Can you boost your metabolism by eating more? Well, not really more food, but rather “more often.” Experts say that eating six small meals a day can help you slim down your waistline. People who eat smaller meals more often throughout the day are 45% more likely to beat obesity than people who eat “3 square meals a day”.

Hello Formutech peeps! November is Military Families Appreciation Month. These families sacrifice so much for the freedoms we enjoy daily. Yes, they chose this life, which makes them all the more heroes in my opinion.

Part of my post competition regimen is to re-establish flexibility, lengthening, and cleansing of the body. I incorporate Bikram yoga into my recovery plan as it has many benefits to both mind and body.

Hi Formutech peeps! I am proud to say that I took 1^st place at the 2012 IFBB Dallas Europa Supershow last month. This was my first pro win ever and it qualified me to compete in the Ms. Figure Olympia in Las Vegas for the second time. I can’t tell you what a great feeling it is to be going in with a win for the first time ever.

Everyone knows that a healthy clean diet requires plenty of fruits & veggies. But what does it mean for produce to be organic?

Effects of Stress on the Body

When the human body is placed under stress, it increases the production of certain hormones, such as adrenaline and cortisol.  These hormones produce a marked change in heart rate, blood pressure levels, metabolism & physical activity.

Weight training not only makes women stronger, it can contribute to an overall improved quality of life. Women who don’t train with weights because they “don’t want to get bulky” should reconsider.

Is too little sleep making us fat? Sixty-five percent of Americans are overweight or obese and an estimated 63% of American adults do not get the recommended eight hours of sleep a night, according to the National Sleep Foundation.

There is no formula guaranteeing a stress-free life, but there are techniques for managing stress.

Feeling stressed out? Here are 10 foods that could help you to de-stress.