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    ScienceDaily: Fitness News

  • High-intensity interval training is time-efficient and effective, study suggests

    10 Mar 2010 | 9:00 pm
    The usual excuse of "lack of time" for not doing enough exercise is blown away by new research. The study adds to the growing evidence for the benefits of short term high-intensity interval training (HIT) as a time-efficient but safe alternative to traditional types of moderate long term exercise. Astonishingly, it is possible to get more by doing less!

  • Weight-bearing exercise does not prevent increased bone turnover during weight loss

    10 Mar 2010 | 9:00 pm
    During weight loss, bones are being remodeled -- breaking down old bone and forming new bone -- at an accelerated rate. As a result, bone density is reduced, causing increased fragility. In a new study researchers found that weight-bearing exercise, in this case, fast walking or jogging, did not prevent the increased bone turnover caused by weight loss.

  • New alterations found in young adults with type 2 diabetes

    10 Mar 2010 | 9:00 pm
    Diet and aerobic exercise are highly effective for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, but not for obese subjects that have developed the disease when very young. A new study demonstrates that obese subjects between 18 and 25 years of age carry mitochondrial proteins and genes that work abnormally and that these anomalies contribute to generating insulin resistance and a reduced response to physical exercise.

  • Women more affected than men by air pollution when running marathons

    5 Mar 2010 | 5:00 pm
    Findings come from a comprehensive study that evaluated marathon race results, weather data, and air pollutant concentrations in seven marathons over a period of 8 to 28 years. The top three male and female finishing times were compared with the course record and contrasted with air pollutant levels, taking high temperatures that were detrimental to performance into consideration.

  • Students' physical fitness associated with academic achievement; organized physical activity

    4 Mar 2010 | 5:00 am
    Physical fitness is associated with academic performance in young people, according to a new study.
 
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    Sports Medicine / Fitness News From Medical News Today

  • TAU On Track To Prevent "Sudden Cardiac Arrest"

    12 Mar 2010 | 5:00 am
    Sudden Cardiac Arrest syndrome (SCA) is poorly understood, but it's a real danger for the otherwise young and healthy. For no apparent reason, the heart suddenly stops beating, and without treatment death may follow within minutes. It's why some athletes drop dead on the track and why a young man, without any warning, suddenly dies while sitting at his desk...

  • RTI Biologics™ Launches Two Biologic Implants At Orthopaedic Surgeon Annual Meeting

    12 Mar 2010 | 12:00 am
    RTI Biologics Inc. (RTI) (Nasdaq: RTIX), the Florida-based processor of orthopedic, dental, surgical specialties and other biologic implants, is launching two new biologic implants for use in sports medicine surgeries at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) annual meeting in New Orleans this week...

  • National Athletic Trainers' Association Offers Guidelines For Parents To Ensure A Safe Environment For Youth Athletes

    11 Mar 2010 | 3:00 pm
    Parents are naturally concerned about the health and safety of their children, and that's especially true when their children are athletes. With nearly 7 million high school students participating in sports today, there are a reported 715,000 high school sports-related injuries experienced each year, and 8,000 children are treated in emergency rooms each day for sports-related injuries...

  • Pediatric Sports Injuries: The Silent Epidemic

    11 Mar 2010 | 3:00 am
    At today's 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), two separate studies focus on the dramatic rise of pediatric sports injuries in recent years. However, despite this alarming trend, awareness, education, warning signs and early treatment can make a significant difference and help keep these athletes in the game, according to the study experts. Thomas M...

  • The Silent Epidemic - Pediatric Sports Injuries

    11 Mar 2010 | 1:00 am
    New studies focus on gymnastics, ACL injuries and year round sports; early treatment predicts most optimal outcomes At the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), two separate studies focus on the dramatic rise of pediatric sports injuries in recent years...
 
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    msnbc.com: Fitness

  • Too much exercise can lead to overuse injuries

    8 Mar 2010 | 11:42 am
    Breaking up your fitness routine is hard to do. But it's crucial for avoiding the bigger heartache of overuse injury, fitness experts say. Injury - Fitness - Sport - Health - Shopping

  • Workout burnout? Avoid the four stages

    4 Mar 2010 | 5:44 am
    Burnout is sneaky — it doesn't happen overnight — but the stages have classic signs. Clueing in to them can help you sidestep a workout slump. Work - Job Burnout - Business - Burnout Paradise - Criterion Games

  • Physical fitness linked to academic success

    25 Feb 2010 | 12:27 pm
    Physically fit students tend to score higher on standardized tests than their less fit peers, a new study suggests. Standardized test - Physical fitness - Health - Fitness - Education

  • Interval training can cut exercise hours sharply

    25 Feb 2010 | 9:25 am
    People who complain they have no time to exercise may soon need another excuse. Interval training - Fitness - Health - Personal Training - Physical exercise

  • ‘Biggest Loser’ show has big health problems

    22 Feb 2010 | 11:50 am
    Experts worry that "The Biggest Loser" focuses too heavily on competitive weight loss — a focus that is at best, counterproductive and, at worst, dangerous. Biggest Loser - Weight loss - Health - Shopping - Support Groups
 
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  • Healthy People 2010

    befitt
    12 Mar 2010 | 7:36 am
    Left to Right: Jennifer, Ernie, Biray, Genevieve

  • Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution

    triciarz
    12 Mar 2010 | 3:28 am
    While I was watching TV last night I saw a commercial for Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution.  This looks like an amazing show, with lots of  eye-opening information for people.  Take a look at the trailer for  Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution starting Friday, March 26 at 9pm on ABC

  • Will Taxing Soda Lead to Weight Loss?

    12 Mar 2010 | 2:45 am
    The debate about whether or not junk food should be taxed has gotten interesting. While legislatures evaluate the merits of such proposed hikes, a study has been released that actually lends credence to the idea, predicting that an 18% hike on pop would lead to 5 pounds weight loss per year. Continue reading...

  • Different Views of Different People

    plasticsurgerys
    12 Mar 2010 | 1:31 am
    Well, you might have read a lot about cosmetic surgery. Some articles might be in favor and some might be against it.  Mostly people take it for a makeover while for some use it is a treatment to get rid of permanent marks and scars. Each of us has a different mindset to it. No

  • Increase Your Grip Strength With The Eagle Claw

    Stay-Fiit bug
    11 Mar 2010 | 1:00 pm
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    CrossFit: Forging Elite Fitness

  • Friday 100312

    12 Mar 2010 | 2:00 pm
    Rest Day Enlarge image Special Agent Salembier, NCIS, Camp Delaram, Afghanistan. "If You Build It..." with CrossFit Highlands Ranch, a CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov] The Women's Events from the 2010 CrossFit Games Alabama Sectionals, by CrossFit Again Faster - video [wmv] [mov] Ludwig van Beethoven, Symphony No. 6 in F major (Op. 68) - Listen Read "How the Inbred Lab Mouse Helps Reprogram the Human Genome" by Gary Wolf, Wired Magazine. Consider and post comments on March 16, the next rest day.

  • Thursday 100311

    11 Mar 2010 | 2:00 pm
    Three rounds for time of: 30 Double-unders 25 L-pull-ups 50 pound dumbbells Squat clean, 20 reps Post time to comments. Enlarge image AET 3 Masciopinto, AST 3 Baker and AST 1 Lyon. US Coast Guard Air Station Detroit. "Rebuilding Khalipa" Part 2, The Squat with Kelly Starrett, a CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov] Highlights from the 2010 CrossFit Games Ohio Sectionals within the Arnold Classic - video [wmv] [mov] "Some guys play with their heads. That's okay. You've got to be smart to be number one in any business. But more important, you've got to play with your heart--every fiber of…

  • Wednesday 100310

    10 Mar 2010 | 2:00 pm
    Ten rounds for time of: 135 pound Deadlift, 15 reps 15 push-ups Post time to comments. Compare to 050303. Enlarge image In the clean and snatch, maximal vertical force on the barbell cannot be achieved until the torso is also vertical. "Yards: Swimming with Champions" with Brian Nabeta, a CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov] 2010 CrossFit Games Georgia Sectionals first workout, The Rock, by CrossFit Again Faster - video [wmv] [mov] Laurie Galassi and Dave Leys from CrossFit Santa Cruz do yesterday's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]

  • Tuesday 100309

    9 Mar 2010 | 2:00 pm
    Five rounds for time of: 15 foot L-rope climb, 1 ascent 5 Parallette handstand push-ups 45 pound barbell One-legged overhead squat, 10 reps For the rope climb, begin seated on the ground. For the handstand push-ups, the ears should dip below hand level. For the one-legged squats, alternate legs. Post time to comments. Enlarge image Neil Amonson, CrossFit 801, The Troll Wall, Norway. "Opportunity" with Zach Even-Esh from FilFest 2010, a CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov] Governor Schwarzenegger at the 2010 CrossFit Games Ohio Sectionals within the Arnold Classic - video [wmv] [mov] "If…

  • Monday 100308

    8 Mar 2010 | 2:00 pm
    Rest Day Enlarge image CrossFit Level 1 Seminars: CrossFit Asia, Ft Wainwright, Alaska, Lightning CrossFit, CrossFit Watertown, Colorado State Patrol "Therapy, Westside Style" with Louie Simmons, a CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov] "Doc Reenlists in the Navy" at CrossFit by Overload - video [wmv] [mov] Read "Life Value and the Paradoxes of Risk" by Charles S. Sanford, Jr., Terry College of Business, University of Georgia. Consider and post comments on March 12, the next rest day.
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  • 3 Months Left Until Swim Suit and Shorts Season..Are you Ready?

    angie5
    5 Mar 2010 | 7:16 am
    Are you ready for the shorts and swim suit season? I finally had the time to sit down and realize..it’s coming soon! If you are like me, you go through the winter all covered up, hardly looking at your body. Well, the thought of putting on shorts make me think about jumpstarting my cardio again and as many of you know I dislike cardio very much, so this WILL be a challenge for me! So to help me stay motivated and hopefully motivate you as well, I would like to offer up a cardio challenge for the next 3 months. Are you up for it? There just might be something special in the end for you,…

  • 5 Reasons to Why Cardio Doesn’t Work For Fat Loss

    angie5
    3 Mar 2010 | 5:37 am
    Maybe you’ve been told that cardio is the best way to lose fat…but if you’re not getting results with that long, slow, boring program then I have shocking news for you. Recently, Men’s Health and Women’s Health fitness expert Craig Ballantyne emailed me the top 5 reasons why trainers should stop telling their clients to do cardio. I was surprised by all of the research that is out there showing just how ineffective cardio is for fat loss. I know I sure won’t be using it to burn belly fat in the future. Now sure, cardio is good for endurance athletes and for…

  • Have You Tried Pomegranate Juice?

    angie5
    1 Mar 2010 | 5:36 am
    Recent research has uncovered some almost miraculous health benefits of pomegranates from which people have been unwittingly benefiting. Firstly they have a marvelous ability to not only protect against atherosclerosis, (i.e. the thickening of arterial walls which can cause heart attacks and strokes), but to actually reverse this thickening and thus return your arteries to a more youthful state. This is something that no drug on the market today is capable of. Another health benefit of pomegranates is that they have the ability tolower blood pressure in addition to which they can effectively…

  • Belly Fat – Whats Your Body Trying To Tell You?

    angie5
    26 Feb 2010 | 5:26 am
    Belly fat, even saying those two words sends a shiver up most most of our spines. Maybe its because having fat on other body parts doesn’t seem so bad, you could have fat thighs or a fuller bottom but fat on the stomach “arrgh”! Why is that? In one sense there’s no covering it up, its there for all to see you’ve got a pouch and a problem. But apart from the stigma of having a pot belly, science is showing belly fat has other nasty things up its sleeve. Its means that visceral fat is packed around your internal organs, potentially contributing to a whole host of…

  • How to Put the Boot into FAT!

    angie5
    22 Feb 2010 | 12:49 pm
    Check out my guest post over at www.EscapeFromFat.com by Barry McDonald! Related Posts:Belly Fat – Whats Your Body Trying To Tell You?Not So Scary Side of Fat Burning Boot CampsFat Burning CardioFat Burning Boot Camp!Going On Vacation…Anyone Want to Guest Post?Powered by Contextual Related Posts
 
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    Fitarella ~ Food*Fitness*Family

  • Highly Sensitive to Atmospheric Dispersion

    Fitarella
    3 Mar 2010 | 2:40 am
    There are a lot of different motives for exercise. Some people exercise to stay heart healthy, some to lose weight, some to gain weight and some to see their veins pop out of their arms when they scratch their forehead. I fall in between the heart healthy ones and the ones trying to make their [...]

