Fit Tips
Real people, real food, real results — stories and tips from My Fit Foods.
How Effective Are Resistance Band Workouts?
Resistance bands are a handy workout tool that’s gained popularity thanks to their lightweight and easy-to-carry nature. You can enjoy a resistance band workout from just about anywhere — including the comfort of your own home — which adds to their overall appeal. That said, many people have questions about resistance band workouts: Are these resistance [...]
What is Water Fasting, and Does it Actually Work?
Have you heard about water fasting? Are you wondering if it works? This newest intermittent fasting trend is easy enough to follow as long as you have the willpower. It even has some potential benefits that may interest the fitness-minded among us. However, before you choose to go on a water fast, you’ll need to know as [...]
Get Rid of Back Fat With Diet and Exercise
Body fat on your back can be a frustrating annoyance for many, challenging the ways in which your clothing, underwear, and bathing suits fit. While back fat is perfectly normal, many people believe they’d be more comfortable and confident without it — and that’s perfectly normal, too. Thankfully, some methods can help reduce your upper back [...]
Do Carbs Really Make You Fat?
Are carbohydrates as bad as people make them sound? Do they really make you fat? Many people see information in the media about the many downsides of carbs and choose to steer clear of them, opting for low-carb diets instead. But is this macronutrient really that bad? If you’re wondering about the truth behind the rumors, then [...]
Banana Ripeness: When To Eat Them for Maximum Nutrition
If you like to eat bananas when they have a little bit of green still on their peels, then you aren’t alone. Some people think that they taste best at this particular stage. Taste notwithstanding, the real question is when those bananas are the best for you.When are they filled with nutritious content? At what [...]
Is Flour Actually Bad for You: The Pros and Cons
Flour comes in many forms (and appears in many tasty baked goods). There are plenty of types of flour, including alternatives to wheat. Brown rice flour, coconut flour, and other alternatives are more common than ever, much to the excitement of many fitness-minded foodies. Flour products are used to make pastries, rolls, bread, noodles, and beyond. [...]
9 Best Vitamins for Optimal Muscle Growth and Gains
Your body’s health is important if you want to meet your fitness goals and watch your muscles grow. Bodybuilders tend to turn to supplements, like protein and creatine, in order to reach a point of optimal muscle growth. However, there are plenty of other options to help you along your journey, like vitamins in foods, [...]
5 of the Best Supplements for Bulking
If gaining muscle mass is your goal, look no further than bulking supplements. Designed to help you get the muscles of your dreams, these supplements should be taken along with your standard meals and drinks. From creatine to protein and more, you’ve probably heard of many of the ingredients in these supplements but aren’t sure which [...]
6 Tips for Getting Bigger Arms at Home
Who doesn’t want more muscular arms? That fit, toned look comes with many advantages. Some of them are superficial since you’ll be proud to show off your gains in sleeveless shirts. However, there are a number of practical benefits that come with having bigger arms, such as the ability to lift heavy items, like bags [...]
Revitalize Your Mind and Body with Cat's Relaxing Tea
Ingredients: 4-5 cups water 1/4 tsp cumin seeds 1/4 tsp coriander seeds 1/4 tsp fennel seeds Directions: - Add the water and seed to the pan and boil for 5-10 minutes. - Strain out the seeds and transfer them to an insulated thermos. - Sip on throughout the day.
How To Get Rid of Skinny Fat and Get Toned
Do you look at yourself in a full-length mirror while changing before a strength training workout? Maybe you examine yourself while you’re getting dressed for work in the morning. At some point, we’ve all done a quick scan of our body to help figure out where we’re at in our fitness journeys. Does this sound familiar? [...]
How To Lower Your Resting Heart Rate Safely
A lower resting heart rate should be everyone’s goal. After all, it can help keep your cardiovascular system healthy by preventing issues like heart disease, high blood pressure, and other medical conditions. However, lowering your resting heart rate must be done safely, lest you accidentally cause more damage. What are some of the methods that you [...]
