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Atrial Fibrillation In Endurance Athletes Still Poses Problems For Sports Cardiologists

2 Jul 2009 | 5:00 am

Competitive sports and endurance training comes with a real -- even if rare -- twist. While most people will enjoy the benefits and pleasures of exercise, there are a few for whom regular athletic training will increase the risk of cardiac arrhythmias and even sudden death.
Exercise Helps Patients With Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Study Shows

30 Jun 2009 | 9:00 pm

Counseling patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease on how to increase physical activity leads to health benefits that are independent of changes in weight.
Triggering Muscle Development: A Therapeutic Cure For Muscle Wastage?

30 Jun 2009 | 9:00 pm

Scientists have shown that if elderly men who were given growth hormone and exercised their legs showed an appreciable muscle mass increase. Researchers say, "This raises the question: Can age-related loss of muscle strength and increased fragility be ameliorated by the therapeutic application of mechano growth factor?"
Aerobic Activity May Keep The Brain Young

30 Jun 2009 | 8:00 am

Physically active elderly people showed healthier cerebral blood vessels than those who are not active.
Lean Mass Better For Developing Bones In Young People

29 Jun 2009 | 2:00 am

New research shows that a child with leaner body mass, or muscle, builds bigger bones than a child who weighs the same but has a greater percentage of fat.

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Bikini Olympics: It's Models vs. Actresses - Let the Games Begin! - FOXNews

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Bikini Olympics: It's Models vs. Actresses - Let the Games Begin!FOXNewsEntertainment Network; Dr. Edward Jackowski, author of the best-selling book, “Escape Your Shape” and CEO of fitness and nutrition company Exude, Inc.; Bikini Showdown: Models versus Actresses!Radar Onlineall 2 news articles »
Wii fitness games; which to choose? - Examiner.com

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GamasutraWii fitness games; which to choose?Examiner.comSo which game is right for the fitness oriented gamer in the family? Below is a quick summary of some of the current and upcoming titles, Fun, Family Gaming From Nintendo : Nintendo WiiKidzworld MediaEA Sports Active: Personal TrainerBrisbane Timesall 76 news articles »
Greenville's Bagwell wins physical fitness award at Miss SC pageant - Greenville News

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Greenville's Bagwell wins physical fitness award at Miss SC pageantGreenville NewsGreenville's Leighanne Bagwell, Miss Greater Carolina Teen, won the physical fitness award Wednesday during the second night of preliminary competition at Preliminary talent, physical fitness winners picked in Miss South Anderson Independent MailMidlands women early Miss SC winners + photo galleriesThe StatePageant has 1st double winnerBlueRidgeNow.comall 18 news articles »
NYPD weight loss contest promotes health and fitness among officers - New York Daily News

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New York Daily NewsNYPD weight loss contest promotes health and fitness among officersNew York Daily NewsThe gun-strapped contestants weighed in at the Queens Museum of Art last week during the Policewomen's Endowment Association's Health and Fitness Seminar. and more »
New Mesa business uses pole dancing for fitness - Arizona Republic

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New Mesa business uses pole dancing for fitnessArizona Republic opened PlayfulPole, a gym at Alma School and Guadalupe Roads that teaches women how to pole dance in a workout that combines fitness and sexuality. and more »

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UPMC Sports Medicine Urges Sedentary, Over-40 Adults To Enroll In 'Start' Fitness Program

2 Jul 2009 | 5:00 am

Start, a lifestyle-changing fitness program at the UPMC Center for Sports Medicine, currently is enrolling adults over age 40 for its summer session. Beginning July 18, sports medicine professionals will guide participants through fitness and education sessions twice weekly for three months, preparing them to run or walk the 5K portion of the Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race on Sept. 27.
The 'Other' Cruciate Ligament: Newer Treatments For PCL Tears

1 Jul 2009 | 6:00 am

While major advances have been made in the understanding of
Five Communities Selected For Alabama Physical Activity And Nutrition Grant

1 Jul 2009 | 3:00 am

Five Alabama communities have been selected to receive grants of $3,000 each to stimulate community-based physical activity and nutrition programs to reduce risks for overweight and obesity. Receiving funding will be Anniston, Birmingham, Greensboro, Millbrook and Montgomery. Alabama was selected as one of eight states to receive funds through the Balancing InTake and Expenditure grant from the Chronic Disease Directors Association in early 2009. Dr.
Previously Confidential Study Results Released On Amputee Sprinter Oscar Pistorius

1 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

A team of experts in biomechanics and physiology that conducted experiments on Oscar Pistorius, the South African bilateral amputee track athlete, have just published their findings in the Journal of Applied Physiology. Some of their previously confidential findings were presented to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland in May of 2008. Other findings are now being released for the first time.
How The Body Adapts To Exercise At Altitude And How Hypoxia Affects Muscle And Nerve Responses

1 Jul 2009 | 12:00 am

Exercise requires the integrated activity of every organ and tissue in the body, and understanding how these respond to the decreased oxygen levels present at moderate to high altitude is the focus of the current special issue of High Altitude Medicine & Biology, a peer-reviewed journal published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. The entire issue is available free online at http://www.liebertpub.

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Skip La Cour's Transformation Podcast: Make Your Training Efforts Simple And Effective!

2 Jul 2009 | 5:17 pm

Have you unknowingly adopted the belief that your bodybuilding and training strategies must be complex in order to be effective? Many bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts have... Listen to learn more.
Flex, August 2009 Excerpt: School Of Hard Nocks!

2 Jul 2009 | 12:14 pm

To find out more about the work ethic and the intensive training that drives the careers of these two Cena brothers, pick up the August issue of FLEX on newsstands now.
Flex Magazine - August 2009 Issue Preview: Cena & School Of Hard Nocks!

2 Jul 2009 | 12:13 pm

Here's what's what (and where) in the latest edition of Flex. For more training tips, nutritional advice and features, head on over to Flex Online.
Iron Man August 2009 Excerpt: Vince Gironda's Raw Beginner's Workout!

2 Jul 2009 | 12:13 pm

Even Vince's beginning programs were controversial, but they were designed to transform a trainee's body in a short amount of time. Here's an excerpt from one such program. Learn more.
Iron Man Magazine - August 2009 Issue Preview: Vince Gironda's Raw Beginner's Workout!

2 Jul 2009 | 12:12 pm

The August issue of Iron Man features rare, classic pics of Arnold! Other notable features include beginning bodybuilding methods, fat loss tricks and more! Check it out!

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As 23 states get even fatter, heavy costs loom

1 Jul 2009 | 4:26 pm

Mississippi's still king of cellulite, but an ominous tide is rolling toward the Medicare doctors in neighboring Alabama: obese baby boomers.
Capri pants bare scourge of summer: ‘cankles’

1 Jul 2009 | 6:31 am

Still obsessing about how your dimpled thighs, jelly belly or flappy arms look in a swimsuit? That’s so last summer. This year, there’s a new body part to fret over: the cankle.
Antioxidant may boost exercise endurance

29 Jun 2009 | 2:19 pm

Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables rich in the antioxidant quercetin may boost endurance, according to a small study with healthy college students.
‘Phantom fat’ can linger after weight loss

23 Jun 2009 | 5:15 am

Losing the weight is just the first step. Next comes shedding the heavy burden of a larger-than-life self-image. Even after dramatic weight loss, some are plagued by lingering "phantom fat."
Tired tootsies? YogaToes ease foot pain

28 May 2009 | 4:37 pm

Does It Work: We test a gelatinous gizmo that's designed to soothe aching feet.

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Listening to Your Body, Resting the Warrior Mentality

FatManUnleashed

2 Jul 2009 | 2:36 pm

Your body talks to you. Didn’t you know that? Not like the kid in Look Who’s Talking or the dog in Look Who’s Talking, Too (starring a slimmer, younger John Travolta), but it gives you signs that you need to learn to respect. Letting the Warrior Mentality Rest Sometimes you can get carried away with the hardcore workouts, the pounding, the sweating, the minor aches…and sometimes you need to just stop.
Harbinger 373500 Push Up Bars/Stands | Non-Rotating Padded Handle Upper Body Workout

Stephen Hans Erickson

2 Jul 2009 | 1:33 pm

Here’s another entry in the ever-expanding field of push up devices and an inexpensive alternative to the popular infomercial brands.
[Forum] Starting My Weight Loss Journey

2 Jul 2009 | 3:30 am

From Diet Blog Share: I've heard that it's much easier to start a healthy lifestyle and exercise routine if you have people to support you - this is my way of doing that. I started Monday (yes, very new), and I did an excercise video called "Zumba," which was amazingly fun and quite difficult, since I have let myself go. I also went swimming for about an hour.
13 Big Fat Dieting Myths

2 Jul 2009 | 2:45 am

SXC: Lusi Wouldn't you agree the diet industry is saturated with unhealthy weight loss misconceptions? This has helped lead to an explosion of behaviors, which do little to encourage good health and well-being in the long run. I hate the fact that in our day and age for some people "health" equals "fad dieting!"Continue reading...
[Forum] Weight Loss Plateau Following Gastric Bypass

2 Jul 2009 | 2:45 am

From Diet Blog Share: Since having my gastric bypass I've lost 100 pounds, but now I seem to be hitting a wall. I'm maintaining my weight loss, but I need to lose another 60 pounds. How can I get the scales to move again? Has anyone had a gastric bypass and then experienced a weight loss plateau? I need some help and suggestions on how to start the weight loss again. Thanks Tami

CrossFit: Forging Elite Fitness
Friday 090703

3 Jul 2009 | 6:33 am

"Randy" 75 pound Power snatch, 75 reps for time. Post time to comments. Compare to 080213. Enlarge image "Randy" by LAPD SWAT - video [wmv] [mov] American Hitmen
Thursday 090702

2 Jul 2009 | 2:57 am

Rest Day Enlarge image Sturgis Falls 5k, Cedar Falls, Iowa - CrossFit Cedar Valley The Clean and Press with Natalie Woolfolk, by CrossFit Again Faster, CrossFit Journal Preview - video [wmv] [mov] "Kyle Kasperbauer: Dark Horse", 2009 CrossFit Games - video [wmv] [mov] "Was the Franken/Coleman Election 'Effectively Stolen'?" by Ashby Jones - Wall Street Journal Post thoughts to comments.
Wednesday 090701

1 Jul 2009 | 10:05 am

Run 10 K Post time to comments. Compare to 090117. Enlarge image "Meet the Aussies", CrossFit Journal Preview - video [wmv] [mov] "Travis Bagent tries CrossFit", CrossFit Journal Preview- video [wmv] [mov]
Tuesday 090630

30 Jun 2009 | 4:04 am

"Eva" Five rounds for time of: Run 800 meters 2 pood Kettlebell swing, 30 reps 30 Pull-ups Post time to comments. Compare to 081223. Enlarge image The Boz and Todd Experience Episode 3 Part 4, CrossFit Journal Preview - video [wmv] [mov] Ron Higdon on Ricky Fausto (2009 CrossFit Games Competitor) and CrossFit - video [wmv] [mov]
Monday 090629

29 Jun 2009 | 2:35 am

"CrossFit Total" Back squat, 1 rep Shoulder Press, 1 rep Deadlift, 1 rep Post total to comments. Compare to 090524. Enlarge image CrossFit Certification Seminars: LAPD SWAT, CrossFit Ramstein, Colorado State Patrol, and CrossFit Atlanta Lecture to Marines, 3rd Marine Division, Okinawa, Japan by Greg Glassman, CrossFit Journal Preview - video [wmv] [mov] Lalanne Fitness CrossFit workout - video [wmv] [mov] EVERY SECOND COUNTS Los Angeles World Premiere, CrossFit Event, Party, Celebration and Sweepstakes

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Not So Scary Side of Fat Burning Boot Camps

2 Jul 2009 | 8:58 am

I did a guest post on MizFitOnline, letting you know that all bootcamps don’t have to be intimidating or scary. Go check it out and leave a comment to let me know your thoughts! Related Posts:Tuesdays Tasty Recipe and GiveawayMy Fun First Aid KitI Love Your BlogPowdered Peanut Butter??Love Ya Links
Show Off Those Sexy Arms For The Summer

1 Jul 2009 | 6:35 am

As women we are always concerned with that jiggly underarm stuff, and for some of us, we won’t even wear a sleeveless shirt. I had one client who had never worn a tank top in her life because she was embarrassed of her arms, but now she says she could never go back to t-shirts with sleeves. Here are some simple moves that you can do at home to give you those nice, toned arms you can be proud of! Tricep Dips- This is the perfect exercise that focuses directly on your tricep muscle, where that “underarm flab” seems to hang. All you need for this exercise is a chair. You want to keep your…
My 30 Day Fat Loss Challenge Update

29 Jun 2009 | 6:04 am

I have done about 85% better than I was doing, but I want to be at least 95% better! I do have to confess, I didn’t do without all dairy, as I did have some to finish up in my fridge, but I really limited my servings each day and spread it out over the week. Same thing with my fruit servings. I DID not have any caffeine or wheat though. And I stayed away from added sugars. My husband and I even went out to eat 2x last week. First was Red Robin, where I had a lime chicken with a salad. The second time was Perkins where I had a yummy chicken breast and spinach salad. I didn’t even…
What is Your “Why” in Weight Loss?

26 Jun 2009 | 7:14 am

Photo Courtesy of Flickr We can all sit down and sets fitness goals every single day, but until we know the “why” of that goal, it’s hard to achieve it. When writing down our fitness goals, we tend to write down things that are very simple, such as: I want to lose belly fat or I want to be fit. By elaborating more on these goals and asking ourselves why, we are able to break our goals down into more detail. Start by asking yourself, “Why do I want to lose belly fat?” Is it to fit into smaller jeans or to be able to wear tighter fitting shirts? When you find out your why, you can…
Soccer Mom Weight Loss Program Review

23 Jun 2009 | 11:00 pm

Are you a soccer mom and looking for that extra motivation to lose some weight? Well, I had the geat honor or reviewing Shauna Weiss’s, Soccer Mom Weight Loss Program, and think this could be your thing, soccer moms! This program is so detailed and easy to follow, from beginning to end! She starts out by explaining how you first need to “change your brain” and use some positive thinking. This is truly how I feel as well. If you are always being negative or looking at yourself in a negative way, its going to be so much harder for you to achieve your goals. Setting your goals…

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Hard Science in the Big Easy

2 Jul 2009 | 6:53 am

If knowledge is power, then you have to geek out on the latest research from the 2009 meeting of the International Society of Sports Nutrition.
Best of Chest

1 Jul 2009 | 6:49 am

Exercises to make your chest tremble like a little girl who just caught sight of the Jonas Brothers.
The Overhead Press: Bodybuilding's Forgotten Muscle Builder

30 Jun 2009 | 6:59 am

The shoulder press was the original go-to exercise for upper-body mass and strength, and it still offers major benefits for bodybuilders.
Pain Does Hurt!

29 Jun 2009 | 7:11 am

Pain does hurt, especially when you're lying in bed at night trying to find the one position where you're not in agony, find the one muscle or two that you neglected to beat the tar out of during your last workout.
Now Tell Me, Am I Lyin'?

26 Jun 2009 | 6:55 am

Quentin Tarantino, Abe Lincoln's sexual preferences, Transformers 2, lesbian prison sex, and the Shawshank Redemption all say something about male friendship.

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Fitarella Makeover

Jacqueline Carly

2 Jul 2009 | 9:30 am

Please excuse Fitarella’s appearance as she is currently undergoing revamping! Check back soon for her new home! photo: Sister72 Share and Enjoy:
Music to my ears!

Jacqueline Carly

24 Jun 2009 | 4:46 pm

I won a playlist from SonicTap over on hottie-tottie-fit-mama MizFit’s blog. So cool! My choice? MizFits’s Weight Training Vol.1 – it rocks! Artist Song Album 1 DMX What’s My Name The Definition Of X: Pick Of The Litter 2 Ludacris Money Maker Release Therapy 3 Jay-Z Oh My God Kingdom Come 4 Rick Ross The Boss Trilla 5 Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell, Uncle Charlie Wilson Beautiful (Edited) The Best Of Snoop Dogg 6 Xzibit Scent Of A Woman Weapons of Mass Destruction (Clean) 7 AZ A-1 Performance Aziatic 8 Nas If I Ruled The World (imagine that) It Was Written (clean…
What I’m doing now

Jacqueline Carly

15 Jun 2009 | 6:48 am

Holy Moly is all I’ve got to say. You *think* you’re fit, but then something puts you to the test and you realize that there is sooooo much more than just lifting weights & running. Not that I didn’t conceptually know that already, but the physical act of actually putting my body into action with CrossFit really brought the point home! If you’ve never heard of CrossFit, I’m here to tell you that it is one of the most kick ass, intensive workouts I’ve ever experienced. Scalable to ALL levels, CrossFit workouts are comprised of constantly varied…
Day 4 – The End

Jacqueline Carly

4 May 2009 | 8:44 am

Call me a quitter or whatever you’d like, but I’m calling it a day with this program. I’m sure, in fact I know, that by the end of the 21 days I will have some significant results, but the nutrition for these 21 days just doesn’t fit my lifestyle or my heavy weight workouts. And that’s the thing about fitness/nutrition plans, they have to fit YOUR life so that it works and you stick to it, everyone is different. This has nothing to do with the actual Ultimate Slimdown program itself, because it will definitely yield the results it promises, if you follow it…
Day 3

Jacqueline Carly

3 May 2009 | 1:39 pm

I’m taking a break from studying Chemistry so this will be brief. Day 3 has been fine. I did the assigned workout this morning, but I didn’t do the recommended 45min. of additional cardio. My daughter’s school has two huge fundraisers a year (its a cooperative) and I am co-chair for one of them. It is less than a week away, so this morning auction stuff was the priority. The workouts have been fun, but I have mixed feelings about the way the whole thing runs. No commentary now, I’m gonna wait it out and see how it goes for the next couple of days. Hope…

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3 Ways Anger Can Help You Lose Weight

JoLynn Braley

1 Jul 2009 | 8:06 pm

Yes, it’s true…anger can help you lose weight, however read this entire article in order to get the full gist of what I am suggesting here. Anger is An Emotion Like Any Other Anger is an often misunderstood emotion. Many are brought up to believe that they should never feel angry or even worse, to never feel emotion. How sad is that? Human beings are made up of emotion and if you don’t allow yourself to feel, then you’re not fully living. While Anger is not the highest vibing emotion you can express and feel about yourself (yes, about yourself, it’s always about…
Lose Weight & Get Fit by Mastering Your Emotions

JoLynn Braley

29 Jun 2009 | 12:47 pm

Have you ever considered that you could lose weight and get fit by mastering your emotions? Did you ever think you’d hear someome suggest that you “get emotional” to lose weight and get fit? Well read on dear friend and you’ll get the meaning of what I’m sayin’… Lose Weight & Get Fit by Mastering Your Emotions This week at The Fit Shack it’s all about your emotions. Let’s face it - your emotions are, bottom-line, where it’s all at, and I don’t mean only when it comes to the topic of emotional eating. What you ARE is…
Vacation Weight Gain - Guaranteed?

JoLynn Braley

22 Jun 2009 | 6:14 pm

I recently returned from a week’s vacation in Florida with my family and it was quite interesting because…I didn’t bring vacation weight gain home with me! You MUST Gain Weight on Vacation? Do you believe that you must gain weight on vacation? Are you someone who forces yourself to diet (no fun!) so that you can lose weight before vacation to “let it all go” while on vacation and gain 10 pounds? Have you ever heard anyone say that if you take a cruise you always gain weight? These are all thoughts and if you believe them for yourself, you’re right! You…
5 Excuses That Will Keep You Fat

JoLynn Braley

3 Jun 2009 | 9:13 pm

One issue that is rampant among those who use food in an attempt to feel better, to procrastinate, out of boredom, or for any other reason than physical hunger is the issue of Excuses. Excuses will keep you fat and excuses will keep you stuck. Excuses will also help you to continue to create more of what you already have - negative emotions and an unhealthy, fat, feel-bad body. Excuses Excuses Excuses There are so many excuses you can always come up with that will keep you fat, stuck, and unhappy and I’ve selected the top 5 today. Oh, and how do I know that excuses are so prevelant…
Happy Half Year, It’s Almost New Year’s!

JoLynn Braley

1 Jun 2009 | 8:11 pm

Hey, it’s June 1st! Happy beginning of the second half of your year, 2009. My question for you today is…. Where do you wish to be 6 months from today? What will you create over these next 6 months? Will you choose to create a healthy, fit, toned, sexy body for yourself? Or, if you are currently living in an overweight, unhealthy, lethargic body, will you choose to continue to create more of the same? NOW Is Your Moment If you made a New Year’s Resolution 6 months ago that 2009 was going to be your year to Finally Do It, and you took action on that commitment you made to…

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The not so scary side of BOOT CAMPS (guest post).

MizFit

2 Jul 2009 | 1:00 am

*The “Not So Scary” Side of Boot Camps* When you think of Boot Camp, I am guessing you are picturing some drill sergeant standing over you, sticking your face in the mud as she tells you to “Do 10 more!” That is what I picture when I hear those words, so I totally understand. When you look up the word Boot Camp on the internet, you get things such as: *-Camp for training military recruits* *-Boot camps have been part of the correctional and penal system of the United States since the early 1980s. Modeled after military recruit training camps, the programs are based on shock…
Halfway through year: goals revisited (video post).

MizFit

1 Jul 2009 | 12:46 am

Yep, People. It’s here. It’s today. We’re mid-way through 2009. Whether you set formal resolutions or goals or not we all have at least a few things we hope to achieve before 2009 draws to a close. Where you at? Please to hit us all up in the comments. You *know* I’ll be there & oversharing…
Operation Beautiful.

MizFit

30 Jun 2009 | 12:48 am

Subtitle: Im a little late to this soiree—but better late than never. To know me at all is to know that my primary goal in this life is to raise my daughter to love herself & to realize that simply by being who she is that she’s ENOUGH. (Mother’s Day 2009 flashback) What I wish for her is this: My secondary goal in this life is to help as many other people as I can realize this about their own damn selves. If I can help one person (notice I did not say woman or female as this feeling of being not enough crosses all barriers) realize s/he’s beautiful & strong…
What? Me worry? (video post).

MizFit

29 Jun 2009 | 1:00 am

(The gratitude post I mention.) So there ya go, People. My question for you: What things in your life do you ruminate upon/fret about so *vigorously* you’re accidentally praying for them to occur? Please to hit us all up in the comments.
Winner of the Go Red BetterU gift pack…

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29 Jun 2009 | 12:45 am

Alexandra Webster! Email me (MizFit8 at Yahoo dot com) and your prize shall be on its way.

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June 2009 Contest Winners Announced!

john - from fat to fit

1 Jul 2009 | 9:53 pm

I can't believe June is already gone and it is the first of July! Where the heck did the month go? You may remember that I announced my biggest giveaway ever, a contest that was open all June. With 7 total prizes and cash to the top 3 including a grand prize of $250 cash to the winner I figured this would generate a lot of entries. In the end, I didn't get as many as I had thought – which was good for you if you entered! Your odds of winning a great prize were really very good. All in all there were 47 different people who entered, and a total of 110 entries. Want to know if…
Doctor Visit

john - from fat to fit

30 Jun 2009 | 5:52 pm

I had my annual physical yesterday. Well, not quite annual. It's been about 20 months since my last one – I skipped last year. Dumb, dumb, dumb. I just turned 43 and I can't be skipping these things. So the good news is that even though I haven't been feeling good about myself I did suck it up and schedule a physical. And go to it. I have to say this was one of the smoothest doctor visit's I've ever had. I arrived about 10 minutes early and before I could even finish one side of the little health survey they give you my name was called – 5 minutes early. I…
Looking at my Family History

john - from fat to fit

23 Jun 2009 | 8:11 pm

I'm having a physical next Monday and this time I will finally be prepared to include some family history in my file, which they asked for the last time I was there but I neglected to bring in. Because I didn't have it. This year I have it because I thought to remember to ask my mom about it on Father's Day when we were over there. So today she emailed me the family history and let me just say: TMI! Okay, I do appreciate getting it but yowza, my mom really went into depth. Not that it isn't important and I do appreciate it, but really, I think an aunt having sore knees is…
FullBar and Aquafull Product Review

john - from fat to fit

19 Jun 2009 | 3:38 am

Disclaimer: The PR firm for FullBar sent me some FullBars and AquaFull samples to review, however I am under no obligation to do so nor to make the review positive. This review reflects my personal opinion about these products. See below for how you can easily get your own sample pack to try this product for yourself! The convenience of an individually packaged food bar cannot be overstated. When I was doing really well on my diet one of the things that worked for me was to have a protein bar in my car for the ride home – this made it such that I was less tempted to stop at a fast food…
Did Something New Yesterday

john - from fat to fit

17 Jun 2009 | 3:49 am

I did a couple of things yesterday at work that I rarely do individually, and probably have never done together. I packed a lunch and took a walk at work over the lunch hour. Monday night was my birthday and I made dinner of T-Bone steak (I had the 4oz fillet part), grilled asparagus, chopped garbage salad and gazpacho. I actually have my own gazpacho recipe but since I was reminded of making this wonderful cold soup by the Pioneer Woman recently I went ahead and tried her recipe, although I omitted the sour cream. Not because I was being health conscious but because I forgot to buy it! Not…

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A Workout That Doesn’t Seem Like One

Sue

16 Jun 2009 | 6:47 pm

So today I didn’t get a chance to work out since I had an endodontist appointment this morning, which made me stay later at work. I also am staying at my parent’s house as Glen is going over to see the shuttle launch at Cape Canaveral. So no workout, although I was running around the house with the dogs because I missed them so much! Anyway, I do have a DVD review I did a while back that you may want to read about, which is actually more of a dance workout than anything else! Check out my post about the DVD workout, Bollywood Booty! I love the Indian culture, it’s…
Sore But Keeping It Moving

Sue

15 Jun 2009 | 6:01 pm

I found myself really sore, especially in my legs but I still managed to get a DVD workout in. The only thing is that I did 1/2 of the DVD because I didn’t realize that I needed a step for the 2nd part, which I have yet to get. I was on Amazon one day and wanted to see what kind of workout DVDs were out there, and I found out that Kim Kardashian, the celebrity known for her big booty and reality show, Keeping Up With The Kardashians. She actually had 3 different DVDs that is part of a series called, ‘Fit in your Jeans by Friday’ and after reading reviews I decided to…
Exhausted But Feeling Good.

Sue

14 Jun 2009 | 7:45 am

I just finished up a workout and I am feeling exhausted! When I need to get back into exercising I really try to get back into it to remind myself that exercise is hard work, so I did a 20 minute workout with Jillian Michaels and the 30 Day Shred. I am still able to keep up with Level 2, but I used lighter free weights. I used to use 5 lbs weights and I found myself struggling really badly, so I switched to 3 lbs weights instead and they’re still challenging! As I was exercising I thought about how many different workout DVDs I have and I’ve only used a few of them. Thanks…
It’s a Struggle.

Sue

10 Jun 2009 | 4:40 pm

I’ve been thinking about my fitness and health goals lately, and I felt that I’ve been so overwhelmed with the work day that I’ve just put that to the side. I really love the feeling of being in shape and eating healthy and it’s definitely been a while since I really looked at that. I need to be a better blogger, and I haven’t. I really want to though. I created this blog because I wanted to use it as my personal journey and account of getting fit and I feel like a complete fail. I know that there IS time if I make time.
The Tooth Saga Continues

Sue

1 Jun 2009 | 2:36 pm

I had to deal with a terrible toothache a couple weeks ago which led me to pain and agony, as well as a week of antibiotics. Today I went to the endodontist and got a redo of my root canal. Not fun, although the procedure during wasn’t as bad as I had expected. I still feel some sensitivity and I have to go back and finish up the procedure in a couple weeks. I didn’t realize that I’d find out that I had so many things wrong with my teeth and I wondered why since I do brush my teeth twice a day as well as floss. I guess since I adopted flossing a little bit later,…

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Do This: Prep Your Fruits

1 Jul 2009 | 11:01 pm

Disinclined to eat an apple a day because you worry about your teeth? Make hard fruits like apples and under-ripe pears easier to eat by slicing them ahead of time, then reassembling them for easy transport in your lunch.