  • Give Yourself Credit

    Fitarella
    21 Feb 2010 | 6:18 pm
    Guest Post by Tracey from I’m Not Superhuman Let’s get one thing straight: I’m not a fitness junkie or a superstar runner. I have 80-year-old knees (or so says my doctor) and I’m about as nimble as a sumo wrestler. I downed an entire chocolate bar today—and not dark chocolate or the kind that helps little [...]

  • Onward and upward!

    Fitarella
    18 Jan 2010 | 4:27 pm
    Let’s just cut to the chase, shall we? The answer is no. No, I am not still 100% Vegan Raw and no I will not be making my 30 days. And that is a-okay. I began the challenge because I was dared, I wanted to see if I could do it and I thought [...]

  • Vegan Raw – Day 6

    Fitarella
    6 Jan 2010 | 8:04 pm
    Tomorrow it will be one week I have been eating completely vegan and completely raw.  It has been rough. Really rough.  I have detoxed from coffee and sugar before in the past, but never at the same time and without the comfort of “regular” food. Day 1 started off fairly easy.  I was excited about this [...]

  • Carrot Puddingcakes

    Fitarella
    6 Jan 2010 | 6:32 pm
    Photo by Color Line Pudding Ingredients *2-1/2 med. carrots *1/2 lb. raw almonds *1/2 lb. dates *3/8 cup raw honey Pudding Instructions Grate the carrots in a food processor Install the “s” blade in the food processor and process the carrots until they are lightly coarse, then place in a bowl. Process the almonds until fine, then set aside in bowl. Process the dates, then [...]
 
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    The Fit Shack

  • Effortless Weight Loss – What it Feels Like

    JoLynn Braley
    15 Feb 2010 | 1:34 pm
    There was a time when I struggled endlessly with food and my body. In fact when I started The Fit Shack almost 3 years ago in March, 2007, I was struggling then! I was making food the problem and would get quite anxious if I did not eat “perfectly” at all times. Today it is getting harder to remember what it was like to struggle and while I’m in the process now of creating my ideal body, my very own fit, healthy, sexy body, I’m totally enjoying the process and I’m having fun today…while I’m getting healthy weight loss results. Yes, that’s…

  • Be A 10 In 2010 – Free Telecall

    JoLynn Braley
    4 Jan 2010 | 7:59 pm
    You (you smart, conscious reader of The Fit Shack YOU!), are cordially invited to attend my fun, free telecall: Be a 10 In 2010 – Transform Yourself in Mind, Body, Spirit Wouldn’t YOU like to Be A 10 In 2010? Can you see yourself there…living in a fit, healthy, sexy body? Can you see yourself as “A 10″ In 2010? And of course, your definition of “A 10″ is your vision of your ideal body. For instance, perhaps your definition of being “A 10″ is to finally release all of that struggle and battle with food and your weight so that you can drop…

  • Be A 10 In 2010 – Happy New Year!

    JoLynn Braley
    1 Jan 2010 | 2:56 pm
    Happy New Year! What are you going to deliberately create this year? More importantly, what are you going to deliberately create this year with inspired, struggle-free action? What did you deliberately create last year? Was the action you took struggle-free and fun? Not sure how to answer that? Here’s how to know what you created last year: look at your results. If you deliberately created a fit, healthy, sexy body last year then that is exactly the result you are living today. On the other hand, if you are living in an overweight, feel-bad body, that is the result you created last…

  • 5 Things To Be Grateful For on Thanksgiving Day

    JoLynn Braley
    26 Nov 2009 | 10:02 am
    Happy Thanksgiving! Have you ever looked at the word Thanksgiving? Thanks-Giving. Giving Thanks. A day of Giving Thanks. What if you were to do a day of Thanks Giving for everything you can find to be grateful for? Hmmm, pretty cool, eh?! A wonderful, positively focused way to celebrate the day (instead of stuffing yourself with food and feeling bad about yourself afterwards…) is to find unlimited things to be grateful for in your life. Or…at least start with 5! 5 Things To Be Grateful For on Thanksgiving Day You Are Alive, In a Body. Whether you are unhappy about your body…

  • Stop Fearing Holiday Weight Gain – Part Deux

    JoLynn Braley
    23 Nov 2009 | 10:16 am
    Thanksgiving is only a couple of days away and with that comes the onslaught of the holiday fare: the overdose of sweets, sugar, and mounds upon mounds of fattening yet oh so tasty dishes. And what else comes along with the holidays? Well mass consciousness has the belief that you cannot help but gain weight (at least 10 pounds!) over the holidays. Since this is the reality I’ve got a surprise for you. It’s rather last-minute so you’ll want to register now to get on this fun, free telecall. Stop Fearing Holiday Weight Gain and lose weight Instead – Part Deux! Last…
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  • Big dietary changes in six small steps.

    MizFit
    12 Mar 2010 | 12:00 am
    This post is all about you. The collective you. The you I was fortunate enough to meet & connect with last weekend who asked me about all this. The greater you who fill my in-box & twitter stream (which I adore) with your questions about health, fitness, tattoos, and more. Lately Ive been asked variations on the questions below a *bunch*: I’m ready to change my eating habits and don’t want to do a diet (I’ve done ww before and jenny craig and south beach).  I want to try and eat intuitively which I know you do. What can I do starting now?  Please don’t tell…

  • The clutter/fitness connection (guest post).

    MizFit
    11 Mar 2010 | 12:00 am
    Please to welcome Susan & her new blog. I enjoy them both & know you will as well. I’m certainly not the first person to point out the many connections between weight loss/fitness and decluttering/organizing, but it’s been hitting me on such a personal level lately. A year ago, I was diagnosed with type2 Diabetes and made the decision to lose weight and get fit and healthy. I’ve come a long way and feel good about that (you can read about it all on my blog ). But then I woke up, all fit and healthy, and looked around my house. I was aghast! At all the clutter and…

  • What I learned during my first half marathon.

    MizFit
    10 Mar 2010 | 12:00 am
    Subtitle: All in bullets as that’s how my brain is working right now. Maria, Lisa & me after the race. Three tired princesses. *There is 100 % a fineline between stress & excitement. We don’t call it stresscitement around herre for nothing.  On the plane I was excited. I was terrified. I fantasized about half-marathon running totally becoming my passion and wondered when & where I could run my next race.  I had visions of being loaded on to the PrincessWhoLostTheirSparklesVan (my name) because I ran so slowly the park was ready to open. I was a…

  • Living not blogging.

    MizFit
    9 Mar 2010 | 12:00 am
    As of last night Im back here: Hmmm. I guess the pic isnt all that obvious. It’s the Austin airport. And, since Ren. Man & the Tornado were unable to come to Disney with me (*cue no confetti & nothing shaped like the three of us frolicking arm in arm through the magic castletoday Im living not blogging. Today Im hanging with my own personal princess: Today Im spending time on uber-serious endeavors like whether or not we can fashion a realistic looking pizza out of playdough & getting a spring-is-coming new!look! makeover (if by ‘makeover’ you mean Im letting her…

  • Princess half-marathon musings…

    MizFit
    8 Mar 2010 | 12:00 am
    (As in really really post-race.  Pre-shower.) My initial thoughts about yesterday’s runtastic experience. And yes, perhaps to your chagrin, a longer post is coming later Im sure. For today Im off to play grownup in Disney (which is, indeed, an oxymoron).
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    Fitness Examiner

  • How to lose weight with Facebook

    5 Mar 2010 | 12:47 pm
    People don’t spend time on Google, they spend time on Facebook. After all, the goal of Google is to have people leave “as quickly as possible.” And believe it or not, when people aren’t searching, they're poking – an &ld...

  • Fat-to-Fit: 50 Easy Ways to Lose Weight - Part 1

    24 Feb 2010 | 2:05 pm
    Photos of Stefan Pinto © 2010 PintoFactory Diet, exercise, eat this; not that. Weight loss and all of its rules can get tiresome. Here are 50 tips that will help you cut the fat, and keep the weight off - easily.1. Cut everything in half Restau...

  • Fat-to-Fit: 50 Easy Ways to Lose Weight - Part 2

    24 Feb 2010 | 2:04 pm
    Photos of Stefan Pinto © 2010 PintoFactory 11. Supplement(s) with caution “Healthy eating, not supplements, is the best way to keep the good bacteria in your gut healthy,” says Gail Cresci, Medical College of Georgia dietitian and r...

  • Fat-to-Fit: 50 Easy Ways to Lose Weight - Part 3

    24 Feb 2010 | 2:03 pm
    Photos of Stefan Pinto © 2010 PintoFactory 21. Use your teeth (chew) Contrary to popular belief, digestion begins in the mouth. Saliva contains enzymes that help process and break-down food. Specific enzymes, under the tongue contribute to the ...

  • Fat-to-Fit: 50 Easy Ways to Lose Weight - Part 4

    24 Feb 2010 | 2:03 pm
    Photos of Stefan Pinto © 2010 PintoFactory 31. Stop looking for your abs Everyone has abs, getting them to show requires near zero body fat. Don’t expect six pack abs if you still have weight to lose. Abs are generally the last muscle to ...
 
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  • Rate My Meals – 2010-03-08

    John's Weight Loss Blog
    8 Mar 2010 | 8:09 pm
    I made this amazing butternut squash soup yesterday. You may remember last week I had some of this at Bruegger's and while I was grocery shopping yesterday I saw they had some butternut squash so I figured I would give it a go. I bought the ingredients I figured I would need and when I got home I did my best to copy what I had had at Bruegger's. I have to tell you it was better. Oh my gosh, but it was good. I'm going to work on the recipe to get this right so I can write it down and make it again, but here is roughly what it was: 1 butternut squash, cubed and then roasted with…

  • BMI Leads to Unrealistic Goals?

    John's Weight Loss Blog
    7 Mar 2010 | 9:54 am
    Enough has been written about the shortcomings of using Body Mass Index (BMI) to gauge fitness levels and I'm not going to rehash that here. If you want to learn more about the history of BMI as well as some of the concerns about it, check out the BMI article on Wikipedia. I do think about BMI occasionally however, particularly as I review my own weight loss goals. As a 6'0" man the BMI chart would tell me that I would still be overweight at 184 pounds and obese at 221 pounds. When you are at 296 pounds those numbers are extremely depressing. I've been as low as 177 as a…

  • Rate My Meals – 2010-03-06b

    John's Weight Loss Blog
    7 Mar 2010 | 8:44 am
    I mistakenly titled yesterday's Rate My Meals post as being from March 6th when in fact it was from March 5th, so that means today's post, which is about yesterday's meals, now would be a duplicate if I didn't change it. So I added a little "b" to the end. Creative, eh? Us bloggers know all the tricks. Missing from the pictures from yesterday were 3 Twizzlers and a handful of Reeses's Pieces I got from my wife and daughter as we watched Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland. No popcorn for me and just a diet coke with a splash of cherry coke, so I did pretty…

  • Bai Antioxidant Infusions

    John's Weight Loss Blog
    6 Mar 2010 | 7:36 am
    Disclaimer: Bai sent me a box of their product 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. A little over a year ago (already? wow!) I reviewed a drink called POM Wonderful that promised to be the next wonder-drink; backed by studies showing that patients who participated in published clinical studies experienced significant improvement in heart, prostrate & erectile health after drinking eight ounces of their pomegranate juice daily. As I wrote at the time I'm no doctor…

  • Rate my Meals – 2010-03-06

    John's Weight Loss Blog
    6 Mar 2010 | 3:52 am
    I haven't posted in a week because I've really been under the weather. What was an irritating cold last weekend turned into something really nasty during the week which put me completely out of commission for a couple of days. I actually ate pretty well during the week despite that, although as usual dinner time was my nemesis. I've probably eaten more oatmeal in the last few weeks than I have my entire life and I'm actually enjoying the stuff, although part of me would rather be savoring a nice omelet or eggs Benedict. And I'm not saying I won't have those…
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  • Do This: Eat Walnuts

    11 Mar 2010 | 7:03 pm
    A certifiable superfood, the walnut surpasses most other nuts in its omega-3 fatty acid content, plus it’s full of antioxidants. Buy walnuts in the shell and crack them open for a snack, or stir shelled nuts into your next bowl of cereal or yogurt.
 
