes, quadriceps and hamstrings, though different variations emphasize certain muscle groups over others. Unlike lower-body exercises like squats and deadlifts, where the stronger of the two legs can easily compensate for the weaker limb, lunges force each leg to take turns doing theContinue reading “4 Common Lunge Mistakes to Avoid”

The answer for most of us is probably no. But the good news is that drinking more water can have a number of positive health benefits, and it’s a great New Year’s resolution that you can easily stick to. Before you hit the road to better hydration, here are a few water consumption facts thatContinue reading “ARE YOU DRINKING ENOUGH WATER?”

By Naturally Toned LLC #Tonedbabes, did you know that Jumping rope can burn up to 1,000 calories per hour, making it one of the most efficient fat-burning workouts available. Unlike other forms of interval training that are much more stressful on the body, Jumping rope has some awesome benefits. Such as it tones muscles throughoutContinue reading “Our Favorite Cardio: Jumping Rope”

BY LAUREN KROUSE As countries around the globe attempt to “flatten the curve” of the novel coronavirus pandemic, many of us are hunkering down in accordance with shelter-at-home orders. While losing weight is certainly still doable during this time, a smart goal to focus on instead is maintaining your current weight. “It’s normal to feel high stress andContinue reading “11 Ways to Prevent Weight Gain During Shelter-At-Home”

By: FitOn Have you been working your butt off trying to lose weight, tone your body, or kickstart your metabolism only to be disappointed with your results? If so, you are so not alone. So many people embark upon their health and fitness journey with big goals, and when things don’t go as planned, itContinue reading “Which Body Type Are You & Should it Determine How You Workout?”

By: Jessica Smith Melt off belly fat faster with this progressive walking plan, created by Jessica Smith, a certified personal trainer and creator of the “Walk On: Walk Off Belly Fat 5 Days A Week!”program, that combines the power of interval training with the belly fat-blastingeffectiveness of walking. YOUR WALKING GUIDE When it comes toContinue reading “Your 6-Week Belly Fat Blasting Walking Plan”