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Well: A 3,000-Mile Triumph, Spurred on by Diabetes

By TARA PARKER-POPE

30 Jun 2009 | 10:35 am

Eight cyclists show what vigilance about health can accomplish.
Personal Health: The Damage of Reflux (Bile, Not Acid)

By JANE E. BRODY

29 Jun 2009 | 10:21 pm

The symptoms are similar to heartburn, but failure to properly diagnose bile reflux can result in serious, sometimes life-threatening problems
Really?: The Claim: Drinking Tea Can Lower Your Levels of Iron

By ANAHAD O’CONNOR

29 Jun 2009 | 10:11 pm

Can compounds in tea affect iron levels in your body?
Personal Best: That Little Voice Inside Your Twinge

By GINA KOLATA

24 Jun 2009 | 8:26 pm

Everyone tells you to listen to your body, but what are you supposed to listen to? Turns out it’s not so obvious.
Vital Signs: Fitness: Making Stairs a Lure for Exercise

By ERIC NAGOURNEY

16 Jun 2009 | 1:11 pm

Researchers are urging building designers to rethink their approach to stairs to encourage people to use them more.

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Ottawa Citizen Nutrition Watch Week 7 - Bated Breath

2 Jul 2009 | 2:30 am

So now we wait.The Citizen folks have copies of the nutritional program I use to analyze their recipes, have seen how quick and easy it is to utilize and have heard why providing its readers with nutritional information would be beneficial to them. (for a recap - click over here to understand what this is all about)Let's hope that the wait will be a short one and herein I'd like to make the Citizen one final offer:If by chance, for reasons I will likely have difficulty appreciating, the Citizen determines it will be too difficult for them to in fact publish nutritional information with their…
Weighty Matters - Kindle Edition!

1 Jul 2009 | 2:30 am

So for all the early adopting techies out there I'm pleased to report that Weighty Matters is currently streaming through the ether of America in the form of a Kindle subscription.For those who don't know what a Kindle is - don't worry about it.For those who do, feel free to check it out.And like my blogging inspiration Joe from BookofJoe said, "Why read for free when you can pay?"Full disclosure: If you do choose to buy a subscription Amazon will pay me a full penny a day (it'll cost you 3 cents).Come to think of it, I'm pretty sure you've got better things to do with your pennies.Feel free…
Quit smoking (and junk food?) through brief exercise?

30 Jun 2009 | 2:30 am

Brains are crazy places.So neuroscientists using fancy brain imaging (fMRI) devices have demonstrated that nicotine stimulates the brain's mesocorticolimbic system (a reward centre).Other research has demonstrated those same centres lighting up with food cravings.Old news, no?Sure, but new fMRI studies combining smoking cues with exercise may help to explain how exercise helps with weight loss.Now most people believe exercise's role in weight loss is purely mathematical - it burns calories. While indeed that does play a role, unfortunately exercise doesn't burn nearly as many calories as…
UK anti-obesity advocate pays student volunteers with junk food!?

29 Jun 2009 | 2:30 am

Meet Ms. Annette Brook.She's the British Liberal Democrat MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole. She's also a staunch crusader in the fight against childhood obesity.She's quite outspoken.Here's a smattering of quotes from her website:"We welcome the removal of vending machines selling chocolate, fizzy drinks and crisps to encourage young people to seek alternative snack options.""We have allowed food marketing companies to influence our diets and the television media to further develop our already sedentary lifestyles. We need to empower our citizens to lead a healthy lifestyle and action now is…
Ottawa Citizen Nutrition Watch Saturday Edition (and Update)

27 Jun 2009 | 2:50 am

Had a nice meeting yesterday with Editor-in-Chief Gerry Nott, Wendy Warburton and (I'm really sorry very nice well-spoken guy with glasses, I can't remember your name, I want to say Peter but not positive). While I won't go into the nitty gritty of the meeting I can tell you that I believe the Citizen is sincerely considering the publication of nutritional information and that there are some real logistics to overcome. That said, given that the total time cost of the endeavour would be between 10 and 20 minutes weekly I'm hopeful that the logistics are surmountable.Here are the nutritional…

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Future Selves

Jon Gilson

23 Jun 2009 | 8:06 am

by Patrick Cummings I was leaning against the windows of the Walgreens, waiting for the 66 bus to come and bring me to the gym. Evening rush hour was slowing everything down. A young guy was pacing the sidewalk nearby, asking every second or third person if they might donate money to save the children, or the whales, or the trees. She was a quarter of the way across the street before I saw her. When she stepped off the curb, I’m sure she had the light. But now, as she pushed her walker, the light was changing and a stream of cars could do nothing but watch and wait. Part of me wanted to…
The Difference

Jon Gilson

28 May 2009 | 9:19 am

by Patrick Cummings The car ride to Albany is quiet. The ‘what-if’ conversations and ‘I wonder’ talk gives way to long stretches of silence. The trees that line the Berkshire Highway whip by, and Stacey, in the back seat, says, “How about we just go to Buffalo instead.” We meet James at the hotel. He’s sunburned and in good spirits. If he’s nervous, I can’t tell. If he gets nervous, it doesn’t show. He unpacks a bag of M&Ms and we leave for Albany CrossFit for registration.The Northeast Qualifier is the final competition before…
Dangerous

Jon Gilson

19 May 2009 | 7:40 am

This isn’t dangerous. Wrestling lions is dangerous. Climbing mountains is dangerous. This is a walk in the park.You can stand there and scream, loading a thousand YouTube videos, a thousand screenshots of undereducated idiots throwing around barbells and calling it CrossFit. It doesn’t make you right. It makes you a YouTube-watching naysayer. What you’re lacking is honest proof. Statistics. A spreadsheet, a number, a definitive outcome, an analysis of variance showing that what we’re doing carries an outsized risk…
Starting Over

Jon Gilson

12 May 2009 | 12:53 pm

by Patrick Cummings Before you say anything, I know. Before you tell me the obvious answer, don’t. It’s not that I don’t appreciate it. It’s that I’ve been on this train before, and this is the stop I always seem to sleep through, the one I have to catch on the return trip.It’s 6 a.m. and I’m in Texas. I don’t want to be awake right now, but nobody asked my opinion an hour ago when my eyes opened and my mind flipped on.I haven’t been sleeping much lately.This used to happen frequently, years ago, prior to CrossFit…
Ian Carver: A Better Way

Jon Gilson

27 Apr 2009 | 7:49 am

Click for Audio Ian: Hello?Jon: Ian? Jon Gilson. How are you?Ian: Hey, Jon. Good. How are you?Jon: Good, man. Good. Just wanted to call today, talk a little bit about your history with CrossFit and your profession now and, you know, the interplay between the two.Ian: Yes, by all means.Jon: Tell me about the beginning of your career over there in Santa Cruz County.Ian: You know, I started - I went to work for the Sheriff's department…

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Water: How Much Do You Need? Why is it Important for Health and Sport?

Amelia Burton

25 Jun 2009 | 9:45 am

Editors Note: This post is written by contributor Gina Ryan. Gina is a licensed nutritionist and Wellness coach from Hawaii. Read her full Bio on theAbout pageor visit her blog Lunch Without Ed Water is the source of healing on the most basic level in our bodies. We tend to look at our water intake as something to do to keep from getting dehydrated and ill for over heating or even to avoid the discomfort of thirst. Somehow we have been trained to know we need so much protein, fat and carbohydrates a day yet tend to leave water to the thirst to detect. This is a grave mistake. If you’re…
5 Ways to Relieve the Stress You Can’t Avoid

Amelia Burton

22 Jun 2009 | 8:25 pm

Editors Note: This post is written by contributor Vin Miller. Vin is a certified health practitioner who is passionate about helping people get the most out of life. If you’d like to learn more about maximizing your life through health, fitness and perspective, visit his blog at NaturalBias.com In our fast paced modern world, we are busier and more stressed than ever before. In my last article, I discussed how less obvious sources of stress can accumulate and gradually break down the body. Today, I’ll discuss some practical ways to alleviate stress and prevent it from destroying…
How Much Iron Do We Need? What are the Best Sources of Iron?

Amelia Burton

17 Jun 2009 | 2:32 pm

Do you ever feel tired, dizzy, have shortness of breath, heart palpations (awareness of your heart beat), headaches, or leg pains? These are all symptoms of Anaemia which is one of the most common ailments affecting humans. It mainly affects women of child bearing age, intense exercisers, teenagers and young children, however all age groups are susceptible. Here are some important tips to ensure you are eating enough iron, and absorbing it properly. Heme iron is a lot more absorbable than non heme iron: There are two types of iron. Heme iron is derived from animal sources such as red meat,…
Why You’re Under More Stress Than You Realize

Amelia Burton

11 Jun 2009 | 4:58 pm

Editors Note: This post is written by contributor Vin Miller. Vin is a certified health practitioner who is passionate about helping people get the most out of life. If you’d like to learn more about maximizing your life through health, fitness and perspective, visit his blog at NaturalBias.com or read about vin on the About Page There is much more to stress than the mental frustration that most people associate with it. It’s bad enough that the fast pace of modern life exposes us to significant amounts of anxiety and frustration, but what most people don’t realize is that…
Specialization for Lagging Body Parts: Grow Your Weakest Muscles

Amelia Burton

8 Jun 2009 | 6:49 pm

Editors Note: This post is written by strength and body shape specialist JC. JC is a writer, fitness enthusiast, former athlete, strength training and diet consultant. He has over 10+ years experience in the field of fitness and athletics and he began strength training at the age of 14. You can read his full bio on the About page or visit his blog www.JCDFitness.com. Have you experienced a setback or injury that caused your training to take a back seat for a while? Ever had to lay off of pressing or another particular movement and noticed a significant reduction in muscle size? Perhaps you…

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E. coli Warning: 380,000 pounds of beef recalled

FatFighter

2 Jul 2009 | 5:51 pm

Another holiday weekend, another beef recall… Just before Memorial Day weekend, there was this ground beef recall because the meat was contaminated with E. coli. Now, 380,000 pounds of various beef products are being recalled because of another possible E. coli outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says at least 23 people in nine states may have gotten sick after eating beef produced by JBS Swift Beef Company of Greeley, Colorado. And at least 12 people have been hospitalized, two of them had kidney failure. Health officials investigating the E. coli illnesses…
News Nugget: Le Big Mac taking over French cuisine

FatFighter

2 Jul 2009 | 5:05 pm

As more bistros, brasseries, and cafes go out of business because of a down economy in France, new research finds one restaurant is doing quite well there. France is now the second most profitable market in the world for McDonald’s. The chain has more than 1,000 restaurants in the country, serving more than a million customers a day. So, is it a coincidence that there are also now bigger waistlines in France? According to the report, 40 percent of all French were obese or overweight in 2005 – a figure that has doubled in less than a decade. And among children under 18 years old,…
New Report: Americans getting fatter and fatter…

FatFighter

1 Jul 2009 | 5:39 pm

Obesity rates are still going up, up, up! A new report finds the number of obese adults has increased in 23 states and did not go down in any states in the past year. In other words, we are fatter now than we were a year ago. The report – F as in Fat: How Obesity Policies Are Failing in America 2009 – comes from the Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. It shows Mississippi has the highest rate of adult obesity at 32.5 percent – the fifth year in a row the state has topped the list. Colorado has the lowest rate of obese adults – 18.9…
Back to Basics: Your guide to 7 summer calorie-burners

FatFighter

1 Jul 2009 | 3:00 am

In the summer, I like to exercise outside as much as possible – soak in enough sun (with sunscreen on, of course!) to make up for all those dreary winter months. I almost always wear my heart rate monitor to track the calories I burn. But this simple guide from the American Council on Exercise can help you get a general idea of how much you’re burning doing these 7 popular summer activities… so burn, baby, burn! Walking at 4 MPH 120 pound person burns 4.5 calories/minute 180 pound person burns 6.8 calories/minute Hiking 120 pound person burns 4.5 calories/minute 180 pound…
How do YOU fight fat? (Starring Trish from I am Succeeding)

FatFighter

30 Jun 2009 | 3:00 am

Need new ideas on how to fight fat? Want to share your tips and tricks with others? Then you gotta stop by the FatFighterTV Video Forum – all the details here. Today’s featured video from the forum is from Trish – a stay-at-home mom who tracks her weight loss journey over at I am Succeeding – a great place to go to give and get support, so stop by! But first, check out how Trish fights fat with her Wii moves! Want to join in the fun? It’s easy! All you have to do is make a short video (like 30 seconds or less) that answers the question, How do YOU fight fat? Show us one…

Fat Man Unleashed
Listening to Your Body, Resting the Warrior Mentality

Israel Lagares

2 Jul 2009 | 2:36 pm

Your body talks to you. Didn’t you know that? Not like the kid in Look Who’s Talking or the dog in Look Who’s Talking, Too (starring a slimmer, younger John Travolta), but it gives you signs that you need to learn to respect. Letting the Warrior Mentality Rest Sometimes you can get carried away with the hardcore workouts, the pounding, the sweating, the minor aches…and sometimes you need to just stop. Personally, it’s hard for me to take a few days off from training. Especially when I am in such a groove with my workouts and weight loss. There have been many…
Weekly Weigh-In: 302.4 Lbs.

Israel Lagares

30 Jun 2009 | 8:26 am

I finally weighed myself after a few months of not weighing in and the result was a measly 302.4 lbs. Yuck. I was seriously aiming for the 290s at the very least. Not much I can do but keep on keeping on, right? I’ll be under 300 next week!!! I guarantee it! This is what happens when you slack off for a while then kick but for 2 months. I suppose I put on weight when I was slacking off and just ended up losing that weight that I put back on. Which sucks because it has kept me at a constant yo-yo for 302 lbs to 320+ lbs. I came up with a solution. I will be working my ass off, literally,…
Become the MASTER of Your Life!

Frank Cruz

28 Jun 2009 | 3:34 pm

Master: a leader; a person with the ability or power to use control; a person who is in command; a victor or conqueror; to rule or direct, to triumph over or to OVERCOME. Who is in control of you? Are you aware of the fact that the majority of human beings are controlled by there environment? Our surroundings have a direct impact on our emotions, our emotions trigger thoughts in our minds, and the thoughts in our minds send signals through our bodies which cause us to do what we do. So in reality most of us are controlled by what we see in our environment, rather then what our environment…
Taste Test: Edy’s Tart Honey Yogurt Blends

Josie Maurer

20 Jun 2009 | 8:45 am

If I had known beforehand that Edy’s Tart Honey Yogurt Blend would cause such a ruckus….well, I would have bought it anyway. My Taste Test Crew got bent out of shape and took sides as opinions flared in the heated discussion over whether this frozen yogurt is good or gross. Tart Honey is a new, weird-named flavor in Edy’s line of Slow Churned Yogurt Blends. But what the heck are Yogurt Blends? It’s Edy’s collection of “cultured frozen dairy desserts using a unique crafting process that gives you incredibly rich flavor and a creamy texture.” Yogurt Blends…
Introducing A Former Fat Man

Frank Cruz

18 Jun 2009 | 9:15 am

Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Frank Cruz a former fat man who’s almost completely unleashed. Those cold chains of confinement are weakening little by little. I have been tied down and boxed in for many years. Consumed with exaggerated amounts of food, my stomach was a lot like a bottomless pit. I had an appetite that could not be satisfied. Growing up I was a pretty confident guy, I never had a problem getting the girl I wanted in high school. Although I was always heavy set, I carried my weight well. But after getting married and having my son, I swelled up faster then a hot air…

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Week 5 Weigh In

rev.todd

1 Jul 2009 | 10:03 am

I didn’t really do very well on my second week of the “Couch to 5K” program I am starting… again (http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml). I did do it one day in the mountains, and it was a killer and I was sore for the rest of the week. I did start it again this week however, and while it is harder than week 1, it is still quite manageable. I am starting to lift weights this week in addition to the running. I am taking protein shakes and I feel like eating better when I am doing other healthy activity. I am stoked about losing 2 pounds this week while out of town and not…
Post-Vacation Check-in and End of Week 2

Rick

29 Jun 2009 | 8:10 pm

Our vacation to the Oregon Coast was fabulous. Susan and I got four whole days to ourselves, sans kids. Woo hoo! My weight loss efforts went unscathed. We actually took quite a bit of food with us, and ate just one meal out a day. This was kind to both the pocketbook as well as my diet. In the evening, we found some great places to enjoy some fresh, local seafood, and of course take in a local brew or two. We were even able to hit up Mo’s a couple of times. Hey, when you’re on the Oregon Coast, you’ve GOT to go enjoy some fish…
How kickboxing helped me drop 151 pounds…

Chris

28 Jun 2009 | 8:56 pm

One of the interesting things that I’ve noticed over the past six months or so, as various people see me and react to the changes they’ve seen in me, is that a lot of people don’t have a true picture of what it really takes to make the changes I’ve made in my life. I’ve written several times in this blog about my issues with the health and fitness industry, particularly how it preys upon unsuspecting and easily influenced people in search of quick solutions to complex problems. I think part of why people don’t fully understand what it takes, is that the…
Week 4 Weigh In

rev.todd

25 Jun 2009 | 3:39 pm

I was actually kind of surprised that I only lost 1 pound this week. I completed the first week of the “Couch to 5K” program I am starting… again (http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml). I haven’t been lifting weights yet, but I have been getting the cardio in. I’ll take a pound, as long as they keep coming off! I am going to the mountains for the week and hopefully when I get back I’ll be another pound or two down. I’m going to try really hard to do the second week of “Couch to 5K” in the mountains, but it is a few thousand feet higher than where I live, so it…
End of Week 1

Rick

20 Jun 2009 | 11:10 am

After the first week, I feel great. Again, I don’t have any numbers, but here’s what I do have: My wife noticed a difference in my upper body shape, just this morning. My 40’s are looser. Not quite to a 38 by any means, but it’s a difference. I’m giving myself two more weeks before I try on any of my 38’s. My belly just doesn’t feel like it’s getting in the way like it was. Belt loop notch is still where it was. We’re going on vacation next week to the Oregon Coast, and my wife and I already have a plan to have fun and…

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Tylenol Dosage Should Be Reduced Says FDA

2 Jul 2009 | 1:00 pm

Photo from Drugstore.com The drug found in Tylenol, Nyquil, and Excedrin -- acetaminophen -- is being carefully reviewed by the FDA and their advisory panel announced that the maximum daily dose should be reduced to avoid liver damage. The current maximum dose is eight pills (or 4,000 milligrams). The FDA would like to reduce it to 2,600 milligrams as reported in The Philadelphia Inquirer. The FDA notes that there are many over-the-counter drugs that contain acetaminophen and when combined or the dosage is high the results can be harmful over time.Along with this change, the FDA also wants to…
Are You Healthier in the Summer?

2 Jul 2009 | 9:08 am

Photo by dstny157 There's lots of opportunities to be healthy in the summer now that so many fresh fruits and veggies are in season. Then again, there's also lots of temptation with beer, burgers, ice cream, and other summer treats everywhere we turn. Are we healthier in the summer? Glamour Magazine weighs the pros and cons...Glamour's 5 Reasons You're Healthier in the Summer: Studies show people have higher levels of the feel-good chemical serotonin in the summer. This could mean that we are happier in the summer. People tend to take better care of themselves in the summer—eating right,…
Sending Texts to the Wrong Person

2 Jul 2009 | 3:45 am

A mom meant to send the racy text to her husband at work, telling him she was in the mood and that he needed to come home right away. Her mom was the last person she had texted, so she sent it to her by mistake! Another user actually texted a picture that was meant for hubby's eyes only. One mom was texting her sister about a friend she was annoyed with. You can see where this is going ... she sent her rant to the friend in question by mistake! OOOPS! Many of us text more than we email these days, so it's no wonder you're hearing more stories of texters sending messages to the wrong…
Who Do You Compete With the Most?

1 Jul 2009 | 1:46 pm

Photo by 920Wendy I'm not talking about softball. Nef8eria asked the moms in Marriage and Relationships to take a good hard look at themselves and consider the family member, friend, ex, child, or co-worker they compete against the most in their lives. "For me, it's my in-laws, particularly my sister-in-law and mother-in-law, as well as his nieces," Nef8eria says. "My husband always puts me in a position to feel bad if I'm not doing things the way they are doing them. So in order to keep him off my shoulders, I try to comply (rolling eyes)."Competing against in-laws is big. So are mothers,…
Breathing Can Help You Reach Orgasm

1 Jul 2009 | 9:00 am

Photo from Amazon The Kama Sutra offers up many sex positions known for deep intimacy (and often deep penetration), but there is one element often mentioned in this sex bible that doesn't sound sexual at all that is key in reaching orgasm. And that's breathing. Tantra also focuses on breathing and it turns out, the strength or even the ability to orgasm is related to your breath as well.If you breathe in and hold your breath before orgasm, your climax can be reduced or not felt at all. It minimizes sensation. Instead, breathing out, a deep exhale, can increase sensation as you are nearing…

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Why Most Celebrity Workout Routines Are Overrated

admin

29 Jun 2009 | 6:02 pm

I have to come clean and admit something before I begin this post. I use celebrity workout routines and various celebrity names to pull in additional visits to my site. For some reason, celebrities get more searches than any other subject matter online. I'm not impressed by an actor or actress who spends 3 hours per day for 2-3 months getting in shape for a role. It just shows me that they haven't adopted a lifestyle of health and fitness. Getting in shape isn't an impressive feat if it takes too much time. What is more impressive; someone with a lean and slim body who spends…
"Positive Action" Gets Results - Not Positive Thinking

admin

24 Jun 2009 | 6:14 pm

I am naturally a pretty positive and upbeat person, but don't buy into the whole positive thinking movement. The way I look at achieving goals like getting in great shape or building a successful business is that it is positive actions that matter most. Simply do the actions necessary to reaching your goals, and forget how you feel. What I found is that the proper actions always lead me to feeling better anyway. My advice about getting in shape is that sometimes you will feel like exercising and sometimes you won't. Make sure and exercise either way! [Thinking about getting fit and…
Creative Circuit Training - Experimenting With Fat Loss Workouts

admin

22 Jun 2009 | 4:18 pm

There are dozens, if not hundreds of circuit training routines that are effective at helping you drop body fat. I was doing my daily cruising of the Internet and found an outline of a routine by Nick Nilsson, author of "Metabolic Surge", that reminded me of the large variety of effective circuit training routines. I'll give you an outline of the routine he recommends as well as a few others that I've recommended in the past. Use these as a reference when constructing your own ideal fat burning circuit. [I couldn't find a good circuit training photo that I liked. When…
"Mindless Eating" - Why Do We Continue to Eat When We Are Full?

admin

18 Jun 2009 | 11:21 am

I was doing some research online today and stumbled across a description of a book that made good sense to me: Mindless Eating. I haven't ordered the book yet, but I liked the parts that I've read so far. Food psychologist, Dr. Brian Wansink examines why we eat more than we should even when full. I'm the sort of person who can eat a full bag of chips, a bowl of candy, and basically anything placed in front of me. If it isn't near me I'm good, but if food is within reach for extended periods of time I will eat it all! Dr. Wansink has my eating-style nailed down to a…
Why Walking is Necessary for Good Health - Even If You Are Extremely Fit and Lean

admin

14 Jun 2009 | 4:29 pm

I use to think that walking was just for people who weren't fit enough to do any "real" exercise. I figured that any activity that 99% of the population can easily do, just can't be tough enough to make a real difference in health. Walking just doesn't seem to challenge the body like "true" exercise (intervals, circuits, HIIT). I am first to admit that I have been wrong when it comes to this line of thinking. Not only do I admit my thinking has been wrong, I'm immediately going to do my best to walk daily. Some recent studies have proven how valuable…

Workout Mommy: fitness and exercise tips for busy moms and dads
Plank like a mother with Fit 4 Moms!

workoutmommy

2 Jul 2009 | 2:08 am

It’s “One Fit Mommy” Week! Get inspired by fit mommies all week long Today’s fit mommy is Sheila, a busy mom with two small children. She is also the owner of Fit 4 Moms, a “unique exercise program dedicated to hard-working moms who are serious about a healthy lifestyle and proper exercise techniques”. Sheila started the program after having her second child and believes that all moms should take the opportunity to get fit and healthy. Children are welcome in the class sessions at Fit 4 Moms, so there really are NO excuses! In her spare time, Sheila enjoys…
A diabetes diagnosis started her on the path to ‘One Fit Mommy”!

workoutmommy

1 Jul 2009 | 12:08 am

It’s “One Fit Mommy” Week! Get inspired by fit mommies all week long Today’s fit mommy is Foodie McBody, who can be found blogging over at FoodFoodBodyBody. Foodie decided to change her life after being diagnosed with diabetes in 1/09 and has made quite the transformation! She has lost 28lbs and has become a runner. Check out the picture below of Foodie and her medal! I’d say she is definitely “One Fit Mommy”, wouldn’t you? Please read on for more and be sure to visit her blog too! Q: Have you always been fit? What inspired you to live a fit…
Weight Watchers helped her become a fit mommy

workoutmommy

30 Jun 2009 | 2:47 am

It’s “One Fit Mommy” Week! Get inspired by fit mommies all week long Today’s fit mommy is Michelle, who blogs over at Weight Watcher is a Runner Now. She is a busy mom with 3 boys, works full time as a teacher, and has successfully lost over 70lbs thanks to the Weight Watchers program. In her road to fitness, she discovered she is a runner and is currently training for her first marathon. Please read on for more about Michelle and I think you will agree she is definitely “One Fit Mommy”! Q: Have you always been fit? A: As a young child I was fit. I was in…
Fit mommy on the farm

workoutmommy

29 Jun 2009 | 2:41 am

It’s “One Fit Mommy” Week! Get inspired by fit mommies all week long Today’s fit mommy is Susan McCorkindale, author of Confessions of a Counterfeit Farm Girl. She can also be found blogging at Confessions of a Counterfeit Farm Girl and DC Metro Moms. Susan converted a corn crib on her farm into her personal gym where she sacrifices sleep for fitness by getting up for 4am workouts. She also loves Bon Jovi, which in my mind also makes her a cool mommy! Please read on for more about Susan and how she manages to be “One Fit Mommy”! Q: Have you always…
BlogHer news

workoutmommy

27 Jun 2009 | 2:16 am

I am so excited about BlogHer next month that I can hardly contain myself! I’ll be running the BlogHer 5k Fun Run/Walk, I hope you will join me? It’s only $5 and you’ll get a cool tshirt! (and I’m one of the sponsors, so more reason why you want the shirt, right?) It will not be timed and will just be a great way to get a FIT start to your day! (yes, the starting time is scary, but it’s summer in Chicago! We have to get out early so we don’t fry!) I am also thankful for my BlogHer sponsors VitaMix and Oikos Organic Greek Yogurt for helping make my trip…

GHF Fitness Blogs -
w4d2

2 Jul 2009 | 1:12 pm

meal 1 oatmeal, cereal egg white cal 187 meal 2 potato salad cal 74 meal 3 vegetable soup rice cake with fish in tomato suace cal 291 meal 4 oatmeal wih milk cal 140 meal 5 pita bread with ham, cheese, pepper cal 348 15km bike ride according to calorie calculator biking 537 - it sais on flat surface - norway is anything but that piano playing 263
burning calories

2 Jul 2009 | 3:32 am

how do you know how many calories you burn while working out? is there a shedule?
Disappointed today

1 Jul 2009 | 11:07 pm

A little disappointed at myself today. I went to bed early last night to get a good nights rest with the intention of getting up ealry enough to have a leisurely breakfast and to get everything ready. Best laid plans. I didn't get up any earlier than usual ( still got 8hrs though). I had prepared my food the night before but in the morning I realized that I didn't have enough veggies in the house. I had to supplement with a veggie salad from Subway. I didn't eat on schedule either. I only got in 4 meals today. My 4th meal was a protein shake after my workout followed by a tossed salad and a…
Increasing distance

1 Jul 2009 | 5:31 pm

I'm going to attempt to follow the Strength and Power 2-2 program while preparing for the race at the end of the month with cardio mon,wed,fri and two workouts on tues/thurs but I do plan on skipping most of the leg exercises as I'm planning for the running to be keeping them sore. Tues I did the W1D1 workout at the gym, still having challenges with the bench press but the weight is gradually increasing. I got out for another run today and logged 8km in just under an hour. It's a slow pace but the route I chose included some good uphill sections to challenge me. The actual run I'm preparing…
w4d1

1 Jul 2009 | 1:20 pm

meal 1 oatmeal, cereal, banana egg white cal 277 meal 2 potato salad, sausage, veggies cal 190 meal 3 vegetable soup cal 200 meal 4 oatmeal cal 110 meal 5 potato salad, extra potato's orange cal 163 8min core training 1h walk with the kids 15min warrior workout

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Workout Routines Tailored to Different Needs

2 Jul 2009 | 7:45 am

Here are some workout routines designed for different needs
Muscle-Building Resources I Have Found To Be Helpful

2 Jul 2009 | 6:45 am

Resources that I have found to be highly informative and helpful
Building Muscle Through Weight Training, Exercise, Diet, Recovery, and Attitude

1 Jul 2009 | 7:05 pm

Muscle-Build.com is the premier resource for building muscle, losing body fat, bodybuilding, weight training, diets, and nutrition
Pre-Workout Shake

30 Jun 2009 | 10:50 am

Here's a great pre-workout shake that you can mix up quite easily and quickly
Eggs are the Perfect Muscle-Building and Fat-Loss Food

29 Jun 2009 | 4:20 pm

If you want to grow, you have to eat eggs. Lots of eggs.