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    Weighty Matters

  • My wife's trying to poison me!

    12 Mar 2010 | 2:30 am
    That's the title of one of this week's Old Jews Telling Jokes segments which is what's on today for Funny Friday (remember email subscribers you've got to head to the blog to watch).Have a great weekend!

  • Will booze make you skinny?

    11 Mar 2010 | 2:30 am
    Roll out the barrel because if you believe the news reports alcohol contains magical negative calories!Yup a recent study is making waves in the media and blogosphere and the gist of the reporting is that a few alcoholic drinks a day may help control your weight - though of course that's not the whole story.The study's a big one. It looked at 19,220 American women aged 38.9 years or older who had a baseline normal BMI and followed them for 12.9 years and tracked alcohol consumption and self reported exit weight. As with any long term prospective study, the authors tried valiantly to control…

  • Do artificial sweeteners enhance fullness?

    10 Mar 2010 | 2:30 am
    Judging by our growing waistlines probably not, but I'm reporting on this study to support a point.The study, a small one published in the journal Diabetes Care in December of last year, investigated blood levels of GLP-1 (a satiety peptide which when produced increases satiety), glucose and insulin in 22 healthy weight individuals following the ingestion of diet soda or carbonated water prior to the consumption of 75grams of glucose.The findings?Following ingestion of artificially sweetened beverages the subsequent ingestion of a sugar load led to enhanced release of GLP-1.So can anybody…

  • Heart and Stroke Foundation Health Checks candy!

    9 Mar 2010 | 2:30 am
    Actually more like candy fortified with extra sugar."But Yoni, the advertisement for the Del Monte Fruit Twists says says there's "no sugar added"."I beg to differ.With the exception of natural flavour, colour and pectin the only ingredients are fruit concentrates. Wanna guess what the main ingredient of fruit concentrates are? Sugar. So much sugar that in each and every Health Check'ed serving of Fruit Twists there's 3 teaspoons of the stuff which account for nearly 70% of each serving's weight and 80% of each serving's calories. Buy hey, it's "natural" sugar, right?According to the copy,…

  • Convicts and soldiers to be force fed Omega 3s?

    8 Mar 2010 | 2:30 am
    As usual there are lots of news stories about Omega 3s (including last week's that some omega 3 supplements may contain high levels of PCBs) but two really caught my eye.The first detailed a hypothetical plan to force feed convicts omega 3 supplements as a means to reduce violent and aggressive episodes. That plan is being born out of the results of a recent study titled, "Effects of nutritional supplements on aggression, rule-breaking, and psychopathology among young adult prisoners".The study tracked 221 adult prisoners and randomized them to receive either placebo or a nutritional…
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    AlmostFit.com

  • Using Your Dieting Experience to Your Advantage

    Metroknow
    5 Mar 2010 | 1:57 pm
    Welcome to Almost Fit. If this is your first time here, Almost Fit focuses on losing weight and improving your health through eating real food in moderation. If you enjoy this post, please consider subscribing – it’s free, as always. Thanks. To begin this post, I have two choices for an opening sentence – I’ll leave it to you to choose which you like better: “It was a dark, stormy, sawdusty and bloated night…” - Or - “Once upon a time, in a far away land, I was an overweight cabinetmaker.” (I’m leaning toward the latter.) During…

  • Secrets of a thrift store shopper

    Metroknow
    22 Feb 2010 | 9:28 pm
    I want to let you in on a little secret: I love thrift store shopping. And not just to save money. In addition to being pretty frugal on certain things, I enjoy shopping at thrift stores for more than just the savings. Don’t get me wrong – I love finding that amazing deal, but that’s not quite enough to keep me coming back to the mysterious color-coded tagging systems, “vintage” kitchy glassware, and dusty late ’80s electronics bins. And although you might question how this is connected to improving my health, I assure you there are logical reasons. There…

  • February: Behind, but finally feeling better

    Metroknow
    13 Feb 2010 | 10:10 am
    Ed. Note: Welcome to Almost Fit. Almost Fit focuses on enjoying real food in moderation as a core weight management principle, rather than common diet methodologies (a.k.a. “fads”) for weight loss. This post is a check-in on my goals for the year, which include losing 75 lbs through moderation, intermittent fasting, and a varied combination of eating methods. Thanks for reading – I’d love to hear your thoughts. It occurred to me this morning that we are now in the “teens” of February, and I have yet to post anything on Almost Fit this month – not…

  • January health and fitness goals – my two minute warning

    Metroknow
    24 Jan 2010 | 3:18 pm
    At the beginning of this year I described 3 major goals for 2010 with regard to my overall health and fitness (“2010: Setting them up and knocking them down“). So how are things progressing? I will do a summary post after the month is over, but with about a week to go I want to check in to give myself enough time to push a little if I’m coming up short. Here’s a quick summary of my goals, sub-goals, and the milestones I’m shooting for. Year goal: Complete at least one major running event this year. Sub-goal: Beat my aversion to running in the Oregon rain.

  • 20 hours without eating: Intermittent fasting part 2

    Metroknow
    12 Jan 2010 | 6:43 am
    Ed. note: This is part 2 of a series that was written after a day of trying intermittent fasting, or IF. As I explained in part 1, fasting is not starvation, and is a discipline that has been practiced for thousands of years by cultures around the globe. Here’s how it went. On Saturday I decided that it was the right time to try intermittent fasting (IF). As I explained in part 1 (“20 hours without eating: the intermittent fasting experiment“), IF is essentially giving your body a break from food for a set period of time, and then eating the calories and nutrients you need…
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  • EA Sports Active, More Workouts 6-Week Challenge. Product Review:

    Amelia Burton
    8 Mar 2010 | 5:31 pm
    Since the creation of Wii fitness, there has been an explosion of fitness based products on the market. EA Sports active is one of them, and with a newly launched More Workouts addition, they are proving to be leaders in the development of fitness based Wii products. Recently I have been trying out the new addition to EA Sports Active Franchise, More Workouts.  They have upgraded their fitness program to include the More Workouts addition with a 6-Week Challenge and this is what I have been trialling. How it works The six week challenge is entire workout program based around your level of…

  • Exercising in the Heat: 10 Tips for Staying Cool

    Amelia Burton
    11 Jan 2010 | 7:23 pm
    Editors Note: This post is written by Lisa Spooner, aspiring trainer and one of the fittest Brits in Australia! Running mad and aiming to do her first marathon in 2010. Did you know we have just experienced our hottest decade on record? While many of us love the heat, training in hot and humid conditions can have serious repercussions. What are the effects of training in the heat and what are the signs and symptoms of heat illnesses?? Anyone exercising in hot conditions are prone to heat illnesses. Conditions such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion are common, especially if you are unfamiliar…

  • Product Review: OmegaGen Neptune Krill Oil

    Amelia Burton
    5 Jan 2010 | 8:25 pm
    Do you take a fish oil supplement? Me too. It’s my insurance policy for my joints and my brain function for that matter! Recently I had the opportunity to trial a new Krill Oil on the market called Omega Gen Neptune Krill Oil and here are my findings. What is the Benefit of Taking a Krill Oil Supplement? It is known that less than 10% of Australians have the daily recommended amount of Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) which is approx 1500-2000mg per day. Yet it has been scientifically proven that EFAs have the following benefits: Less Pain and Inflammation especially joint pain Improved…

  • The Best Detoxes. How to Do a Detox

    Amelia Burton
    4 Jan 2010 | 8:08 pm
    NOTE: If you would like to do a Detox please contact me here for more information. You know those times in your life when you’ve partied a bit hard? Maybe you’ve been working long hours and eating crap? You feel exhausted, lethargic yet anxious and frankly not on top of your game. It’s time like these that you need to Detox. There are a plethora of Detoxes to chose from, lasting from one day up to three months. But before you go launching into the first brand you come across be warned, choosing the program can mean the difference between having a Detox that rocks or having Detox…

  • The Best Low Calorie Snacks: Nutrient Dense, High Protein, 150 Calories

    Amelia Burton
    17 Nov 2009 | 7:26 pm
    Choosing the right snacks for low calorie diets can be really tricky. They need to be tasty, nutritious, filling, and easy to prepare. Here are my favourite 150 cal snacks (600kj). Please note to convert KJs into Cals divide by 4. Nutrient Dense Whole Foods Fruit: One banana and a peach, small-med mango, large orange 15 x medium strawberries, ½ cup blueberries and a dollop of LF yoghurt Nuts: Note nuts are a risk. They are VERY high in fat and more-ish. I don’t recommend them unless it’s a sprinkle in salad. 20 almonds 12 walnuts (1/2 nut shaped like a beetle) 15 cashew nuts 40…
 
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  • Fun Friday: Are you eatin’ like a fool?

    FatFighter
    12 Mar 2010 | 3:00 am
    There’s a new diet in town! Yep, the You’re Eating Like a Fool Diet has arrived. It was invented by none other than Rebecca over at Does This Blog Make Us Look Fat? Enjoy! Get your FREE copy of "Recipes and Tips for Healthy, Thrifty Meals" Download e-book here. Related posts Penny’s 225 pound loss with the help of gastric bypass surgery Letter to the 2009 diet Fun Friday: The “Taken” Diet, starring Liam Neeson What happens when you hit the diet wall? Weight Loss WooHoo! to Tony (Lost 212 pounds)

  • Healthy Recipe: Salmon and Corn Chowder

    FatFighter
    10 Mar 2010 | 9:15 pm
    Before I get to the recipe, I want you to notice that it makes ten 1-cup servings. Watching portion size is one of the topics we are covering this week in the American Heart Association’s (AHA)  BetterU program. It’s a good reminder that even though a food is healthy, we still have to pay attention to how much is in one serving. Now onto the delicious recipe, courtesy of the AHA.  Here’s a tasty way to get those omega-3 fatty acids into your diet. 1 cup brown rice 8 cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken stock 1 tablespoon ginger purée 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup diced onion 1…

  • News Nugget: Panera to post calories on menu boards this month

    FatFighter
    10 Mar 2010 | 8:45 pm
    You’ll soon be able to look at the menu board at Panera Bread and know how many calories are in each item. Panera will be the first nationwide chain to voluntarily post calorie information at all of its company-owned restaurants, including Saint Louis Bread Co. and Paradise Bakery & Cafe stores. Calorie counts will be posted by March 24. Get your FREE copy of "Recipes and Tips for Healthy, Thrifty Meals" Download e-book here. Related posts Taco Bell, KFC will post calories on menus Requiring calorie counts on menus could go national News Nugget: Menu labeling bill on Capitol Hill…

  • Tosca Reno: 3 ways to start eating clean

    FatFighter
    10 Mar 2010 | 3:02 am
    Want to eat clean but not sure where to start? No worries. I caught up with clean eating guru, Tosca Reno at The Arnold Sports Festival and asked her to share three tips on how to get started. Check out what she has to say in this video over at the FFTV Video Vault. Get your FREE copy of "Recipes and Tips for Healthy, Thrifty Meals" Download e-book here. Related posts The Eat-Clean Diet Recharged winner! The Eat-Clean Diet Recharged giveaway Weight Watchers stocking stuffers winner! Trans fats still found in fast food fries Top 8 frozen diet dinners

  • News Nugget: New York wants to add ‘fat tax’ on soft drinks

    FatFighter
    9 Mar 2010 | 8:41 pm
    We’ve heard the talk before about a ‘fat tax’ on sugary beverages in the U.S. as a way to fight the obesity epidemic. Now New York leaders are pushing for it, saying that soft drinks are to blame for the rise in obesity in this country. They want soft drinks to be treated like tobacco so that the government can price people away from their bad habits. What do you think? Should sugary drinks be taxed? Get your FREE copy of "Recipes and Tips for Healthy, Thrifty Meals" Download e-book here. Related posts News Nugget: Coke to display larger calorie information Food for Thought:…
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  • Find that Motivating Factor

    Israel Lagares
    26 Feb 2010 | 11:49 pm
    It is absolutely crucial that you find the right motivating factor as you embark on your weight loss journey. Without the right motivation you will get sidetracked and quit. It’s that simple. You may be able to survive on you initial burst of enthusiasm for a few weeks, but if you are like most yo-yo dieters you will be falling off the wagon eventually. That’s where having that motivating factor comes into play. That factor is so powerful that it forces you to power through your weakest of moments. Like when you are thinking of eating just one cookie.. which almost always turns…

  • There’s a Hater Amongst Us

    Israel Lagares
    3 Feb 2010 | 10:22 pm
    There’s someone out there that is a hater. This guy has his own health site and preaches his brand of weight loss methods. That’s cool. I don’t have an issue with that. Sharing knowledge of what has worked for you in the past is part of what this whole weight loss thing is about. But it’s also about the individual trying things and sticking to what works for them. What makes them successful in their journey. Not what you keep telling them to do, but what they can reasonably commit to and stick with. So my issue with this guy is that he thinks that he knows it all.

