It's very easy to get out of your workout routine during the holidays, especially when you are busy with family and festivities. When things finally settle down again you may find you have lost your motivation to get back into your regular exercise routine. Although it helps to remember that healthy weight loss depends on both diet and exercise, you sometimes need a little extra inspiration to get back on track.

The holiday season is upon us, along with all the food, festivities and fun. Although the average weight gain during the holidays is only 1-2 pounds, it still adds up over time. If losing weight is one of your New Year's resolutions for 2014, you may consider choosing a low-carb diet. There are plenty of diet naysayers who believe the myths out there about low-carb diets so they may try to talk you out of this plan. But, when you know the facts about losing weight through low-carb diets, you will be armed with the knowledge that this is a very healthy and effective way to not only lose weight, but to also keep it off.

Winter may be approaching, but grilled food tastes great any time of the year. Even better? Grilling is a healthy and easy way to cook food. This recipe for kebabs is extremely versatile. You can eat them as part of a healthy meal for you and your family - or serve them up as party snacks/appetizers. Either way, they make a delicious treat.