Karen Sugarpants
Compassion

admin

25 Jun 2009 | 6:25 pm

Someone I know is going through a hard time. I won’t pretend to know the details. She is one of those people I seem to be drawn to in some way, maybe because I am fascinated by her personality for a hundred beautiful reasons. She is a complicated person, imperfect in ways I can see in myself, often misunderstood. The commonality between us is staggering in places. We are both strong willed and butt heads for that very same reason. We’re both hurt, trodden down souls and our blatant distrust for each other is the result of several misunderstandings, open wounds, and…
Little, Part Four

admin

24 Jun 2009 | 9:15 pm

The clink of brown bottles on the front porch echoed softly behind a curtain of giggles between her and her mother. Little, dressed in pink shorts and a faded pink shirt with her name in puffy blue letters, was incredibly conflicted when her mother was like this. There was usually a lot of fun to be had, but it could turn quickly into something confusing. Like when Little dreamed about falling and was always unable to wake herself up. She just kept spinning out of control and there was nothing she could do to stop the force of gravity. She willed her brain at night to please please…
Little, Part Three

admin

22 Jun 2009 | 9:04 pm

Little sat still on the top of two steps of the town house, and smoothed her dress over her knees for what seemed like the millionth time. She looked down toward the entrance of the complex again. Her finger traced the tiny beige flowers on her faded brown dress and she fiddled with the lace on the hem. Sinking her chin onto the groove between her knees, she counted the cracks in the walk. Sixteen breaks in the concrete snaked their way to the driveway. Her shoes were black Mary Janes. These were her favorite shoes in the whole world. She curled her fingers over the tops of them…
For Dawg and Puppy Monster

admin

20 Jun 2009 | 9:54 pm

Thinking of you today. Our hearts are with you. xo Love Karen
Little, Part Two

admin

18 Jun 2009 | 9:30 pm

Little sat atop the hairdresser’s booster seat, very still so as to not topple forward onto the bland linoleum floor. She fiddled under the cape, picking at her cuticles. They were often picked at and chewed. A nervous habit that never went so far as her tiny nails. Biting her nails was something she never could do. The hard snap and the slip of teeth grinding together made her spine tingle and her back teeth ache. Even the thought made her queasy. She looked at her reflection in the mirror, displeased. Her white skin was too white. Her friends all had olive or dark…

melting mama
HOUSTON!

meltingmamamelted@gmail.com (Beth aka MM)

2 Jul 2009 | 12:37 pm

WE HAVE PEE PEE IN THE POTTY! Two big girl things in two days!
Weight Loss Surgery Resolves Diabetes - but for how long?

meltingmamamelted@gmail.com (Beth aka MM)

2 Jul 2009 | 12:15 pm

More news on glucose and bariatric surgery from the recent ASMBS meeting.From the ASMBS-As many as 90% of patients had improved glucose control following bariatric surgery, investigators told attendees at the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Although many patients maintained the improvement for as long as five years, questions about the durability of the surgery's effects on diabetes remained unresolved. "Beyond three years after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass there is a significant cohort of patients that experiences recurrence or worsening of their diabetes after an initial…
Mom Bloggers on Fox25

meltingmamamelted@gmail.com (Beth aka MM)

2 Jul 2009 | 10:11 am

I know I am not a "mommy blogger," but I am a blogger, and a mom. I would love more blogs to read, so get on this! It can be fun, rewarding, and you too may be privy to the occasional box of chewy fiber bars that I forgot to post about! Seriously. It is worth it.
Kicking thy own arse.

meltingmamamelted@gmail.com (Beth aka MM)

2 Jul 2009 | 7:30 am

Weight - Meh. Someday. Unsweetened soy milk cappuccino times a million Vitalicious 100 Calorie Vitatop (Tasty, but caused hypoglycemia one hour later.) 2 glucose tabs, one cheese stick
For "protein shakes" or erm, Margaritas!

meltingmamamelted@gmail.com (Beth aka MM)

2 Jul 2009 | 6:17 am

Multi-task! Blend and go! Thermal container to hold your, uh, protein shakes! Yeah, that's it, protein shakes! Perfect for those of you that don't live in the rainforest and can hit up those fireworks and parties this weekend!Disclaimer: This is not a review or an endorsement, I just think this is The Shit. I have broken way too many blending apparutus to consider buying another that isn't commercial kitchen grade, however.Hamilton Beach Blenders at Amazon

The Blog of Michael R. Eades, M.D.
Odds and ends June 28, 2009

mreades

28 Jun 2009 | 3:16 pm

Product review: Globe Trotter luggage The photo you see above is of my beloved Globe Trotter Cetenary roll aboard. I took it with me on this last trip to Hong Kong and London, much to the chagrin of MD, who hates this piece of luggage with a passion. MD is a packer extraordinaire and is totally practical. When it comes to packing, ‘cool looking’ isn’t in her vocabulary. Since we travel so much, we have gone through many pieces of luggage over the years, and she has found the Hartmann bags best for her particular style of packing. She can cram more into her Hartmann…
Low-carbohydrate diets increase LDL: debunking the myth

mreades

22 Jun 2009 | 1:45 pm

Instructor teaches Friedewald equation and bad cholesterol This week sees the publication of yet another study showing the superiority of the low-carbohydrate diet as compared to the low-fat diet. This study, published in the prestigious American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, demonstrates that subjects following the low-carb diet experience a decrease in triglyceride levels and an increase in HDL-cholesterol (HDL) levels; and that these changes are accompanied by a minor increase in LDL-cholesterol (LDL), which prompts the authors to issue a caveat. Yes, although just about all the…
Snake oil comes in all kinds of bottles

mreades

18 Jun 2009 | 4:19 pm

Snake oil comes in many guises, most of which exist to reduce the contents of one’s purse. Last week an Associated Press writer detailed how the government spent $2.5 billion of our money to test various so-called alternative health remedies, most of which would be considered snake oil by mainstream medicine, and came up virtually empty handed. Echinacea for colds. Ginkgo biloba for memory. Glucosamine and chondroitin for arthritis. Black cohosh for menopausal hot flashes. Saw palmetto for prostate problems. Shark cartilage for cancer. All proved no better than dummy pills in big studies…
Low-carb lite…sort of

mreades

10 Jun 2009 | 11:36 am

English breakfast at our hotel. A good low-carb diet. It was bound to happen. Forever the low-fat diet promoters, whenever asked about low-carb diets, would always say: Show me the studies. Well, we showed them the studies, the vast majority of which demonstrated the superiority of low-carb diet, but they didn’t like what they saw. So they demanded more. The rallying cry became: Show me the long-term studies. Now that those are in, the anti-meat folks are running out of options. But one of their own great lipophobes (Lipid = fat; phobic = fear of. Lipophobe = fearer of…
About town in London

mreades

7 Jun 2009 | 7:47 am

I apologize for not being more attentive to this blog since leaving Hong Kong a week ago. But my excuse is that we’ve been in London. I’ve always been on the same wave length as Samuel Johnson, who said “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford.” I have a great blog post in mind, but I just can’t bring myself to spend the three or four hours it will take me to put it up when London beckons outside my window. There are so many things to like about London that I don’t know where to begin to…

My Fitness Hut Blog
REFOCUS Fat Loss Goals After 6 Months

30 Jun 2009 | 11:20 pm

REFOCUS your fat loss and weight loss goals...the mid-point of the year is a good time to do this (really, every week is a good time)....Anyway, if you're frustrated and overwhelmed from the whole exercise/fitness/meal plan/fat loss/weight loss puzzle, make some changes! REFOCUS, re-evaluate and make changes! There's a reason your exercise program isn't working! Some reasons could be:1. You have been haphazard with your workouts and eating habits.2. You have the wrong workout routine and you're stuck doing the same workout week after week (with little or no results).3. You're not working hard…
Half-Way To Your Fitness Goals After 6 Months?

28 Jun 2009 | 11:12 am

Are you making any progress with your fitness, health, fat loss and weight loss goals after 6 months of exercise this year? Is your health better? If the answer is not yes to both questions, you need a better exercise program or you need to commit to consistent exercise (or both)!Six months is plenty of time for you to see progress with fitness, health, fat loss and weight loss! Your clothes should be fitting looser, your body should be more toned, you should be able to do some type of interval cardio (instead of slow-paced cardio), you should be able to get through a 40 minute circuit weight…
Beach Workout In The Sand

26 Jun 2009 | 12:44 pm

If you're hanging out at the beach alot this summer, here's a good fat-burning workout for you:Do one exercise after the other with little or no rest between exercises. Do this workout in the sand!1. Jump squats, 10 repetitions, fast2. Walk 1 minute3. Sprint 15 seconds4. Walk 30 seconds5. Bentover dumbbell rows, 10 repetitions6. Plank, 10 repetitions, 15 second hold7. Walking lunges, 10 steps each leg8. Seated knee ups, 15 repetitions9. Pushups, 20 repetitions10. Side lunges, 10 repetitions each legRest 2 minutes and repeat this circuit one more time. If you're at the beach this weekend, try…
Fat Loss And Weight Loss--Sooner, 4

25 Jun 2009 | 12:09 pm

Reach your fat loss and weight loss goals---sooner! Shorten and intensify your workouts with jump training (plyometrics)! Short, intense workouts also burn more fat and calories during and after your workout!If you're having trouble sculpting your butt, hips and thighs then you need to do more plyometric training. Plyometric workouts are advanced workouts. You need to perfect jumping and landing techniques or you will injure yourself. And, if you have knee and low back problems, high-speed plyometric training is not for you. Try this jump training workout (take little or no rest between…
Fat Loss And Weight Loss--Sooner, 3

23 Jun 2009 | 11:51 pm

Make needed changes to your eating habits and reach your fat loss and weight loss goals---sooner! Don't ruin great workouts by eating bad food with a million calories! Its possible to hide those hard-earned muscles with a thick layer of fat! Don't fight against yourself! We are kings and queens of "too large" servings of food and that's without even "super-sizing" anything! Keep your daily food journal to track what, how much and why you are eating! This will help you with portion control.MAKE THE COMMITMENT TO CHANGE YOUR EATING HABITS AND DON'T "GIVE UP" EVEN IF YOU "GIVE IN" AT TIMES!

PaulsHealthBlog
What's Really in Those Pops?

1 Jul 2009 | 8:44 am

77 IngredientsThis new website describes the what and why in the little Pops I take everyday. After three years, I wouldn't have a day go by without popping my Purple and Green Pops.Anyway, see what you think. What's not in them might be as important as what is in 'em.And yes, I sell The Pops™ too.Until next time,Eat Well. Live Well.Nutrition doesn't have to be hard. That's why there's The Pops™ and ER Fat Burn © 2009 Thanks for reading. Please feel free to peruse my blog for more great content. Websites: The Experts Agree On Something. Finally. | Are Your Vitamins Safe? | WFN…
The Fat Burning Banana

1 Jul 2009 | 8:04 am

Resistant Starch Increases Fat MetabolismEating bananas can aid weight loss in more ways than one. While their prebiotic fiber helps curb appetite, bananas also have another weight-loss component, aptly called "resistant starch." This indigestible fiber ferments in your large intestine, creating by-products (butyrates) that block conversion of some carbohydrates into fuel, forcing the body to burn fat stores instead.A University of Colorado study found that an increase in the amount of resistant starch contained in a meal "significantly increased post-prandial lipid oxidation and therefore…
Headed To The Beach!

19 Jun 2009 | 9:36 am

Summer Winds, Atlantic Beach, North CarolinaEvery summer, we make the trip to North Carolina to visit my mother. Not only does she get to see the grandkids, but we get some great food at her restaurant, The Hunter Hill Cafe. I need some eastern North Carolina barbecue already!While there, we always head down to the beach, just a little over two hours away. My aunt and uncle own a nice condominium, Summer Winds, at Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. It is right off the ocean and the view is awesome.It will be tough when it's time to leave and come back to Arkansas.Until next time,Eat Well. Live…
Nonfat Milk Linked To Prostate Cancer

18 Jun 2009 | 12:36 pm

A study in the American Journal of Epidemiology has found there may be a link between the consumption of non-fat or low-fat milk and an increased risk of prostate cancer. This report runs counter to the idea that it was the vitamin D and calcium in milk that led to an increase in prostate malignancies.In the study's overall analysis of food groups, the consumption of dairy products and milk were not associated with prostate cancer risk. Further analysis, however, suggested that low-fat or nonfat milk did increase the risk of localized tumors or non-aggressive tumors, while whole milk…
T-minus 80 Days and Counting!

17 Jun 2009 | 1:17 pm

September 5th, the season opening kickoff, cannot get here fast enough!GO PIRATES!Until next time,Eat Well. Live Well.Nutrition doesn't have to be hard. That's why there's The Pops™ and ER Fat Burn © 2009 Thanks for reading. Please feel free to peruse my blog for more great content. Websites: The Experts Agree On Something. Finally. | Are Your Vitamins Safe? | WFN Affiliate© 2008 Thanks for subscribing to my feed. Please visit my blog for more great content.My Other Websites: Are Your Vitamins Safe? Whole Food Nation Whole Food Nation Affiliate Link

See Corey Run: A Fitness & Nutrition Journal
A Missed Race, Some Updates, & A New Approach

cyberpenguin

24 Jun 2009 | 2:09 am

I was supposed to run a 5K race this past weekend (i.e., Run for Roses 5K) that I'd registered for a while back, but due to unforeseen circumstances completely out of my control, wasn't able to run the race. So now I have a T-shirt for a race I didn't run. Not something that's ever happened to me before until now, (as I earnestly make every effort under the sun to fulfill race-day commitments, whether as a racer or volunteer), but guess there's a first time for everything, eh?! ;)The ironic upside to all of this is that while, I've run this race in previous years, I've never gotten a T-shirt…
Race Report: Sunbury YMCA 5K

cyberpenguin

15 Jun 2009 | 7:07 am

In keeping with the content of the previous post, if you'd like to see a race report & the results of my most recent race, the Sunbury YMCA 5K, which was this past Saturday, you are welcome to click here (i.e., DailyMile workout log) to read about it. Thanks!Below is a picture of my parents' bulldog, Lily Rose, who, along with the rest of the family, came out to support me on Saturday. She was a real hit with the crowd there. What a cutie-pie!Here is Lily Rose, in her "guest appearance" at the Sunbury YMCA 5K. :)
Making Up for Lost Time: Several Weeks of Weekly Updates (!)

cyberpenguin

15 Jun 2009 | 6:52 am

Hiya Everybody,Hope you're all having a great summer! Thanks so much for all your comments; I promise to reply soon. :) There's been a lot going on lately, & as a result, my blog-related activity (writing, reading, correspondence, etc.) has been nominal at best.What happens during times like these is that I go into what could best be described as "minimal mode." The baseline activities like working out, recording runs & races (atDailyMile), etc., still get done, but there's not much time for much online interaction (blogging, tweeting, Facebook-ing, etc.), nor do the DailyMile posts…
Hello Everyone! I'm Baaaack. :)

cyberpenguin

2 Jun 2009 | 4:44 am

Just want to say thank you to so many of you who gave me such a warm welcome back. I really do appreciate it so much! You rock, very hard. :)Instead of writing a super-long post about everything that's happened between the last post & now -- which'd be almost an entire month of goings-on! -- it'll be a whole lot easier to say that you are more than welcome to check my DailyMile postings to see some of what I've been up to over the last month, & that there will be some more backdated updates appearing, particularly with regard to some of the on-foot explorations. :)This photo is not a…
Reminder: Cyberpenguin has "Gone Fishin' " for the Month of May

cyberpenguin

4 May 2009 | 4:56 am

Just a reminder that, due to travel -- which commences today (May 4th!), I'll be in "vacation" mode, which applies to this blog, Twitter, email, and all other online communication & social media, for the month of May. That means I won't necessarily have the time to check or respond to any communication, so please factor that into the equation when you leave comments or send me email. Thanks!Yes, I know it's hard to believe, but amazingly, I'll be unplugging from "the Matrix" for a while. :)Also, please keep in mind that I may or may not have the time or the opportunity to access the…

Starling Fitness
Hey, Good Looking!

Laura Moncur

2 Jul 2009 | 5:00 am

My friend, Jere, had a strange incident the other day. It was wonderful reading it: Blind Prophecy » Hey, good looking! You know how sometimes you’re walking down the street casually glancing in the windows of the various shops on a sunny day. And then you pass a shop where you see a cute guy inside the store, so you slow your pace just a bit. And in the space of time it takes to walk one more step, you think, “He’s cute… “But he’s probably in a relationship or out of my league… Read the rest here: Blind Prophecy » Hey, good looking! I don’t want to ruin the end of the…
Parade of Homes: Home Gym

Laura Moncur

1 Jul 2009 | 10:00 am

In Utah, the home builders periodically have The Parade of Homes, where they showcase their building skills. It allows normal people like me to tour huge mansions. Most of the time, I don’t care at all for the homes. They are so large that I can’t even imagine keeping them clean, much less living in them. This year, however, I did fall in love with one aspect of one of the homes: The Canterbury Gym. The house was on Canterbury Lane and their personal exercise room was gorgeous. On the wall was the following quote: We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a…
Twitter Updates for 2009-06-30

30 Jun 2009 | 11:59 pm

“Walking is the best possible exercise. Habituate yourself to walk very far.” - Thomas Jefferson http://tqpage.com/3020 # Try this oatmeal pancake recipe when I get the chance. http://tinyurl.com/lwnkug # Powered by Twitter Tools.
PostSecret: Monster

Laura Moncur

30 Jun 2009 | 10:00 am

This postcard from PostSecret reminded me of my high school days. There is a weekly pill box with a tab from Monster Energy Drink in the Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday sections. It reads: I haven’t eaten since Sunday. When I was in high school, I thought the way to lose weight was to just not eat. Back in the Eighties, they didn’t know as much about metabolism as they do now (even now, they have just scratched the surface of human physiology). I remember starting some new diet pills and I decided that I could drink as many Diet Cokes as I wanted, but I…
Amazing Runner Photos For Inspiration

Laura Moncur

29 Jun 2009 | 10:00 am

I was browsing through Flicker the other day and I found these runner photos. I thought you’d like to see them.

Healthy Living
Women's Solutions

Robin

2 Jul 2009 | 12:53 am

Hi,I really like to help everyone to lose weight and get healthy with Herbalife. Herbalife is more than just losing weight. They are my personal choice for all my health needs. I love the products and in this post I want to share on Women's Solutions for your (Health). I hope you take a look and thanks for visiting. :-)The demands of work and family, as well as hormonal changes, can compromise a woman’s health. Women's Solutions include herbs, nutrients and hormone precursors to help women find their natural balance and enjoy glowing health at every age. These really are some great products…
Herbalife Opportunity Meeting Conference Call

Robin

30 Jun 2009 | 8:50 pm

Hello Everybody,Sharing the Herbalife opportunity with you all. I lost weight with Herbalife and I had more energy. I felt so good about myself and others noticed the new me. You can change your life and lose those extra pounds. I love the Herbalife Protein Shakes. I truly want to help people who are serious about getting healthier. If this is you, I really encourage you to give Herbalife a try. I started out as a Herbalife Independent Distributor and saved 25% on all my products. This company has top quality herbal nutritional food supplements. Supplements do not replace the food we eat.
PyraBang money is residual

Robin

29 Jun 2009 | 1:09 pm

Hello friends, business aquaintances, prospective webmasters,I just wanted to tell you about something I really believe in. I've joined a network that is helping people like you and I make extra income becoming the media! I'm sure you have a ton of bookmarks or favorites stored on your computer which you saved because they had some value. Well now you can cash them in for real money!This company has an online economy where members "trade" information in micro-payments called "bangs", it's actually quite revolutionary!Our members spread the word about all kinds of information in addition to…
Best Low-Fat Nut

Robin

29 Jun 2009 | 9:21 am

Chestnuts have less fat than any other kind of nut. One ounce of dry-roasted chestnuts contains less than 1 gram (g) of total fat, less than 1 g of saturated fat and 70 calories (8% of which are from fat).An ounce of dry-roasted cashews - the second least-fatty nut - has 13 g of total fat, 3 g of saturated fat and 163 calories (72% of those from fat).Other nuts, in order of increasing fat content: Peanuts, almonds, pistachios, walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts (filberts), Brazil nuts and macadamias.Back To Home
Herbalife’s 21 Day Herbal-Cleansing Program

Robin

26 Jun 2009 | 10:00 pm

Our surroundings are saturated with highly poisonous chemicals that pollute everything from food, water, to even the air that we breathe. The human body produces some metabolic byproducts that are toxic as well. These toxic substances must be removed from the body to preserve healthiness. Although a healthy body usually has the capacity to get rid of such toxins; sadly, it loses this ability with time, due to stress and lack of proper nutrition. This can cause a dangerous accumulation of toxins in the body.Such toxic accumulation usually shows the following symptoms:* Low energy levels*…

Trying Fitness
Does the Term “Eating Clean” Make You Crazy?

tryingfitness

30 Jun 2009 | 9:05 am

photo credit: stuartpilbrow Eating clean is a way of eating in which the food consumed is as close to its natural state as possible. That means no processed foods, nothing that comes in a box – basically if it’s man-made, chances are it shouldn’t be eaten. To give you an idea of eating clean, bodybuilders tend to eat this way. However, most people who are trying to eat healthier and lose weight find it difficult to follow. I run another blog about clean eating and many times, depending on the topic, people will leave comments like “that isn’t clean eating.”…
Fitness Interviews – Aaron Harris, CPT

tryingfitness

25 Jun 2009 | 10:54 pm

I am happy to post a new fitness interview with Aaron Harris, Certified Personal Trainer. Aaron can be found at his web site: www.AaronHarrisFitness.com 1. Could you tell us a little about yourself and what made you decide to become a personal trainer? I first started exercising when I was in the sixth grade. I was always the smallest and weakest kid in my class, so I would do pushups and sit-ups every night to build up my strength. My older brother and I used to read comic books and I remember every issue had the ad for Charles Atlas’ Dynamic Tension Program. That got me even more…
In-Home Fitness – Can Pushing Play Really Work?

tryingfitness

22 Jun 2009 | 2:22 pm

photo credit: Andres Rueda I have collected my share of fitness dvd’s over the years and some of them were good and some of them I just got bored with after a couple of weeks. Once I joined the gym, I didn’t think much about in-home fitness dvd’s. That is until I started hearing about P90X. I knew it was a fitness program on dvd and I once caught a glimpse of the infomercial and was impressed by it. Then not too long ago, I learned more about Beachbody® products and realized they produce some of the most popular dvd’s around. I had heard of Hip Hop Abs plenty of…
Eating Once a Day Seems to Be Popular

tryingfitness

15 Jun 2009 | 9:34 am

photo credit: FotoosVanRobin Two years ago I wrote a post under the category of fitness myths titled “Fitness Myth – Eating Once a Day to Lose Weight.” Almost everything I have read in terms of diet has always been to eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner with 2 snacks in between. Most popular fitness sites will say the same thing – eat 5 to 6 small meals a day. Well, I never thought that the article I posted 2 years ago would get so many comments and mostly of people saying that eating once a day is GOOD for losing weight. Surprisingly, most of the comments state that…
I Quit the Gym – My Reasons Why

tryingfitness

10 Jun 2009 | 3:10 pm

photo credit: SashaW I decided to cancel my gym membership the other day. I still believe a gym membership can motivate some people to start working out. In fact, joining a gym helped me turn my attitude around about exercising regularly. However, it got to the point where I enjoyed running much more than anything else. I do incorporate weights when doing bodyweight exercises at home so I still get my resistance training in. I realized that I was paying a monthly fee for what I can do for free. Exercising at home will save me money in fees and gas. I like waking up, seeing a beautiful day,…

TubaDuba: Fitness, Health and Sports Technology
Parkour, Function Like a Robot in Nikes

HC Fitness and Technology Solutions

30 Jun 2009 | 7:02 am

The Runner -Exploit yourself- from BLR_VFX on Vimeo.You have to sit back and think, (a) it would be great to be younger to learn all the new cool stuff, (b) that you won't get hurt doing all this cool new stuff, functioning like a robot would help both (a) and (b). This spot from Nike shows just how cool defying gravity can be, plus someone had to do the initial movements for someone to create it in 3D. Hey be Free or at least where Nike Frees
Merida has introduced the TimeWarp!

HC Fitness and Technology Solutions

29 Jun 2009 | 9:40 am

New features to a standard TT bike. Having the ability to move the headset around depending on the event is remarkable, well Merida has done just that. The key is the Modular Head Tube System, allowing different setup and handle bars to be interchange without having to get another bike. Nice work.
iPhone 3Gs, can this be the end to watches!

HC Fitness and Technology Solutions

23 Jun 2009 | 7:45 am

Slowly creeping up on watches is the iPhone 3Gs. Along with the iBikePak and MapMyRun.com you have a complete system. The only problem I see is the running, the iPhone is a bit big to be strapped to your arm. A chest or waist strap could be cool. Having a bike computer, watch, gps, shoe pod, etc. just seems wasteful. You might not think that this has changed the health arena, and Apple might not be the device for you but in a year from now most every phone will have some sort of app that will allow tracking.
RAGGEDedge Gear, can you say recycle!