  • How Are You Dealing with Weight Issues?

    Israel Lagares
    18 Dec 2009 | 6:46 am
    If you are like me, this time of the year is really bad for you. With all of the holidays, the cold weather, and the overall laziness that ensues around this time of year…it’s hard to stay motivated. So how are you dealing with weight loss issues right about now? Share some of your tricks, please! It’s been quite a challenge every holiday season for me to stick to my guns. Why does weight loss have to be so difficult, yet really simple? Something I’ve been thinking about doing is getting together on weekends with a bunch of guys and playing sports. I love sports, loved…

  • Nutrilite Sport Blogger Event Day 2 – Quick Recap of Activities

    Israel Lagares
    14 Nov 2009 | 6:27 pm
    Today was day 2 of my time here in California for the Nutrilite Sport Blogger Event. I’m going to keep this update brief, since it’s just too much info to post, plus I have to be downstairs in less than an hour for dinner (dont’ want to hold anyone up). It started with us meeting in the lobby at 7 AM. I met the other bloggers plus some of the Nutrilite Staff. We were driven to the Nutrilite Center for Optimal Health for our health assessments. I am looking forward to those results, which will be mailed to us. Here is a group photo of us in front of the Nutrilite Center for…

  • Nutrilite Sport Blogger Event Day 1 – Late Flight

    Israel Lagares
    13 Nov 2009 | 5:12 pm
    Today was a wack day. I had a late flight from Tampa to California for the Nutrilite Sport Blogger Event. After a long day of flying I finally checked into Hotel Avia. Man, is this place nice! Right in the heart of Downtown Long Beach, it’s a nice looking as their website implies. Yep. It feels like Florida out here. I was flown out here by Nutrilite as part of an inside look into the Nutrilite Health Institute Center for Optimal Health. It’s already late so I haven’t had a chance to meet any of the other bloggers that are here. Some of them you might have heard of: John…
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  • …and the student becomes the teacher. Literally.

    Chris
    20 Feb 2010 | 11:46 am
    So, I realize that I’ve not blogged for a little while… it has been a few weeks at least, and admittedly, there’s a part of me that wants to only write when I feel like I have something important to say. And since my last post, I’ve accomplished one of my goals for 2010. I am now a certified indoor cycling instructor. Very cool. As you know, I took up indoor cycling (spinning) last fall, and found very quickly that it helped to push me through a plateau in my weight loss journey, and catalyzed a motivation in me that propelled me to my goal of dropping 200 pounds…

  • Reflecting on a Week of Meals

    JohnC
    14 Feb 2010 | 7:15 am
    For those of you who have been following along on my weight loss blog you know that I have been experimenting with a new technique this past week – taking pictures of everything that I eat.  It hasn’t been easy and honestly I have missed a few things, but all in all I’ve been happy enough with the results that I think I will try to continue with this and make it a habit. Although I’d like to see more readers rating my meals, it’s simple to do! Here is a quick summary of my week in meals: Didn’t get off to a great start by losing the picture of breakfast,…

  • Feeling The Pressure

    Ron
    11 Feb 2010 | 4:32 pm
    An excerpt from www.RonBarker.ca It was 2007 when it first started. I remember standing up only to have the vision in my right eye temporarily blinded. I thought it was a one off situation and thought nothing of it. Soon it happened again. Then again once more. After a while it became pretty frequent but random and thought it never hurt, it became a nuisance. Thankfully it never happened when I drove. I don’t normally visit doctors. I try and avoid going unless it’s a major issue. For example, I had a hernia when I was a teenager. I had been experiencing random bouts of…

  • Getting Back The Groove?

    Ron
    9 Feb 2010 | 11:47 am
    An excerpt from www.RonBarker.ca: It’s been a long time since I’ve done any form of exercise. Since my gym membership has disappeared, I began to walk obscene amounts for hours at a time. That was well and good until winter came around and froze my motivation. Walking for a few hours in ungodly cold just isn’t my idea of a fun time! I’ve been trying to find something I can do in the meantime that was inexpensive (read: free) and didn’t require anything fancy. Finding a set of bodyweight exercises over at Nerd Fitness, it was just a matter of time before I kicked…

  • From the All Things Ron Newsteam… it’s a Weekend Update

    Ron
    6 Feb 2010 | 8:22 pm
    An excerpt from www.RonBarker.ca: In Local News… My mood has been surprisingly good despite no recent changes. I haven’t gone out of my way to do anything different. So… here’s hoping that keeps up? Right now I’m partaking in one of my favourite pastimes and that’s just blasting music and singing along as badly as I can. Who says I can’t be the lead singer of Radiohead? That’s just crazy. I’ve also decided I’m going to ramp up my blogging. I’m going to update a few times a week and keep you up to date on what’s going on with this whole workout stuff because…
 
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  • Can McDonald's Help You Lose Weight?

    12 Mar 2010 | 4:14 am
    You're just not gonna lose weight eating fast food! I know you hope and pray for that, but it's just not gonna happen! EVER! Doesn't stop some people from trying, though. Dr. Stephen Sinatra tries to tell people that if they eat good stuff 80 percent of the time, they can eat whatever else they want, including fast food, the rest of the time. Um, maybe for some; not for most. Now Weight Watchers and McDonald's are teaming up in New Zealand with a new fast food diet experiment. Meals approved by Weight Watchers and bearing the trademark logo are going on sale at fast-food places under down…

  • Green Home Experiment: Week 13

    11 Mar 2010 | 4:00 am
    Science_spot with her two daughters. Science_Spot recently made the decision to go green in her household and blog about her green living experiment along the way. This week she talks about how her husband and two daughters have reacted to her natural transition.I have been making so many changes to the products we buy—my grocery cart does not look the same as it did six months ago! If I were the only one affected by these changes, I would make many more of them, quickly. Some families are matriarchal, so what mom says or does becomes the law. The laws in our house are a joint effort from…

  • To Swallow or Not To Swallow?

    10 Mar 2010 | 8:48 am
    Oh the ol' spitting vs. swallowing debate. Now, I don't know a single woman that has said she just absolutely loves to swallow when her man ejaculates during oral sex. Obviously, we do it for our guys. If it was good, they'd sell the stuff in stores. (Ew, just got a visual).So, out of curiousity, I polled my guy friends to see which they prefer. Obviously, swallowing won. By a lot. And man, that was the fastest response I've ever received from my guy friends. I polled my girl friends and about 30% opted to spit or let it go elsewhere. As with all debates, let's take a fair look at both sides:…

  • Keeping Vitamins in the Kitchen a Bad Idea

    10 Mar 2010 | 4:05 am
    My bottles of vitamin C (good for my skin) and calcium tablets (good for my posture) are sitting on the shelf above my kitchen sink, where I maybe think to open them a couple times a month, at best. It's better than ZERO times a month, which is what the frequency of ingestion would be if I moved my vitamin bottles to a less moist but inevitably less trafficked part of the house, like my bedroom. Heck, I'm never there. I practically bathe and sleep in the kitchen. But that's what those wise scientists suggest we do if we want them to work properly. Studies show that humidity and high…

  • "Had Sex": What's Your Definition?

    9 Mar 2010 | 4:00 am
    Have you "had sex"? Are you sure? And what exactly constitutes "sex"? Does oral sex count in your definition? A new study finds that Americans disagree about what "had sex" really means. In fact, many people seem to be clinging to a very narrow definition of the term.The survey of 486 people shows that 95 percent of respondents consider penile-vaginal intercourse (PVI) as having "had sex." (Obviously, most of the respondents were heterosexual.) However, this rate dropped to 89 percent if there is no ejaculation. (*Eyeroll* Someone please explain this ridiculous reasoning to me.) Other…
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  • Leonardo DiCaprio's Personal Trainer for "The Beach" – Cornel Chin

    admin
    9 Mar 2010 | 4:11 pm
    Like many people, I am a big-time movie fan. I appreciate great acting and Leonardo DiCaprio is quite possibly my favorite actor. My two favorite movies of his are "The Beach" and "Catch Me If You Can" (I own both of those movies). "Blood Diamond" is also right up there. Anyway, Leonardo DiCaprio's personal trainer for "The Beach" tracked me down and asked if I wanted to do a Q&A session. What is cool about his story is that he was flown to Thailand and only had a little over 2 weeks to whip everyone into to top shape. Leo needed to drop 17…

  • How to Gain Muscle and Lose Fat at the Same Time?

    admin
    5 Mar 2010 | 3:03 pm
    I have just spent the past hour jumping around to some of my favorite fitness blogs. A few guys touch on the idea of gaining muscle and losing fat at the same time. A common practice in some circles is to "bulk up and cut down". I'm not a fan of that approach, because it just doesn't make sense to me to put fat on your body on purpose. What I want to do in this post is point out a few fitness experts who have similar beliefs. I also want to hear feedback from other people who have successfully or unsuccessfully gained muscle while getting lean. [One of my favorite…

  • The "Brief Workout" Trend – Are You Exercising Enough to Hit Your Goals?

    admin
    22 Feb 2010 | 3:43 pm
    I enjoy brief workouts, especially during the summer when I am active. I think this emerging trend of quick workouts is great, but how brief can you go before you aren't exercising enough? Can a few 30 minute workouts per week really give you the same results as 4-5 one-hour workouts per week? In my opinion, there is a time element involved to getting in peak condition. Even if you train hard, you can't expect to reach a high-level of conditioning just putting in a few 30 minute sessions per week. Perhaps the reason you haven't been able to lose those last 5 pounds or…

  • Is There a Vet Around Here? (Flexes Biceps) Because These Pythons Are Sick!

    admin
    16 Feb 2010 | 3:32 pm
    Yes, I just used a terrible joke as the title of this post. I wanted to discuss a bit about building size in the arms, but couldn't get myself to write a "how to" title. Let's discuss what it takes to build bigger arms. Despite what many would suggest, I believe beginners need to mix in isolation work to get the most "arm building power" out of the heavier compound movements. [Insert your bad "Tickets to the Gun Show" joke here.] Bench Presses Build Triceps and Chin Ups Build Biceps? No doubt that various presses will build up your triceps and various pulling…

  • Men's Suits – 10 Crucial Buying Tips to Look Stylin' Like James Bond

    admin
    11 Feb 2010 | 3:43 pm
    I thought it would be fun to create a men's suit buying guide for guys who want hip, tailored suits (like the type James Bond wears). I feel that I have expertise in this area, because I managed a men's suit store for over 6 years. I've literally trained 100+ suit salesmen and have sold thousands if not tens of thousands of men's suits. There are a few buying guides on the Internet, but I wanted to focus specifically on the fitted Hollywood look. I wanted to talk about the specific features to look for, without having to drop $4,000 for a high-end designer label. [I think…
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  • Sporty side of Disney

    workoutmommy
    11 Mar 2010 | 11:57 pm
    My trip to Disney was jam packed full of fun activities, so I will try to recap them here for you.  Bottom line is that you MUST take a trip to Disney at some point in your life, it really is a magical and wonderful place!   (and is it bad that I want to go back without my kids?  My husband and I would have such a fun time!) ESPN Wide World of Sports Complexnewly renamed, the ESPN Complex is huge!  It has  220 acres of courts, fields, courses and sports technology where amateur and professional athletes of all ages from all around the world come to compete.  Pretty amazing that your…

  • She reached her goal weight (after losing 137 pounds)!

    workoutmommy
    10 Mar 2010 | 11:31 pm
    It is time for another installment of “One Fit Mommy”! As I surf around the blogosphere, I come across fit moms (and dads too!) who inspire me to fitness. Today’s fit mommy is Becky, who blogs over at Skinny Dreaming. Becky is a busy mommy of SEVEN—who has recently lost 137.5 pounds to reach her goal weight. Yes, she has seven kids and still manages to make time for health and fitness! Becky deserves a huge round of applause for all that she has accomplished, don’t you agree? Please read on for more about Becky and why she is definitely “One Fit Mommy”: Q:…

