Fast Weight Loss Tips to Prepare for the Holiday Season

If you heard stories that fast weight loss is impossible or bad in the long run, well, they aren’t all true. There is evidence in the International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, International Journal of Endocrinology & Metabolism, and other sources, which proves the efficiency of fast weight loss.

9 Tips To Get Fit For Your Wedding

We all know that there`s nothing like an engagement ring to motivate a woman to get serious about her shape. Just putting the ring on your finger, you tell yourself “I`m getting married! Oh my God!”  These words make any bride both excited as well as very nervous. The dress. The venue. The menu. So much to do! And most importantly, how to get fit or even lose some inches because you want to be the most beautiful on this big day?

Please, calm down and don't panic! We have prepared 9 proven tips that will definitely help you get fitted for your wedding and look your best on this great day.

7 Foods To Eat After A Tiring Workout

There is honestly nothing like getting a good workout in. Can really lift your spirits, and make you feel so much better about the direction your life is heading. This is why millions of people head to the gym or get out on the open road and start working out each and every day.

Barks and Burpees - Health and Fitness for Pets

Summer's here, which means everyone is working on their summer bod, including their dog! Whether you’re front-squatting your pup or running on the trails, you can both motivate each other along the way. Don't have a dog? No problem. Being active with your friend AND their dog is way better than working out alone. Below is an infographic sharing some tips for working out with our four-legged friends.

5 Tips For Buying The Perfect Rebounder

You want to look younger, stay healthier and stronger. And you are totally sold on rebounding exercises. There is no going back on that one. You have decided that rebounding exercises will provide all the amazing benefits your body needs. Congratulations! Your intentions are perfectly understandable and laudable. The next step is purchasing the right rebounder. What kind of rebounder is best for you?

8 Top Tips for Brides-to-Be to Get in Shape for the Big Day

So, you’ve decided to tie the knot and set the date for the big day! I bet you’re both, excited and nervous about your wedding. The huge task of planning a wedding can do that to even those with nerves of steel. There’s so much to take care of - from deciding the venue, menu, theme, color schemes, to selecting your wedding dress, choosing bridesmaids and running errands – the list can be exhaustive.

One more important concern that rules the minds of most brides-to-be relates to being in perfect shape on D-day. A lot of them try to get into the process of exercising and modifying their eating habits. In keeping with that, here are a few tips to help you, the soon-to-be-bride, look spectacular on your wedding day:

Things You Should Know Before Turning to Fresh Juice for Weight Loss

By Sophie Addison

Weight gain is still a global health issue that requires concerted efforts to avert it. There are various healthy weight loss methods and one of them is juicing. As it were, juicing is currently one of the best options when it comes choosing the right weight loss diet plan.

How To Start an Exercise Regime After Pregnancy

Being a parent is exhausting – more so if you’re new at it. The demands of your baby coupled with the changes in your body can put you under a lot of stress. It is important to take things easy after the birth of a child to avoid wearing yourself out.

The period after giving birth can be challenging mentally and physically for most mothers. You worked hard to give birth, putting a lot of strain on your body and it will take a while to get back to normal. You are likely to experience some pains and twinges as your body recovers and your emotions may be all over the place in the days following delivery. For this reason, you should be gentle with yourself.

How To Take Your Fitness To The Next Level In 4 Easy Steps

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By Christina

It doesn’t matter how fit you are; there is always room for improvement. So, whether you haven't broken a sweat for over a year, or work out three or four times a week, read on. This article will show you several ways of taking your fitness to the next level.

Tips to Getting Your Husband to Adapt a Healthier Lifestyle

By Jenna Brown

Why does it seem like most men are afraid of health related topics? From eating the right foods to paying a visit to the doctor, most men would rather not bother…That is until something goes wrong and they have no choice. When I was younger watching Claire try to encourage Heathcliff Huxtable from The Cosby Show to eat right, I never thought that it would become a reality. Fast-forward a few years, and I find myself nagging, yelling, and tricking my spouse into doing what’s right for his health.

What Would You Change About Your Body?

Cassey Ho, who runs a YouTube workout channel called "Blogilates" digitally altered her body in response to online critics saying she looked fat for someone promoting physical fitness. Ho created a video, titled "The Perfect Body," to raise awareness against body shaming and cyberbullying. See the video below where the young YouTube fitness trainer asked;

When you look in the mirror, are you happy with what you see? Or do you stare at yourself, pinching your fat away, lifting up your butt, pushing in your boobs, wishing you looked like a VS supermodel? It's hard to be content with the shape of your body when people are constantly telling you how fat you are. The backhanded compliments, the mean comments, the cyber bullying - all of this messes with us...and it hurts. What if getting flat abs and bigger boobs was as easy as a click. What if you could stop all the hate and just photoshop yourself right now, in real life? What would you change?

Mercy Johnson-Okojie Flaunts Her Curves In New Photos

Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie is definitely very happy with how her body has bounced back after the birth of her second child, her son Richard, in October last year. The mother of two recently had a photo shoot and released the pictures today to the delight her fans. See more really stunning photos below!

