Hi I'm Rachel, I'm 41 years old and a proud mother of 2. My twins Sam and Tyler are leaving for college this spring, and with more time on my hands I am eager to help others with their fitness and overall health. Fitness and proper eating habits have been a part of my life for a long time and are very important to me. Please enjoy the information I share on my blog and let me know which topics are most important to you or advice that would be helpful.

Try swimming in order to make the most out of your gym workouts.

Despite what you might think, there are a number of healthy desserts that you can enjoy while still losing weight.

Since muscle burns more calories than fat, it's important that you incorporate strength training into your exercise routine.

Eating slowly is a great way to control your portion sizes and help you lose weight.

Though it may seem simple, there are an alarming number of people that believe they can eat poorly while exercising and still lose weight.   This idea is very misguided.

Although hydrogenated oils have made their way into the public eye, a surprising number of people are still unaware of their harmful effects.

Using liquid to help you diet and lose weight is by no means a new concept.  However, it is a surprisingly underused technique that can go a long way towards helping you eat less and lose more weig...

Eating a good breakfast can go a long way towards helping you lose weight, though not for the reasons you might think.