  • Disney Princess 1/2 quick recap

    workoutmommy
    8 Mar 2010 | 8:28 am
    We did it!  I survived! (barely) (Maria, me, and Carla) It was tons of fun though and worth every single step.  Would I recommend this race to someone?   Definitely.  Disney goes all out on everything and really creates some “magic” for you.   The only two things I did not like were the crazy wake up time (hello 3am!) and the course was slightly boring at times.  You only run through the Magic Kingdom for a few minutes and the rest of the race is on Florida’s highways.  For anyone who has run a race before, you understand that crowd support is important.  There…

  • Fitness for kids

    workoutmommy
    4 Mar 2010 | 11:03 pm
    Even my boys know how to squeeze fitness into their day! Here they are finishing up their push ups right before bed. Never underestimate the power of a workout gang! Have a FANTASTIC weekend! I’m off to Disney to run like a princess! Related PostsLunge and squat with your kids for added fitness. No excuses!Workout with the kids–they bike, you run!Are your kids fat?Richard Simmons testifies for fitnessThink, act, and live well with Amycopyright owned by www.workoutmommy.com Please do NOT reprint without permission. Fitness for kids Tweet This Post 

  • Hiring a trainer was her best investment!

    workoutmommy
    3 Mar 2010 | 11:53 pm
    It is time for another installment of “One Fit Mommy”! As I surf around the blogosphere, I come across fit moms (and dads too!) who inspire me to fitness. Today’s fit mommy is Anne Marie, who blogs over at Goals for the Week. She is a busy mommy of two who finds the time to make fitness a priority.  Please read on for more about Anne Marie and how she is definitely “One Fit Mommy”! Q: Have you always been fit? What inspired you to live a fit lifestyle? I was never known to be overweight, but I was never really fit until after I decided to hire a trainer/nutritionist…
 
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  • Long Seminar Day

    11 Mar 2010 | 12:25 pm
    Today everyone at my job had to travel to a nearby town to attend a seminar, the kind with a lectorer that gives 90 % jokes and 10 % advice in the self help, stay positive, be in charge of your own health motivational style. Even though much of it is obvious truths I must admit I do wish some of them had something new to say or a new twist on it or LOL at least tell some stories, quotes and jokes I have not heard before so that I would go home feeling I had something more with me home than when I arrived. Yepp, LOL I am a cynic. Also many of us feel that we are always behind on lots of…

  • Tue, Mar 9, 2010

    9 Mar 2010 | 6:52 pm
    Gold's Gym workout after school Bench Press 135x13, 225x10, 315x10, 365x5 DB Military 60x10, 70x10, 80x10 DB Flys 55x11, 65x10, 80x7 Side DB Laterals 50x8 Rope Triceps Pressdowns 90x12, 120x10, 140x8

  • Cross country skiing

    9 Mar 2010 | 10:00 am
    As planned the whole school moved up to the near Alpine center today at Gautefall. I went cross country skiing myself all day, The first time in many years that I have done that for any length. Very sore now naturally. Also went for an hour's walking when I came home to try to avoid some of that stiffness. Very happy about myself. The prepaid meal for us teachers went well too. A former student manned the kitchen and skipped the frites and made me a full plate of salat to go with the Leafsteak (kind of like a flat hamburger)instead. When home I have had boiled fish and shredded carrot. I have…

  • Motivation anyone?

    8 Mar 2010 | 3:43 pm
    First of all. I hopped on the scale this morning, not really sure why, but it was a nice surprise. I had posted that I was plateaued and it really doesn't bother me because I see the difference in my shape and the clothes that are now too big. BUT, I was down another 5 pounds. That brings me in at 70lbs (32 kilos Trine) total lost in 22 weeks. That puts me 30lbs (13.5 kilos Trine) away from my original goal. It also dawned on me that I might actually be able to ride my bike now. When I bought it, I was too heavy for the air inflated tires. I may still be, but I will check it out. As we get…

  • Off to the Alpine Center Tomorrow

    8 Mar 2010 | 9:51 am
    The whole school will spend all of tomorrow up at the Alpine center where some will do snowboarding, some downhill, some slalom and some cross country skiing. Then also a few will stay in the cafe area most of the day just beiing social with friends. I'll probably do some cross country skiing and then some on foot walking where I try to drag some of that cafe bunch up a road to the mountain top. I'll better get some sun cream ready because the sun can really be sharp up there. Today I brought home a big stack of grading so that is what is on my plan today. Trine
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  • The P90X Experience: Week 13

    Kyle
    8 Mar 2010 | 1:49 pm
    I have finally finished the long journey that is the P90X Experience! 13 weeks of pushing myself to change my body has finally come to a conclusion. I can tell you it has been a long time coming and I appreciate everyone staying with me through this excellent trip. This would have ended about a month ago had there not been that ankle accident, however, we just have to go with whatever life throws our way. The week was a breeze. It was a “Recovery Week” according to the workout schedule but I mindlessly went through the workouts. They were all very simple except for Yoga and Core…

  • Fighting The Reflection

    Kyle
    5 Mar 2010 | 12:44 pm
    The biggest war that many of us continue to have is the fight within ourselves to be happy with who we are. I don’t mean somewhat happy. I mean TRULY happy with who you are and who you see staring back at you in the mirror. A friend of mine once told me, “Kyle, when you become content with yourself, you stop improving who you are. You stop losing weight and stop working out as hard.” I can see the validity of his statement, but I can also see the dangerous pitfalls in it as well, as I have lived it. The majority of the people I have come across in my life have been unhappy…

  • The P90X Experience: Week 12

    Kyle
    1 Mar 2010 | 12:08 pm
    Week 12 is finally in the books leaving only one more week that has to be accounted for before I’m an official P90X graduate! I find this actually to be more exciting than any of my other graduations, but that just goes to show the power and fulfillment of sticking it out through a tough situation, and in this case, a pretty messed up ankle. I finally found that I could take it no longer. After so much of my life had been spent in the weight room I found that lifting in my home was not the same and was slowly taking it’s toll on me. I have moved the entire operation into the gym,…

  • Debate: Size Vs. Speed

    Kyle
    24 Feb 2010 | 5:56 pm
    The ultimate goal of any athlete is to increase athletic performance. For many this means increasing both your overall and specific strength while simultaneously increasing your speed. While this seems like an achievable task, logic would dictate that you cannot achieve your full potential in both categories simultaneously. The bigger you become the slower you become, naturally. What is meant by this is that the bigger your body becomes the more your potential for top end speed drops. This is an unavoidable fact of life, or is it? Before you hit the weight room you must discern what goals you…

  • The P90X Experience: Week 11

    Kyle
    22 Feb 2010 | 1:17 pm
    The week passed by so quickly that I almost forgot to jot down any notes after my workouts (I jot down notes on how the workout made me feel so that you lovely folks get accurate information). With Mardi Gras, the beginning of Lent, and promotions I’ve been entirely too busy. However, where there is a will there is a way. The workout as a whole went without much of a hitch. I did have one scary moment when I tripped and fell during Tuesday’s Plyometrics workout. I paused my workout and sat still staring at my ankle praying that I didn’t injure it again. Lucky for me,…
 
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  • Blood in an elevator.

    meltingmamamelted@gmail.com (Beth aka MM)
    12 Mar 2010 | 8:32 am
    Long ago and far away, and repeatedly on this blog, I have had to Stop, Drop And Food Journal.   I know food posts are likely The Most Boring Posts To Ever Read, and sometimes (honestly) will scare the bejeezus out of newbies at weight loss surgery (which is part of the reason I fail to share my intake here much anymore) because "Holy shit, you can eat HOW MUCH?"   In fact -- going back to my OWN archives -- it shocks me how little I ate at times.  I would give my pancreas, and temporal lobe to get that feeling back.  Or, alternatively?  $10,000 for a band on my pouch. I know it's not…

  • Bariatric Advantage Calcium Citrate Raspberry Chews

    meltingmamamelted@gmail.com (Beth aka MM)
    12 Mar 2010 | 7:39 am
    I don't know what happened - but the NEW RASPBERRY CALCIUM CITRATE CHEWY BITES from Bariatric Advantage are freaking awesome.   Now, you know I love the lemon and chocolate flavors already. But, these new chews?  Have a new, creamier, entirely-grit-free texture.   These are much more like a chewy fruit candy, but softer.   The first formulation had a wee bit of grit to 'em.  And while I didn't mind, some folks do.   WIN.  And, it appears they are reformulating all of the flavors to this new creamier style.  Double win. Get you some. Product - BA Chewy Bites Via - Bariatric Advantage…

  • Would you recognize your own kid?

    meltingmamamelted@gmail.com (Beth aka MM)
    12 Mar 2010 | 6:13 am
    A post by Brooke, a fellow Masshole, post-op and photo lover - Would you recognize your own kid?      

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    meltingmamamelted@gmail.com (Beth aka MM)
    11 Mar 2010 | 6:25 pm
    Holy shit. Is all.

  • The Pancreas Journey Part Whatever.

    meltingmamamelted@gmail.com (Beth aka MM)
    11 Mar 2010 | 4:17 pm
    I just spoke with the endocrinologist, who got my files from the Joslin Clinic from 2007.  It appears the testing did not point to insulinoma back then, as I did not have a low blood glucose after the mixed mealtesting.It is obvious NOW that during that test, I had at least two seizures  Uh, DUH!?  (Remember -- I whistled and asked for sugar?!)  BUT - NO OFFICIAL LOW GLUCOSE LEVELS.  And, in the test after THAT, I had another seizure, and NO OFFICIAL LOW GLUCOSE LEVEL.  So, apparently glucose TESTING triggers me into seizures.  (Um, WTF?)The endo wants to do it again.  Seizures, FTW.
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    The Blog of Michael R. Eades, M.D.

  • AC Fat Loss Bible critique part II

    mreades
    10 Mar 2010 | 9:15 am
    On to the second and, mercifully, final part of the critical review of the metabolic advantage as presented by A Colpo in his book The Fat-Loss Bible. As discussed in the previous post, our friend, like the kid to the left, is focused so intently on his refusal to believe in even the possibility of the existence of a metabolic advantage that he can’t read the literature correctly – not even the very literature he uses to try to prove his own position.  His bias has hypnotized him to the point that he can’t see anything that doesn’t confirm his what he already believes.  And this…

  • Thermodynamics and the metabolic advantage

    mreades
    5 Mar 2010 | 11:11 pm
    There are a lot of disagreeable  jobs out there.  Dealing with Anthony Colpo is one of them.  Trying to make sense of thermodynamics is another.  Whereas dealing with AC is kind of like the job pictured at the left – distasteful but fairly simple – delving into the workings of the laws of thermodynamics is intellectually challenging but far from easy.  Problem is, it appears kind of easy, and everyone, it seems, fancies himself to be an expert.  (How many people have we heard blather on about how a calorie is a calorie is a calorie, thinking they are accurately stating the…

  • An evening with Sir George Martin

    mreades
    13 Feb 2010 | 10:40 am
    I’m taking a short break from the great Anthony Colpo smackdown to report on all the goings on with the ‘wretched’ choral society and the Beatles concert.  As I’ve mentioned before, MD has been pushing for a Beatles concert since she’s been the president (her three-year term will be mercifully over on June 30, and I’ll have my wife back).  It’s all come to pass with a whole lot of help from a whole bunch of people. And, thanks to all this effort by all these people – especially Brooks Firestone – it has turned into a much, much huger…

  • AC anti-metabolic advantage dismemberment

    mreades
    8 Feb 2010 | 10:40 pm
    I’ve got to apologize in advance for the length of this post, but in order to thoroughly do what needs to be done, it took the space. Readers of this blog who have been around for a couple of years have been through the Anthony Colpo (AC) fiasco with me.  For those of you who weren’t around at the time, I’ll give a brief – a very brief – overview of what happened so you’ll understand what this is all about. I wrote a post in September 2007 describing two different diets and their outcomes.  The first was designed by Ancel Keys and was a 1500+ calorie low-fat, high-carb…

  • Back from Mexico

    mreades
    3 Feb 2010 | 11:58 pm
    I’m just getting back to my desk after a several days in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. I had a little R & R, played some golf, and just enjoyed myself in general.  Had all the same kinds of food I wrote about in a post last year, so I returned well fed.  Now I’m tanned, fed, fit and ready to type, so it’s back to the grindstone. Thanks to the poor economy, this trip was a little more exciting than previous trips.  At least the golf part.  When we pulled the carts up to the first green on the first day we played, the caddy told us to pull off the cart path and park the carts down by…
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    My Fitness Hut Blog