HC Fitness and Technology Solutions

18 Jun 2009 | 9:46 am

Well there is nothing better than finding ways to recycle, RAGGEDedge Gear has done that for sails. no need to have all those sails sitting wasting away in your trailer or basement.Many through them away or try to sell them to whom ever buys your boat, sometimes more often than not they are thrown away.Their story. We are a family company. RAGGEDedge started out as one of Susan's wild hairs; one more way for her to use her sewing & design skills for an exciting new project. We started to sail, and she started to make bags for us out of used sails. By request, and by word of mouth, RAGGEDedge…
Exact Altitude + GPS

HC Fitness and Technology Solutions

15 Jun 2009 | 5:56 am

Again the new iPhone is really going to change the way that we look at devices, do you need a GPS+Phone+Watch. Think again,all that is left to do is buy attachments for the bike and the car. Well the attachment need to be waterproof! other than that this is a done deal. Exact Altitude + GPS + GPS is an altitude measurement tool, which can tell you the altitude of the ground of the current point you are. Exact Altitude uses an online service and also a built in database. You can see all the information from all sources, but there's a bigger display which shows you the most exact information.

Whole Food And More
High Carb Diets Increase Risk For Heart Problems

Robin Plan

30 Jun 2009 | 2:19 pm

How High Carbohydrate Foods Can Raise Risk For Heart ProblemsDoctors have known for decades that too much carbohydrate-laden foods like white bread and corn flakes can be detrimental to cardiac health. In a landmark study, new research from Tel Aviv University now shows exactly how these high carb foods increase the risk for heart problems."Looking inside" the arteries of students eating a variety of foods, Dr. Michael Shechter of Tel Aviv University's Sackler School of Medicine and the Heart Institute of Sheba Medical Center — with collaboration of the Endocrinology Institute —…
Crofter's Organic Superfruit Spreads - Review (Move Over Welches Jelly)

Robin Plan

30 Jun 2009 | 9:55 am

New Superfruit Spread for us Organic Fanatics!Crofter's Organic Superfruit Spreads are great for family's on the organic, fair trade, health food train! Read on for my review and then find the fruit spreads at your favorite grocer.I love a good Peanut Butter & Jelly sandwich made with my homemade peanut butter and grape jelly. I've never been too picky about jelly because we don't use it very often (a jar lasts over a year). I was intrigued when I got an offer to sample an Organic Superfruit Spread. I love "organic" and "superfruit" so I quickly gave a YES, I want to sample this new…
Fun Summer Sparkling Water Review: R.W. Knudsen Family Sparkling Essence

Robin Plan

26 Jun 2009 | 8:03 am

I've been trying to drink more water because I know water is a way to remove daily toxins from my body. Problem is, I get bored with water and forget to drink enough. That was before I tried samples of a new sparkling water from R.W. Knudsen Family, Sparkling Essence. I like the name, it makes water feel like a fun, healing, soothing tonic! I chilled the cans the day they came in the mail (yes I was sent samples). My son couldn't wait and tried the blueberry. Mistake #1, chill before drinking for best taste.What makes this "water" special?First - Zero Calories! I've been working on eating…
What's On Your Food? Test For Pesticides!

Robin Plan

24 Jun 2009 | 11:14 am

Pesticides…on our food, even after washing;…in our bodies, for years;…& in our environment, traveling many miles on wind, water and dust.The average child gets 5+ servings of pesticides in their food and water each day.The pesticide Atrazine is so toxic it is banned in Europe, but it is used so widely in the U.S., that it is found in 71% of the U.S. drinking water.Currently, over 400 pesticides can be legally used in the U.S. For example, apples can be sprayed up to 16 times with 36 different pesticides. None of these chemicals are present in organic foods.According to the US…
Nestle Toll House Cookie Dough Recalled- 2009

Robin Plan

21 Jun 2009 | 10:21 am

FDA Warns Consumers Not to Eat Nestle Toll House Prepackaged, Refrigerated Cookie DoughNestle Voluntarily Recalls all Varieties of Prepackaged, Refrigerated Toll House Cookie DoughThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are warning consumers not to eat any varieties of prepackaged Nestle Toll House refrigerated cookie dough due to the risk of contamination with E. coli O157:H7 (a bacterium that causes food borne illness).The FDA advises that if consumers have any prepackaged, refrigerated Nestle Toll House cookie dough products in their home…

A Junk-Foodaholic's Journey to a Healthy LIfestyle
If Vacations Are For Resting, Why Am I So Tired?

1 Jul 2009 | 10:35 pm

We had a wonderful vacation in Eastern North Carolina, but it's always good to be home. Our little toddler, Brady, was a trooper on the airplane. On the way to North Carolina, he was super-hyped up, which kept him from sleeping. But thank the Lord... he did sleep on both legs of the flight back home.Running around after Brady kept me from being able to lay out by the pool or on the beach (insert lots of sympathy here). Brady had a blast playing on the beach the first day. But after he gulped down some salt water, he decided to stay out of that salty-wet-stuff altogether! The thing Brady…
Headed to the Beach!

18 Jun 2009 | 10:00 pm

The picture above is similar to our view from the condo. If you look straight across, you can see the balcony of the condo we'll be staying in. We leave for North Carolina tomorrow and we'll be gone for a week.In lieu of dropping, Paul and I will be frolicking on the beach with the family. Don't be too jealous! Hehehehe! It will be hard leaving eastern North Carolina and going back to Arkansas, that's for sure! What do I want to be when I grow up? A beach bum!We will spend four days at the beach condo and the remainder of the time, we'll be hanging out at Paul's Mom's house in Rocky Mount and…
You Have To Walk Before You Can Run

11 Jun 2009 | 3:30 pm

Last week, I ran on Wednesday and Friday. For this week, I ran Monday and again this morning. I didn't run Wednesday morning due to a work conflict. Unfortunately, my job sometimes requires me to log on from home at odd hours of the night. So as it turned out, I had to do some work at 2:00 a.m. Wednesday morning. Since I need more than four hours of sleep to function properly, I decided to wait until this morning to run.I am always amazed at how quickly the human body adapts to exercise. When I first started running (June 1), I could only run for 45 seconds at a time and as I went on, my…
Running: From Thinking About It To Actually Doing It!

3 Jun 2009 | 9:59 pm

Lately, I've been doing a lot of thinking about running.My background in running involved a very short stint as a long-distance runner on the track team. I dropped out due to my hatred of long-distance running. I wanted to run the 100- 200- and 400-meter dashes. But alas, I didn't make the cut.I kept thinking about how much running all the contestants on The Biggest Loser do. Though they work out with weights and do body-weight exercises - for the most part, they do a lot of running. In fact, the moment their fat-butts hit the ground of The Biggest Loser campus, they are running. Seeing them…
3 Things I Learned About Heel Pain

2 Jun 2009 | 3:50 pm

My Personal Hell Heel ExperienceAs some of you know, I've been experiencing intense heel pain for over a year. I injured my feet last spring, running high school bleachers with my kids, Rachael and Dylan. The following day I could barely walk - my heels were throbbing!Before this injury, I had never experienced foot pain. So I thought my feet would eventually heal on their own. Even though the pain subsided from a '10' to about a '6', it was still enough pain to make me thoroughly miserable. My heel pain was most intense upon getting out of bed in the morning and again at the end of the day,…

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Digging Deep At The Western States 100

Scott Dunlap

30 Jun 2009 | 4:16 pm

I’ve been told that a 100-mile ultramarathon can be a one day journey of every possible emotion a person can conjure. My first Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run this last Saturday confirmed that for me. I was brought to my knees, both physically and spiritually, but was able to rise again and again thanks to a new source of will and the support of my crew and friends. One run, two sunrises, and an infinite dose of appreciation for this race, this sport, and the amazing community behind it.My journey to Western States has been a long one. It started four years ago when I applied for a…
Raven Craft - The Man Who Ran 100,000 Miles

Scott Dunlap

23 Jun 2009 | 1:11 pm

On March 29th, 2009, Robert "Raven" Craft hit an incredible milestone. By running eight miles a day for 34 consecutive years (all on sand, mind you), he completed 100,000 miles! And then kept going. Will the real Forrest Gump please stand up!ESPN did the following piece of this fascinating guy and his lifelong obsession. Now THAT'S dedication. You can see a cleaner version of the video on his Web site.And here's the original Forrest Gump footage, played to the soundtrack of A Flock of Seagulls.
Compression tights and clothing - worth it? (2XU and Opedix reviews)

Scott Dunlap

21 Jun 2009 | 9:59 am

I’ve been experimenting with compression clothing for training and recovery over the last few months, and am coming to the conclusion that they are helpful in many cases. If others are finding the same thing, I suspect we’re going to see a lot more crazy compression products and outfits over the coming years. After trying a number of products, the 2XU compression calf guards and Opedix R1 compression tights both got my thumbs up and rotation of regular use.Compression clothing has been around for decades, known to many as the “grandma socks” hosiery that people wear post-surgery to…
The Crew-tial Success Element for Succeeding at Western States

Scott Dunlap

18 Jun 2009 | 2:00 am

In the last few days, I've developed a special appreciation for one of the crucial elements to success in a 100-mile race - my crew. I haven't done too many of these 100-milers, so like many, I often read a list of finishers for a race and think "good for her/good for him". I tend to forget there is an army of people behind each name making sure they get to the finish in one piece.The Western States 100 looks especially trying for crew members. Not only is it point to point, but you've got to hustle up and down crazy roads, hike miles into aid stations with coolers of ice, stay up all night,…
Texas high school track star earns team title all by herself....AGAIN (Baltimore Sun)

Scott Dunlap

12 Jun 2009 | 11:27 am

I don't know if we should call Bonnie Richardson of Rochelle, TX, a track star or a rock star. As the sole track team representative for her 14-person graduating class at Rochelle High, she won four individual medals in five events, bringing home the Texas 1A track team trophy single-handedly for the second year in a row. Wow!Small-town Texas track star Bonnie Richardson repeats as team champion by herself AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The best small high school track team in Texas is once again a freckle-faced girl named Bonnie Richardson.Valedictorian of her 14-student senior class in the tiny…

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Food, Inc. presents dark view of American food industry

sarah

2 Jul 2009 | 1:58 pm

If you want to be disturbed about the state of food in America or want to learn more about where your food comes from, the documentary “Food, Inc.,” now playing in theaters throughout the country and opening in more all the time can help you out. If you’re a big follower of the industrial food story that’s been cropping up in the media since the publication of Eric Schlosser’s Fast Food Nation (he’s also a narrator in “Food, Inc.”) you might not find a lot new in this movie, but for others it may be a wakeup call about the problems of industrial…
Keeping your kids moving when school’s out, and part three of the fat trainer’s tale

robert

2 Jul 2009 | 7:46 am

To play’s the thing USA Today just ran a cover story in its Life section about getting your kids to exercise during summer vacation, the gist of which was that all the genuinely healthy physical activities are, in the Internet Age, retro, if not downright archaic. The article specifically urged parents to get the kids involved in “the games you played as a kid.” Beyond question, that would be a boon to the kids’ health, but exactly how you get them to do that in our online world, other than by paying them or shutting off the electricity, the article did not make clear.
Nibbles: C-reactive protein may not signal heart disease, vegetarians have lower cancer risk and wonky veg allowed in EU

sarah

1 Jul 2009 | 3:28 pm

Study finds no link between protein and disease Two studies out this week shed doubt on the idea that levels of C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation in the body, is a useful predictor of whether a person will develop heart disease. One study found no link between the two, highlighting that the protein is just a marker of inflammation, while another said it might help predict who will get heart disease but is no help to doctors trying to develop a treatment for a particular patient. The good news is we already know a lot of things that can up the risk of heart disease and don’t…
Handicapping the Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest

sarah

1 Jul 2009 | 11:30 am

If you love watching people shove tons of food into their mouths in a very short time, July Fourth is your holiday. That’s the day of the Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest, which in recent years has come down to just two men: American Joey Chestnut and Takeu Kobayashi from Japan. Chestnut has won the coveted mustard yellow belt two years running, while Kobayashi has taken the prize an unprecedented six times. Last year’s bout was considered particularly historic, given that it was the first time the contest used a 10-minute time limit and resulted in a tie that led to a…
A bunch of fruits and nuts: On natural energy bars

caroline

1 Jul 2009 | 5:33 am

If you’ve taken a stroll down the energy bar aisle lately, you’ve likely noticed that the number of choices continues to grow by the day. One particular niche of this market that has expanded by leaps and bounds recently is that of the fruit and nut bars. Most of these bars consist of simply that: dried fruit, along with assorted nuts, and perhaps a few spices thrown in for enhanced flavor. What makes these bars stand out from other energy bars is their “bare bones” composition. Unlike other chemical- and supplement-laden varieties, brands such as Larabar, PURE bar, Clif Nectar, and…

Confessions of a Fitness Diva....
Look at What I Just Found.... My Michael Jackson Cassette!

The Fitness Diva

28 Jun 2009 | 12:17 pm

I, like many millions upon millions of people out there am just devastated over the loss of Michael Jackson. You just really don't realize how much of your life a certain person IS until they're gone. I've been thinking about him all morning. Before I went to sleep last night, I thought of him. I can't watch the TV coverage or the tributes anymore right now, because they just make me cry.I
One Less Grunt at Wimbledon

The Fitness Diva

24 Jun 2009 | 2:37 pm

....simply because Sharapova is OUT. She got ousted today by Gisela Dulko in the third set. The thing is, I'm wondering if anyone is going to miss Maria's high pitched grunts and screams, which punctuate each and every stroke she hits. That girl really lays it on thick! Now, I know she's not the only one, but she's definitely the grunting QUEEN of tennis. Just listen to these sound effects:
Attack of the Rude Yoga People

The Fitness Diva

23 Jun 2009 | 11:11 am

I just have to wonder and therefore ask; what the hell is wrong with some people who take yoga at the gym? There is this air of rudeness, arrogance and self absorbedness from this particular group of exercisers that I just don't see (to the same level and degree) in the rest of the gym population. Not to say that other gym members aren't rude and inconsiderate at times, but the yoga folks take
I'm Not Getting Lazy.....

The Fitness Diva

19 Jun 2009 | 11:55 am

...I'm just busy as hell right now. That's a good thing, trust me. I know I've been slow with the posts, but don't worry...I've got the next 10 already in my brain. I just need to sit down long enough to get them on here. I also have to do other 50 other more pressing things first.Running my boot camps and kickboxing classes in the park (as well as 3 Meetup groups), plus being my own
Surviving Boot Camp Classes

The Fitness Diva

10 Jun 2009 | 3:27 pm

Ok. This is an intervention. A word to the wise, actually. If you are not at least in somewhat decent shape, or somewhere on the way to it, you should not be attending extreme boot camp fitness classes. Yet. As I say this, I also realize that I risk losing business, because some who may be considering taking my outdoor classes may also happen upon this blog.However, I'd rather have you come

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[Forum] Starting My Weight Loss Journey

contactus@diet-blog.com

2 Jul 2009 | 3:36 am

From Diet Blog Share: I've heard that it's much easier to start a healthy lifestyle and exercise routine if you have people to support you - this is my way of doing that. I started Monday (yes, very new), and I did an excercise video called "Zumba," which was amazingly fun and quite difficult, since I have let myself go. I also went swimming for about an hour. The only thing that's difficult now is my eating habits. I like the feeling of working out, but it's the eating that has been a consistent problem all my life, and I am determined to break it. I see how much weight I've gained and I am…
13 Big Fat Dieting Myths

contactus@diet-blog.com

2 Jul 2009 | 3:00 am

SXC: Lusi Wouldn't you agree the diet industry is saturated with unhealthy weight loss misconceptions? This has helped lead to an explosion of behaviors, which do little to encourage good health and well-being in the long run. I hate the fact that in our day and age for some people "health" equals "fad dieting!"Continue reading...
[Forum] Weight Loss Plateau Following Gastric Bypass

contactus@diet-blog.com

2 Jul 2009 | 2:50 am

From Diet Blog Share: Since having my gastric bypass I've lost 100 pounds, but now I seem to be hitting a wall. I'm maintaining my weight loss, but I need to lose another 60 pounds. How can I get the scales to move again? Has anyone had a gastric bypass and then experienced a weight loss plateau? I need some help and suggestions on how to start the weight loss again. Thanks Tami
It's the "Exercise Freaks" Causing Healthcare Strain!

contactus@diet-blog.com

1 Jul 2009 | 3:00 am

Exercise has been taking a beating in the media over the past couple of years. Pop diet book gurus and other "experts" vying for edgy, publicity-grabbing attention are telling us that exercise is useless for fat loss. At least everybody agrees that exercise is "good for us". Well, almost everybody... Rush Limbaugh, the acerbic right-wing radio personality, proclaims that it is the "exercisers" who are responsible for escalating health care costs. Here's what Rush had to say:Continue reading...
[Forum] Self Hypnosis for Dieting

contactus@diet-blog.com

30 Jun 2009 | 3:30 am

From Diet Blog Share: Does anyone have experience using self hypnosis CD's for dieting? I'd love to hear your suggestions, and if you would recommend. Thanks!

PastaQueen
Get out of my yard!

1 Jul 2009 | 7:40 am

A husky man with a little dog walks past my back porch every night at 7:15pm. Sometimes he is reading a book, other times he is playing a hand-held video game which I know is not called a Gameboy, but I want to call a Gameboy because I was born in 1980. Usually he is wearing a T-shirt, flip-flops and baggy gym shorts. Regardless of his outfit, every night at 7:15pm I burst into uncontrollable giggles, because it is very odd to have a strange man who is oblivious to my existence appear within 3 feet of me and then disappear as quickly as he came. I almost expect him to stroll through the…
Almost moved

29 Jun 2009 | 9:03 am

I have done more stairs this week than Rocky. It has been nice living on the second floor. I don't hear people scuttle around above me. I'm not distracted by people walking past my windows. But dear Jesus, all those benefits come at the horrible cost of having to move all my crap in small, box-sized portions, down a flight of stairs in the sun and 90-degree heat and then jog back up for another round of misery. The moving dragged on forever and ever and ever. After moving all the large objects in a rental truck last Monday, I was left with all the remainder items to transport in car loads.
Your life is exotic to someone else

26 Jun 2009 | 7:28 am

After the plane ride and the metro ride and the bus ride, I drove my car home the final leg from traveling abroad. I waited at a stoplight next to the Fresh Market, a local grocery store. I gazed at the green glow of the sign spelling out the store's name and thought, If I were from France, that supermarket would be totally exotic. If I were a tourist in America, I would want to walk inside and take pictures of the labels on the chocolates. I'd want to gawk at the strange American foods that they don't make in other countries, just like I was fascinated by prawn sandwiches in London. When I…
Less money, less problems? Not really.

25 Jun 2009 | 6:40 am

It's odd how quickly a word can dominate our shared vocabulary. In 2000 it was "hanging chad." In 2002 it was "post 9-11." This year it's "economy" and "recession" and "toxic assets." They might just be words, but they reflect the changes that are happening in my life and your life and your neighbors next door, who aren't going to live next door anymore, because they defaulted on their mortgage. As much as people's lives are changing, mine hasn't changed that much. Sure, my job is as secure as a lockbox sealed with chewing gum, and I moved to a cheaper apartment to cut my living costs, but…
Still moving, but my body isn't

24 Jun 2009 | 8:41 am

I would not recommend moving out of your 2nd floor apartment with a western exposure on a clear, sunny afternoon of 90 degrees. My brother and his friend earned every penny we paid them to load a truck full of dressers and SteelCase desks. I loaded and unloaded 5 carloads worth of boxes and assorted stuff, and was surprised by how much you can cram into a 2002 Saturn SL1. And still, I have not yet moved everything out of my apartment. There are wall hangings to take down, kitchen items to box, more clothes to toss into bags. I don't even have that much stuff, but it is amazing how exhausting…

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Can Eating Dairy Products Help You Lose Weight?

Melanie

2 Jul 2009 | 12:51 pm

Are you a dairy lover of hater? There are many differing ideas out there about whether we should or shouldn’t be eating dairy. Personally I’m of the opinion that it’s a great source of nutrition, and packed to the brim with essential nutrients - it’s a pretty awesome choice. Lately I’ve come across a few interesting studies about dairy, and so I thought I’d share them with you here… Milk Increases Satiety One study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that drinking fat free milk in the morning helped increase the feeling…
Rope Jumping As a Form of Exercise

Melanie

1 Jul 2009 | 3:28 am

How would you like a piece of exercise equipment, which sells for less than $20, can fit into any bag, the whole family can use it, it’s fun, and it improves your cardiovascular fitness while toning muscle all at the same time? What is it? A jump rope of course! What I love about skipping is you can burn an amazing amount of calories in just 15 to 20 minutes. Depending on how fast you jump, you could potentially burn off 5 to 15 calories per minute. Rope jumping is also great for improving agility, balance and coordination. If you’ve tried using a jump rope lately you may have…
How to Eat Without Guilt

Melanie

24 Jun 2009 | 7:30 pm

Something that strikes me as I listen to people talking about eating, is the sheer indoctrination about dieting. There’s this idea that to be thin we must avoid all “bad” foods and replace them with so-called “good” foods. Last time I checked, there was no such thing as a good or bad food! There’s also an extremely frustrating idea that to lose weight successfully you must follow some kind of stupid diet plan - clearly I’m not a fan! I really struggle with this kind of thinking. On the one hand, I want people to be able to enjoy the pleasures of…
Pregnancy: Are You Really Eating for Two?

Melanie

22 Jun 2009 | 6:47 am

If you’re pregnant, you may be worried about adding too many calories to your diet. But, with everyone from your mum to your great aunt Bessie assuring you “It’s okay, you’re eating for two!” you’d be forgiven for thinking pregnancy was a time for indulging! Is that really the case? Unfortunately, no it’s not! Pregnancy it not a time for indulging unnecessarily in snacks of cookies and potato chips. So, how much should you eat during pregnancy? Calorie requirements during pregnancy are dependant on physical activity and pre-pregnancy weight. In the…
3 Steps to Simpler Health Goals

Melanie

18 Jun 2009 | 5:55 am

Does your quest for a healthier lifestyle feel like a constant uphill battle? It’s an irony of the modern times we live in that as technology and scientific knowledge advances, we continually seem to get further and further away from our health goals. We’re all so busy, and the fact that we’re constantly bombarded with new diet and health information means we often don’t know who or what to believe in. Personally I think we need start simplifying things. So, rather than going on the latest whim of the media, try trusting your gut instincts a bit more. But, what would a…

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Not So Scary Side of Fat Burning Boot Camps

2 Jul 2009 | 8:58 am

I did a guest post on MizFitOnline, letting you know that all bootcamps don’t have to be intimidating or scary. Go check it out and leave a comment to let me know your thoughts! Related Posts:Tuesdays Tasty Recipe and GiveawayMy Fun First Aid KitI Love Your BlogPowdered Peanut Butter??Love Ya Links
Show Off Those Sexy Arms For The Summer

1 Jul 2009 | 6:35 am

As women we are always concerned with that jiggly underarm stuff, and for some of us, we won’t even wear a sleeveless shirt. I had one client who had never worn a tank top in her life because she was embarrassed of her arms, but now she says she could never go back to t-shirts with sleeves. Here are some simple moves that you can do at home to give you those nice, toned arms you can be proud of! Tricep Dips- This is the perfect exercise that focuses directly on your tricep muscle, where that “underarm flab” seems to hang. All you need for this exercise is a chair. You want to keep your…
My 30 Day Fat Loss Challenge Update

29 Jun 2009 | 6:04 am

I have done about 85% better than I was doing, but I want to be at least 95% better! I do have to confess, I didn’t do without all dairy, as I did have some to finish up in my fridge, but I really limited my servings each day and spread it out over the week. Same thing with my fruit servings. I DID not have any caffeine or wheat though. And I stayed away from added sugars. My husband and I even went out to eat 2x last week. First was Red Robin, where I had a lime chicken with a salad. The second time was Perkins where I had a yummy chicken breast and spinach salad. I didn’t even…
What is Your “Why” in Weight Loss?

26 Jun 2009 | 7:14 am

Photo Courtesy of Flickr We can all sit down and sets fitness goals every single day, but until we know the “why” of that goal, it’s hard to achieve it. When writing down our fitness goals, we tend to write down things that are very simple, such as: I want to lose belly fat or I want to be fit. By elaborating more on these goals and asking ourselves why, we are able to break our goals down into more detail. Start by asking yourself, “Why do I want to lose belly fat?” Is it to fit into smaller jeans or to be able to wear tighter fitting shirts? When you find out your why, you can…
Soccer Mom Weight Loss Program Review

23 Jun 2009 | 11:00 pm

Are you a soccer mom and looking for that extra motivation to lose some weight? Well, I had the geat honor or reviewing Shauna Weiss’s, Soccer Mom Weight Loss Program, and think this could be your thing, soccer moms! This program is so detailed and easy to follow, from beginning to end! She starts out by explaining how you first need to “change your brain” and use some positive thinking. This is truly how I feel as well. If you are always being negative or looking at yourself in a negative way, its going to be so much harder for you to achieve your goals. Setting your goals…

Weight Loss Journal
Do You Eat Enough to Fuel Your Body?

Weight Ladder

2 Jul 2009 | 9:14 am

When you first start on a weight management plan, it’s easy to look at calories as your enemy. In fact, many people fall into the trap of actually consuming too few calories, which can make it harder to lose weight, especially over time. Your body needs to have fuel in order to run properly and if it doesn’t you may notice that you just don’t feel right, and that you don’t have enough energy. This makes it hard to stick to your diet, and if you are too deprived, you may actually be slowing down your own metabolism. The first step to take is to figure out your basal metabolic rate.
Tips For Picking the Right Foods

Weight Ladder

1 Jul 2009 | 9:06 pm

If you are focusing on losing weight and making lifestyle changes, the first two weeks are undoubtedly the hardest. Your body and your mind need time to adjust to your diet, and this initial period requires a lot of motivation and a desire to stick to your new plan. Anytime you make lifestyle changes, it is difficult to know which foods you should be eating, and what foods you may never be able to eat again. Here are some tips to get you started. 1. Remove all the food you can’t eat from your house. This is the first step in picking the right foods. When you don’t have the temptation…
Is Natural Weight Loss Possible?

Weight Ladder

1 Jul 2009 | 9:02 am

With all of the medical advances out there, and the concern over side effects, many people are getting interested in natural weight loss methods. While there are a few out there that are thinly veiled scams, natural weight loss can be possible, when you have the right foundation and the right outlook. One of the biggest problems that many people have with natural weight loss is that it can take a long time to see results. Most methods will result in losing a pound or so a week, and while this is the recommended amount for safe weight loss, it’s only natural to want to see results in less…
Making Winter Fitness Plans

Weight Ladder

30 Jun 2009 | 8:56 pm

As summer winds to a close, it’s time to start thinking about what you plan to do to keep fit over the winter. If your current exercise plan requires you to be outdoors, or if you live in an area where extreme temperatures or weather events make it hard to travel to a gym, it’s important to put together a plan that will allow you to keep fit, no matter how bad the weather gets. Many people make the mistake of forgetting to make their plans, and end up completely off their fitness tracks just a few months into winter. If you don’t want this to happen to you, the key is making sure that…
Is Swimming The Ultimate Exercise?

