Kristi Major
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
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Co-authored Articles (10)
How to
Lose 30 Pounds
Losing 30 pounds requires a commitment to diet, exercise and improvements to your lifestyle. It's a fairly large weight loss goal and will require you to stick to a healthier lifestyle for a significant amount of time. ...
How to
Lose 25 Pounds in Two Months
Lots of diets promise to help you to lose weight quickly, but the truth is that studies have shown that 95% of diets fail and lost weight is often gained back in just a year. Such diets can also be torturous and leave y...
How to
Lose 3 Pounds a Week
Losing per week is a slightly faster rate than the recommended per week, but it’s possible. First, talk to your doctor to determine a healthy weight for you. Then, figure out how many calories you’ll need to burn e...
The Ultimate Guide to a Safe & Successful Water Fast
Everything you need to know to perform (and recover from) a water fastThere is no more grueling type of fast or cleansing diet than a pure water fast. A water fast costs nothing to do, and may be used to lose some weight...
How to
Avoid Crashing After Having an Energy Drink
An energy drink is a manufactured beverage made from a proprietary blend of herbs, flavors, vitamins, and stimulants that are designed to give the drinker a burst of energy. There are several brands on the market that co...
How to
Chew Food Properly
Chewing your food properly allows your body to fully absorb the nutrients and will reduce negative symptoms such as gas, bloating, and intestinal discomfort. You’ll also eat slower and feel fuller for longer, which can...
How to Fast Properly for 1 Day: What You Need to Know
How fasting can help & how to do it safelyFasting is the act of intentionally refraining from eating for a period of time. Some people fast to diet and lose weight, while others fast for religious or spiritual clarity. I...
How to
Lift Weights Safely
Take the proper precautions to get ripped without increasing your risk of injuryWeight training is an excellent way to improve your strength, conditioning, and overall health. However, lifting weights improperly can caus...
How to
Drink Protein Powder
Protein powder is extremely useful for strengthening muscle tissue and for gaining weight, making it very popular among people who work out regularly. There are lots of ways to incorporate protein powder into your diet, ...
How to
Adopt an Intermittent Fasting Diet
Intermittent fasting (IF) is a form of diet and lifestyle change which, rather than reducing your caloric intake very much or cutting out certain food groups, restricts the hours during a day in which you will eat and wh...