  • Leg Curl With Medicine Ball

    11 Mar 2010 | 4:45 pm
    Leg curls are very important for strengthening your hamstrings and avoiding injuries. Hamstring injuries can have a long recovery period. Its best to avoid hamstring injuries. And, weak hamstrings can lead to other serious injuries. For example, females tend to have weaker hamstrings because they use their quadriceps muscles more while walking and running. This means females use their strong quadriceps muscles and do not adequately activate their weak hamstrings. The two opposing muscle groups would not be balanced in this situation. The hamstring muscle group acts to protect the anterior…

  • Pushup Plank Exercise

    10 Mar 2010 | 5:23 pm
    Try the pushup plank exercise to change up your routine and challenge your body. You should always be concerned with improving your core strength. The pushup plank will help you progress with your core strength. Get in the pushup position and balance on your toes while keeping your body in a straight line. Hold the plank position for the required count without moving. Keep your head in line with your torso and brace your torso (as if taking a punch to the gut). The pushup plank is an isometric bodyweight exercise which helps you build strength and burn fat without moving much. They are great…

  • Vary Workout Intensity, Burn More Fat

    9 Mar 2010 | 6:30 pm
    Vary your workout intensity to burn more fat. The more intense your workout, the more fat you will burn. Stop spending 2-3 hours in the gym. Quality workouts are the key to fat loss and weight loss success.Thirty minute circuit weight training workouts and 20-minute interval cardio sessions will give you the results you want. Intense, speed-based workouts will also give you maximum benefits in minimum time! One 20-minute, speed-based workout will burn tons of calories and fat---during and after your workout!Speed-based workouts don't have to be "running only" workouts. But, running sprints…

  • Break Fat Loss Plateau By Varying Workouts

    8 Mar 2010 | 4:16 pm
    Some of you can break through your fat loss and weight loss plateau by varying your workouts. If you have been doing the same workout for 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year or 5 years, your progress has probably stalled.Your body has the amazing ability to adapt to your workouts and bring your fat loss and weight loss progress to a grinding halt. You MUST be willing to vary your workout routine every 2-3 weeks to keep your body guessing. Actually, you could vary your workout every workout session in different ways (like changing intensity).Surprisingly, I talk to many people who are…

  • Saturday Exercise On-The-Go

    6 Mar 2010 | 12:54 pm
    If Saturday is a busy crazy day for you, get your exercise on-the-go. There are many ways to exercise besides going to the gym or waiting until your "workout time." On a busy Saturday, if you wait until "workout time," you probably won't exercise at all!"So, here are some "on-the-go exercise tips" for you on a busy Saturday:1. If your kid has a team practice, don't just watch. Take a walk or jog. 2. Join a league soccer or basketball team. You will usually have a game or practice on Saturday.3. Do your yardwork or household chores.4. If you take your kids to the mall, walk around the mall…
 
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    PaulsHealthBlog

  • Teach Every Person About The Health Effects of Food

    11 Mar 2010 | 9:18 am
    Both my father and grandfather died of cancer. Consequently, I've been studying health and nutrition for years. Stop whatever you're doing and watch this video. It may save your life.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…

  • Quote of The Week

    8 Mar 2010 | 7:12 pm
    "80% of your body composition will be determined by your diet." - Mark Sisson(Yes, exercise is also important to health and to speed up fat-burning and muscle-building, but most of your results will come from how you eat.)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…

  • Don't Believe The Media Flu Hype

    2 Mar 2010 | 9:10 am
    There are times when I'm leery of the news media. One of those occasions is during the flu season. The media has a vested interest in keeping us glued to the television. And one way they do this is through fear and hype.Well, the recent flu hysteria is another case of where the hype did not meet expectations. In a recent Wall Street Journal article titled, "The Flu Season That Fizzled", experts are puzzled as to why the actual number of flu cases are well below normal levels."This is typically the peak of flu," said James Turner, executive director of the University of Virginia's department…

  • Starchy Foods

    23 Feb 2010 | 8:50 am
    Starchy foods are difficult for your body to digest, slow down your metabolism, give you a feeling of tiredness and make your body retain water.Starchy foods also make your body secrete serotonin, chemical that makes you feel drowsy and lethargic. It makes your thinking cloudy and foggy.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…

  • Weekend Link Love

    21 Feb 2010 | 8:39 am
    Do you eat Chicken McNuggets? Did you know there are 35 ingredients in them? Over at Yahoo Health, they have a revealing article on fast food secrets.Here's an interesting video on the Heart Attack Grill.And finally, for fun, if you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball…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…
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    Starling Fitness

  • Eating Healthy While Sick

    Laura Moncur
    9 Mar 2010 | 9:00 am
    I just came off two weeks of severe sickness. I’ve worn a indent into the couch in the living room and every garbage bin in the house is filled with tissues and empty Mucinex bottles. I’m still coughing and stuffy, but now I’m finally able to stand without dizziness and I have enough energy to turn on the computer and push a few keyboard keys. How did I eat while I was sick? Quite poorly, actually… I usually stay away from juices because they have a lot of calories and don’t really fill me up. While I was sick however, I craved orange juice. It was one of the…

  • Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-03-09

    Laura Moncur
    8 Mar 2010 | 11:32 pm
    ran 0.97 mi on 3/4/2010 at 10:20 AM with a pace of 21'50"/mi http://go.nike.com/2msvb36 #

  • Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-03-02

    Laura Moncur
    1 Mar 2010 | 11:32 pm
    ran 0.57 mi on 2/26/2010 at 4:33 PM with a pace of 25'27"/mi http://go.nike.com/a286g5c # Super sick. I might be out of commission for a while. # ran 1.05 mi on 2/22/2010 at 10:04 AM with a pace of 20'12"/mi http://go.nike.com/654kv62 # RT @TWLOHA "This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness week and this year's theme is, "It's time to talk about it." #

  • Monday Music Motivation: Week Six

    Laura Moncur
    22 Feb 2010 | 9:00 am
    For the next few weeks every Monday, I’ll share a playlist of songs that I have in my Workout Playlist on my iPhone. I’ll include clips to listen to, where you can buy them and why I have them in my list. Just so you know, I do get a portion of the sales of these songs from Amazon, so if you buy them, you’re helping me out. Amazon.com Widgets Less Talk More Rokk by Freezepop: I love this song because of the title. I do A LOT of talking about weight loss and fitness just because I write here and I need a constant reminder that I need less talk and more ACTION. Plus, I love…

  • UltraTimer iPhone App Is EXACTLY What I’ve Been Looking For

    Laura Moncur
    19 Feb 2010 | 9:00 am
    As excellent as the Cool Running Couch to 5K Podcast [iTunes Link] is, I have to admit that I would MUCH rather listen to my own music. I dreamed of an iPhone app that would let me program intervals that would break into my workout playlist and tell me when it was time for me to run. I got my wish with UltraTimer. UltraTimer [iTunes Link] With UltraTimer, I was able to program in the Cool Running Couch-to-5K Running Plan so that it would tell me when to run. I could even record my own voice saying, “Increase speed to 5.0 mph.” This has been so helpful to me because I don’t…
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    Healthy Living

  • Eating Well Fiber

    Robin
    12 Mar 2010 | 1:17 am
    “Eat fiber.” You’ve probably heard this advice. But if you’re like most Americans, your diet still falls short. Experts recommend eating 25 to 30 grams of fiber each day, but most Americans eat only around 10 grams.Numerous studies say that diets high in fiber, or the indigestible part of plants, provide health benefits. Fiber promotes normal digestion and naturally prevents constipation. And for people who want to lose weight, a high fiber diet is a great way to go. – high fiber foods fill stomachs with fewer calories, allowing dieters to eat more and still lose weight.There are…

  • Keep Your Resolutions Healthy - Breakfast

    Robin
    8 Mar 2010 | 9:23 pm
    Hi Everybody,Learn why breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. For more information and tips from Herbalifes Dr. Luigi Gratton, visit http://www.herbalife.comPlease watch video below for healthy breakfast meal tips and information.Back To Home

  • Social Network Here

    Robin
    7 Mar 2010 | 9:39 pm
    Hi fellow marketers!Want to escape from being among the 95%? Someone asked me once why only about 5% of the people earn the top dollars.Have you ever thought about who is among the 5%?Is it you?Why not?Find out Click Here.See you in the members area! You can join as a free member.Refer friends, Meet People and Earn Money. Exciting new social networking site for internet marketers. You can keep in touch with your downline, meet new prospects and of course make money here! Robin BakerBack To Home

  • Health Buzz: Processed Foods Recalled Over Salmonella Contamination - US News and World Report

    Robin
    6 Mar 2010 | 6:01 pm
    Health Buzz: Processed Foods Recalled Over Salmonella Contamination - US News and World ReportPosted using ShareThis

  • Herbalife Makes Good Nutrition Simple

    Robin
    5 Mar 2010 | 11:01 pm
    Hello Everybody!No matter what your health goals, start your day the right way with our three Core Products, based on the scientific principles of Cellular Nutrition. The road to health is as easy as one, two, three:Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix - A healthy meal with up to 19 essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients in seven delicious flavors that can help support weight management. A healthy meal for balanced nutrition. Get 9g of protein and healthy fiber. Nourish your body with Cellular Nutrition.Formula 1 shakes include soy protein, fiber and essential nutrients that can help support…
 
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    Sussex Personal Trainer

  • Haywards Heath Charity Event

    Steve
    6 Mar 2010 | 10:57 pm
    Wow did i really not post on this! Very slack of me - what can i say, organising events back to back and then going away shortly after the second one didn't leave much time!Sussex Bootcamps teamed up with the Perrymount Clinic to build on the success of our event last year. Again the whole idea was to provide some great information for how to make 2010 your healthiest and best year ever. Haywards Heath residents got the benefit of the same speakers as last year covering different topics related to their expertise. The Clair Hall venue worked perfectly for our numbers and the stall holders we…

  • Time Is Ticking!!

    Steve
    25 Jan 2010 | 8:04 am
    We're already a chunk of the way through the year! Well January at least.Have you kick started your health and fitness programme, did you set those resolutions?I really hope you have and have had some great successes already.Getting started right can set you up for a successful year - and it can make it all easier too. What once might have been a struggle has become part of the routine.This is true of individual sessions also - just give yourself the permission to get started and chances are the full session you had planned will take place anyway. If i've got a workout scheduled but i'm…

  • Big Health And Fitness Charity Events!!

    Steve
    14 Jan 2010 | 3:26 am
    It's that time of year again!Sussex Bootcamps had a very successful charity event in Haywards Heath last year, and we're doing it all again this year!Only this time we have an event in Horsham as well as Haywards Heath.This time it's called 'How To Make 2010 Your Healthiest And Best Year Ever'.The focus is all about your health, fitness, well-being, and all round how to improve your life.It's our way of saying thank you to our Bootcampers and Personal Training Clients, and a way for us all to do something wonderful for local charities.The Horsham event is on Thur 28th January at the Drill…

  • Did You Engage With Your Effort Recently?!

    Steve
    11 Jan 2010 | 2:01 pm
    I was enjoying a final week of a 12 week training programme last week. It was a good variety of whole body movements, but loaded pretty heavy (for me at least).I've always enjoyed this sense of challenge where you are literally stepping up to the bar - and hopefully raising it!It's all there in black and white - the numbers that have been done before. The inner conversation, the rallying cries shouting out any doubts, bringing emotion to the cause. There can be beautiful moments of heightened aliveness and really zoning in on just the task at hand. And at times there are the defeats that can…

  • More Resolution Thoughts....