Weight Ladder

30 Jun 2009 | 8:49 am

When it comes to finding the right workout plan, it may be a good idea to consider giving swimming a try. As the nation watched Mark Phelps make history in 8 swimming events, more people started getting interested in just how good swimming can be for your body. As you can see from the shape that professional swimmers are in, it certainly can do a body good, especially when you take it seriously. Let’s take a look at why many consider swimming to be the ultimate exercise. First, it is one of the few exercises that truly works every part of your body, arms, legs, neck, lungs, heart,…

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Marching with the Barren Bitches Book Brigade--Tour Twenty

Lollipop Goldstein

2 Jul 2009 | 5:37 pm

Here is the master list for the twentieth tour of the Barren Bitches Book Brigade. What is the Barren Bitches Book Brigade? It's a book club from the comfort of your own living room. The book club is conducted entirely online and open to anyone (male or female) in the infertility/pregnancy loss/assisted conception/adoption/parenting-after-infertility world (as well as any other related category I
The 59th Circle Time: The Show and Tell Weekly Thread

Lollipop Goldstein

1 Jul 2009 | 2:51 pm

Show and Tell is wasted on elementary schoolers. Join several dozen bloggers weekly to show off an item, tell a story, and get the attention of the class. In other words, this is Show and Tell 2.0. Everyone is welcome to join, even if you have never posted before and just found out about Show and Tell for the first time today. So yank out a photo of the worst bridesmaid's dress you ever wore
IComLeavWe: July

Lollipop Goldstein

29 Jun 2009 | 9:59 pm

There is a new way to sign up. Please read the directions below.Welcome back to IComLeavWe. It stands for International Comment Leaving Week, but if you say it aloud, doesn't it sounds like "I come; [but] leave [as a] we"? And that's sort of the point. Blogging is a conversation and comments should be honoured and encouraged. I like to say that comments are the new hug--a way of saying hello,
Read Along: Barren Bitches Book Tour #19

Lollipop Goldstein

28 Jun 2009 | 6:01 pm

Welcome to the nineteenth tour of the Barren Bitches Book Brigade--a book club from the comfort of your own living room. Grab a cup of coffee and start clicking away at the links below.Just to explain, this book club is entirely online and open to anyone (male or female) in the infertility/pregnancy loss/assisted conception/adoption/parenting-after-infertility world (as well as any other related
Ferris Wheel

Lollipop Goldstein

28 Jun 2009 | 6:00 pm

children mentioned...They may have entered as always with their hands over their ears and they may have ducked out of a few lines after waiting in them for a few minutes, but the twins actually went on the rides at Funland (a series of carnival rides at the beach) this year and we didn't even need to ask the operators to stop them mid-ride this time around.I was that parent who was jumping up and

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8 Common GOMAD Mistakes You Must Avoid

Mehdi

2 Jul 2009 | 4:00 am

GOMAD is a proven way to gain weight fast and naturally. You can easily gain 25lbs weight your 1st month. But only if you apply GOMAD as laid out. Here are 8 common GOMAD mistakes you must avoid. 1. Not Drinking GOMAD. GOMAD stands for Gallon of Milk A Day. You won’t gain 25lbs in 25 days if you only drink 1/2 or 1/4 gallon of whole milk a day. For best results, you need 1 gallon whole milk a day on top of your food intake. If you’re really skinny and struggle to get your food in, then you can build up to 1 gallon a day by starting with 1/2 or 1/4 gallon a day. Realize though that…
Best of StrongLifts.com: June 2009

Mehdi

29 Jun 2009 | 4:00 am

Another month passed. Traffic and forum usage continue to increase steadily. This puts additional stress on the server which sometimes can’t handle all the requests. As a result the blog & forum were inaccessible several times. While it’s a high quality problem, it remains a problem. So know that Sean is helping me tweaking everything. The long-term solution is to switch server. Meanwhile, if the site goes down: try again later. Blog Posts June 2009. The Anabolic Diet & GOMAD posts were the big ones this month. Especially those on the Anabolic Diet: I rewrote the old ones…
GOMAD: First Week Experiences & Side Effects

Mehdi

26 Jun 2009 | 4:00 am

GOMAD is the fastest, easiest and cheapest way to gain weight naturally. But it would be too good to be true if GOMAD didn’t had some side effects. As always: there’s no something for nothing in this game. What follows is a list of things you might experience on GOMAD. I write “might” since much of this is individual: you won’t necessarily experience everything in this post. Just know that if you do: it’s normal. So stick with it. Fat Gains. Expect 2-3% fat gain per month on GOMAD. You won’t need to do GOMAD for more than 1-2 months to get your goal…
Cheat Your Way Thin: Q&A

Mehdi

25 Jun 2009 | 5:52 am

I’ve got a few questions about Joel Marion’s Cheat Your Way Thin diet which I recommended here. As a reminder: you can get this product at half the price until Friday June 26th 2009 12AM EST. So that’s a few hours from now. Q&A 1. Nice one Mehdi thanks, after reading your article I decided to pull the trigger on this one. Some interesting stuff, great idea, few concerns though. Mainly being the overall amount of calories that is recommended seems to be extremely low, due to the formula he is using to calculate your daily needs. That leads on to my concern about the start…
Cheat Your Way Thin: Speed Up Your Fat Loss Eating Junk Food

Mehdi

22 Jun 2009 | 9:00 pm

To lose fat, you should eat whole foods 90% of the time. This means that 90% of your diet should consist of unprocessed foods like meats, poultry, fish, eggs, veggies, fruits, oats, brown rice, healthy fats, … You don’t need to get extreme and consume healthy whole foods all the time. The difference in fat loss when sticking to a diet that consists of whole foods only and one with 10% junk food is insignificant. This means that eating foods like pizza, ice cream, pancakes or burgers won’t prevent you to lose fat. In fact, this will accelerate your fat loss. How Junk Food…

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Are Liquid Lunches Better for Losing Weight

Mark

2 Jul 2009 | 5:53 am

Eating foods with a high water content, are a great way to help you if you are trying to lose weight. It is believed that eating certain dishes which contain the following foods fill you up more. These are soup, stew, pasta and rice. But another requirement is that you need to have some liquid as well, in order to get the full benefit from eating this way. It isn’t enough just to have some water with your meal. That alone by itself will not work. The great thing about water rich foods is they tend to contain less calories. And contain a lower energy density. So the theory is this if we…
Fear of Hunger Does it Encourage Obesity

Mark

1 Jul 2009 | 3:51 am

Obesity now is a worldwide global phenomenon, so much so it is now being called globesity. There can be quite a number reasons why people overeat and become an obese person at the bottom of it all is just over eating. But are there any other factors that we should be taking into consideration, that may be causing people to eat more than they should. How about the fear of being hungry ? a poll was set up in Virginia , which came to the conclusion that obese people do in actual fact have a fear of being hungry. These people were observed as carrying food around with them because they were…
More Tips On How to Burn Body Fat

Mark

16 Jun 2009 | 4:07 am

Here are some tips that have been found in studies to help with burning body fat. Make sure you have enough iron in your diet This is a very important mineral as far as your body is concerned, if you aren’t getting enough of it you can tend to feel tired. What actually happens is your cells don’t tend to get enough oxygen to them, and as a result of this it will slow down your metabolism, in order to get enough iron in your diet you need to be eating the following foods some red meat, certain types of cereals, black pudding, cashew nuts. If you are feeling tired a lot and it might…
More Free Weight Loss and Resource Sites

Mark

15 Jun 2009 | 1:13 am

Here are five more sites that I came across that will be useful to people whom are trying to get fitter and lose weight. The first is: Walker Tracker This site has a novel twist it came from a idea when the owner and his family and friends started to track how far they had walked using there pedometers. Here is what they say on the site “We’re trying to change the world. We’re trying to get you and us and everyone we know off the elevator and out of the car and onto the sidewalks and trails. We’re doing it one step at a time. Get up, stand up and walk. Walker Tracker…
Does The Exercise After Burn Effect Work

Mark

12 Jun 2009 | 3:37 am

Sometimes with the thing’s we read, we can develop beliefs that once you see them everywhere that eventually. We can tend to believe them even though we don’t know whether what is being said is correct or incorrect. What has been said however is that once you are exercising, you tend to burn fat but not only that, you tend to burn it after you have finished exercising. This is what is known as the after burn effect. This so-called effect is supposed to be a key ingredient to weight loss or so we are told. It now seems however that this is not the case, it’s just a mere myth, this…

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Truly Inspirational

macdaddy

30 Jun 2009 | 3:00 pm

This week has offered me a glimpse of what my life will be like when both of my kids are in school every day. I was able to talk the owner of the summer camp that my daughter is attending this week to take my son as well. Even though he’s not potty trained yet, she decided that she wanted his tuition enough to deal with his diapers. So both of my kids are in school this week for 2.5 hours each morning! What have I done with my time? Worked out of course. And went to the grocery store…alone. Which is pure bliss for a stay at home parent. It’s been a good week…
Hypocrite

macdaddy

29 Jun 2009 | 12:46 pm

I think it’s a little bit funny how when things are going good, I tend not to worry about the scale and only worry about my lifestyle choices. But as soon as I stumble a bit, the only thing that I worry about is the damn number on the scale! Yesterday, I woke early and ran a hilly, 6-mile course around my house in just under 54 minutes. Today, I ran a hilly, 4.5 mile treadmill workout in 40 minutes and did the elliptical machine on hill setting for 20 minutes. I’ll give you one guess as to where my weight was this morning after yet another weekend of socializing and eating…
Reminders For Those Who Are Lost

macdaddy

25 Jun 2009 | 2:53 pm

I’ve written before about how bad my local newspaper is. And that the only reason I keep it is because I like to look for the typos in the morning while I drink my coffee. But this morning, I found no typos. In fact, I found an article that stared me down and screamed, “Hey Mac!!!!! Read Me!!!! I’m what you need right now!!! I’ll remind you how to be successful again!! I’ll get you back on track!” So here they are. 6 tips for losing weight without dieting. 6 tips for the lifestyle that I’m supposed to be living these days, but am…
Walk Off 15 lbs by July 4!

jdroth

24 Jun 2009 | 8:48 am

At the grocery store the other day, the cover of the latest issue of Woman’s World caught my eye. “Walk off 15 lbs by July 4!” the cover promised. My brain dismissed the hyperbole and I paid for my food. But as I was driving home, I thought of that bold claim again. Fifteen pounds in just a few weeks? That’s insane! Under what circumstances could Woman’s World possibly promise to make this come true. I drove back to the store and bought a copy of the magazine. The promise So what’s the secret to walking away the pounds? The teaser at the head of the article…

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Core Strengthening Exercise For Hip And Knee Pain

Kevin

25 Jun 2009 | 5:57 am

Hip and knee pain are often the result of weakness in the abdominal and glute muscles. Your abdominals (a.k.a “core”) work to keep your upper body stable while your arms and legs move and your glutes extend your hip by bringing your leg back like when you walk or run. But, when your abs and glute muscles are weak other muscles must compensate. This happens when your quadriceps (thigh muscles) and your hip flexors try to perform the work your abs and glutes are supposed to be doing. This is also why you can have knee pain when squatting. The result is often one or more of the…
Will Exercise Help You To Rev Up Your Metabolism?

Peter

24 Jun 2009 | 12:47 pm

One thing that I remember hearing from multiple sources when beginning to research options for weight loss plans, was that when you begin working out, you’ll give your metabolism a jump start, and your body will essentially take over and become a fat burning machine. Many believed that your body would burn calories more effectively for up to 24 hours after working out. A new report published in the journal Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews suggests that our bodies may not work that way, and that you need to rethink your dietary intake so as not to undue your exercising. The notion…
10 Free Iphone Apps To Help You Lose Weight

Peter

13 Jun 2009 | 9:35 am

photo credit: Johan Larsson Just a quick link to an article I found this morning that might be helpful to some of you out there, its top 10 free Iphone Apps to help you lose weight! From the website: Even if you didn’t make a resolution to lose weight this year, you probably have some fitness goals you would like to achieve in the new year. To help, we’ve put together a list of the top 10 free iPhone apps to help you lose weight and get into shape. Top 10 Iphone Apps To Help You Lose Weight Enjoy! Copyright © Quick To Fit - please visit quicktofit.com for more great content. Try…
Interview With A Weight Loss Champion and Ultra Marathon Runner

Peter

9 Jun 2009 | 4:00 am

A few days ago I discovered a blog that I found to be inspirational in my own adventure in weight loss. The site was Run4Change and it details the weight loss journey of the site’s owner Jason. Since 2006 Jason has lost over 130 pounds, and went from being overweight and un-athletic, to fit and trim and running ultra-marathons. That’s quite a switch! Here’s a quick bio from his site: My name is Jason. I have lost 130lbs and have transformed myself from a roly poly to an athlete. I am married to an absolutely wonderful woman named Audrey. She inspired me to be more…
Golf Shoulder Exercises To Prevent Golf Swing Shoulder Pain

Kevin

21 May 2009 | 6:59 am

Proper golf shoulder exercises can usually correct poor golf swing mechanics. I have identified 4 common reasons that contribute to golf shoulder pain: 1. Poor posture: Having forward rounded shoulders and a slouched upper back limits shoulder motion and proper shoulder turn during your golf swing. As a result, shoulder turn during your golf swing is decreased and increased stress occurs to your rotator cuff. 2. Limited trunk rotation: Proper rotation must happen at your hips and trunk to allow proper shoulder turn and a balanced golf swing. When trunk rotation is limited it prevents…

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Obesity, Disease, Politics & Power

DR

2 Jul 2009 | 6:20 pm

stock photo of anonymous obese woman - credit: Trust for America's Health According to the most recent CDC data, America is fatter than ever. And, according to the CDC and the media and the Trust for America’s Health, things are only getting worse: And, as I reported in a previous post, by 2048, researchers have projected that ALL Americans will be overweight or obese. Wow! This obesity epidemic sounds pretty dire. So, what are we going to do? Do we go it alone as individuals or do we come together as a community and try to whip our collective selves into shape? In previous posts, I…
Happy Canada Day

DR

1 Jul 2009 | 4:40 am

Happy 142nd birthday Canada!!!
High Carb Diet = Heart Attack

DR

30 Jun 2009 | 5:14 am

IHOPs Butterscotch Rocks Pancake....mmmmmm distended brachial arteries For the first time in medical history, researchers have been able to visualize what happens inside our arteries before, during and after eating high carb foods. And it ain’t a pretty sight. Looking inside the arteries of students eating a variety of foods, Dr. Michael Shechter ( Tel Aviv University) visualized exactly what happens inside the body when the wrong foods for a healthy heart are eaten. He found that foods with a high glycemic index resulted in distended brachial arteries for several hours. Dr. Shechter…
Biggest Loser + Dancing with the Stars + Big Brother = Dance Your Ass Off

DR

29 Jun 2009 | 5:03 am

Coming to a tv set near you…. twelve contestants weighing nearly 3,000 lbs…..with one common goal….. “to go from an eating machine to a dancing machine…. in Oxygen’s new dance/weight loss competition series Dance Your Ass Off, hosted by TONY Award®-winning actress Marissa Jaret Winokur“. Marissa Jaret Winokur Bringing dance and diet together, Dance Your Ass Off features talented, full-figured contestants who will have to lose to win. Each contestant is paired with a professional dance partner who will train him or her for weekly stage performances…
CHICKEN TARRAGON BURGERS

thehealthyirishman

26 Jun 2009 | 8:56 am

On my recent travels I had a great time exploring and enjoying all the delicious French food. If you saw Top Chef Master’s on Wednesday night last you got a taste of how serious French chefs are. Their training is like the military; structured, no-nonsense, all about technique, full of pride. A lot of my meals in France contained tarragon, a classic French cooking favorite. No stranger to Irish cuisine, it’s taste is similar to anise and licorice and is often combined with fresh parsley, chives, tarragon and chervil, otherwise known as fines herbes. Besides its unique taste,…

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Nessie Spotted!!

Steve Maxwell

27 Jun 2009 | 10:52 am

Dinnae feel bad, Nessie.... Coach has bin wrestlin' monsters since ya wer sucklin' at yer mothers teat!--Stefan "Angus Beef" MilneI recently enjoyed a wonderful stay in Austria with my friend Dominik Feischl. It was such a great time, my assistant and I didn't want to ever leave! Aside from the fantastic workouts I shared with Dominik and Karl Humer, we also hiked some of the local mountains and swam in picturesque lakes. In my mind, there was simply no way to top it.Well, I've been wrong before (and I might even be wrong again!) Scotland turned out to be absolutely beautiful! I've been told…
Coach's Great Teutonic Adventure!

Steve Maxwell

21 Jun 2009 | 2:50 am

It's been my great pleasure to meet and work with Bjorn Friedrich, MMA coach and practitioner, as well as kettlebell afficionado extraordinaire. Bjorn chanced upon me over the Internet and imported me (and my body weight training system) to add value for himself and his fighters. Thus was borne my first German body weight instructors certification. The room was at capacity and among the attendees were two noted sports doctors, Dr. Till Sukopp and osteopath Jurek Gobel, both of whom utilize exercise and movement in their therapies. Till is a masterful kettlebell instructor (who's just been…
Stalking the Wild Picnic Table

Steve Maxwell

19 May 2009 | 8:40 am

My inbox is flooded with emails from people asking what to do when they're traveling or otherwise away from the gym. Bringing a kettlebell along is usually not an option and folks using barbells and dumbbells can be stymied when faced with a week or two away from the gym. Further, while many people these days are discontinuing their pricey gym memberships neither they wish to purchase expensive workout equipment.Well, the good news is that none of the above is necessary--or even desirable--for optimal fitness. The greatest, most efficient piece of workout equipment yet devised is absolutely…
Refining Upon the Burpee

Steve Maxwell

27 Apr 2009 | 7:49 am

There are many ways to strengthen and condition the human body and, to one extent or the other, all of them work. You can get varying results from any number of activities such as Olympic lifting, power lifting, barbell and machine training, odd-object lifting, gymnastics training, body weight exercise, clubbells and kettlebells, etc. It's only a matter of choosing the modality that best suits you, boiling down to what you like and what you're going to stick with. In the last ten years I've predominantly trained with kettlebells, clubbells (including mace swinging) and body weight training.
The Ladder to Mastery

Steve Maxwell

1 Apr 2009 | 6:24 pm

In any field, domain, or endeavor, there are unavoidable steps in achieving a high level of success. It all begins with the learning process. At the bottom rung is blind incognizance, a state of total unawareness, i.e., not knowing what you don't know. The next rung is awareness without any clue of what needs to be done. The third rung is declaring yourself a beginner: a beginner is someone who doesn't know something but has the desire to learn...and willingness to learn depends on an open mind. As a new student, you enter the realm of barely competent, i.e., you know the basics and rudiments…

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Give me a minute …

Muata

28 Jun 2009 | 3:06 pm

Fellas, I need to finish up the last touches on a little something that I’ve been working on to get out to you guys. I’m not going to let the cat out of the bag just yet, but I’d like to have it finished before the new season of LA Ink premiers on Thurday, July [...]
R.I.P. Micheal Jackson (1958 – 2009)

Muata

26 Jun 2009 | 8:01 am

Regardless of what you think about the darker side of his life, I grew up during the Michael-mania of the 80s. And, I’m still in shock over the news. I wish all the best to his family and all of his fans all over the world. Feel free to leave a comment if you’d like …
My History with Krispy Kreme Donuts …

Muata

25 Jun 2009 | 12:32 pm

When I weighed my heaviest (300+ pounds), Krispy Kreme Donuts (KKD) were like a close friend. But, my history with KKD started many years ago. I thought it was interesting when KKD opened its first store in southern CA. Being from the East Coast, I’ve known about KKD since I was a kid because my uncle [...]
What is Mental Toughness?

Muata

23 Jun 2009 | 9:18 pm

So, there I was shaking, sweating, and simply wiped out trying to hold the downward dog position! I couldn’t do another hindu push-up, so I simply dropped to one knee. Mentally, I had already thrown in the towel because this was simply more than my body could handle. As I dropped to one knee, ole Coach [...]
Guess Who’s Joining The National Weight Control Registry?

Muata

22 Jun 2009 | 11:25 am

Well guys, today is a pretty proud day for me. Not only will my wife be going into her third trimester soon, but I’ll be mailing off my consent form to be added to the National Weight Control Registry! Here’s a blurb about the purpose of the registry from their site: The National Weight Control Registry [...]

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The Definitive Guide to Low Level Aerobic Activity

Mark Sisson

2 Jul 2009 | 9:28 am

Maybe you’ve found yourself feeling self-conscious on evening walks while five people pass you (perhaps twice) in their best running forms. Perhaps you spent the day at the lake canoeing or hiking around the beach and later felt guilty for not having made it to the gym. Or maybe you’re frustrated having to mow or rake over the weekend because it means giving up workout time in exchange. Message for the day: shed the guilt, forget the self-reproach, and enjoy a little affirmation. We’re talking about a favorite of mine: low level aerobic activity. Sure, it can feel all too relaxed, even…
The Power of Positive Thinking

Mark Sisson

1 Jul 2009 | 9:54 am

Are you realizing the full potential of your mind? Now, before you recoil in horror from the New Agey guru-lingo that question probably sounded like, bear with me a minute. I was recently thumbing through one of my favorite books, Dr. Bruce Lipton’s The Biology of Belief, and it got me considering the possibility that creative visualization and positive thinking can both play enormous roles in the context of the Primal Blueprint. Lipton’s book discusses the emerging science of gene expression (sound familiar?), including the very PB-friendly notion that our environment – our diet, our…
Engaging ATP-PC: The Primal Energy Pathway

Mark Sisson

30 Jun 2009 | 9:45 am

Whenever Grok needed to lift something really, really heavy, he drew upon the adenosine triphosphate phospho-creatine (ATP-PC) energy system. If he saw an opportunity to cut off a fleeing buck and had mere seconds to act, Grok would engage his ATP-PC energy to summon the requisite sprinting speed. Today, we use the very same energy pathways. The very same potential for feats of immense, instantaneous strength and power resides in our muscles (some of us more than others, sure, but that can be altered through training). Of course, the ATP-PC energy system is just one of three primary pathways…
Dear Mark: Freezer Essentials

Mark Sisson

29 Jun 2009 | 8:27 am

Dear Mark, Your website inspired me to join a CSA this year, and I’ve been frequenting a local farmers’ market since May. I absolutely love all the produce selections, but this has me thinking that come late fall/winter I’m going to feel pretty limited by what’s usually available (and affordable) in the grocery store. (I live in the Northern Plains.) I’d like to begin thinking about freezing some items to enjoy them post-season. What tips do you have for doing this? Thank you! Thanks for the timely question. I’ve actually gotten similar inquiries from a few readers this week.
Weekend Link Love

Mark Sisson

28 Jun 2009 | 7:00 am

First, join Fitness Black Book for a good walk… Then join the New York Times for a good sprint… And then relax with a slice of pie. For this week’s Primal recipe, try Steve Pavlina’s raw fruit pie. Just be careful how many pieces you have. For the folks who enjoyed Guns, Germs, and Steel, you might like Tom Standage’s new book, An Edible History of Humanity. Listen to Tom discuss the way food has fueled history at NPR. Tammey Burns lost 410 pounds. An incredible achievement. But as That’s Fit points out, TODAY may have turned her into a sideshow for the…

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Is There a Link Between Surplus Pounds and Breast Cancer?

Carole

2 Jul 2009 | 9:00 am

In my role as coach for the AARP Fat 2 Fit Community Weight-Loss Challenge, I ask experts to share their insights on issues involving fitness. One such expert is Dr. Marisa Weiss, the founder, president and guiding force behind Breastcancer.org, the world's most trafficked online resource for medically reviewed breast health and breast cancer information. (See her full biography below.) I asked Dr. Weiss, “Is there a link between surplus pounds and breast cancer?” Her answer follows. “Most likely. Significant evidence links excess weight with a higher risk of breast…
Enchiladas

Carole

29 Jun 2009 | 10:00 am

Enchiladas are a favorite for families because the casseroles are hearty and substantial enough to feed many. In fact, you may have enough left over from this recipe for an entire second meal. Fillings vary based on preferences, and preparation is quick and easy. Below is a version based on cheddar cheese and vegetarian chili. You Enchiladas Makes 12 servings 12 corn tortillas 1 onion, chopped Cooking spray 16 ounces no-salt-added tomato sauce 2 teaspoons onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon oregano 1 (12-ounce) can vegetarian chili 8…
What’s the Link between Surplus Weight and Medical Problems?

Carole

25 Jun 2009 | 10:00 am

In my role as coach for the AARP Fat 2 Fit Community Weight-Loss Challenge, I ask experts to share their insight on issues involving fitness. One such expert is Dr. Michael F. Roizen, who is regularly featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, NBC’s Today20/20Good Morning America and CBS NewsSunday Morning I asked Dr. Roizen, “What’s the link between surplus weight and medical problems?” His answer follows: A large waist leads to high blood pressure, arthritis, altered body image and low self-respect. Extra belly fat also causes more inflammation than sand in your swimsuit, and that…
Trivia Question

Carole

22 Jun 2009 | 8:00 am

Meatless Monday is a national public health campaign encouraging individuals to eliminate meat one day of the week. The campaign is designed with a number of goals in mind: Improve health. Eating a diet lower in saturated fat found mainly in meat and high-fat dairy products, helps prevent heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer, the four leading causes of death in America. Lose weight. By eating meatless meals rather than meat-based meals on Mondays, individuals typically consume fewer calories. Help the environment. Consuming vegetable-based meals helps conserve fresh water and better the…
What Is the Commonest Outdoor Injury and How Can It Be Prevented?

Carole

18 Jun 2009 | 11:00 am

As coach for the AARP Fat 2 Fit online nommunity, I ask experts to share their insight on issues involving fitness. One such expert is Dr. Paul Auerbachone of the world’s leading authorities on outdoor medicine. I asked Dr. Auerbach, “What’s the commonest outdoor injury and how can it be prevented?” His answer follows: Blisters are common outdoor injuries for people who are trying to increase their activity by walking, jogging or hiking. Follow these guidelines to prevent blisters: 1. Socks: Wear a smooth, thin, snug-fitting synthetic sock as an inner layer and a thick, woven sock as…

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Social Media and Motivation

Blake Hagen

2 Jul 2009 | 7:31 am

Yesterday I didn’t want to go running. There was no reason, I was just feeling lazy. Then I saw someone tweet about how good they felt about their workout that day. That simple, 140-character message changed my whole mindset and later I went for a 6 mile run. I felt great after and was glad I went. Has social media –whether it be twitter, facebook, or a blog — ever motivated you to get out and exercise or help you make a better choice for a meal or snack? It definitely has for me. So for those of you who post messages about your healthy lifestyle, keep them…
Weight or Health

Blake Hagen

30 Jun 2009 | 3:17 pm

I read this article in The Daily Universe (the campus newspaper for BYU) today about weight vs. health. Here’s a quote from the article from one of my old professors: “The media and marketers have done a very good job at making us feel inadequate about our appearance. They want to help us use their products to solve a problem that they’ve created. People who have a product to sell will do their part to create a demand for their product. They’re just trying to convince people that they need their product. In my mind, weight’s not the problem. The whole…
Some Great Reads 6/26/09

Blake Hagen

26 Jun 2009 | 9:21 am

It’s been a while since I gave any shout outs. Here are some great posts/articles from around the web that I’ve read recently. Enjoy them. The Tempation of Soda Taxes from Marion Nestle’s blog is an interesting read. Check out the graph that shows the prices of soda and prices of fruits/veggies in last 10 years. I’m not a “hard core” cyclist like a lot of people, but I have had some close calls with cars while out on my bike. Honestly, it bugs me how cars think they own the road. This article from EverymanTri talks about the motorist vs. cyclist…
A Note About Comments

Blake Hagen

26 Jun 2009 | 8:41 am

I love comments. They’re fun to read and fun to respond to. Most of the time. A lot of times I get comments from “Payday Loans” or “Teeth Whitening” or “Acai Berry Cure.” That’s not gonna fly any more. Any comment that is not from a name (real or fake, I don’t care) or from “Anonymous” will not be published (unless I know you or your blog). I don’t care how good your comment is. Feel free to leave your website url in the correct box. You’ll get a link and also a commentluv link. I just had to write…
The Debate Continues

Blake Hagen

25 Jun 2009 | 7:57 am

“Isn’t information that can help you avoid obesity and diabetes as important as knowing how to wash your blouse?” – Margot Wootan, director of nutrition policy for the nonpartisan Center for Science in the Public Interest [via here]. From an interesting article from Time about posting nutrition facts on menu boards and menus at fast food restaurants. It’s different for everybody, but for me, I still like the idea. I want the facts right in my face and I don’t want to have to look for them online or anywhere else. If I’m eating 1,500 calories I…

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Flu Increases Risk For Schizophrenia

linda

1 Jul 2009 | 4:01 pm

Contracting to flu during pregnancy may increase the risk of the offspring developing schizophrenia, according to a new study in Biological Psychiatry. It is important to note that these results were dependent upon the type of influenza, with this association present only after fetal exposure to influenza B as opposed to influenza A. The findings from this study suggest that a genetic and/or an additional environmental factor associated with psychosis likely is necessary for the fetal brain to be vulnerable to the effects of influenza, given that decreases in cognitive performance were only…
Is Canadian Health Care Appropriate For The US?

linda

30 Jun 2009 | 3:13 pm

This Denver Post article written by Rhonda Hackett, a Canadian living in the United States, makes an attempt to debunk myths about the Canadian Health Care System. Some topics that she covers include: 1) Taxes in Canada are extremely high, mostly because of national health care. 2) Canada's health care system is a cumbersome bureaucracy. 3) The Canadian system is significantly more expensive than that of the U.S. 4) Canada's government decides who gets health care and when they get it. 5) There are long waits for care, which compromise access to care. 6) Canadians are paying out of pocket to…
More Migraine Woes

linda

29 Jun 2009 | 4:08 pm

Great. Here's another thing for migraineurs to think about -- if you have migraines in middle age, especially those with an aura, you may have increased risk for brain lesions later in life. For those who don't know what an aura is, it is visual disturbances, dizziness or numbness that can precede migraines. I get migraines and often know they're coming when I see an aura. Mine is what I refer to as the flashing waffle iron -- it's somewhat round, light blue and flashes in the lower left portion of the peripheral vision of my left eye. The area of the lesions appear to show up in the…
Weird Al's Brain

linda

25 Jun 2009 | 10:45 am

Here's something fun to do this summer. If you're planning to go to Orange County (California) you can see Weird Al Yankovic's 3-D Brain extravaganza at the OC Super Fair. Fun and informative, the show runs July 10 through August 9th. tags: massage massagetherapy wellness massage therapy bodywork health
Massage For The Elderly

linda

24 Jun 2009 | 7:19 am

The geriatric population has special needs. This is true for massage therapy and any other medical care. If your client population is heavily weighted toward the "Grey Hairs" you may want to take some continuing education classes devoted to geriatric care. Being aware of issues concerning thin skin, altered sensation, memory, and balance can help you customize your practice to make your massage safer for your elder clientele. In PT school, we're taught a lot about elder care since much of the population we see is older. As a baby boomer (I am at the end of that generation [and some would…

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Healthy Habits

Brandon

26 Jun 2009 | 9:15 am

It has been said that it takes three weeks of repeating a specific action before it becomes a habit. After this time, the action takes less thought to initiate and less effort to perform. Basically, it’s like cruise control. As long as you continue to steer in the right direction, the pre-programmed car will take you where you want to go. In the same manner, establishing these healthy habits in your life will take much of the struggle out of eating and living well. Sure you will still have to put in some effort to initiate and maintain these habits, but after a while, your fitness plan…
Diet Cola: Lesser of Two Evils?

Brandon

15 Jun 2009 | 7:31 pm

Occasionally a situation arises where I’m tempted to buy a diet cola. This is hardly common since when I usually crave a Dr. Pepper I go straight for the real stuff. But sometimes, when I feel like I’ve had too much sugar for the day, I reluctantly get a diet drink. These drinks, sweetened with aspartame instead of the HFCS found in regular colas, contain zero calories, but taste far from the real thing. Also, there has been some controversy over whether aspartame is even considered safe for human consumption. Given the controversy and the taste, I usually am successful in avoiding these…
5 Helpful Nutrition Tips

Brandon

15 Jun 2009 | 7:30 pm

I’ve been meaning to post a more thorough article about nutrition lately, but in the meantime, here is a great post about some quick tips on how to eat a more healthy diet. These 5 tips aren’t all encompassing but are certainly good guidelines for the next time you go to the grocery store. “1. Shop the perimeter of the grocery store. The perimeter is where you find your produce, your fish and meat, eggs and dairy, etc. It is not where you find twinkies, chips, or donuts. Make quick ventures into the middle aisles to get other items like salsa, tuna, oats and flax. Sticking to the…
Hack Your Morning Routine

Brandon

15 Jun 2009 | 7:26 pm

The mornings are literally the worst time of day for me. I am such a zombie right after I wake up that I really need things to be as simple as possible for me in my process of getting ready for work. If I have to spend too much time doing mundane morning activities I’m likely to get really grumpy toward anyone near me. With that in mind, I’d like to share a few of the quick and dirty shortcuts I use in my daily morning routine. Only Use Two Colors of Socks: I have been doing this one for years. It saves me tons of time both in the morning and when I’m doing laundry. By only buying two…
How To Make Fast Food More Fit

Brandon

29 May 2009 | 1:15 pm

In today’s society, it’s hard to imagine life without fast food. The quick and easy restaurants are virtually everywhere and provide a plethora of cheap, tasty meals. However, the stuff you can find at a fast food restaurant is almost guaranteed to be high in calories, saturated fat and cholesterol. Almost all professional nutritionists demand that you completely cut all fast food from your life. But is this really practical? Yes you could definitely find something better in a health food store, but if you are pressed for time and just want something quick and easy, here are a few…

Andrew is getting fit
Marathon training is go!

Andrew

30 Jun 2009 | 1:48 am

It is 18 weeks to go to the Auckland marathon! You know what that means right? It is marathon training time again! One of the problems with my last marathon is that I didn’t really follow a proper training plan. I took the Hal Higdon novice plan and thought that it was way too easy and started to tamper with it. Big mistake! For one reason or another I started off with a bang, doing very high mileage weeks way too early and then as we got closer and closer to the actual marathon my weekly mileage was actually dropping even though my long runs were getting longer and longer. I…
Run Auckland Race 5 2009 Western Springs

Andrew

23 Jun 2009 | 1:29 am

I did my first 5K race in a year on Sunday. It was race 5 of the Run Auckland series (I missed race 4 as I was doing the Christchurch marathon) and it was held at Western Springs Park. My wife was doing it with me which was great so we headed off at about 7:30 AM and boy was it freezing! The temperature was about 4 or so degrees Centigrade when we left which is not particularly cold compared to some parts but it was plenty cold enough for us! We got there bright and early and then had ample opportunity to stand around and freeze a bit. To be honest it wasn’t that bad if you were in…
A late afternoon run with my wife

Andrew

19 Jun 2009 | 12:29 am

I’ve had a busy week at work (a busy year actually) and I have to nip in early tomorrow (Saturday) so I thought I’d get a run in this afternoon. Fortunately my lovely wife was keen on a run as well so we headed out together. We just did a local loop and it was nothing serious but it was very nice. Sometimes it’s just nice to get out and run with someone special. I’ve got a 5K race this Sunday and I’ve just realised that this will be the first 5K race I have done in a year! It’s the same race so it will be interesting to see if I’ve made any…
Damn you Steve Spiers

Andrew

9 Jun 2009 | 1:21 am

I’m doing the hundred pushups program again. I’ve just done the intial test and all I could eek out was a measly 20 pushups. Not too long ago I could do close to 50. How quickly it disappears when you don’t practice! I’ve started and restarted this program many a time and always pike out around week 4. I’m not too fussed if I pike out again as even just getting to week 4 means I’m doing well over 100 pushups a session which is not too shabby and is definitely a lot more than I’m doing at the moment. While I was checking out the program again…
The Joy of Running

Andrew

7 Jun 2009 | 11:54 am

I’ve been without a run for a week now and it’s driving me a bit batty so I’m going to restart my running today. I reckon a week off is enough time for recovery after a marathon. A lot of folks have sort of jokingly asked me when the next marathon is going to be. I think folks assume that I’ll say one is enough and leave it there! Actually, I’ve already signed up for the Auckland marathon in 5 months time. One of my blog buddies has just started C25K and is discovering the joy that running brings to one’s life. Head on over and give him a bit of…

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Thursday Long Run

cpeterson87

2 Jul 2009 | 5:14 pm

5.5 miles, a lot easier when it isn’t 95 and humid.
I just joined the Brooks Run Happy Group at Sweat365!

supermanz

2 Jul 2009 | 5:09 pm

I’m a man from Wantagh NY US, born in 1985. My favorite sports include: running cycling swimming triathlon rowing hiking team My goals are: Short term goal is to train for and run a sub-3:00 marathon at the 2010 Boston Marathon. Long term is to push the limits of my abilities and run ultras, especially the Badwater Ultramarathon. My other favorite activities include: volleyball, rock climbing, wrestling, CrossFit. I’ll probably think of something later. I’m pretty simple: I run, and run, and run. Also, I love beer. This is my training blog which I am using to keep track of…
Friday Caption Contest: Tour de France Special

Karl On Sea

2 Jul 2009 | 5:01 pm

Well, it’s that time of year again - a whole bunch of people in France will be getting very excited about going cycling together. The press will find some drug stories to pedal out (sorry - bad pun), and despite the super-hero efforts of the many, their reputations will be dragged through the road grime by the few. So in the spirit of The Tour, this week’s caption contest comes from Joe Shlabotnik on Flickr: Remember, that entering our Friday Caption Contest is simplicity in itself. Just leave a comment below, with a suitably hilarious caption for this photo, and you could be the…
Thursday 7/2 Workout

Becky

2 Jul 2009 | 4:52 pm

Run - 5.5 miles Clay and I ran a loop around Oakdale campus - Holiday Road - 12th Ave - Oakdale campus. Felt good - perfect weather for it.
Thursday run

dweed

2 Jul 2009 | 4:24 pm

Workout: Type: Run Date: 07/02/2009 Time: 18:24:08 Total Time: 00:00:00.00 Distance: 7 miles

Weight Loss Weapons
Jamie Oliver’s Ministry of Food

Steve

22 Jun 2009 | 5:41 pm

I’ve been watching a lot of TV lately. Being on the DL has given me the time to do that, which is not what I want to be doing. I’d rather be running and for me that is a huge statement. Something positive that has come out of all the shows I’ve seen lately is one on the Food Network called Jamie Oliver’s Ministry of food. The show is basically a spin off of his other show Jamie’s School Dinners where he attempts to over haul a school’s cafeteria lunch program in Rotherham, England. This time Jamie is attempting to change the eating habits of the entire town…
Win $250 and Follow me on Twitter

Steve

7 Jun 2009 | 4:50 pm

Who needs money? Well if you could use an extra $250 then I suggest that you head over to John’s weight loss blog at Johnisfit.com. He is having a blog contest for the month of June with the top prize being $250 cash plus other great prizes. Entering is easy, go to John’s weight loss contest for all the details. Follow Me on Twitter Twitter has been exploding recently and everyone is using it including myself. I mainly use it as a tool for social interaction to ask questions and to find interesting new sites and stories. Most of my tweets are about what I am doing in my daily life…
Exercising While Injured

Steve

21 May 2009 | 1:39 pm

This seems to happen to me any time I start getting on a roll. 2 weeks ago I had lost 6 pounds through lots of hard work and planning. I felt great and thought that I’m really starting to make a difference in my weight loss efforts. That all changed on May 12th when I decided to play in a pick up basketball game after work with some friends. I played for literally 2 minutes before I got injured. 2 MINUTES!!! Now I have a torn MCL and I have to go through 5 weeks of Physio Therapy just to be able to walk properly again. I’m also wearing a range of motion brace to keep my knee…
Win the 10lb shred Ebook

Steve

3 May 2009 | 5:59 pm

Ok I’ve been negelcting this site and my readers for the past month, as you can see from a total of 0 posts in April. So to make up for it I am giving you the chance to win 1 of 2 copies of Tommy Europe’s 10lb shred ebook and access for 1 year to his new membership site Tommyeurope.tv Tommy Europe is the trainer and star of the Last 10 pounds bootcamp and bulging brides. Two great shows that help people get back into shape. He is a former CFL football player and certified personal trainer from Canada. I’ve read the book myself and It’s really good. There are 30 pages…
Battle of the Workout Routines: ChaLEAN Extreme vs. Tony Horton’s 10 Minute Trainer

Steve

26 Mar 2009 | 5:44 pm

As I consider all the workout routines available, it is difficult to decide which is best for me. I am sure you have the same problem. So, I decided to compare two different programs - ChaLEAN Extreme vs. Tony Horton’s 10 Minute Trainer. Both programs are created by Beachbody. ChaLEAN Extreme uses circuit training techniques and shifts the workout’s focus from cardio to weight training - lifting heavy weights in 3 phases. Tony Horton’s program is a super stacking technique using resistance bands. Stacking is combining fat-burning cardio, total-body toning/sculpting, and ab…

Chubby Mommy Running Club
Vodka or tea? Which one would you choose?

1 Jul 2009 | 9:00 pm

When my kids were little, they made me read Edith Kunhart's "Which One Would You Choose?" book over and over and over. It's a lovely little book which tells the story of Will and Maggie making choices from breakfast to bedtime.Time to get dressed. Will chose the red shirt, Maggie chose the blue shirt. Which one do you choose? How about breakfast: Will chose cereal, Maggie chose oatmeal. Which one do you choose? Playing outside in the rain? Will chose the raincoat, Maggie chose the umbrella? What about you?All day long, in this simply drawn world, Will and Maggie make little choices. What kind…
Let's Talk About YOU

28 Jun 2009 | 1:13 pm

Thanks for your feedback on myFred post, people. I should say, for the record, that Fred is a real, live friend of mine and @nosredna's and I asked his honest opinion about the blog. So we shouldn't be too hard on him. My real problem is, I'm tired of me. I know I make it seem easy to write about me, me, me all the time (it's my secret talent) but it's starting to get old. "Hi. I'm @juliejulie. I went running. I didn't go running. Here's me--and my dog. Here's me--and Stacey. Here's the one aboutme and my car. Here's the one about me andreligion. Here's me. And me. And me again..." I'm…
Let's Talk About Me

25 Jun 2009 | 4:53 am

Yesterday I had a good talk with a friend of mine - I'll call him Fred- about this blog and whether or not it is interesting.Fred said it's time for me to stop being so shallow and start to dig a little deeper. Apparently all my pithy little safe stories aren't doing much for him. He wants drama, he wants action, where's the reality in this pseudo show of mine? Where's the storyline? How does it end?Other questions from Fred:Are you ever going to lose any weight, or just keep talking about it?Why do you only talk about the good things and not the bad things?Why should we care about a middle…
Being Rockstars

21 Jun 2009 | 6:27 am

I'll be the first to admit that sometimes the only reason I keep going over to Snap Fitness and letting Malibu Stacey force me to do all the exercises I sort of hate, is because she makes me laugh. And sometimes I just need to laugh.Yesterday I walked into the gym at 10:00 a.m. on the dot, because there's no sense in being early to exercise, in my opinion. I saw Stacey disappear around a corner and say my name. I tried to follow the sound of her voice, but I couldn't find her. She was engaging me in a game of hide-and-seek, apparently. Maybe she was trying to get me to warm up by walking…
If I Were a Slutty Flight Attendant

10 Jun 2009 | 12:05 pm

I did not stay up late enough last night to watch David Letterman call Sarah Palin a slutty flight attendant, but I did watch the video. I try to be politically agnostic here at Chubby Mommy Running Club, but the phrase Slutty Flight Attendant is a good one. It conjures up so many images, most of which involve false eyelashes, red lipstick, short skirts, and well, maybe a former beauty pageant contestant or two, if we're honest.In fairness to Mrs. Palin, I think she'd be a really good flight attendant, because she seems friendly, engaging, and like the type who would make sure your coffee is…

Zen to Fitness
Zen and the Art of Eating Wisely

Chris

28 Jun 2009 | 1:06 am

lepiaf.geo With more and more of us rushing around and being distracted throughout the day with jobs, errands and the general pressures of today’s society we are putting less attention in what and how we eat. This is something I am sure we are all guilty of, do you remember the last time you had a meal on your own without reading something while eating or watching TV in between bites or even engulfing in chatter with a friend or colleague? Its a rare occurrence that’s for sure….. There is nothing wrong with the occasional mindless meal but I feel we need to be able to…
Apples and Avocados for Inflammation

Chris

24 Jun 2009 | 2:31 am

@@:@@ I hear more and more people talk about their arthritis these days. Sore hands, feet and elbows are now common place in our society. Most put it down to bad luck or genetics, maybe even an activity they are doing. What most don’t know is that your joints like your heart and many other organs rely on good nutrition to function well. Ever hear the hype around anti-oxidants? well they are key to joint health; when you eat fruit and vegetables they provide your body with anti-oxidants which slow the breakdown of cartilage and naturally protect your joints. Here are some of the…
The Simple Joys of a Morning Workout

Chris

21 Jun 2009 | 8:30 am

James Jordan My most memorable workouts have always come first thing in the morning. Even when I first started training and didn’t have a clue about diet, nutrition or what I was doing in general. There was something instinctive inside of me that made me want to get up and go for a workout as soon as I got up. Maybe its because the day seems so fresh and beautiful, full of possibilities. Or maybe its just being a morning person always brought out the best in me. We rely on having a consistent time available to workout each day and my guess is that if the habit was made and we were…
Tips for Life, Fitness, and Health

Chris

18 Jun 2009 | 1:32 am

broma I thought it would be cool to write a post with some general tips that have rung true with me in the last few months. Some life lessons in every aspect of living that are truly important to enriching your life! - Ups and Downs are inevitable, we don’t have control over our feelings and emotions all we can do is feel them and get on with life. That is the only variable we have control over. Our Actions! Don’t let emotions like fear, anger, jealousy etc rule your life and don’t be scared of them they will always be there but will pass quickly when you keep yourself…
Essentials for Quietening the Mind

Chris

15 Jun 2009 | 7:27 am

ginnerobot We all get caught up once in a while with a racing mind. Often after work or when doing something that we are fully engaged in, the problem comes when you want to switch off and your mind won’t allow for it. Racing with thoughts, images and dilemmas it can all be pretty confusing. This is not abnormal especially in today’s hectic and overwhelming society….. Thankfully there are ways to quieten the mind that are easy to do and implement into your everyday life. Let’s have a look….. 1. Deep Breathing. Luckily when we learn to deep breath you can…

Fitness Tips For Life
Wii Fitness: A Revolutionary Way Of Exercising

Bill Nad

2 Jul 2009 | 3:09 pm

The fun and fitness that is Wii fitness has no comparison, after a year or so I am still having fun with this thing. After running around the living room for half an hour, impersonating a tree, punching the air and whacking invisible tennis balls, any casual observer could be forgiven for thinking you [...]Post from: Fitness Tips For Life Wii Fitness: A Revolutionary Way Of Exercising
Home Gym Equipment: The Multigym

Bill Nad

30 Jun 2009 | 3:00 pm

If you hate gyms but want a toned and strong body, then considering an investment in some home gym equipment may be your answer. Also known as multigyms, home gyms let you consistently workout and help you build muscle, tone up and keep a healthy heart. Home gyms are for those who want to change [...]Post from: Fitness Tips For Life Home Gym Equipment: The Multigym
Exercise Trampoline: How Much Fun Can You Have?

Bill Nad

28 Jun 2009 | 3:00 pm

Investing in a special exercise trampoline leaves you feeling bright, active, totally happy and ready for more. And that is not an exaggeration. Thousands and thousands of people are using trampolines of all sizes, not just for fun filled days for the kids but as a serious fitness regime. Trainers recommend it because it [...]Post from: Fitness Tips For Life Exercise Trampoline: How Much Fun Can You Have?
Why A Small Exercise Ball Beats A Big One

Bill Nad

26 Jun 2009 | 3:11 pm

Swiss ball, stability ball, fitness ball, balance ball, fit ball, large and small exercise ball are all names for the same type of bouncy, colorful balls you see in practically every gym. They vary in size, are inflated with air but are puncture-resistant and are made of pliable soft PVC. They are [...]Post from: Fitness Tips For Life Why A Small Exercise Ball Beats A Big One
Why Being Negative is So Bad

Bill Nad

25 Jun 2009 | 10:21 am

I believe just as many others do that positive thinking and written goals are something that can propel you too much greater success than just hoping for good to come. One thing that should be mentioned too more often though is the role of negative thinking in our lives. Negative thinking to me is just looking [...]Post from: Fitness Tips For Life Why Being Negative is So Bad

Weight-Loss Tip of the Day
Do This: Prep Your Fruits

1 Jul 2009 | 11:01 pm

Disinclined to eat an apple a day because you worry about your teeth? Make hard fruits like apples and under-ripe pears easier to eat by slicing them ahead of time, then reassembling them for easy transport in your lunch.

Sports Are 80 Percent Mental
Kids' Baseball Injuries Down But Some Still Play "Until It Hurts"

30 Jun 2009 | 2:37 pm

At a recent baseball game, the 12-year-old second baseman on my son's team had a ground ball take a nasty hop, hitting him just next to his right eye. He was down on the field for several minutes and was later diagnosed at the hospital with a concussion. Thankfully, acute baseball injuries like this are on the decline, according to a new report. However, several leading physicians say overuse injuries of young players caused by too much baseball show no signs of slowing down. Our unlucky infielder's hospital injury report may become part of a national database called the National Electronic…
NASCAR Fans Drive Faster

21 Jun 2009 | 2:49 pm

If you plan on watching your favorite NASCAR driver this weekend, you may want to have your designated driver take you home. Not only should he be sober, but he also should have no interest in motor sports. According to Australian researchers, being a race fan makes you more likely to not only speed in your own car but also to see little wrong with it. Several factors have been found to influence a driver's attitude towards speeding and aggressive driving, including age, gender and what psychologists call "sensation seeking propensity." This thrill-seeking behavior may also be a result of a…
For Kids' Health, Just Let Them Play

15 Jun 2009 | 4:35 pm

As usual, your Mom was right. When she told you to get outside and play, she instinctively knew that would be good for you. Researchers at the University of Exeter have found that kids' natural short bursts of play energy contribute just as much to a healthy lifestyle as longer bouts of organized exercise, such as gym class. As of 2008, 32 percent of U.S. children were overweight or obese, as measured by their body mass index. While many organized programs have studied this epidemic, the prescription remains the same: less food, more exercise. In fact, a previous study of 133 children found…
Your Heart Can Warn You Of Future Attacks

7 Jun 2009 | 7:28 pm

Many people exercise to improve the health of their hearts. Now, researchers have found a link between your heart rate just before and during exercise and your chances of a future heart attack. Just the thought of exercise raises your heart rate. The new study shows that how much it goes up is related to the odds of you eventually dying of a heart attack. More than 300,000 people die each year from sudden cardiac arrest in the U.S., often with no known risk factors. Being able to find early warning signs has been the goal of researchers like Professor Xavier Jouven, of the Hopital Européen…
Thoroughbred Horse Injuries Rise But Race Times Stay Flat

1 Jun 2009 | 6:37 pm

Imagine trying to walk on all fours using just your big toes and your middle fingers. That is similar to what modern thoroughbred racehorses endure when racing around a track at up to 30 mph. This weekend's Belmont Stakes will be missing one of this year's stars, Rachel Alexandra, on the precaution that she needs to rest. Just before last month's Kentucky Derby, three top contenders, Quality Road, I Want Revenge and Square Eddie were forced out of the race due to hoof and shin injuries. Critics claim selective breeding may be producing an unstable horse anatomy that is prone to injury.

Weight Loss Blog
Isageix Results

gabby

13 Jun 2009 | 7:23 am

Can you believe that it’s been so long since your first Isagenix order? For me it’s been three years and I can’t imagine a day with out my Isagenix shake or my Ionix. So, what’s your Cleansing story? We truly would like to know how you’re doing so please leave a comment :) Please feel free to [...]
Improved Mental Focus

gabby

25 May 2009 | 8:26 am

Have you researched all the Isagenix Ingredients? Many people do before they try Isagenix because they want to know if Isagenix is the real deal or just the latest fad diet scam. When reviewing each Isagenix product you’ll find that many list as a benefit “Improved Mental Focus”. Well, the truth is [...]
Why do I feel so good after my Cleanse Days?

gabby

20 May 2009 | 10:03 am

It’s wonderful, isn’t it? When you eliminate harmful impurities and excess pounds from your body, you naturally feel fantastic. You’re on your way to being healthy, clean, and lean. Tell us your story. It will inspire other to get healthy too. The Isagenix 9 Day and 30 Day Programs, or the Isagenix Cleansing and Fat Burning [...]
Don’t Get Discouraged- Get a Cleansing Coach

gabby

18 May 2009 | 9:32 am

“Don’t let life discourage you; everyone who got where he is had to begin where he was.” Richard L. Evans Challenges, we all have them. They are different for all of us, but the struggle is nothing new. For some of us it is our health. We feel sluggish and slow and we are just plain tired [...]
Do you need to Detox? Take the Toxic Quiz

gabby

17 May 2009 | 7:10 am

Answer “yes” or “no” to the following statements. Y N 1. I have taken antibiotics during my life. Y N 2. I have gotten vaccines. Y N 3. I have taken aspirin, or Tylenol, or ibuprofen, or other over-the-counter pain medication. Y N 4. I shower and/or bathe in regular tap water. Y N 5. I drink water out of [...]

Losing It & Loving It
30 Day Shred: Day 2 Level 1

Angie

2 Jul 2009 | 4:32 pm

Today was Day 2 of the 30 Day Shred and it was another sweat fest! 240 calories burned in under 30 minutes. I love the fact that I can burn that many calories in such a short amount of time. Jillian Michaels is my new personal kick butt trainer and I like her philosophy when she says, “Pushing yourself, that’s what it’s all about”. I’m definitely feeling it on Day 2! But I like it and I’m going to keep pushing it! Here are my stats: July 2, 2009 28 minutes 240 calories burned Max Heart Rate: 87%/162 Average Heart Rate: 72%/135 I woke up this…
30 Day Shred: Day 1 Level 1

Angie

1 Jul 2009 | 9:32 pm

Overall first impression of the 30 Day Shred workout video was good. I liked today’s workout and by the time it was over I was a sweaty mess! Of course that’s a good thing. I look forward to seeing what the next 29 days bring! 30 Day Shred Day 1-Level 1 July 1st, 2009 28 minutes 247 calories burned Max Heart Rate: 87%/162 Average Heart Rate: 73%/136 This was my first day doing the 30 Day Shred. Of course I started with level 1 and as of right now, I plan on doing level 1 for 10 days. I was really nervous about doing any type of lunges throughout this workout because my…
Jillian Michael’s 30 Day Shred workout video overview

Angie

1 Jul 2009 | 8:43 pm

Here is a quick overview of Jillian Michael’s 30 Day Shredworkout video for you before I get started posting my experience over the next 30 days. As many of you know, Jillian Michaels is one of the trainers from The Biggest Loser TV show. I really enjoy her training style on the hit show so I knew this workout was definitely something I wanted to try. I noticed that the 30 Day Shred was a very popular topic a few months ago in the blogosphere and everyone seemed to be doing the workout. I decided to buy it due to the rave reviews I found online. Many of those people that said…
Weekly Weigh In: July 1

Angie

1 Jul 2009 | 5:33 am

I think I’ll stick to using my actual scale to weigh in rather than the Wii balance board because that is what I have been using all this time anyway. So I was not nervous to weigh in today because I’m pretty excited about starting Jillian Michael’s 30 Day Shred today. I’ll be heading downstairs in a bit to do that and will have some posts later on about it. Hubs was going to shred with me but he ended up in the ER yesterday (headache, dizziness, etc.) and since they aren’t sure what’s going on, he’s going to pass on the 1st round. If I…
Menu Plan Monday: June 29

Angie

29 Jun 2009 | 7:39 am

Menu Plan Monday Monday- Pasta w/asparagus, ham and mushroom sauce Tuesday- Chicken, homemade baked beans, veggie Wednesday- Mini pizzas (seasoned ground turkey and veggies on multi grain flatbread) Thursday- Breakfast for dinner Friday- Spaghetti w/homemade veggie sauce and seasoned ground turkey meatballs I’m not sure how I feel about having two days of pasta but that’s the plan for now. What is on your menu plan for the week?

