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?”
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Macadamia Nut Oil: Why You Should Be Using It
When it comes to oils, the big hype is always generated around the ever so popular Olive Oil. Olive oil is indeed a very healthy form of fat (especially when compared with butter, margarine’s and some other oils), however it has a few drawbacks. First, it can have a very strong flavor, which makes itContinue reading “Macadamia Nut Oil: Why You Should Be Using It”
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…”
How to Approach Starting a New Lifestyle: Weight Loss Programs
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”
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?”
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?”