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Reader Question Answered: Fall/Winter Workouts

The CalorieKing Blog tackles a reader question - where should I exercise?

So You’ve Had A Slip Up. Now What?

The CalorieKing Blog addresses when you've had a slip up. The most important thing to remember is that tomorrow is a new day and a chance to get back on track.

Exercise and Learning To Pace Yourself

When you are just starting an exercise program sometimes the hardest thing to do is learn how to pace yourself. The CalorieKing Blog explains how pacing will ensure you move ahead steadily and not have dramatic highs and lows.

Have A Healthy Time at the Fair

Attending your local, county or state fair is meant to be fun, but be warned of the health pitfalls as you make your way through the midway – both from food and from the hot, sunny weather. The more you prepare with the habits learned from CalorieKing the better your chances of having nothing but good times to remember.

Don’t Forget a Little Exercise While on Vacation!

We often focus so much on food – counting our calories and portion control that we may forget exercise is an important part of the mix when looking at getting and staying healthy. Fitting in a little exercise even while on vacation is probably a lot easier than you think. CalorieKing has some tips to consider.

Tips for Summer Drinks…Avoiding the Calorie Overload!

When it’s hot out and you are enjoying yourself with friends and family at a summer gathering It’s easy to unwittingly consume excessive calories with drinks. CalorieKing has several tips for summer drinks and how to avoid the calorie overload.

CalorieKing’s Summertime Drinks Calories Guide

Summertime is here and as we look for a beverage to sip to beat the heat it is important to remember that not all beverages are calorie and fat free! If you are drinking anything other than water, make sure to check the calories present in your favorite beverage or alcoholic drink in our CalorieKing Summertime Drinks Calorie Guide so you can plan for it in your daily calorie count.

Is Your Scale a Game Changer?

Many of us allow a number on the scale, to change the game and go back to old eating habits. It’s not an uncommon reaction, but here are some reasons to stick to your game plan. Your scale could be a game changer for you and the CalorieKing Blog will explain why it's not always correct.

When Willpower Doesn’t Work: Get a Weight Loss Buddy

Summertime gatherings are tough for those of us trying to stay healthy. There’s always a pile of food and a group of friends ready to hand me a plate or a drink, not realizing I struggle with keeping my calories within my daily allowance. Sometimes willpower needs a little nudge doesn’t it? You know what you need to do but you need some help to get there. The CalorieKing Blog is here to tell you it is o.k. to ask for help.

Tone Up for Summer in Five Minutes a Day

One of the best ways to start or continue an exercise program is to make it easy to fit into your day. For this reason five to ten minute works are a great way to improve your fitness. Combining stretching and strength training with your cardio is great for your health. The CalorieKing Blog will give you some tips on quick strength training to get you started.