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Can Hormones Make You Gain Weight?

Can Hormones Make You Gain Weight?

No matter where you live, Dublin, CA, Livermore or any other place on the earth, sometimes hormones get out of balance and that may cause you to gain weight. Of course, not all weight gain comes from hormonal imbalance. If you’re eating potato chips dipped in a big bowl of ice cream for snacks, that […]



Why You Shouldn't Eat After 8pm?

Why You Shouldn’t Eat After 8pm?

How many times have you heard you shouldn’t eat after 8pm? I’ve heard a lot of reasons, one of which is the most popular, but definitely not true. That reason is that the food digests and since you’re not moving, immediately turns to fat. There is a type of logic to that, but you have […]


How Much Is Too Much Sugar Daily?

How Much Is Too Much Sugar Daily?

If you’re working out regularly at LIV Fitness in Dublin, CA, it’s pretty obvious you care about your health. I talk to many clients who tell me they also work hard to eat healthy, too. One of the most asked questions is about sugar and what the maximum daily sugar intake should be. In other […]


Are Protein Supplements Effective?

Are Protein Supplements Effective?

If you’ve considered using protein supplements to build muscle or simply want a quick source of protein, you probably have questioned whether they’re a good investment or even if they can be dangerous. First, the answer depends on who is taking them. Some people take protein supplements to build more muscle tissue, but then fail […]


Best Workouts For A Flat Stomach

Best Workouts For A Flat Stomach

Workouts for a flat stomach target the abs and help tone the muscles. However, it’s important to remember that no matter how much you work those abs and core muscles or how toned they get, if the muscle is covered with a layer of fat, you won’t get the results you want. Even worse, visceral […]



Snacks That Keep You Fuller Longer

Snacks That Keep You Fuller Longer

If you use any of the online programs at LIV Fitness in Dublin, CA, make sure you use the meal planning app if you want to find snacks that keep you fuller longer. Meal planning isn’t just about three meals a day, but also includes snacks to help you make it through the morning and […]



Should You Eat A Salad Before Your Meal?

Should You Eat A Salad Before Your Meal?

In almost every restaurant in Dublin, CA that offers complete meals, the waitress or waiter serves the salad first. Health wise, should you eat a salad before your meal, with your meal or should you eat it after the main course. It’s traditional in America, but not necessarily in other countries. Since the brain doesn’t […]