8 Ways Water Helps Weight Loss
Water is essential for weight loss, among about a million other things we need to happen daily with our bodies! The function of the human body depends on water, and when our body is working in tip-top condition our efforts towards building muscle will be met with successful weight loss (more specifically, fat loss). Read…
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Protein For Everyone
Protein for everyone! We all need protein in our diet, but it can be difficult to know what to eat if your diet style restricts consumption of certain types of foods- like a vegan or paleo diet, for example. So, whether you follow vegan guidelines or consume all types of food, we’ve got some great suggestions for you and a little bit of information on why you need to include protein in your diet. Check it out…
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Perfect Your Posture
These days, it is almost impossible to get away from sitting at a computer for extended periods of time and constantly looking at our smartphones. We are checking email, scanning through social media, typing at work, researching school projects and don’t forget online shopping! Unfortunately, this seated position, along with physical inactivity, can wreak havoc…
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Mental Health Awareness: Binge Eating Disorder
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and at PFC, we believe that mental health is a crucial component of one’s overall physical health and wellbeing. Often times, one’s weight is an outer representation of inner issues, such as repressed emotions, low self-esteem, and an accumulation of stress. If you are an emotional eater, then it’s…
Read MoreDIY DETOXIFYING TURMERIC FACE MASK
We all know Turmeric is a superfood that boasts myriad benefits for internal health. Did you also know that Turmeric can be used in a simple DIY detoxifying face mask right at home? Yup! It’s super easy to make, only uses three ingredients, and will work to brighten your skin and fight acne-causing bacteria to…
Read MoreWhen & What to Buy Organic
You may hear the word organic on a daily basis, but what does it actually mean? Organic implies that produce and other ingredients are grown without the use of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, genetically modified organisms, or ionizing radiation. Organic meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products come from animals that are given no antibiotics…
Read MoreStrong Core Without Crunches
Forget what you thought you knew about core exercises- we’re here to tell you how you can a strong core without crunches! Tired of doing countless crunches and not getting the results you want for a strong core? Or, maybe you are trying to heal your diastasis recti (separation of your rectus abdominis muscle) and you need…
Read MoreMindful Eating
Mindfulness is one of the most important practices to adopt that can help improve your overall quality of life. Mindful eating is one of the best ways to help heal our relationship with food. Simply put, mindfulness is the practice of being “aware”. Most of us live each day consumed by doing and thinking of…
Read MoreCarbohydrates, Fat, and You
Carbohydrates, fat, and you… are carbs really to blame for weight gain and increased body fat? While some popular diets may want you to believe carbs are your worst enemy we’re here to clear the air! First of all, get excited… carbs are good for you and you should be eating them! Second of all,…
Read MoreHIIT it!
You may not have tried it yet, but you’ve probably heard of the popular way to train called HIIT, or high-intensity interval training. While this is not a new way to train, it’s popularity has increased tremendously in recent years- and for good reasons! Many individuals enjoy HIIT for both the time-saving benefit and the…
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