Michelle Obama Shows Off Dance Moves On Ellen's Show For #GimmeFive

First Lady Michelle Obama was on The Ellen DeGeneres Show yesterday and showed off her dance moves in a choreographed routine to Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars’ “Uptown Funk”. The first lady and host Ellen were joined on the dance floor by mentors Twitch and Travis, as well as the So You Think You Can Dance crew.

Before the dance, Michelle informed the show’s audience she had challenged Ellen to try out the routine as a competition. In the ensuing teases and jokes, DeGeneres explained she was “more street” when it comes to dancing, but nonetheless agreed to a dance off. She reminded Michelle that she, Ellen had won their push-up competition when the first lady was on the show last year, LOL... Watch video below..

42-Year-Old Mom of Four Shares Inspiring Story of Weight Loss & Running Marathons

Tuedon Morgan is a marathon runner with medals and accolades to show for it. Better known as Tee Morgan, Tuedon has 40 marathons scheduled for this year alone, and this is in addition to her family and a full-time job. Tee is almost 42 years old, and has a high level job as an education administrator. She has been married for 21 years, and has 4 sons - 20, 18, 16 and 8.

Tee's passion for running started when she joined a gym and began walking on a treadmill in her desire to lose the weight she had gained during and after her fourth and final pregnancy. Tee and her family have lived in Qatar since 2005, but she has over the past four years travelled the world in pursuit of her dream, and hopes to be the first Nigerian to run the North Pole. Read excerpts from her inspiring interview with BN below...

Couple Love - President Goodluck and Patience Jonathan Keep Fit Together

President Jonathan is going to lead Physical Training Exercise in Abuja tomorrow and his special assistant on media, Reuben Abati shared this photo of the president and his wife, first lady Patience Jonathan, keeping fit at the Aso Villa recently. Another photo below of the two at the gym.

As they say, the couple who work out together stay happy together. This must be a stressful time for them both, and no matter our politics, I wish them the best and may their love see them through...

Photos of 8-Month Pregnant Model With Flat Tummy Goes Viral

Model Sarah Stage has shocked many with her pregnancy baby bump which has made her Instagram photos go viral. The eight months pregnant beauty has been documenting her bump growth on her social media, and the picture above is one of her latest photos. At 8 months gone, many find it hard to believe she is even pregnant.

She spends most of her time in the gym and started off her pregnancy with completely toned abs. Some see that as a good enough reason for her small bump but others worry that the baby will be born underweight with health issues. Check out her progression from the time she was one month pregnant till date.

Woman Loses 800lbs After Falsely Confessing To Killing Nephew By Rolling On Him [Photos]

Mayra Rosales was 1,000lbs, and dubbed the 'half-ton killer' after she falsely confessed to accidentally killing her nephew in 2008. Now, after a trial that saw her sister rightly going to jail for the crime, Rosales has lost 800lbs and weighs within her normal range at 200lbs.

According to Dailymail, she said back then that she'd given up on life and had confessed to killing her nephew in order to protect her sister Jamie. Rosales had told police she had smothered the child by rolling on top of him, but her claim was later disproved when autopsy results revealed the boy had died from multiple injuries to his skull.

Khloe Kardashian Shows Off Toned Abs - Speaks On Weight Loss and Working Out

In the past, Khloe Kardashian was known as the fat one to her petite older sisters, Kourtney and Kim Kardashian. But Khloe now says that over the past few years since the split with her husband, Lamar Odom, she has been ridding herself of the extra weight.

Though still the tallest, Khloe has been rocking a more svelte figure with a slim waist and bootilicious backside to rival Kim's famous curves. Today, the reality star took to instagram to talk about and share pics from the weight-loss journey she's undertaking. See below...

Beyonce Works Out To Eye of The Tiger [Video]

Beyonce has just shared an Instagram video of herself working out in a private gym to the soundtrack of “Eye of the Tiger.” If you don't know the song by name, it is the theme song to Rocky 3 with Sylvester Stallone where he makes a comeback to the ring. Most of his training in the movie are scored to the song.

In Beyonce's video, she is wearing black T-shirt and striped yoga pants, and does standing side crunches, sit-ups with a kettle ball, punching with weights, lunges, high step squats and more. The video is to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Let’s Move, First Lady Michelle Obama’s national health initiative. The first lady was tagged in the post and has already reshared it on her own page. See video below...

Workout Video - President Jonathan Shows Us How He Keeps Fit And Healthy

President Goodluck Jonathan has always looked fit and did not pile on a lot of weight like some former heads of state and presidents. If you have been wondering before now how he's been able to do it even though the State House budgets Billions of naira for their food, wonder no more.

Today, as the campaign for the 2015 elections continue to heat up, the re-election team of the president have released a new video titled Keep Moving Forward Nigeria, and a segment of the ad shows the president working out. The president plays squash, runs on the treadmill, does aerobics and more. You must watch this!