I have been fortunate to work for a great and very unique gym over the past 3 years, and more recently an internship at a hospital with several weight loss plans through its Comprehensive Weight Management Program. For people who have struggled with weight their whole life, or even more recently, these programs can be veryContinue reading “How to Approach Starting a New Lifestyle: Weight Loss Programs”
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“Cardio”… Is it Optimal? Part 2
In part one of this discussion, I briefly discussed the pros and potential cons of steady state, “traditional”, cardio. Pros: Improvement in aerobic capacity and endurance Initial potential for weight loss, Stress relief, well being, improvement in event times Cons: Potential for muscle loss Negative metabolic adaptation(1) Blunting of protein synthesis I would like toContinue reading ““Cardio”… Is it Optimal? Part 2″
“Cardio”…Is It Optimal? Part 1
When I say “cardio” I’m talking about your traditional forms of cardio. Jogging for 30 minutes to and hour, cycling, walking on an incline, etc. So what does this kind of cardio actually do? In Part 1 of this blog post, I will look at traditional cardio, and what it does. The Good: Traditional,Continue reading ““Cardio”…Is It Optimal? Part 1″
What is Making America Bigger?
Look online or in any fitness magazine. Carbs are bad! Fat is bad! Soft drinks will kill you! McDonalds is to blame for our obesity epidemic! Never eat this, Always eat that…so on, and so on. Everyday more and more articles, blogs (*hangs head in shame), books, tv shows, and other media outlets are pushingContinue reading “What is Making America Bigger?”
“I Work Out Because I Want to Look Like…”
“Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results.” When it comes to working towards the physique of your dreams, there are three main factors that play a role. Genetics, Diet, and Exercise. Since we can’t really choose our genetic makeup (yet….) and diets and nutrition can get pretty complex,Continue reading ““I Work Out Because I Want to Look Like…””
Trying to Burn Fat? Who Isn’t?
Who doesn’t want to loss some extra fat? One of the biggest “myths” in the workout/exercise community is that if you exercise in the the morning on an empty stomach, you will burn more fat. The logic behind this claim makes some sense. You have already been fasting for hopefully 7 to 8 hours (sleep)Continue reading “Trying to Burn Fat? Who Isn’t?”
Whats for Dinner? Flat Out Tuscan Chicken Pizza
Made two of these bad boys for dinner tonight. One would be enough if your goal is weight loss, but two was the right amount for me. I should have taken a pic, but I ate the pizzas before I got the chance… so here is a good representation) Flat Out Tuscan Chicken Pizza Ingredients:Continue reading “Whats for Dinner? Flat Out Tuscan Chicken Pizza”
5 Overrated Exercises…and how to replace them!
Okay, time to stir up some controversy… I thought about calling this “5 Worthless Exercises”, but that seemed a little too harsh… This list contains 5 exercises, or exercise ideas that I (and research) believe to be non-productive, or even harmful to an exercisers potential goals. Now, I would never say “NEVER EVER DO THESEContinue reading “5 Overrated Exercises…and how to replace them!”
Overweight or Obese? It Will Cost You More Than Your Health…
“Being healthy is expensive!” Not so fast my friend, being unhealthy may be putting a much larger dent in your wallet (both physically and figuratively I suppose) The health cost of being overweight or obese is widely known throughout the United States, especially among health professionals. Many chronic illnesses and issues such asContinue reading “Overweight or Obese? It Will Cost You More Than Your Health…”
Two Different Transformations, Two Unnecessary Different Views…
Recently I was on my facebook account and saw a picture of one of my friends (Friend A) who is preparing for a bodybuilding show in April. He is currently cutting carbs and looking really lean. He has posted a few pictures of himself during his grueling transformation. When I was in high school withContinue reading “Two Different Transformations, Two Unnecessary Different Views…”