    Steve
    6 Jan 2010 | 3:27 am
    What do New Year Resolutions mean to you?Do you set them every year? Do you achieve what you set out to do each time, or is initial progress soon ground to a halt as old habits kick in?I have mixed feelings about the whole thing. Personally i like to consider the year ahead, also break it down into quarters, and sometimes set specific challenges like 100 days. I always have a sense of my targets and goals and therefore times like New Year or Birthdays etc, don't seem like such big deals. It's a constant process of awareness and improvement or challenge.I think this is a successful approach -…
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    Trying Fitness

  • 10 Ways to Get Motivated to Exercise

    tryingfitness
    11 Mar 2010 | 6:15 pm
    One of the hardest parts of working out is getting started. I remember working 8 or more hours a day and commuting for one hour in rush-hour traffic. The last thing I felt like doing after a long day was exercising. Yet, when I didn't exercise, I was always sluggish and I gained a lot of weight in the process. You are probably finding yourself in a similar situation. How do we get motivated enough to exercise? Well, like most things we do in our lives, if it is something fun and something that we look forward to we will have no problem doing it. Therefore, we need to find ways to make…

  • Lose a Pound of Fat and Get Motivated

    tryingfitness
    10 Mar 2010 | 3:28 pm
    Losing one pound of fat isn't that impressive to some people but knowing how to do so can make a world of difference for someone else. Losing just one pound means that you can lose two, three, and continue until you reach your goal. There are a lot of ways to go about losing pounds but nothing will take the place of healthy eating and physical activity. Yet, eating healthy and exercising can be often neglected due to busy lifestyles. It can be hard for most people to fit in fitness. Below are some tips that may help you get on the right track of losing a pound and staying motivated to meet…

  • Fill Your Calendar with Fitness and Never Worry About Working Out Again

    tryingfitness
    22 Feb 2010 | 3:14 pm
    There are plenty of people out there that dislike exercise because they don't feel it is fun to do. Since it isn't viewed as something fun to do, it is difficult to make time for it. The solution for people like this is to put the fun into exercise, that way it doesn't feel like you're working out at all. There are plenty of ways to do this and some methods will cost money and others will not. However, if you add in a little of both (paid and free) activities, you could be exercising 5 to 6 days a week and not even feel like it. Below are some ideas to fill your calendar with fun things to do…

  • Exercise Alternatives to Running

    tryingfitness
    2 Feb 2010 | 1:11 am
    There are many benefits that come from running as well as some risks. I won't go into them here but if you do a quick search, you will find plenty of articles listing the good and bad of running. However, for the most part, I think running's benefits outweigh the downsides. Yet, there are some people who loathe it and others who love it but can't do it anymore or as often due to injuries. Where ever you stand on the subject, it is still good to know what some exercise alternatives to running can include. If you want to continue to get in a good cardio workout, consider the list below for some…

  • Functional Strength Training to Make Life Easier

    tryingfitness
    22 Jan 2010 | 11:29 am
    There are various reasons why someone may start lifting weights. Some people start to improve their physique, others to become bodybuilders, and still others who just want to burn fat. Lifting weights always reminds me of bodybuilders first because that is how they spend a majority of their time working out. Training is about building bigger muscles and looking good in a competition. For the most part, it isn't about becoming a better athlete in terms of strength, speed, or endurance. Functional training helps a person become better at doing their daily activities. You become stronger so that…
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    TubaDuba: Fitness, Health and Sports Technology

  • This blog has moved

    HC Fitness and Technology Solutions
    9 Mar 2010 | 6:41 am
    This blog is now located at http://blog.tubaduba.com/. You will be automatically redirected in 30 seconds, or you may click here. For feed subscribers, please update your feed subscriptions to http://www.tubaduba.com/atom.xml.

  • TubaDuba has Moved blog.tubaduba.com

    HC Fitness and Technology Solutions
    9 Mar 2010 | 6:37 am
    Blogger has change somethings, tubaduba is now http://blog.tubaduab.com please upadate your information.Cheers

  • iCrew Bike Navigation System

    HC Fitness and Technology Solutions
    8 Mar 2010 | 5:49 am
    OK, this one is pretty useful, get ride of your current GPS holder and clip this onto your bars. Waterproof, hard shell and you have your phone with you. Not a bad trade off. You can also have MapMyRun app in plain sight.Est. street price $70

  • Bergmonch - Folding Bike

    HC Fitness and Technology Solutions
    8 Mar 2010 | 5:37 am
    No seat point the thing downhill and go. Only 9.5kg, has a shock and front and rear disk breaks.Bergmönch - Hiking uphill Wheeling downhill from Thomas Kaiser on Vimeo.Frame Completely hand-built full suspension Aluminium 7005 frame. Tubes triple-hardened. Extra-oversized 1½" headset. Lightweight swing arm, with air shock (travel 80 mm).Air Shock Adjustable, rebound adjustmentFrontfork Paralell 4-link foldable fork (80 mm travel) - Adjustable airshock - Rebound adjustment and SAG indicationBackpackKNOW HOW:designed, constructed and manufactured with the experience and knowhow of the German…

  • Training Peaks

    HC Fitness and Technology Solutions
    26 Feb 2010 | 8:55 am
    Outside magazine, America’s leading active-lifestyle publication, today announced that it will launch the Outside Fitness Planner, an interactive web/mobile fitness and training tool powered by TrainingPeaks.com. The new program will allow readers to access the same expert health and fitness advice they have come to rely on from Outside Magazine along with world-class tools to track exercise, diet and map routes.To create the Outside Fitness Planner, Outside collaborated with some of the world’s top coaches to develop a series of one-of-a-kind, comprehensive fitness regimens. The fitness…
 
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    Whole Food And More

  • Reviewing The Eat-Clean Diet Recharged Book, By Tosca Reno (Robert Kennedy Pub/2009)

    Robin Plan
    11 Mar 2010 | 5:07 pm
    Finally, a book for people who are just starting to learn about how to eat clean food  and lose weight. The Eat-Clean Diet Recharged!  is by far one of Tosca Reno's best books with loads of real food tips, exercises for not so active people, and straight forward, detailed, easy to follow info about the Eat-Clean Diet philosophy. Tosca states that she did not develop the concept of Clean Eating, still she does a good job with living it and helping us see how we could live the same! About Tosca Reno At age 40, author Tosca Reno found herself miserable, overweight, stuck in an unhappy…

  • Increased Recalls For Food Using HVP - March 11,2010

    Robin Plan
    11 Mar 2010 | 5:56 am
    The recalls continue to grow for processed foods made using hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) the "natural flavor" that may be contaminated with Salmonella. These are mostly voluntarily recalls and will continue to increase.From the FDA siteBouillon Products Herbox Dip and Dip Mix Products Concord Foods De la Casa Delicioso Follow Your Heart Fresh Food Concepts Great Value Johnny's Fine Foods McCormick Oak Lake Farms Reser's Rojo's T. Marzetti Dressing and Dressing Mix Products Follow Your Heart Reser's Trader Joe's Gravy Mix Products McCormick Pre-Packaged Meal Products Follow Your Heart…

  • Farm to School Efforts Double in Minnesota

    Robin Plan
    10 Mar 2010 | 4:24 am
    Demand from students, farmers and schools grows for farm to school programs ...Minneapolis – The number of Minnesota school districts purchasing fresh food from local farms has more than doubled in the last 15 months, according to a survey released today by the Minnesota School Nutrition Association (MSNA) and the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP).Farm to school programs link school children with local farmers and farm products, including fruits and vegetables, meat, grains and other items. Farm to school provides fresh, healthy food choices, helps children develop healthy…

  • Raw Pet Fod Recalled - Nature's Variety - March 2010

    Robin Plan
    9 Mar 2010 | 12:33 pm
    Nature's Variety Expands Nationwide Voluntary Recall to Include All Raw Frozen Chicken Diets with Any "Best If Used By" Date On or Before 2/5/11Read first recall: Healthy Pets Blog, Nature's Variety Pet Food Recall Lincoln, NE, March 8, 2010 – Nature's Variety has expanded its voluntary recall of Chicken Formula Raw Frozen Diets for dogs and cats to include the "Best If Used By" dates of 10/29/10 and 11/9/10 because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products. People handling pet food…

  • Raw Milk Symposium - April 10, 2010

    Robin Plan
    9 Mar 2010 | 11:54 am
    Have you wondered about raw milk health benefits or conflicting health information? There is a Raw Milk Symposium coming up in April I recommend you attend.Register online https://www.farmtoconsumer.net/symposium_registration.aspSymposium Location - Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center, Madison, WisconsinWho's Invited?Raw milk producers and their consumers.Grass based farmers fed up with the low commodity milk prices looking for alternatives.Folks that have seen healthier days.Future Farmers of America wanting to check out the buzz about direct sales of raw milk.Constitutional…
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  • @katiecouric: Food in America

    Tim Wilson
    16 Feb 2010 | 4:50 pm
    What we eat, why we eat so much of it, and what it means for our health. Katie Couric talks food with David Kessler and Eric Schlosser.How Food is ProducedEric Schlosser tells Katie that "this food is very carefully designed to make you want to eat it, and then eat it again and again."Obsessed with Food?Why are we so focused on eating 24/7? Eric Schlosser tells Katie that marketing is to blame. David Kessler says our brains have been hijacked.We Have to Change How We Look at FoodDavid Kessler says "we really have to change how we look at food."Parents and Obese ChildrenOverweight kids - who…

  • Time to leave diet soda.... again

    Tim Wilson
    21 Apr 2009 | 3:25 am
    This has been a few rough months for me.  I have had a lot of trouble getting back to where I need to be with eating and it is showing.  I have been able to get back to running pretty good as seen in my other blog, but the eating has just not gotten back to where it needs to be.I have known for some time what I needed to do, but have not been able to get myself to do that one simple thing.  I need to stop drinking soda.  Sure, I am drinking diet soda, but I am starting to believe that diet soda is even worse than the real thing.I have been drinking a lot of soda, but trying to eat right.

  • Up and down days

    Tim Wilson
    4 Mar 2009 | 3:07 am
    Some days are up, and some days are down.If you have been reading my blog for any time you know that I previously lost over 90 lbs.  You also will remember when I was injured back in June of 2008 which put me out of most any physical activity for almost 9 months.During that 9 months I managed to eat good most of the time, but had good days and bad.  My habits slowly got worse as the time went on.  Turns out it is really difficult to eat right without any kind of exersize.  I ended up putting 15 pounds back on during that time.I have been back running now for about 2 months and things are…

  • Good things to eat

    Tim Wilson
    21 Feb 2009 | 11:06 am
    I am always on the lookout for new things to try and new things to eat.  Over the past two years along my journey I have done a lot of searching and have tried a lot of new things.  I still have some types of foods that I really just cannot bring myself to eat.... no matter how healthy, but some things I have never eaten before has now become some of my favorites.One of the things that I would never touch before is Egg Rolls.  I know, with the crispy egg roll wrapper they are not on the list of most healthy things to eat, but they are better than a lot of things.... and if you have read…

  • Need more consistency

    Tim Wilson
    16 Feb 2009 | 5:27 am
    I am still struggling with consistency in getting back to the groove that I had before the injury. At that time it was simply a way of life and everything was going good. I was consistently losing weight even though it was slow because I was close to where I needed to be.Through the lack of running and other exercise during the time I was healing I progressively lost focus on how I was eating. I never lost focus of the bigger goal, but I lost focus on the day to day goals. I am totally convinced more now than ever before that good eating habits and exercise go hand in hand. I am sure I have…
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  • The Caumsett 50k USATF 50k Road Championships - A Good Day for a PR

    Scott Dunlap
    8 Mar 2010 | 11:45 am
     Yesterday I had the great pleasure of joining 200 runners for the Caumsett State Park 50k in Lloyd Harbor, NY, put on by New York Ultra Running. As the USATF 50k Road Championships, lots of speed demons were out to enjoy one of the first sunny days to come after a long, hard northeast winter. What better way than a 10 lap loop course with fellow ultra warriors?As I warmed up with Team Inov-8 runner Ben Nephew, we agreed that the day had a lot the right ingredients for a breakthrough PR. Although the temp was in the high 30's, the sun would warm up the day to ideal low 50's by the…

  • Mike and Kim Rouse: The Ultra Marriage (San Diego News)

    Scott Dunlap
    6 Mar 2010 | 10:55 am
    Michele Wallace from the San Diego News wrote a fun article about Mike and Kim Rouse, a couple who (somehow) gets along while training for ultras, Ironmans, and even the Ultraman. I love their quotes about each other - it's truly a match made in heaven!You can read the whole article here.

  • Long Run Revelations, Part II - Want A Fulfilled Life? Embrace Death.

