I’m often asked how I maintain my weight when I work up to twelve hours a day, and keep in mind I’m not just working, but sitting for 12 hours. It’s hard to believe the damage you can do to your body with sedentary desk jobs. Prolonged sitting has been linked to early death from […]

Can you believe we are already over one month into the New Year? Wow! I don’t know about you, but this month really flew by for me. The crazy Pittsburgh weather hasn’t helped at all to stabilize my mood. It was both 6 degrees and 60 degrees all in one week. But we must be […]

“What is your take on weekly cheat meals?” Cheat meals can be a great way to reset, stay on track with weight loss goals and make your healthy nutrition plan sustainable.  Fit mom Jada Kelly shares her take.

“I’ve gotten in great shape, but I still have some unwanted belly fat… any advice to get rid of it?” It can be difficult to get rid of that last bit of body fat. Usually, the first place we gain fat is the last place we lose it. That being said, it’s possible to focus […]

“If trying to lose weight, can a protein shake be a good substitute for a meal?” When trying to lose weight, most people have the initial reaction to eat less or cut their calories. Whereas, they probably are not eating enough. If nothing else, they may need to eat more efficiently, eat better quality foods […]

What exactly is intermittent fasting, and does it actually help with weight loss? Intermittent fasting is the act of restricting eating to predetermined windows of time. It can absolutely help with fat loss if done correctly. A 12-hour eating window is a good place to start, as this won’t place undue stress on the body. […]

Your fat-loss plan shouldn’t be left to chance.  Use these 5 methods from fitness expert Erin Stern to help jump start your fat-loss goals. Spot reduction of fat or losing fat from only a specific area is not possible. It is, however, possible to lose overall fat and reduce stress levels – which can directly […]

It can be a challenge to eat healthy on a budget.  Team myHMB athlete Jennifer Dietrick is here with some tips!