Cheating on your diet?

Cheating on your diet?

Are you having trouble staying on your diet? Try these tools to increase your consistency. Preparing for a physique type competition can be a mentally challenging undertaking, that’s sure to test your willpower.  There are a variety of factors that influence hunger, feelings of satiety and pleasure related to the food that you provide your body. I would like to draw your attention to three factors that may be the cause your your weakest moments…

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6 Contest Prep Tips

6 Contest Prep Tips

6 Contest Prep Tips What are elite competitors doing that you are not? Few people are accomplishing these six things that may have a dramatic impact on your condition at the next contest. Stop searching for the “Hollywood Corn Diet”. If you achieve these six keys, you are likely to improve your physique at your next competition. 1-Start with more muscle 2-Start leaner 3-Diet longer 4-Diet harder 5-Start from a better metabolic state 6-Start from…

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BE GREEN & SAVE GREEN AT THE FARMERS MARKET WHY SHOPPING LOCALLY WILL SAVE YOU MONEY AND THE ENVIRONMENT

BE GREEN & SAVE GREEN AT THE FARMERS MARKET WHY SHOPPING LOCALLY WILL SAVE YOU MONEY AND THE ENVIRONMENT

NW Fitness Magazine – The Authority on Health & Fitness in the NW BE GREEN & SAVE GREEN AT THE FARMERS MARKET WHY SHOPPING LOCALLY WILL SAVE YOU MONEY AND THE ENVIRONMENT Written By: Sofia Sabeti 1. Promotes Sustainability & Supports Environment sustainability. Chances are you’ve heard this term thrown around in the media and public arena in recent years, as more awareness is being brought to the effect(s) that our current way of living might wreck the environment. Sustainability is not, however, just another trend that Hollywood and the…

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Demystifying the Raw Food Lifestyle

Demystifying the Raw Food Lifestyle

Demystifying the Raw Food Lifestyle by Sofie Sabeti Amidst the ever-changing sea of fad diets popularized by the mass media, in the magazines at your local grocery store, by the fellow in your neighboring cubicle, or even by the gal getting a pedicure next to you at your regular nail salon, it is easy to become overwhelmed and confused by the multitude of diet crazes that seem to be popping up daily. HCG, Atkins, South…

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Basic Nutrients for Optimal Performance

Basic Nutrients for Optimal Performance

NW Fitness Magazine Basic Nutrients for Optimal Performance by Dr. Rhian Young, ND   Purity Integrative Health & Wellness Center, PLLC Most people know that in order to achieve optimal physical performance in exercise they need good sleep, adequate water and ideal nutrition. I have found that most athletes agree that a good multivitamin is part of that picture but most don’t know much beyond that, nor do they know what a “good multivitamin” looks like. There…

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healthy-recipes

healthy-recipes

Mango salsa Ingredients 2 ripe mangoes chopped 1 red bell pepper diced 1/4 red or white onion diced 5 Tbs fresh cilantro chopped 1/2 jalapeño pepper seeded and minced 2 limes juiced Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Let stand for 1 hour or serve immediately. Serve over fish or with tortilla chips       Tip on keeping cilantro fresh Make your fresh cilantro last longer Place leftover cilantro in a water glass…

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What are healthy fats?

What are healthy fats?

NWFitness Healthy Fats by Jennifer Stewart Erickson What are healthy fats? When we think of fats in food we automatically conjure up images of bacon, French fries and cheese but not all fats are bad for you. There are two main types of beneficial dietary fats: Monounsaturated fat is found in a variety of oils and food sources. Foods rich in monounsaturated fats, such as nuts, can help improve cholesterol levels reducing your risk for heart…

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Nathan Detracy-Supplements-Nutrition

Nathan Detracy-Supplements-Nutrition

NW Fitness Magazine (March-2012) Nathan DeTracy No Bashing …. Just Asking…. Do you know? For those that don’t know me, my name is Nathan DeTracy and I will be competing at this May’s New York Pro show in the 212 class for my pro debut. My bodybuilding journey began back in 2002 when a devastating family tragedy at 21 years old pushed me into the sport of bodybuilding. I have grown up on stage over…

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