Best Fitness Articles From The Previous Week: May 15 2016

Each week, I publish a list of best fitness articles from the previous week. These articles range from a wide variety of topics like nutrition, training, stress management, weight loss, general health, recipes, etc. Here is the list from the week of May 8 – May 14.

1. How Food Sensitivities Can Prevent You From Reaching Your Health And Fitness Goals: Courtesy of Dr. John Berardi on Precision Nutrition

Do you constantly feel lethargic and bloated? If so, you may have a sensitivity issue with a specific food you’re eating. All this means is that the food doesn’t really agree with your body. It’s best to eliminate these types of foods all together. But how do you know what to eliminate? In this article, Dr. Berardi explains how to go about this process.

2. Think You Can Fail Only If You Try? Think Again.: Courtesy of Nia Shanks on Niashanks.com

Failure is something we’re all familiar with. It’s scary to think about. Nobody likes the feeling failure brings. But is failure brought about only when we attempt to accomplish something? Or can failure also be the result of inaction? In this article, Nia talks about why she believes this is true and how changing how we view failure can help us improve our lives.

3. 13 Science-Backed Tips To Stop Mindless Eating: Courtesy of Alina Petre on Authority Nutrition

Each day we are forced to make decisions about what foods we consume. Unfortunately, if we aren’t careful, it can be easy to mindlessly overeat. In this article, Alina provides 13 scientific tips you can use to help you stay on track with your nutrition.

4. Why Self Control Isn’t The Reason You Can’t Meet Your Goals: Courtesy of Stephanie Lee on Greatist

We all have goals we want to accomplish. But do you find yourself constantly putting them off? Opting to set them on the back burner until a future time. We all are guilty of this at one time or another. In this article, Stephanie talks about how this can sabotage your efforts and how finding your “why” is the most important factor toward achieving any goal.

5. Striving To Be More, Instead Of Wanting To Be Less: Why Strength Training Is A Perfect Fit For Women: Courtesy of Tony Gentilcore on Tonygentilcore.com

In today’s society many women are still afraid of strength training. They’re scared that lifting weights will only make them big and bulky. Unfortunately, this is an inaccurate viewpoint that’s been passed around for a while now. In this article, Tony opens up about how women can benefit from strength training and why it’s important to have performance-based goals.

Appetizer/Snack Recipe Of The Week: Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms