Welcome to the second installment of “So Your Doctor Told You”. Today I’m going to discuss pre-diabetes, and how exercise and nutrition can help prevent it, or even get you or someone you know backed away from it. What is pre-diabetes? Also known as impaired glucose intolerance, it is where your blood sugar levels areContinue reading “So Your Doctor Told You…You Have Pre-Diabetes”
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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”
Back to the Basics: The Barbell
Sure, it’s not neon colored or made of a ultra-durable rubber coated shell and have 5 attachment points for accessories on it, but the barbell can still be super adorable (see above again). *Lately it has started to make a comeback with the help of Crossfit workouts and their high usage of barbell lifts, especiallyContinue reading “Back to the Basics: The Barbell”
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”
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”
“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…””
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!”
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…”
Do You Deadlift? You Should…
Taking a break from writing about my super fantastic interesting SNAP food challenge, I would like to take a moment to discuss the king of all lifts… the Deadlift. The deadlift got its name in ancient Rome, when soldiers were taught how to properly lift their fallen comrades up and off of the battle field.Continue reading “Do You Deadlift? You Should…”