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If you're new to running, not only do you need to work on the sport physically, but also in the kitchen! 

Running well requires you to eat well and fuel your body.  The body responds better to certain foods in terms of using them for running fuel and more than that, the body needs enough food to store for you to have as fuel on your longer runs. 

As you change up your diet to support your new running goals, avoid these 5 food groups: 

Exercising outdoors can be great, and having a beautiful nature scene surrounding you while busting your butt makes the workout a lot more enjoyable.  Unfortunately though, when the temperature drops, so can our motivation to get outside and get moving. 

The influx of cold weather doesn’t have to mean the end of your exercise routine until the temperature warms up again; here are some great ways to keep yourself physically active without braving the winter weather.

With the season of new year’s resolutions fast approaching and many people making plans to lose weight, get fitter and reach their health goals, joining a gym is at the top of the priority list for many people.

And whether you have been a member of one before and are just looking to get back into it, or are new to the gym scene altogether, it can be worth it to take some time and carefully assess what your getting and what you’re getting into before you take the plunge. 

Here are 5 things to consider as part of your plans: 

Despite the fact that your diet is in check, you have been exercising daily and you are on track with increasing your intake of water, it feels like you have hit a bit of a plateau with your weight loss and the scale hasn’t budged in the last few weeks.  And while it may be your diet, it may also be that your exercise routine is doing less for you than you think. 

Here’s what may be going wrong with your fitness that is sabotaging your weight loss efforts:

Everything that you read emphasizes the importance of exercise as a key component of a weight loss program. And while it’s true, and it speeds up your progress towards reaching your goals, if you are faced with having a primarily sedentary lifestyle, you don’t have to feel like your weight loss plans are doomed to fail.