Best Health
What did you do yesterday?

lisa

2 Jul 2009 | 7:27 am
Send a virtual sunflower to help fight ovarian cancer

kat

1 Jul 2009 | 9:00 pm
6 reasons to love your body

kat

1 Jul 2009 | 9:00 pm
Spicy Chocolate Energy Bars

kat

30 Jun 2009 | 5:13 pm
Hair care that travels easy

kat

30 Jun 2009 | 2:51 pm

Gym Junkies
New interview I just did…

Vic Magary

29 Jun 2009 | 8:45 pm

Short and sweet interview over at The Fitness Adviser… Check it out here… Hope everyone had a good weekend, and is ready to kick some ass this week! - Vic Share this post with your friends...
Attention Ladies: Strength Training Will Not Make You Big And Bulky (But It Might Make You Sexy As Hell!)

Vic Magary

22 Jun 2009 | 10:19 am

I still hear it from some of my female clients when I introduce the squat, “I don’t want my thighs to get big.” And what I usually tell them is that the body will go where it is supposed to go. Everyone’s genetic make up is different, and it’s certainly possible that squats will add a bit of size to a lady’s legs. But not in a bulky or unattractive way. Your leg size is usually more a problem with your diet than with lifting weights. If you lift weights + have a clean healthy diet you’ll get that “lean and toned” look that all…
I need YOUR help…

Vic Magary

18 Jun 2009 | 9:46 am

I’m finishing up my new bodyweight home workout DVD right now (just pop it in and follow along type DVD) and can’t think of a name for it… Here’s a little background on it… This DVD is just like the workouts you’ve seen on here… This isn’t some bullshit Jane Fonda workout DVD. These are high intensity workouts that will make you lose fat and build strength in less than 10 minutes… I’ve been stumped on picking a name for this DVD for days and need some help from you If you have a name suggestion, post it below in the…
Why do I train?… Because…

Vic Magary

11 Jun 2009 | 7:28 pm

I posted this on my Facebook page a week or so ago and totally forgot to put it up on here… Its some video from a few days of my training, and I narrated a few of the reasons why I train…. Leave me a comment below with the reasons you train/workout, I think this could be a good discussion… Share this post with your friends...
Announcing The 31 Day Challenge WINNERS

Vic Magary

8 Jun 2009 | 1:41 pm

Congrats again to Lisa, Mike, Colin, Pierre and everyone else who finished the challenge! Please email me vic {at} gymjunkies.com with your address, and I will send your shirts out right away. I’ll also get your ebooks from Zach and Craig this week as well…. If you want to participate in a new 31 day challenge, I’m running one in my personal coaching program. You can try it out for 21 days for just a $1…. and you also get $233 worth of cool bonuses like follow along videos, workout manuals and even a never before heard audio interview with me! Lisa, Mike and…

Build Muscle and Burn Fat
Jun 16, Build Muscle, Burn Fat: Free Workout Plans, Diet Information and Nutrition Tips

16 Jun 2009 | 9:51 am

Build muscle and burn fat. Free nutrition information and workout plans, programs, information and tips. Building muscle and burning fat fast with principles from the world of business.
May 20, Do cardio and eat right!

19 May 2009 | 7:52 pm

Friends, Losing weight is simply burning fat, therefore, the secret to burning fat is by doing cardio and having a healthy nutrition. If you want to
May 20, My thoughts on Weight Loss

19 May 2009 | 7:44 pm

My fiance is addicted to this show and of course I watch it with her. I see the workouts, a little about the food but mainly these people losing
May 16, 6 Pack Abs Nutrition and Exercise Strategy | Middle Management

15 May 2009 | 7:40 pm

To get 6 pack abs, you must strengthen your abs and lose belly fat. Learn how to get ripped abs with the best ab exercises, and belly fat loss tips and tricks. Get 6-Pack Abs.
May 13, 113 Diet And Exercise Tips to Burn Fat

12 May 2009 | 10:33 pm

These diet and exercise tips to burn fat are all geared to creating a Fitter Twitter. Each tip is 140 characters or less.

The Outdoor Journey
Integrity

John

15 Jun 2009 | 2:02 pm

A great little fable about integrity from Tony Gentilcore’s recent article at T-Nation that I felt needed to be read by parents and coaches: “I can’t get my little boy to stop eating sugar,” the mother said to the wise man. “Please help me.” “Come back and see me in two weeks,” the wise man said. With a quizzical look on her face, the mother reluctantly walked away. Two weeks later, she brought her son to see the wise man. “Stop eating sugar,” he said to the little boy. “Why did we have to wait two weeks for that?”…
Chef Emy’s Garlic Basil Shrimp

Chef Emanuela

12 Jun 2009 | 9:40 am

The main tasty ingredients. Garlic Basil Shrimp Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1-1/4 pounds large shrimp (20 to 25 per pound), peeled and deveined 3 large garlic cloves, minced 1/8 teaspoon dried hot red-pepper flakes, or more to taste 3/4 cup dry white wine (optional) 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves 1-1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved Salt and freshly ground black pepper Directions Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté shrimp, turning over once, until just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer…
Getting back in the game

John

1 Jun 2009 | 11:56 am

Dang! That’s the first word that comes to mind when I took a look at this site over the weekend and realized it has been a while since I published anything. Well, I didn’t actually say “dang!” but the words I did use aren’t really appropriate to post here now that my daughter likes to drop by from time to time and see what the old man is up to. Let me see if I can get everyone up to speed rather quickly. INJURY REHAB After I grocked my lower back in March from combining deadlifts with sprints, I finally started to get back on the training bus about three weeks…
The Sully Challenge

John

29 May 2009 | 8:57 am

I came across this humorous public challenge this morning to Eric “Sully” Sullivan and thought y’all might get a kick out of it. See what happens when you’re good at something and kick the asses out of the local boys? Click here to read ‘08 Champ to Defend Multisport Title. Related posts:Mt. Taylor Quadrathlon: Catching up with Sully The mighty Mt. Taylor Winter Quadrathlon is once again drawing...Mt. Taylor Profiles: Eric “Sully” Sullivan Tomorrow marks 25th anniversary of the Mt. Taylor Winter Quadrathlon....Lessons from the Agassiz Uphill snowshoe…
Geat lean and win $10,000

John

18 May 2009 | 9:59 pm

Guest contributor Dr. John Berardi dropped me a line the other day telling me all about his new nutrition program. Berardi is recognized as one of the top nutrition coaches in the world and is known for his programs getting people results. Fast. He sent me a video to watch and I found out he’s giving away $20,0000 for his body transformation contest. (You can watch it here: Get Lean) Here’s the catch: To qualify for this reward, you have to participate in the Lean Eating program. You get six months of top-notch coaching, and, if during those 6 months you achieve the best body…

Lifestyle - LifeMojo
Vitamins for Skin Care

LifeMojo Team

1 Jul 2009 | 11:30 am

Taking care of the skin means different things to different people. For many, it means a simple splash of water, using soap for cleansing purpose. Some people tend to find excuses that they are not able to look after their skin, owing to their busy hectic work schedule. Well, taking out time for oneself is something that should not pinch you much, because you are not doing it for anyone else. While the use of daily vitamins has for years been recognized as an important part of maintaining health, only recently have researches started paying attention to the relationship between nutritional…
Herbs for Rainy Season (Monsoon)

Dr Shikha Sharma

29 Jun 2009 | 11:30 am

The rainy season (monsoon) is the time when due to the high humidity in the air there are various infectious bacteria and viruses which become active and this leads to fevers, throat infections, skin infections etc. But there are some herbs and spices easily available in the kitchen to help prevent infections in your body. These are: Indian Lilac (Neem): It is a tree which has been written about extensively in Ayurveda and each part of this tree has beneficial properties. The tree itself is a big transformer of carbon dioxide to oxygen and decreases the presence of malaria and cholera…
Diet for Cyclists

LifeMojo Team

28 Jun 2009 | 11:30 am

Biking is one the best ways to exercise, rehab joints and bones or just plain enjoy life. There's nothing quite like a Sunday evening bike tour. Perhaps you're trying to shed a few pounds or maybe it's time to start training for the next race. Ever consider becoming a cyclist? If so, there is a specific diet one should adhere to in order for ones body to perform at a top level and be able to rest well at night so that the body's muscles may repair and rebuild. Eating is an intrinsic part of cycling. If you get your food intake wrong, it doesn't matter how fit you are, you could just…
Healthy Breakfast Cereals

LifeMojo Team

27 Jun 2009 | 11:30 am

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. You may be too busy in the morning to prepare a large breakfast, so you choose between skipping breakfast altogether or relying on breakfast cereals. What could be easier than pouring dry cereal into a bowl and adding some milk? Of course, not all breakfast cereals are equal. Despite coming in similar sized boxes, with similar shaped pieces, for similar priced prices, there are quite a few differences between most cereals. Some claim to be high in whole grains and fiber, good source of vitamins and minerals, and good for your heart and…
Health Benefits of Basil (Tulsi)

LifeMojo Team

26 Jun 2009 | 11:30 am

Basil (Tulsi) Benefits have been known in the annals of folk remedies in the olden days and are now slowly seeping into the consciousness of mainstream life. Commonly used to add flavoring to Mediterranean food, basil also has a number of therapeutic properties. It can soothe feelings of anxiety and ease digestion. Basil originated in Asia and the Middle East, and after being traded and cultivated for at least five thousand years, there are now hundreds of different varieties. All strains of basil, from the lemon-scented to camphor-like varieties, each possess a unique chemical makeup. It has…

Fitness - LifeMojo
Diet for Cyclists

LifeMojo Team

28 Jun 2009 | 11:30 am

Biking is one the best ways to exercise, rehab joints and bones or just plain enjoy life. There's nothing quite like a Sunday evening bike tour. Perhaps you're trying to shed a few pounds or maybe it's time to start training for the next race. Ever consider becoming a cyclist? If so, there is a specific diet one should adhere to in order for ones body to perform at a top level and be able to rest well at night so that the body's muscles may repair and rebuild. Eating is an intrinsic part of cycling. If you get your food intake wrong, it doesn't matter how fit you are, you could just…
Basics of Running Pain

LifeMojo Team

25 Jun 2009 | 11:30 am

Running is an enjoyable and healthy sport, but it can be tough on the body, including the legs, feet and especially the knees. It is also one of the easiest ways to get oneself in pain. It goes without saying that your feet take the brunt of the punishment on your run. Each one pounds the ground some 800 times per mile. The impact and stress of running is sometimes hard on the muscles and joints; especially if you ignore early warning signs. One of the early sign is Pain. Any structural flaws in your feet or slight imbalances in your stride will eventually result in an ache here or there.
Measuring Exercise Intensity

LifeMojo Team

21 Jun 2009 | 11:30 am

Most of the time when we exercise, we hardly give a thought to the intensity of our workouts. Most often we don't even know how to measure it. But we exercise anyway. The question then is, do we have to measure it? Yes, measurement of intensity in exercise helps us know how far we're progressing or not. Exercise intensity is defined in terms of how much oxygen the body uses to do an exercise and the calories burnt while doing it. In aerobic exercises such as swimming, walking and cycling, intensity is understood as how hard the activity feels when you do it. The rule of thumb is moderation.
Bicycle Drafting

LifeMojo Team

17 Jun 2009 | 11:30 am

Cycling is an amazing sport that provides a sense of camaraderie and teamwork once a few advanced riding skills are acquired. Riding in cohesion with friends can raise the quality of a training session and create a sense of teamwork on two wheels. As you become a more experienced rider, you will find that riding in a paceline is an exciting way to enhance your riding experience. In road racing, bicyclists group together in a pack known as a "peloton" or "pace line" or "echelon". In a paceline, the front rider breaks the wind, allowing the riders behind to draft him. By drafting the bicycle in…
Tips for Running in the Rain

LifeMojo Team

16 Jun 2009 | 11:30 am

The weather news draws a sad face among the runners. Most of the runners don't like running in the rain. Just trying to imagine the soggy socks, dirty shoes, flooded and slippery roads makes you cringe. Rain makes it harder to run and it lessens your mileage for the week. The increased possibility for rainy, wet conditions might make most runners take their routine indoors. However, with the right precautions, runners can keep up their outdoor running even on rainy days. They may even find the rain a refreshing change. Here are some tips to get you started: Create a natural moisture-wicking…

Sports Health Exercise
Active Health Network: Yoga Kick - Instantly Change Your Physiology

tracybenham

25 Jun 2009 | 6:31 am

Stress Relief is just breath away. AHN Yoga Expert, Stacy McCarthy shares an easy technique to instantly improve your mood and posture.
Active Health Network: Fit Kick - What to Eat at Sporting Events

tracybenham

22 Jun 2009 | 3:02 pm

If you have lots of sporting events planned this summer, make sure your love of sports doesn’t lead to unhealthy eating habits and weight gain. Sporting events are a great way to spend an afternoon with your friends and family. Don’t let the boys of summer sabotage your ability to fully enjoy swimsuit season. This video with celebrity trainer and AHN Fitness Expert Fitz, reveals the secret to staying slim while getting sporty in a stadium.
Daily Kick in the Butt

tracybenham

22 Jun 2009 | 8:35 am

Did you skip breakfast today? Eat breakfast daily, without fail. No matter what. Period. Simple is fine. Leftover dinner is fine. Just restart your furnace. Your body and brain will really thank you in the mid afternoon when your energy schedule shifts.* Make a point to eat breakfast every day this week. See for yourself why so many studies have concluded that eating breakfast is a key to staying healthy and living a happier and more productive life. *For more motivational, educational and kick-butt healthy and fitness tips like this – sign up for our free Get Fit - Mobile Alerts( side bar…
Memorable, Media-Free Fitness

tracybenham

18 Jun 2009 | 1:38 pm

Make this summer an active one for you and your family. Here is an easy way to free up some time: Choose one day every week (or at the very least every month) to turn off every TV, video game, cell phone and computer. Gather your family and/or friends and do something — anything — together. Get out the calendar and pick your “turn it off” electronic entertainment-free day. Plan an activity, event or adventure. If you have kids, let them take turns planning an activity. Split up the day and let each family member plan something fun for the family to do together. If…
Active Health Network: Fit Kick -Take a Big Step Toward a Small Bikini

tracybenham

17 Jun 2009 | 1:45 pm

AHN Fitness Expert and Celebrity Trainer, Fitz shares her favorite place to workout to get ready for summer and swimsuit season. “Go Outside to Have Fun Getting Fit” ~ Tracy Benham (Health - Fitness - Adventure Advocate) ( don’t forget the sunblock)

Marc David's Bodybuilding Tips
What Supplements Do You Take?

marc@justaskmarc.com (Marc David)

29 Jun 2009 | 11:43 am

Photo Credit: John Jeddore I’ll refrain from talking about brand names and such as I think we all have our opinions on those and many times price is a factor. I’m also not posting this list to preach about the benefits of supplements. The post title is “What Supplements Do You Take” and I’m merely answering. This list is complete for June 2009. This isn’t my schedule but rather a framework. And please keep in mind.. these are supplements meant to supplement an outstanding nutritional program. I do not use this list to fill in gaps or substitute or…
Dave DePew Interviews the NoBull Muscle Guy

marc@justaskmarc.com (Marc David)

21 Jun 2009 | 5:33 pm

Dave DePew, MFT, LSN is an experienced San Diego-based Personal Trainer, Weight Loss Specialist, Licensed Sports Nutritionist, Strength Coach, and Natural Bodybuilder. His fitness boot camps and numerous radio shows and segments are all part of the, “The Dave DePew Network”, as he is well known for physique transformations and is highly sought after in the San Diego area. In this show, Dave interviews me about my NoBull Bodybuilding book, some of the things every natural bodybuilder needs to know, and how I use awareness to continually propell myself and everybody I teach towards their…
Monster Milk RTD

marc@justaskmarc.com (Marc David)

11 Jun 2009 | 6:52 pm

Monster Milk RTD Cytosport’s latest edition to the Monster line… Monster Milk RTD is finally live! As of June 11th, 2009, Cytosport ran their first batches of this high quality, high content protein aimed at the bodybuilder who wants it all, in a single RTD container. IMPORTANT: Each bottle is 2.5 servings! This is ideal for 50% 1hr before a workout and 1hr after. But keep in mind.. this is TWO and a HALF servings. Monster Milk RTD Flavors: Vanilla Chocolate … more? Monster Milk RTD Supplement Facts: (Photo of Supplement Label) At 310-350 calories and 50g of protein per bottle,…
Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle

marc@justaskmarc.com (Marc David)

4 Jun 2009 | 7:05 am

Thinking About Buying Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle? WAIT! Find Out What You’re Getting Yourself Into BEFORE You Buy Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle makes some outrageous claims, has a bunch of larger-than-life testimonials, and costs more than your average hardcover book. When scrolling through the (very long) official website, your mind will be racing with questions wondering if it’s a scam or a legitimate program, because you have to admit, the concept behind the program is very intriguing. It’s getting harder every day to distinguish the legitimate fat loss programs from the ones…
How Long Will It Take Me to Lose Weight?

marc@justaskmarc.com (Marc David)

2 Jun 2009 | 10:28 am

Imagine how nice it would be to know how long it might take to be “swimsuit” ready. You’d know when to start getting cut for the summer and roughly how long it might take. How many people ask… How long will it take me to lose weight? By using some information in your body composition, it’s easy to tell how long does it take to lose weight. Just a few steps can take you from a body fat percentage to the number of weeks it’s going to take you to reach your goals. You might know how to burn the fat, but do you know how long will it take me to lose weight?

The Fitness Center
Gold's Gym takes up new cause: Cankles

Rebecca Williams

1 Jul 2009 | 4:08 pm

Gold's Gym launched an awareness campaign on Wednesday in a humorous effort to bring attention to obesity in America. The "Say No to Cankles" campaign focuses on the "growing epidemic" of cankles, a slang term referring to the merging of the calf with a swollen or obese ankle. “There are a lot of different awareness-type [campaigns] for everything. We thought this was a fun, lighthearted way to drive attention to a very serious issue in our country, and that’s obesity,” CMO Lisa Zoellner said. On its official campaign Web site, Gold's states that…
A running start: Goodbye, bed; hello, track workout

Steve Ruiz

30 Jun 2009 | 10:43 am

My first job after college was at the Lakeland Ledger as a copy editor. Working late nights was part of the deal, and being a morning person by nature, I was somewhat reticent. But I thought I would give it a shot for a couple of years and move into a job with more normal hours. At the Ledger, the copy-desk shift was from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. After that, I usually would go home and be asleep by 2. Another coworker would go out after his shift and not return home to 5 or 6 in the morning. He wouldn't have made a good runner, at least not in the sense of what got me out of bed at 4 this…
Hey, Dave, we have a list of fitness tips

Steve Ruiz

28 Jun 2009 | 1:26 pm

For the fitness tips of the week, we are doing something different this week. We're no David Letterman, but we have a list of five keys that you should follow to help meet your fitness goals. They are all important, so they are listed in no particular order: Don't forget the weights: A program heavy on cardio will help you lose weight, but wouldn't it be great if you could burn calories while you are watching TV with your family, sitting down paying the bills or in other states of inactivity? Building lean muscle can do that for you. Muscle takes calories to sustain itself, so the…
Are you getting enough fiber in your diet?

Rebecca Williams

27 Jun 2009 | 6:52 pm

We've all heard that we need to eat more fiber, but by the time we've added up all the calories, fat (saturated, trans, etc.), carbohydrates and sugar, who has time for fiber? If anything, fiber is one thing we definitely need to take account of. Fiber is best known for keeping our bowel movements regular, as our bodies don't digest it and it pushes food through the digestive system; but fiber also lowers the risk of heart disease and diabetes, lowers blood cholesterol levels, and (I know you'll like this one) aids in weight loss. In my quest to up my daily fiber intake, I…
Be good to your heart: Not only lower sodium, increase potassium

Audrea Huff

27 Jun 2009 | 6:00 am

From Harvard Health Letters Potassium and sodium. In the pantheon of classic partners, they aren’t quite up there with Abbott and Costello, Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire, and John, George, Paul, and Ringo. They should be. Potassium and sodium together play a huge role in regulating blood pressure, and mounting evidence shows they are intimately involved in bone health. Research and dietary recommendations tend to focus on one or the other, usually sodium. That’s a mistake, since these two elements go hand in hand. And the huge imbalance of this duo in the average American diet requires…

Live Fit Blog
Why Do Teenagers Smoke?

Greg

1 Jul 2009 | 4:00 am

I’m trying to figure out why in the heck anyone, much less teenagers, smoke. Anything. This subject has become somewhat relevant to me lately, as I’ve just learned that someone has decided to take up this habit. If someone can offer me some sort of logical explanation, I would love to hear it. I’ve posed the question to a few people, and these are the responses I’ve gotten: Smoking Is Cool You’ve got to be kidding me! There was a time when this may have held some water, but no longer. As near as I can tell, in the U.S. today, smokers are being relegated to the status of…
Who Controls My Personal Health Data?

Greg

29 Jun 2009 | 4:00 am

This sound familiar? I visit my doctor’s office and the first person I encounter after getting called back checks my weight, temperature, and blood pressure. They scribble something down in a folder and nod sagely. Presumably they’re recording my personal health data, so I lean forward to see what they’re writing, at which point they turn and walk out. This really irks me. Who Is Responsible For My Personal Health Data? Guys in general are probably pretty bad about keeping track of our personal healthcare data. If we’re honest about it, most of us probably know more about…
Ever Wonder How Many Calories Are In A 12 Oz. Steak?

Greg

26 Jun 2009 | 4:00 am

Have you ever wondered how many calories are in that steak you had for dinner last night? I made the mistake of looking up the answer to this question after a business dinner, and boy, oh boy was I shocked. How Many Calories Are In Your Steak? I have gotten to the point of generally trying to avoid restaurant food these days. I can tell I’m getting older and crabbier, because I usually find the food overpriced, not cooked how I’d like, portion size just outlandishly large, or some combination of the three. Toss in the inevitable bad service, and I’d usually rather just cook it…

Vitesse Press
Top Cycling Holidays in Europe

30 Jun 2009 | 9:00 pm

The 96th Tour de France kicks off next week on July 4th and it may just inspire some of you to polish your bicycle bell and go on a cycling holiday. Perhaps nothing like the 21 grueling stages of the famous Tour but a cycling holiday through gently rolling countryside and with plenty of stops for good food and drink.
Biking Along The Erie Canal

29 Jun 2009 | 9:00 pm

"Enjoy great scenery, fascinating history, and unparalleled cycling along the 365-mile Erie Canalway Trail. The paved and stone dust trail follows both active and historic sections of the Erie Canal..." So says the web site for The Erie Canalway Nation [...]
Railroads Can Support Your Biking

26 Jun 2009 | 9:00 pm

In our car-focused society, using railroads to support our cycling trips is not common. Instead, we struggle to leave cars in strategic spots and spend a lot of time coming and going with our autos.When we were preparing Cycling Along The Canals of New York State, we looked at buses and trains to get to or from the route and fo [...]
Hiking With Acrophobia

21 Jun 2009 | 9:00 pm

A couple of young friends of mine just completed the Presi Traverse over the weekend, updating their Facebook friends with photos as they hiked along. I admired their efforts but in spite of my love of fitness and the outdoors, was just as glad I was walking in my woods instead.The Presidential Range Traverse, popularly known as the “Presi Traverse,” is one of the classic hikes in New England. It is twenty-four miles of New Hampshire’s boulder piles, grass [...]
Joan Benoit Samuelson - A Class Act

19 Jun 2009 | 9:00 pm

Olympic gold medal winner Joan Benoit Samuelson came to Vermont last weekend and won the Crowley 10k road race in Rutland. Until I read about the race, I hadn’t realized that the 52-year-old was having such a good year. I searched and found tha [...]

Lifescript.com: Body
7 Healthy 4th of July Recipes

1 Jul 2009 | 5:00 pm

Independence Day should also mean being free from complicated dishes. Whether you watch fireworks in the park or just relax in the backyard, chances are you’ll share the day with family, friend and lots of food. Put a unique twist on some classic American fare with these easy, healthy July 4th recipes… Grilled Chicken with Cherry-Chipotle Barbecue SauceThis is a spicy but not fiery-hot dish. It is made with chipotle peppers, which add not only heat but also a subtle smoky taste. Chipotle chiles in adobo sauce are smoked jalapenos packed in a flavorful sauce. Look for the small cans in the…
A Killer Midsection

1 Jul 2009 | 5:00 pm

By Jorge Cruise, Chief Diet and Fitness Expert Leave the La-Z-Boy aerobics to the couch potatoes and try this advanced abs crunch today! The move requires a little agility and a bit of upper abs strength. The motion may feel awkward at first, but you’ll quickly find your grip on the bench can help stabilize you. If you don’t have a workout bench at home or at the gym, then use a picnic bench; it works just as well – just make sure you bring a mat or towel to cushion the surface. Let’s begin! Step 1: Lie close to the upper end of the bench. Reach behind you and grab the bench next…
Barbecuing on a Diet

1 Jul 2009 | 5:00 pm

By Leah Greenbaum of The Lifescript Staff Pigging out on greasy barbecue can throw a wrench in your diet plans. But you don’t have to starve yourself to mind your diet: Just bring healthier food to grill! Turkey frankfurters are a great alternative to fatty hot dogs. Packed with more protein per pound than any other meat or poultry, turkey can satisfy your taste buds, keep you fuller longer and give your body essential nutrients such as calcium, iron and amino acids. It’s also low in cholesterol and fat. Try to buy free-range turkey; it’s healthier – and more humane – than…
7 Succulent Seafood Recipes

28 Jun 2009 | 5:00 pm

There are plenty of fish in the sea, and this seafood recipe collection showcases them perfectly. Here are 7 light, delicious dishes for summer… Baja-Battered FishThe Mexican-inspired fish-taco craze is beginning to spread. Once you've had one, you'll understand. This recipe is a healthful version of the battered, deep-fried and crispy fish at Rossy's Tacos in Baja, Calif. The fish is best when served immediately, but will keep, if wrapped, in the refrigerator for up to one day. Serves: 8Preparation time: 40 minutes Ingredients3/4 cup beer, preferably lager or pilsner 1/2 cup…
Food Swap: Which Muffin Is Healthiest?

28 Jun 2009 | 5:00 pm

By Jorge Cruise, Chief Diet and Fitness Expert Muffins are really just small cakes, so think of them as a treat and not a healthful breakfast food. But take heart, muffin-lovers: You can indulge in sugar-free muffins! And they won't send your energy levels crashing or give you belly fat. Instead of reaching for Otis Spunkmeyer's chocolate chip muffin, which has 32 grams of sugar (more than double what I recommend in an entire day), try the velvety chocolate muffin from VitaMuffin. It’s sugar-free and made with maltitol, a sugar alcohol. Neither sugar nor alcohol, sugar…

Strength Training Blog
Ab Crunch

10 Jun 2009 | 12:19 am

5 different variations of the ab crunch.
Bicep Workouts

10 Jun 2009 | 12:11 am

Bicep Workouts to Build Strong and Lean Arms
Zone Diet Snacks

1 Apr 2009 | 10:00 pm

Simple and Easy Zone Diet Snacks to keep you in the Zone all Day.
Strength Training For Seniors

16 Mar 2009 | 12:09 am

Strength training for seniors is a wonderful way to stay in shape, and commit to a more healthy style of living. Not only will you stay healthier longer, but you'll find that you have a lot more energy and you look better.
Workout At Home

10 Mar 2009 | 10:56 am

I workout at home for convenience, efficiency and privacy

Nicki Anderson
Rush - Exercise Taxing the Healthcare System? Hardly.

