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I keep waking up to eat in the middle of the night, how can I stop this?
Please help! I am on a 1200 calorie diet and losing weight, but every night I wake up, get out of bed and go directly to the kitchen grab cookies or something sweet. I eat it and go right back to sleep. It is weird, and almost like I am sleep walking or have an...
Only 4 Weeks Until Summer – Get Lean with this Plan!
There is no time to waste, so let’s get to it! This NEW workout is certain to challenge your body and help you become a tighter and more defined version of yourself (aka YOU 2.0 Summer Edition). If you haven’t started getting ready for bikini and swimsuit season...
LA Fitness Memorial Day Hours for Clubs and Kids Klubs
Is LA Fitness and the Kids Klub open on Memorial Day? What are the hours for LA Fitness clubs and Kids Klub on Memorial Day? Memorial Day - May 27, 2013 hours of operation are from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. for all LA Fitness clubs located in the United States. Kids...
What diet should I follow, and should I be eliminating certain foods altogether?
I am currently doing fitness training with an LA Fitness personal trainer and things are going very well! MY trainer is GREAT! I just have a few questions when it comes to nutrition. 1. If you’re doing fitness training 3 days per week, how many calories per day...
What can I eat for lunch that is filling, but will also help me lose weight?
I am really stuck with good ideas for lunch that are satisfying, and that will help me lose weight. Do you have suggestions that can I order out for or bring to work for lunch? Thanks – Karen To be satisfying--- but without going overboard on your calories---a...
Are You Ready for a Sleeveless Summer? Define your Triceps with These 4 Exercises
If you’re looking to build lean, well-defined “tank top arms,” then incorporating quality triceps exercises into your weight training plan is a must. The fact is, your triceps make up two-thirds of your upper arm muscle. This is why having exercises that focus on...
How ‘Extreme Traveling’ Helped Harry Lose 23 Pounds
It is a term that Harry has coined for himself; a way of approaching the tremendous amount of traveling that he must do for his job. Harry calls it “Extreme Traveling.” Instead of falling into the common thought that the demands of travel cause us to become...
I go to the gym regularly, so should I be drinking protein shakes? Are they harmful?
I have a question concerning my diet. I want to build my body (muscles) and lose weight. I go to the gym regularly, so should I be drinking protein shakes? Are they harmful? -Hany My opinion on PROTEIN shakes (not meal replacements) is that they’re useful as a...
How can I lose these stubborn last 5 pounds?
I am a very active 67 year-old who just can’t seem to lose 5 pounds! What do you recommend? - Meff It is frustrating when the years are not kind to our waistline! Before you start scrimping on what you are eating, consider revamping your exercise regimen to...
The 6 Weeks to Summer Slim-Down Workout – Look Better in Your Bathing Suit!
If you’re sweating because summertime is drawing near...Perfect! You are on the right track; well as long as you’re sweating from all of the hard work you are putting into getting ready for bikini and board-short season. LIVING HEALTHY is here to help with Part 3...
Mother’s Day Hours at LA Fitness Clubs and Kids Klubs
Is LA Fitness and the Kids Klub open on Mother's Day? What are the hours for LA Fitness clubs and Kids Klub on Mother's day? Mother's Day - May 12, 2013 hours are normal operating hours for ALL of our LA Fitness clubs and Kids Klubs. Happy Mother's Day! Enjoy your...
How many calories should I be consuming to lose the maximum amount of weight AND build muscle without feeling tired and worn out?
I am trying to lose weight after some time out of the gym. I've recently gone back and have cut my calories severely to about 1200 calories daily. I’m 22 years old about 5' 10" and am about 205 lbs., and that's mostly fat. I do elliptical 5 times a week for about...
I am tired of my extra fat; can you suggest any fat burner supplements that have no side effects?
I am tired of my extra fat; can you suggest any fat burner supplements that have no side effects? - Muhammad I am unabashedly a proponent of healthy diets and lifestyles without using energy burners or thermogenic shots. So I won't name a particular brand. But...
Your Guide to Understanding Food Labels
This article was contributed by Debbie J., MS, RD - A product’s packaging is good for enticing you as a consumer to buy that product; glossy pictures and tag lines attempt to lure us in at the grocery store. But to really compare foods and understand how they...
If I stopped drinking regular soda and started drinking diet soda would it help me lose weight?
If I stopped drinking regular soda and started drinking diet soda would it help me lose weight? - Larry The old theory was that if you substituted a can of regular soda daily with a diet/sugar-free one, you'd lose about 15 pounds a year based on how many fewer...
I look good everywhere except my stomach, how can food and diet help me lose the fat?
I'm 5'2 and weigh about 110 pounds, and from everything I've looked into I am not overweight. I've been working out and eating healthy for a few months and I have all this stomach fat that won’t go! I'm fine everywhere else and nothing seems to be working,...
8 Weeks Left to Prepare for Swimsuit Season, Your Next Workout is Here
Here it is, your workout plan for the next two weeks to get you ready for summer. This is Part 2 of our series '10 Week Workout Routine to Have You Looking Like a 10 This Summer'.
Cut Down on Television and Cut Down Your Weight – 7 Things You Can Do
Have you ever wondered how many more calories you could be burning if you actually did something productive instead of watching television? You may be pleasantly surprised at how many calories you can burn making your home and your body look amazing at the same...
What are some healthy tips for dealing with a new child, a career and a crazy schedule?
I’m turning 50---which as you know is the new 30!---and I have a crazy but fulfilling life and schedule. Also, I just adopted our first child, a beautiful 9-month-old girl, and I need to get in shape! I am 5’5" and I have gained 25 pounds since the adoption due to...
How do I get over cravings for sweets and chocolate?
Help! I'm addicted to the bad kind of carbs. How do I get over cravings for sweets and chocolate? - Erin Cravings are usually a calling for something your body needs. In your case it may just be pure calories or glucose. Eating a substantial breakfast and lunch may...