“I’m going to lose 30 pounds in a year” “I’m going to do this new boot camp for 3 months” “I’m signing up for this 10k and training for it” These are all great goals. They involve a specific target, training, and a time frame. However, they also leave one element out, or rather, includeContinue reading “Mike Uncensored: Don’t Get Healthy – LIVE Healthy”
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Winter can be downright depressing!
Winter can be long in Wisconsin, depressingly long. Some of us embrace the cold more than others, but one aspect you cannot deny is that the long, bitterly cold, dark, winters, can get downright depressing. This condition is known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD comes when we set the clocks back, the sunContinue reading “Winter can be downright depressing!”
Carbohydrates: The Real Enemy?
Low-Carb, No Carb, Carb FREE, Carb Carb Carb Carb – Seems all we hear about now a days is carbohydrates and how bad they are for us. Well today I want to take a step back, look at what these devilish things are, and explain why, or why not, they are so dang bad! 1.Continue reading “Carbohydrates: The Real Enemy?”
Mindful Eating: Slow Down!
How did Thanksgiving go? I will be 100% honest with you all; I did not eat very mindfully. Mindful eating is one of the best practices that you can do to control your weight, and still enjoy foods that you like. Every time we are distracted, or rushed while eating, we tend to put moreContinue reading “Mindful Eating: Slow Down!”
High Stress Got You Holding On To Fat?
The Stress Impact on Fat Gain Eating too much garbage food, not exercising enough, drinking too many sweet or alcoholic drinks – all things that are commonly attributed to weight gain, and the inability to lose fat. What about stress? Stress plays a significant role in weight gain and fat storage. A recentContinue reading “High Stress Got You Holding On To Fat?”
Higher Omega-3’s Cause Prostate Cancer? A Closer Look
There has been a recent amount of publicity being made about a “study” that the media has taken the bait, hook, line and sinker. The media is currently saying that this study showed that men with higher Omega-3 intakes will have higher incidences of prostate cancer. However, as the media typically does with any scientificContinue reading “Higher Omega-3’s Cause Prostate Cancer? A Closer Look”
5 Weight Loss Tips You Might Not Think Of…
When it comes to weight loss, there are some things that most of us are aware of. Eat less junk food, eat more fruits and veggies, exercise more, don’t drink soda, etc. However, there are some BIG aspects of weight loss that many people tend to neglect or forget. Without taking these following 5 tipsContinue reading “5 Weight Loss Tips You Might Not Think Of…”
Is Your Routine Optimal?: Getting That Summer Six Pack
As discussed in my previous posts about “Is Your Cardio Optimal? Part 1 and Part 2“, there are some ways to better reach your goals than others. I will preface this post be saying this: Any form of exercise is great. If you exercise 30-60 minutes most days of the week, you are doing awesome,Continue reading “Is Your Routine Optimal?: Getting That Summer Six Pack”
Breakfast: Just Do It! (With Some Protein)
I may be beating a dead horse at this point, but I cannot stress how important eating a QUALITY breakfast is. Most importantly, I stress the word quality. Whatever your goals may be, I’m sure preventing fat gain is one of them. Hopefully you are getting enough sleep at night in the first place (7-8Continue reading “Breakfast: Just Do It! (With Some Protein)”
Fruit Will Make You Fat? Not so Fast…
A recent article in a popular fitness magazine featured several different “nutrition experts” discussing whether or not fruit was a good idea for those trying to lose weight. Two of the writers said fruit was bad, two said it was good. Along with this, it seems to be popular among people to knock fruit becauseContinue reading “Fruit Will Make You Fat? Not so Fast…”