While diets and trends come and go, one thing that every registered dietitian, doctor, health coach, etc. can agree upon is that fruits and vegetables are good for you.

Although fruit has recently gotten a lot of bad press for its sugar content, the bad rap is undeserved. Pretty much the only people who need to consider the sugar in fruit are diabetics.

For the rest of the population? Keep trying to eat as many fruits and veggies as you can.

And here’s how.

There are several very important reasons why strength training is good for weight loss – but most people have never heard of them.

For the longest time, the benefits of strength training seemed to pale in comparison to cardio for weight loss.

Now we know that was a HUGE mistake.

It’s almost that time again!

Yes, I’m talking about Amazon Prime Day. While I’ve never been one to hop on the bandwagon for big sale days, last year I finally caved. I bought a new, bigger TV during last year’s Prime Day for such a good deal, I think I’m converted for life.

So now that Amazon Prime Day has been announced, I’ve been working on a list of things I need so I can take full advantage. And my list, of course, includes exercise equipment.