So, I just saw a commercial for “My Diet is Better Than Yours”,Instantly, I had a bad feeling about this. I went to the website, and my fears were confirmed. Without giving the “diet experts” any more publicity, let’s look at their credentials, and “diet” plan principles: Dude #1 – Cred: Psych Major/Lost a bunchContinue reading “New TV Show: “My Diet is Better Than Yours”…Sigh…”
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5 Foods You Should NEVER Eat While Doing These 5 Worthless and Dangerous Exercises
If you are looking for 5 terrible foods, and 5 terrible exercises, stop reading this now. I have seen, and been sent, several of these articles posted throughout the internet. These articles can be pretty good, and some can be pretty damn bad. Trainer Mike says: Many of the “5 Exercises You Should NEVER Do” articlesContinue reading “5 Foods You Should NEVER Eat While Doing These 5 Worthless and Dangerous Exercises”
So Your Doctor Told You…You Need to Lose 10 Pounds
HAPPY NEW YEAR, and welcome, or welcome back! It has truly been too long since I blogged, but I am back with some big ideas and am looking forward to getting back to doing what I love. Through out this coming year, I will be tackling some of the most common “medical diagnosis’” that weContinue reading “So Your Doctor Told You…You Need to Lose 10 Pounds”
Your REACTION to Stress is Keeping You Fat
“Stress causes higher cortisol, and cortisol is a fat storing hormone, and if you have too much, it’s hard to lose weight”…or something. While this somewhat true, it is not the real reason as to why you are struggling to lose weight. Stress DOES cause you to have a slight increase in cortisol. Cortisol alone DOESContinue reading “Your REACTION to Stress is Keeping You Fat”
Processed, Red Meat…CANCER!
I am a little late getting to this one, but I figured my new wife wouldn’t have been too happy with me writing a blog post while sitting at the head table of our wonderful wedding. It truly was a perfect day and night, and I couldn’t be happier! Thinking back about it, I ateContinue reading “Processed, Red Meat…CANCER!”
How to Salvage Even the Worst of Diet Days
Starting off, I know this post might ruffle some feathers because I still will be talking about eating processed and fast food. By no way do I think any of these foods are the best choice to be eating; however, we have ALL had that day where all our plans go to $#!t and weContinue reading “How to Salvage Even the Worst of Diet Days”
Why Willpower is Garbage, and What You Really Need to Do
“I was doing great for a few days, then I just ran out of willpower and went on a donut binge” I’ve never heard this exact quote before, but I’ve heard plenty like it – arguing that lack of willpower was someone’s downfall to meeting their goals. Willpower only has a finite amount of timeContinue reading “Why Willpower is Garbage, and What You Really Need to Do”
So You’ve Hit a Weight Loss Plateau…
You are busting your butt, eating SUPER healthy and “clean”, and your weight isn’t budging or it’s even going up. You panic, you stress, and you feel lost. Have no fear, there are many different reasons why what is happening is happening. The following are some of the most common issues associated with a plateau,Continue reading “So You’ve Hit a Weight Loss Plateau…”
How to Survive a Long Weekend Food Fest, and Still Enjoy Yourself
Overview: Portions still matter, calories still matter Maintain healthy eating patterns Be active, however you can Return to your routine as soon as the trip is over Enjoy your vacation guilt free Reuben Sandwich with fries, authentic Mexican fajitas + 20 oz. margarita, Denny’s Grand Slam* and Gino’s East – Chicago’s famous deep dish pizza.Continue reading “How to Survive a Long Weekend Food Fest, and Still Enjoy Yourself”
All Cholesterol is Not Created Equal: A Review (Summary) of Egg Consumption and Heart Health
This is something I have been waiting for for a long time. A review article, published by The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, looking at egg consumption and finally getting with the times on egg/cholesterol/heart disease research. Without further adieu, here are some of the main points, as highlighted by yours truly: All Cholesterol IsContinue reading “All Cholesterol is Not Created Equal: A Review (Summary) of Egg Consumption and Heart Health”