http://bodyshopmiami.com/blog Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:48:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en One of the big mistakes that people make when going to the gym is repeating their workouts over and over again. Although this can be successfully done for a few sessions in a row and even up to a few weeks in a row, it is important to keep changing ... http://bodyshopmiami.com/blog/2009/10/weight-training-mistake-not-changing-the-exercises/ I used to wonder why it is that many women today still do not lift weights - despite its numerous benefits. The truth is that most women have many misconceptions about weight training and the biggest one is that they will bet bulky. Now I agree that looking like a ... http://bodyshopmiami.com/blog/2009/10/can-women-really-bulk-up-lifting-weights/ I have been craving delicious fried rice for some time but the thought of ordering it at a chinese restaurant (with msg - yuk!) totally held me back from indulging. so i decided to come up with my own recipe, that way i know exactly what is going in there. ... http://bodyshopmiami.com/blog/2009/09/fried-rice/ So by now we know the importance of weight training (if you've been reading my blog at least) and you probably know the basics. But did you know that most people make one crucial mistake when they lift weights? Not lifting a weight that is heavy enough. Just showing up ... http://bodyshopmiami.com/blog/2009/08/weight-training-mistake-not-lifting-heavy-enough/ By now, I'm pretty sure you know how important it is to exercise - especially resistance training. But did you also know that what you eat (or don't for that matter) immediately afterwards can have a major effect on your results? That's right, it is extremely important to properly re-fuel ... http://bodyshopmiami.com/blog/2009/07/what-to-eat-after-a-workout/ Ever wonder why all of your wonderful dieting attempts always end the same way? Have you been dieting and finally hit a plateau and don't know how to get the scale moving again? The answer is quite simple: lift weights! Many people seem to be confused by that simple piece ... http://bodyshopmiami.com/blog/2009/06/best-fat-loss-tool-weight-training/   I remember when the 100 calorie snack packs first hit the grocery stores. I thought - what a great idea. I must admit, I too thought they were a great tool to help manage my weight. Honestly, who could resist the convenience of your favorite fattening snacks, in a small, portion-controlled little ... http://bodyshopmiami.com/blog/2009/06/100-snack-packs-making-you-fat/ If going to the gym to you means pulling up to one of the cardio machines and skipping the weight room, you may be hitting a plateau very soon. one of the biggest mistakes people make when trying to lose weight is to put all of their efforts into doing ... http://bodyshopmiami.com/blog/2009/04/weightloss-mistake-only-doing-aerobics/ according to the latest studies - only if you can eat more than 2200 EXTRA calories a day for more than 5-6 days! you read that right. the researchers claim that carbs are primarily used as energy and hardly ever stored as fat, contrary to popular belief.  scientific research has ... http://bodyshopmiami.com/blog/2009/03/does-eating-carbs-really-make-us-fat/ this is a wonderful, light drink that is enjoyed throughout Mexico. it can be made from an assortment of fruits, depending on what's in season. 3 cups strawberries*, chopped coarsely 6 cups water ½ cup sugar** ¼ cup lime juice (optional) Fresh mint leaves for garnish Preparation Add the fruit and 2-3 cups of the water to a blender ... http://bodyshopmiami.com/blog/2009/02/agua-de-fresa/