Nicki

28 Jun 2009 | 9:40 am

It seems as though Rush Limbaugh’s battle of the bugle has created some pretty imaginative scapegoating. A couple of weeks ago, Limbaugh came out and said that thanks to “exercise freaks” our health care system is stressed. He cited that those that exercise and involved in activities such as soccer, baseball, mountain bike, running, etc. are responsible for the stress our health care system is experiencing due to chronic injuries. Back in 2007, Limbaugh, stated that you can lose weight without exercise, (duh, starve yourself), then he followed it up with,…
Slow Down for Healthy Weight Loss!

Nicki

22 Jun 2009 | 12:46 pm

Summer has finally arrived! With that, the guilt of weight loss efforts is ringing louder than ever. “Who would have thought summer would get here so fast? Surely I lose this weight by the 4th of July, right?” Wrong. A common weight loss mistake that people make when desperately trying to get rid of some winter weight is doing too much too soon. Or more defeating, is THINKING they have to do more than their body is able or willing to do. If you’re experiencing summer body panic mode, whoa, slow down. Putting yourself under the pressure of doing more exercise than your body…
Food - Enemy or Ally?

Nicki

14 Jun 2009 | 1:19 pm

I know I’ve probably mentioned in my previous posts, but here it is again, if I wasn’t a personal trainer, I’d be a chef. There is nothing that brings me greater joy (next to motherhood and training of course!) than creating a meal for family and friends. I believe that creating an amazing meal for someone is another way of saying you love them. Corny? Perhaps, but it my opinion, true. It’s too bad that people just don’t think of food that way anymore. My goal is to go to Italy next spring. I’ve only been out of the country a couple of times, and my dream…
Fear of Success….I Get It!

Nicki

7 Jun 2009 | 1:54 pm

A couple of weeks ago, I shared with you that I was going through a transitional phase with my business. For me, I felt the transition process brought about fear and trepidation, after all, change is never easy. I wrote about the importance of accountability and being able to stay motivated and on task. I shared the vast importance of having a strategy and clear focus for without those, you’ll remain stagnant. This past week I met with a client of mine who has been dieting most of her adult life. “Maybe I’m just not supposed to lose weight, maybe I’m just meant to be…
Time to Start Thinking Differently About Weight Loss

Nicki

31 May 2009 | 12:00 pm

This past week I had a consultation with a woman who has battled weight her whole life. After talking to me she said she’d sign up right away except she needs to talk to her husband. After she spoke to her husband, he wanted to meet with me and hear what I had to say that was different from the hundred other weight loss programs she had been on. My first thought was, “Wow, how’s that for support?” but then I realized that weight and acceptance is a big issue for women (and some men), they lament all the time, “Am I thin enough? Am I pretty enough? Do I look good…

Yum Yucky
Chick-fil-A Cheat Sheet and the Angus Burger

Josie Maurer

1 Jul 2009 | 9:01 pm

Check out the newest Fast Food Cheat Sheet!Chick-fil-A 400 Calories or Less plus more Fast Food Cheat SheetsThe McDonald's Cheat Sheet has been updated to include two of their three new Angus Burgers as part of the Top 5 Caloric Offenders. Angus Third Pound Burgers were recently introduced with a $3.99 price tag as a "high class" fast food option that supposedly competes with expensive eat-in restaurant burgers. Check out Grub Grade for the big fat scoop on Angus Burgers. Their taste review includes complete nutrition information and close up pics. Here's the skinny version on nutrition…
Taste Test: Lean Cuisine Pasta Romano with Bacon

Josie Maurer

30 Jun 2009 | 9:01 pm

The Scenario: You're fresh out of bacon butter (Lard/Pig Fat) to spread on that piece of warm toast. Could Lean Cuisine's new Pasta Romano with Bacon fill in to satisfy your baconish desires? NOT! I've been deceived by the pig. Go ahead and microwave this baby and you'll get a whiff of bacon splendor, but then get ready to grab your eyeglasses, contact lenses, and magnifying glass all at once as you attempt to locate the bacon in this dish. I counted three puny bacon bits that are way smaller than my favorite salad topper. The puny pieces were nice and chewy, yet void of flavor. It should be…
Weird & Stupid Food News, Episode 2

Josie Maurer

30 Jun 2009 | 3:21 am

5,000 Calorie Breakfast Who said being Greedy doesn't have it's perks? Stop by Mario's Cafe Bar on your next trip to England for their 10 Egg Big Breakfast Challenge. If you can eat this 5,000 calorie meal within 20 minutes, it's free! Why pay the $18? According to Examiner.com, the breakfast comes complete with "10 eggs, 10 sausages, 10 slices of bacon, 10 pieces of toast, five black pudding slices, mushrooms, cooked tomatoes, and baked beans". I got rid of my second stomach a while back. I'm only eating one egg, a slice of bacon, and a piece of toast.Hungry Burglar A man in China was…
Taste Test: Curves 90 Calorie Butter Popcorn

Josie Maurer

28 Jun 2009 | 9:01 pm

Microwave popcorn is supposed to be a no-brainer. It could be Extra Butter, Lite Butter, Low Fat, or whatever. They're all pretty good, just take your pick based on taste and calories. So what is Curves up to and can somebody please tell me why the no-brainer philosophy does not apply to their 90 Calorie Butter Popcorn? It's terrible in one, two, three...four different ways. Why So Terrible?1) Marketing Gimmick: Curves says they use whole grain popcorn. But wait! Aren't all popcorn kernels whole grain? Duh!2) Price: I paid $4.99 for the dang box and I want my money back!3) Package…
Do I Look Fat in This? (Steak Sliders Edition)

Josie Maurer

25 Jun 2009 | 9:01 pm

Did you hear the one about the hungry Taste Tester who went to Red Robin without knowing how many calories were on the menu? Yep, I did this, and now that Red Robin has released nutrition information on their latest sensation, the Steak Slider, I feel like I've been bitch-slapped and spit on by the dish that cost me 2,048 calories.The Breakdown 1,082 Calories: 3 Steak Sliders 434 Calories: Steak Fries 406 Calories: 1/2 basket Tortillas & Dips 126 Calories: Cole Slaw 0 Calories: Water Price Paid: $10.99Total Calories: 2,048Since I can't have do-over and order a…

Fitspott
The "Brain Bike" - Perhaps Children Can Pedal Their Way To Straight A's?

David Gise

23 Jun 2009 | 2:32 pm

Fitspott can always count on Phil Lawler from PE4life.org to keep us up to date on the latest research detailing the link between exercise and learning. (aka Active Learning). An exciting new piece of equipment that Phil was kind enough to share with us is called the "Brain Bike." The Brain Bike was developed by Brain Center America and combines a cardio workout with brain-stimulating exercises such…
The Family that Exercises Together, Stays Together!

David Gise

20 Jun 2009 | 3:21 pm

Given the choice between a long walk in the country, and a session in front of the computer, playing games, most youngsters would opt for the latter. Occasionally, chilling out with a computer game is no bad thing. When it becomes the only form of activity, a slippery path towards no exercise at all has been taken. In many schools, physical education is being side-lined to make way for more academic studies, but it is just as important as anything else on the school’s curriculum. In some ways, it is more important, because of the life skills learned along the way. Skills such…
Oh the Fun. Take a ride Down the River and Hold On Tight!

David Gise

29 May 2009 | 10:36 pm

Whitewater rafting is a challenging and exhilarating sport the whole crew will enjoy. There are few activities that bring a family or friends together as a team better than a whitewater rafting trip. Whether it’s a multi-day or a one-day trip everyone will have fun. However, to ensure a safe trip there are some basic rowing maneuvers you’ll need to learn. Before filling your boat with family and friends, take a river trip with an experienced oarsperson. If you know someone with experience that’s the best option, but paid guided trips are available on most commercially run…
Omek Interactive - A Technology That Could Raise The Exergaming Experience To The Next Level

David Gise

24 May 2009 | 6:45 am

On Friday, Fitspott had the pleasure of meeting with Janine Kutliroff, CEO of Israel based Omek Interactive. Omek’s proprietary technology translates raw data from 3D cameras, allowing a participants natural body motion to control an onscreen character for a gaming experience that is truly active and immersive. Little did I know, the glass of water that Janine asked for when she first arrived was actually going to be for ME. After Janine gave me a brief overview and history of Omek Interactive it was time to give the technology a try. Janine attached…
Budget-Proof Your Fitness Plan: How to Stay Fit Without Expensive Gym Fees

David Gise

14 May 2009 | 8:27 pm

During periods of economic downturn the last thing you want is to be paying out for an expensive gym every month. When funds are tight gym membership is often the first casualty, and losing the safe haven of your commercial gym can leave you feeling unmotivated to continue exercising. But you don’t have to give up your fitness plan just because you’ve got less money. Below are some simple steps to help you achieve your desired fitness level on a budget, or in many cases, for free. * Go running. If you live in the countryside or by the coast, finding a beautiful place to jog will…

JCD Fitness
In Search of Maintenance

JC

28 Jun 2009 | 11:00 pm

Image Credit: laurenatclemson Over the last few weeks I have received multiple emails regarding maintenance intake. These particular folks were dieting for a period of time and had some questions about how to set up their maintenance intake and what to expect with the added calories etc. Upon receipt I figured this would be a good time to touch on a subject many folks have a very hard time with. After all, it’s relatively easy to create a deficit and lose body fat and surely we can all agree how easy it is to gain body weight. But what about when we reach our goals? How do we maintain…
Deloads and Training Breaks

JC

25 Jun 2009 | 7:22 am

Photo Credit: Army.mil Muscle growth, it’s what most of us who wish to look great naked are desperately yearning for. I think it’s safe to say most of us probably train too often and too intense at times. I also believe we easily forget to maintain an objective approach during this journey as well. If I told you it’s absolutely necessary to take a break every now and then you might assume I ate a few paint chips as a kid. I admit, I am guilty of not always taking a break when I should. I confess that as I’ve failed forward and experienced injury, I now realize how…
Spinning Your Wheels? How I Went From Newbie To Intermediate Trainee

JC

21 Jun 2009 | 11:00 pm

Image Credit: irene nobrega – This lil’ guy’s still a newbie This is a detailed personal experience on how I went from newbie to intermediate trainee and sort of an expansion to my coaching article. While this piece and the coaching article are similar, I feel it’s necessary to touch on the endless wheel spinning cycle many experience. I find that as I work with more newbies alike, they all seem to be going through the same stuff I went through. I hope to provide some hope and guidance with this one. In the last 8-9 years or so I have learned a lot. I have done a ton…
Built For Show: A Review

JC

17 Jun 2009 | 11:46 pm

Built For Show is written by Nate Green of The Nate Green Experience. The book contains Four Body-Changing Workouts for Building Muscle, Losing Fat, and Looking Good Enough to Hook Up. It’s specifically written for the young(er) male population who train for vanity purposes as opposed to athleticism. The books foreword is written by Lou Schuler, who authored The New Rules of Lifting for Women. I highly respect Lou as a writer and when I heard he endorsed the book I was quick to pick up a copy. There are three sections in the book. Part 1: Cutting Through the B.S. – This section is…
Energy Consumption Around Your Workouts

JC

14 Jun 2009 | 11:35 pm

Photo Credit: LDHNY I would venture to say some of the most frequently asked questions are those regarding pre and post workout nutrition. Everyone has their opinion on what makes a perfect meal, the right and wrong way to mix your protein, the precise way to insert a peanut butter and jelly sandwich into your pie hole and exactly what kind of macro ratio to ingest for optimal results. Some are religiously against any kind of fat consumption in the “post workout window” and some even opt for liquids only. Some only allow starchy carbs during the 30 minutes post workout while…

Strive Performance Training
Agility drills : 3 Cone lateral

Kyle Harrell

2 Jul 2009 | 10:40 am

Simple confined space drill that is great for athletes of all types. Improves response and change of direction, increases hip flexibility, terrific for improving body control and quickness. Coaching points: avoid stutter step on plant foot, keep shoulders square. Focus on knee drive and hip swivel by sticking plant foot and driving knee up and over cones.
Dynamic Flexibilty : Lower back warm up

Kyle Harrell

26 Jun 2009 | 8:41 am

Below are two versions of my favorite dynamic stretch to help warm up and loosen the lower back and hips. On both versions start slow and stay smooth. Keep arms, chest or upper back in contact with ground. Rotate your hips and reach for your hand with opposite foot while keeping legs straight. As you begin to loosen up gradually increase reach and range of motion.
Product Review : The Chuck Norris Total Gym

Kyle Harrell

25 Jun 2009 | 11:18 am

*Today’s post inspired by my cousin Jared, sender of the picture above and fellow Chuck Norris disciple. Chuck Norris Fact: •Chuck Norris destroyed the periodic table, because he only recognizes the element of surprise. I’m not a big fan of workout machines. Strive Performance-style training focuses on multi-joint/multi-plane complex movements that use bodyweight, kettlebells, barbells, dumbbells, sandbags, medicine balls, rocks, or any other thing laying around you can use. Toys and tools in the weightroom or at home are optional. When it comes to training, my advice is…
Neglected body parts : Legs

Kyle Harrell

24 Jun 2009 | 9:24 pm

Training for performance or general fitness requires a total body approach. Your body is more like a symphony than a 3 chord rock and roll song. So your training should reflect this complexity. Most men love to press and curl, and these areas rarely need encouragement. The lower half is often neglected and is usually last on the average person’s list of priorities. 3 things to keep in mind. • Dynamic flexibility drills like A skips, walking lunges, backward knee outs, inch worms, and spider man crawls are all terrific warm ups that increase heart rate and improve…
Dynamic Flexibility : Inch Worm

Kyle Harrell

24 Jun 2009 | 9:50 am

If you are looking for new ways to increase your heart rate, increase flexibility, range of motion, and to get greased up, hear is a great drill. Inch Worm- engages entire body, great for hamstrings, glutes, abdominals, and shoulders . •Start, by bending at waist with soft knees and placing palms on the ground in front of you. •Next, keep feet stationary maintain straight legs and unrounded back, finish in a locked arm push-up position. •Continue, maintain straight legs and hands in fixed push-up position. Walk toes towards hands while stretching hamstrings with flat back. • Repeat…

Exercise Fitness Blog Better For Life
Dumbbell Workouts - The Best Weight Training Exercises

29 Jun 2009 | 2:42 am

Dumbbell workouts that tone muscle and burn fat, giving you that sexy physique. Discover the top 6 essential exercises in these dumbbell workouts.
Dumbbell Exercises - Pictures, Videos and Instructions

22 Jun 2009 | 3:02 pm

Dumbbell exercises are vital to both men's and women's workouts. This guide takes you through the best dumbbell exercises for all areas of your body.
Your Diet Fitness Plan - The First Step to a Healthy Life

16 Jun 2009 | 3:15 am

Diet fitness plan? You can have a balanced healthy diet, and it's simple with your unique diet fitness plan. Learn how to eat a variety of food including the food you love. You can do it.
Exercise Fitness Diet - A Way of Life

16 Jun 2009 | 2:39 am

The best tips on how to have a great exercise fitness diet. Eat the food you love and still keep healthy. It can be done!
Turbulence Training Day 55 - Fat Burning Workouts

15 Jun 2009 | 2:27 pm

Turbulence Training day 55 video blog. Fat burning workouts that'll cut and shape your body in 4 weeks. Hardcore Fat Loss home fitness workout.

Shrinking Sisters
I love you, TheraFlu!

Gail Gedan Spencer

30 Jun 2009 | 2:51 pm

I'm on Day 4 of some sort of flu (swine or otherwise) and because of that I've been swigging down the TheraFlu (at least during the day). One of the ingredients is decongestant, which absolutely kills my appetite. So far...
Weekend recipe: Tomato Chutney with Baked Pita Chips

Gail Gedan Spencer

27 Jun 2009 | 11:52 am

Found this yummy looking recipe on Health.com for Tomato Chutney with Baked Pita Chips but I bet this chutney would be fantastic over chicken breasts as well. Tomato Chutney with Baked Pita Chips - Recipes - Health.com Shared via AddThis...
Get Fit Friday: Dancin' Abs by Jazzercise DVD

Gail Gedan Spencer

26 Jun 2009 | 2:17 pm

My regular Jazzercise class has been shoved into a tiny conference room for the summer. Besides the fact that it smells like an armpit halfway through class, it's far too small and the acoustics seem to magnify the infantile shrieking...
Words of wisdom, from Charles Barkley

Gail Gedan Spencer

25 Jun 2009 | 7:59 pm

"Hey Dan, I think I'm skinny. Just because you think it doesn't make it true." -- Charles Barkley, talking to ESPN's Dan Patrick on his radio show Thursday morning.
All-Bran rolled fiber wafers rock and roll!

Gail Gedan Spencer

22 Jun 2009 | 3:38 pm

While grocery shopping over the weekend, I spotted boxes of Kellogg's All-Bran Rolled Fiber Wafers. They look just like those cereal straws that Kellogg's makes but the big diff is that three of these tubes are packed with 10 grams...

One80 Fitness & Health
Cherries : The Miracle Fruit In The Relief Of Painful Arthritis

Andrea

1 Jul 2009 | 10:01 pm

Arthritis can be very painful, and while there are many drugs to reduce painful inflammation, the juice of tart red cherries has recently been proven to cool the swelling so to speak. Compared against non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, anthocyanins, found in the juice of red tart and sweet cherries is equally affective against swelling and pain associated [...]
The Ultimate Exercise To Build Muscle, Lose Weight, And Tone The Abs: Push-Ups 8 Ways

Marc Lavender

1 Jul 2009 | 10:01 pm

The push-up is the best exercise you can do to build muscles, lose weight, tone your arms, back and abs, and build endurance. Push-ups also help to strengthen the entire upper-body,are good for stabilizing your joints, and are great to work on your abs as well. Best of all you can do push-ups anywhere, with [...]
Top 4 Foods To Increase Your Libido - Simple Steps To Better Sex

Marc Lavender

1 Jul 2009 | 10:01 pm

Chocolate: Chocolate is filled with phenylethylamine and anandamine which both help to contribute to the release of endorphins in your body. Endorphins are the pleasure-inducing hormones which are also released during physical exertion and sex. Chocolate also has a high amount of cocoa in it which research has shown makes the body more sensitive to [...]
Canada Day: Flag Cake Recipe - Enjoy Canada Day And Stay On Your Diet

Andrea

1 Jul 2009 | 8:03 am

Nothing says summer like berries, and strawberries are in high season in Canada right now. With a light cake as a base, strawberries make a delicious flag cake your family and guests will not forget. This recipe is a great way to enjoy the Canada Day without worrying about your waistline. Angel Food Cake is [...]
4th Of July Recipes: Fire Up The Grill Summer Is Here - Pineapple Chicken Kabobs

Andrea

1 Jul 2009 | 7:32 am

Everyone loves a 4th of July Cook-out and fireworks, but your recipe choices don’t need to be heavy and filled with fat and calories to be delicious. These kabobs are delicious on their own or with a light salad. There us nothing that tastes more like summer than fruit and meat on the grill. Pineapple Chicken [...]

Priority Fitness
Switching Up The Routine

Benjamin Kessel

2 Jul 2009 | 6:22 am

When it comes to training, the redundancy implied from a "routine" doesn't always need to be applied. If you run the same 3 mile loop every day, your body will eventually become accustomed to it. The initial results you received from your runs will eventually taper out and plateau. Fortunately, there are ways to fix this. If you want to direct your workouts to receive constant results, varying your activity is vital.This puts us in a predicament. What do to do now? Well, one option is to continue doing the same thing we were doing and not receive the physical benefits that we were once…
Sharing the Spotlight

Benjamin Kessel

12 Jun 2009 | 5:29 am

One of the most important lessons I have learned as a Personal Trainer (and business owner) is to not re-invent the wheel. There are so many theories and existing data that has been proven about science and fitness. What's better than taking existing research and putting it into play? Unfortunately, there is also a lot of junk promoted in the health and wellness field today too. It can be really hard to decipher what's true or false. So, I've made the decision for you! Here are some links to legitimate articles and posts this week that I (based on my education and experience in the field)…
Interval Training and You

Benjamin Kessel

5 Jun 2009 | 5:47 am

In order to design a safe and efficient workout routine, it's crucial to have some experience under your belt. Picking a bunch of random exercises out of a hat can not only prevent your from reaching your fitness goals, it can also lead to over-used muscles and injury. Interval Training is one of my favorite styles of training. It provides the opportunity to strengthen your anaerobic muscles while still keeping your heart in a decent zone to burn fat. The workout session is very fast paced and direct, however the balance of "cool down" to High Intensity exercises maintains sanity. Interval…
Eat for Performance, Not Just Prevention

Benjamin Kessel

21 May 2009 | 4:30 am

It's easy to ask yourself where you don't want to be in life. The same question applies when we work out. It seems that too much of our energy today is devoted to preventing where we don't want to be, rather than just striving for where we should be. You don't have to be an elite athlete or simply in amazing shape to eat towards your fitness goals. When walking through the grocery store, there are so many food products that "prevent weight gain"or "prevent heart disease". Why do we have our heads geared toward such negative consequences? Have we as a society set the bar so low…
Who Knew Maps Can Help You Work Out?!?

Benjamin Kessel

8 May 2009 | 5:04 am

Logging your workouts is a great way to measure your progress and plan for your future goals. I'm a big fan of writing down exercise routines in order to improve workout sessions. This works great in a gym environment because you can bring a pen and pad and go crazy logging in between sets. But what about when you exercise outside? I love running, and despite my injury at the moment, I always wanted to know how far each run was. Unlike a gym, I'm not going to bring a little notebook and log the details of my run while I'm in the middle of it. If I know where my mile markers are during my…

AMPED Sports
The Importance of Professional Conferences: It’s Not Why You Think

Joe

30 Jun 2009 | 7:03 am

I recently attended and spoke at the Conference for Counseling Athletes and while there were some interesting topics I realized professional conferences provide an important service to professionals in the field besides education and information. Professional conferences allow you to gauge where you are in your career and validate (or possibly reject) the work you [...]
Thoughts About The US Open: To Plan or To React?

Joe

23 Jun 2009 | 7:26 am

Now that the U.S. Open is over there is certainly going to be a lot of discussion about how Phil Mickelson was unable to come through again, how Ricky Barnes fell apart, the comeback of David Duval, Tiger not playing well, and how little known qualifier, Lucas Glover, won the open. all these are interesting [...]
Beware: Two-a-Day Practices Ahead

Joe

22 Jun 2009 | 8:05 am

Two-a-day pre-season practices are a staple of football from high school through the pros. They are grueling, challenging, sometimes dangerous, but also necessary. Recently the National Athletic Trainers’ Association came out against two-a-day practices and many high school coaches are now coming out and disagreeing. I also disagree for many reasons. While I usually like to [...]
Are Crazy Parents Needed?

Joe

18 Jun 2009 | 8:34 am

In the online magazine Slate there is an article about what is needed to create the next great American tennis player (Article Here). I do some consulting for a tennis academy so I’ll add my thoughts. From the article: American men have now failed to take the title in 22 straight Grand Slam tournaments, extending the [...]
Introducing AMPED Sports “The Magazine”

Joe

17 Jun 2009 | 11:55 am

Starting today AMPED Sports will take on a new look. We will now be in magazine format, providing articles about athletic performance for athletes, coaches, and parents. As for now it will be monthly but as we grow that may change. We also have an additional area with various materials. They are all focused on health [...]

Priority Fitness
Switching Up The Routine

Benjamin Kessel

2 Jul 2009 | 6:22 am

When it comes to training, the redundancy implied from a "routine" doesn't always need to be applied. If you run the same 3 mile loop every day, your body will eventually become accustomed to it. The initial results you received from your runs will eventually taper out and plateau. Fortunately, there are ways to fix this. If you want to direct your workouts to receive constant results, varying your activity is vital.This puts us in a predicament. What do to do now? Well, one option is to continue doing the same thing we were doing and not receive the physical benefits that we were once…
Sharing the Spotlight

Benjamin Kessel

12 Jun 2009 | 5:29 am

One of the most important lessons I have learned as a Personal Trainer (and business owner) is to not re-invent the wheel. There are so many theories and existing data that has been proven about science and fitness. What's better than taking existing research and putting it into play? Unfortunately, there is also a lot of junk promoted in the health and wellness field today too. It can be really hard to decipher what's true or false. So, I've made the decision for you! Here are some links to legitimate articles and posts this week that I (based on my education and experience in the field)…
Interval Training and You

Benjamin Kessel

5 Jun 2009 | 5:47 am

In order to design a safe and efficient workout routine, it's crucial to have some experience under your belt. Picking a bunch of random exercises out of a hat can not only prevent your from reaching your fitness goals, it can also lead to over-used muscles and injury. Interval Training is one of my favorite styles of training. It provides the opportunity to strengthen your anaerobic muscles while still keeping your heart in a decent zone to burn fat. The workout session is very fast paced and direct, however the balance of "cool down" to High Intensity exercises maintains sanity. Interval…
Eat for Performance, Not Just Prevention

Benjamin Kessel

21 May 2009 | 4:30 am

It's easy to ask yourself where you don't want to be in life. The same question applies when we work out. It seems that too much of our energy today is devoted to preventing where we don't want to be, rather than just striving for where we should be. You don't have to be an elite athlete or simply in amazing shape to eat towards your fitness goals. When walking through the grocery store, there are so many food products that "prevent weight gain"or "prevent heart disease". Why do we have our heads geared toward such negative consequences? Have we as a society set the bar so low…
Who Knew Maps Can Help You Work Out?!?

Benjamin Kessel

8 May 2009 | 5:04 am

Logging your workouts is a great way to measure your progress and plan for your future goals. I'm a big fan of writing down exercise routines in order to improve workout sessions. This works great in a gym environment because you can bring a pen and pad and go crazy logging in between sets. But what about when you exercise outside? I love running, and despite my injury at the moment, I always wanted to know how far each run was. Unlike a gym, I'm not going to bring a little notebook and log the details of my run while I'm in the middle of it. If I know where my mile markers are during my…

Turbulence Training
Day Off Today & TT Q'n'A

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS

2 Jul 2009 | 11:10 am

Here's a picture of my dog going crazy and trying to save me from the foam roller. I have no idea why he gets so excited about that thing, but he's terrified of it and trys to save me from it every time I use it. And by saving me, I mean jumping on me and licking my face. What a little stinker.No workout today. Slept an extra half-hour. Feeling 90% recoverd from the sore throat. Barely notice it
5 Reasons Why You Need Help With Your Diet

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS

1 Jul 2009 | 6:10 pm

So I started a new vegetarian diet this month but I made one big mistake. I didn't plan ahead. And that meant I spent all day trying to figure out what to eat so that I wasn't eating the same foods for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Then I realized, that's what happens to so many of my clients when they start a new fat loss diet. They just don't know what to eat. Just another reason I give
This Sore Throat is Making it Hard to Eat!

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS

29 Jun 2009 | 1:24 pm

Out of nowhere, I got a soar throat on Saturday afternoon. But the strange thing is that the soreness and swelling is only my left side. The right side of my throat is absolutely fine. And there's no coughing. Just a really sore throat on the left side. It got worse Sunday evening, and I wasn't even

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