Nutrition & Exercise

Here’s a savory recipe that you simply must try! Flank steak is a lean cut of beef, one that is encouraged in fat loss programs, however it can tend to be tough or dry when grilled. No so with this recipe! By braising lean flank steak in an amazing...

A big part of eating for fat loss is keeping your metabolism going all day long with small, sensible meals and snacks. In theory, this is simple and easy: eat a little something every 2-3 hours throughout the day. Unfortunately very few people do it...

My name is Michelle Northey. I've been coming to Pumps Fitness for about 2 1/2 years. I found out about Pumps through a silent auction at my girls' elementary school. There was an option to bid on a package of three Pilates equipment classes with...

En Papillote is a fancy French way of saying “cooked in paper." This tender chicken and veggie recipe cooks in a packet made with parchment paper, which is one of the reasons that it’s so quick and healthy. Enjoy this quick and easy fitness meal...

As if fresh veggies or flowers aren’t reason enough, there are plenty of health reasons to have a summer garden. Depending on your weight, you can burn 135 to 200 calories from half an hour of weeding, digging and planting, according to Harvard...

If I were to award a single food item with the title of ‘Fastest Way To Pack On The Pounds', hands down the winner would be refined sugar. We have been eating more and more sugar over the past 200 years, which has led to rising obesity numbers....

Cut back on sugar (28 day plan) If you love sweets then you know how easy it is to eat more sugar than you should. You’ve probably had a doctor warn you to cut back and know that you have at least a few pounds to lose. Candy, cookies, pastries, and...

"The Biggest Loser" Race Series is coming to Crown Point, Indiana on Sunday, April 30th, as it hosts a Half Marathon, 5K, and a new "Motivational Mile." The half marathon will start at 8:00 a.m., the 5K will begin at 8:30 a.m., and the "Motivational...

There are few things as smile-inducing in life as a chocolate chip cookie…in any form. The form we are enjoying today is that of cookie dough balls! These moist, yummy, cookie dough balls are the perfect quick energy snack to pop into your mouth in...

Why did you do that? Have you ever acted against your better judgment? Ummmm, of course you have. We all have. Sometimes you do things that you later regret. And this keeps you from achieving that lean, sexy body that you want. You hit snooze rather...