    Scott Dunlap
    28 Feb 2010 | 9:27 pm
     (Photo courtesy of poet Ollie Lind) Have you ever noticed that half of the stories in endurance magazines sound like Mad Libs for people in recovery? Sometimes I swear they just plug in the facts:"[Name] got into running after recovering from [near-fatal disease or accident] just [random number] years ago. "I was in bed, feeling sorry for myself, [another random number] pounds overweight, and my [body part] looked like [bad food or construction analogy]. I decided the best way to beat [near-fatal disease or accident] was to celebrate the health I had one day at a time. I trained for…

  • Blogger Tips - Analytics, LinkWithin, Bring On The Pics

    Scott Dunlap
    21 Feb 2010 | 9:51 pm
    I've recently seen a large increase in traffic to this blog from blogger.com, meaning more and more bloggers are following me. Great to have you! Just in case it's helpful, I thought I would share a few tips picked up from analyzing traffic over the last few months.We all have different goals for blogging, and it's totally fine if you don't ever analyze your traffic or try to boost your readership. But I will say once you start looking into it, you will be surprised how many people are connecting to your insights. Here a few quick and simple ways to boost your traffic:1) Use an analytics…

  • Dathan Ritzenhein, Shalane Flanagan Win USA Cross Country Championships

    Scott Dunlap
    16 Feb 2010 | 10:58 am
    Olympians and all-around running superstars Dathan Ritzenheim and Shalane Flanagan dominated the USA Cross Country Championships in Spokane, WA, this weekend. This was Dathan's third and Shalane's fourth national cross country title. (Dathan Ritzenhein, photo courtesy of Photorun.net)Joining Dathan (34:34 for 12k) on the national team are Minnesotan Patrick Smyth (34:52), Chico, CA's Scott Bauhs (35:01), fellow Eugene, OR runner Ben Bruce (35:16), Admore, PA's Bobby Curtis (35:22), and Gresham, OR's Ryan Vail (35:25). (Shalane Flanagan, photo courtesy of Photorun.net)Shalane (25:10…
 
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  • Lab Notes: IBS Not Always Indicative of Polyps, Cancer; Is Hooping the Next Exercise Craze?

    labnotes
    12 Mar 2010 | 12:30 am
    On our Lab Notes page CalorieLab’s editors select and rank the day’s essential health news items in real time. Readers can suggest, vote and comment on items. Below are brief summaries of yesterday’s (March 11, 2010) Lab Notes items. To see today’s items, visit Lab Notes. 1. IBS Not Always Indicative of Polyps, Cancer Colonoscopies may not be necessary for IBS sufferers in the absence of other symptoms such as bleeding from the GI tract, family history of colon cancer and anemia, among others. 2. Is Hooping the Next Exercise Craze? Hula hooping, the childhood pastime…

  • Lab Notes: Removal of Ovaries During Hysterectomy Questioned; Vaccinating Kids Helps All of Us

    labnotes
    11 Mar 2010 | 12:30 am
    On our Lab Notes page CalorieLab’s editors select and rank the day’s essential health news items in real time. Readers can suggest, vote and comment on items. Below are brief summaries of yesterday’s (March 10, 2010) Lab Notes items. To see today’s items, visit Lab Notes. 1. Removal of Ovaries During Hysterectomy Questioned A new article questions the conventional practice of oophorectomy, or removal of the ovaries during hysterectomy, for some patients saying it may cause more harm than good. 2. Vaccinating Kids Helps All of Us Widespread vaccination of kids against…

  • Have You Rehabilitated Yourself?

    dr-j
    10 Mar 2010 | 1:00 am
    Contributor: “Dr. J” Dr. J offers his irreverent, slightly irrelevant, but possibly useful opinions on health and fitness. A Florida surgeon and fitness freak with a black belt in karate, he runs 50 miles a week and flies a Cherokee Arrow 200. In his famous anthem, Alice’s Restaurant, Arlo Guthrie tells the story about his adventure with the Selective Service System. Near the end of the song, he is asked the classic question, “Kid, have you rehabilitated yourself?” It seems being rehabilitated is all the rage now-a-days. Of course, recently, Tiger Woods put rehab…

  • Warning: Sitting Too Much Could Kill You

    robert
    10 Mar 2010 | 12:46 am
    “Sitting Pretty,” It Turns Out, is a Bit of an Oxymoron Scientists have some bad news. Maybe you should sit down. No, wait, forget that! Get up! Right now! Yes, you! Okay, finish reading this, but at least do so standing up. And then, if you value your life, get moving! Walk, do knee bends, tap dance, pace, do anything but remain seated. Sitting, it turns out, is not the benign activity it appears to be. According to at least several studies, the more time you spend on your behind, the more likely you are to be fat or have heart trouble or die or all three. Need some further…

  • Lab Notes: Massage No Better at Easing Anxiety than Other Methods; Schools See Less Soda Consumption

    labnotes
    10 Mar 2010 | 12:30 am
    On our Lab Notes page CalorieLab’s editors select and rank the day’s essential health news items in real time. Readers can suggest, vote and comment on items. Below are brief summaries of yesterday’s (March 9, 2010) Lab Notes items. To see today’s items, visit Lab Notes. 1. Massage No Better at Easing Anxiety than Other Methods Massage may be no more effective at easing anxiety than lying quietly in a room while soothing music plays, says a new study. 2. Schools See Less Soda Consumption A four-year effort to remove sugary soft drinks from public schools has paid off…
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    Confessions of a Fitness Diva....

  • Wordless on Wednesday....

    The Fitness Diva
    10 Mar 2010 | 2:33 pm

  • Top of the Drops!

    The Fitness Diva
    1 Mar 2010 | 4:35 pm
    I'd just like to take some time out to thank my top droppers for February. Do keep stopping on by! ;) My second trial The Sewing Mom Crimsonsparkle.net Black holes and Astrostuff The Last Bear From This Side Lainy's Musings Funky Town Disco Music The Horror Movie Show Photography by KML And thanks also to all who drop by my blog! Love ya's!

  • Connect A Million Minds

    The Fitness Diva
    22 Feb 2010 | 1:12 am
    I'm not only dedicated to the improvement of one's body and health, but am also a very passionate advocate and living example of the importance of continually challenging oneself both mentally and intellectually. I live to grow, learn and evolve daily, and thanks to my blessed lifestyle, I can pursue further education on my own terms.I think that everyone should have the opportunity to improve

  • Whatever Happened to Professionalism??

    The Fitness Diva
    18 Feb 2010 | 9:28 pm
    Oh, what a pet peeve this is for me. I know that we are now a more "casual" society these days, but even in the midst of that, one thing should remain the same; performing the duties of your job in the manner in which they are supposed to be performed. I can't help but to notice that this one simple concept is lacking in so many people lately in businesses all across the board. There really

  • The 2010 Winter Olympics, and a Fitness Diva Giveaway!!

    The Fitness Diva
    12 Feb 2010 | 5:44 pm
    AND THE WINNER IS.....Reality TV Rave!I gotta tell ya, this is Reality's lucky year! She just got finished winning one of my Lucky 100 Links a couple weeks ago! Congrats, Reality, and I'll be contacting you to get the info I need to send your $25.00 Amazon gift card!And thanks to all of you who entered. This was fun! We must do it again soon! ;)Woo hoo! You all know I am an Olympics junkie,
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  • Will Taxing Soda Lead to Weight Loss?

    contactus@diet-blog.com
    12 Mar 2010 | 1:59 am
    The debate about whether or not junk food should be taxed has gotten interesting. While legislatures evaluate the merits of such proposed hikes, a study has been released that actually lends credence to the idea, predicting that an 18% hike on pop would lead to 5 pounds weight loss per year. Continue reading...

  • Obesity Etiquette: Is It Really Necessary?

    contactus@diet-blog.com
    11 Mar 2010 | 2:09 am
    Etiquette guru Mary Mitchell says that it's not polite to tell someone they're fat. No kidding. It's also not polite to suggest ways for an obese person to lose weight, or to say, "You'd be so much prettier if you were thin." But, in a recent column at Reuters, Mitchell says that when including an obese individual in your social plans, it's important to take their needs into consideration.Continue reading...

  • How Can I Get a Muscular Body? [Forum]

    contactus@diet-blog.com
    11 Mar 2010 | 1:54 am
    Hi guys, I hope you all are doing well. I want your help on some exercises related issues. I am not so much healthy. I am an average guy, but want to gain weight with some body cuts. I want 6 packs only. Please help me from where i should begin for getting a muscular body? Thanks in advance.

  • The Air Diet: Why Eat When You Can Pretend!

    contactus@diet-blog.com
    10 Mar 2010 | 2:00 am
    Brace yourself for the silliest fad diet yet -- it's called the Air Diet! A French-created weight loss plan where you consume, well you've probably guessed it, nothing at all! The diet was apparently made popular by a Dolce & Gabbana campaign, which featured Madonna and other celebrities holding food up to their mouths, but not eating it.Continue reading...

  • How Do I Work Out My Calorie Requirements? [Forum]

    contactus@diet-blog.com
    10 Mar 2010 | 1:40 am
    I'm 19 and 7'5. I weigh 156. I don't really look overweight but i am absolutely in no way in shape. I would like to weigh a little less as well. I bought some exercise videos to do daily and trying to figure out how I can balance out what I eat. I have a very odd schedule right now, so I don't eat too often. I'm a night nanny, so I am awake all night. I get to sleep at 7am to 3pm, then work out and eat a light meal. Then I'll eat dinner around 8pm before I have to get ready to go to work again. I haven't been feeling too well lately and don't know why that is. How do I know how many calories…
 
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  • Party on (but not too much)

    PastaQueen
    10 Mar 2010 | 5:33 am
    I went to a party in Wisconsin last weekend. Yes, Wisconsin. They know how to drink there, and they put cheese sticks in their alcoholic beverages, at least in the mornings. It was fun to escape into a bubble universe for the weekend and live in a land where everyone is happy to see you and there is much dancing and revelry and ass-squeezing. (I’m looking at you, jenfu.) I am a bit disappointed no one flashed me or made out with me, and the raw food restaurant made my face so splotchy that it caused my fellow diners to frantically search for an antihistamine, but overall it was a high…

  • What’s your sign (mean)?

    PastaQueen
    9 Mar 2010 | 6:26 am
    Someone will have to explain this sign to me: Doesn’t the drive-thru exist so you don’t have to park? Or is this for people who go through the drive-thru and then eat in their cars? And if so, isn’t that sort of sad? It makes me imagine dozens of lonely people eating Big Macs in their cars.

  • Mini-Macaroni’s miraculous recovery

    PastaQueen
    4 Mar 2010 | 5:00 am
    I named my netbook Mini-Macaroni because I am the PastaQueen and I absolutely adore alliteration. Mini-Macaroni traveled to London and France with me, and took a trip to Chicago and South Bend, when suddenly he DIED. His little green light went out. Kaput. I would turn on the itty bitty computer and after 45 seconds it turned itself off before it could even finish booting up. “Sounds like a cooling problem,” my smart, techy friend said. “Oh, God,” I said. “That’s what I get for buying refurbished.” And, alas, I did not buy the extended warranty! So, I…

  • Any time now, Spring…

    PastaQueen
    2 Mar 2010 | 7:38 am
    The baristas at Starbucks and I are of the same mind.

  • Bye, Bye, Beck and other realizations

    PastaQueen
    1 Mar 2010 | 5:25 am
    I’d like to present my new doorstop! I know many of you were waiting to hear about my experiences on week three of The Beck Diet Solution, but after putting off the entry for longer than it would have taken to complete the first three weeks over again, I realized I have no desire to continue the plan. I think it has some merit, but I don’t want to spend that much time thinking about my weight, my food, and my fitness every week. Not right now, anyway. Beck burnout seems to have occurred to other people before. It makes me wonder if there is a secret chapter in the middle featuring…
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  • Book Review: The Eat-Clean Diet Recharged

    Melanie
    12 Mar 2010 | 5:05 am
    “Those who say, ‘This time I will succeed!’ do succeed.” ~ Tosca Reno As you know, I’m a strong advocate for the simple message of healthy eating, as opposed to fad diets and harsh exercise regimens. So, when I received my copy of “The Eat-Clean Diet Recharged,” I was pleasantly surprised by the contents. The book focuses on how to eat whole, fresh foods rather than processed junk food, and encourages regular exercise — I certainly can’t argue with that message! Tusco says: “An abundance of energy is yours for the taking if you rely on…

  • How Much Do Genes Determine Body Shape?

    Melanie
    9 Mar 2010 | 8:04 am
    Flickr: AmericanVirus Have you ever wondered what you will look like when you get older? I’ve heard of guys who’ve taken into consideration what their partner’s mum looks like before proposing. It may be shallow, but it’s true! So, do genetics really play a big part in determining the body shape you’ll end up with? Or, is lifestyle a stronger predictor of body shape? Well, it seems both play a significant role… The gene effect! Researchers suggest genes may determine up to 80 percent of your weight and body shape. But, it’s also true that…

  • BPA: Why Your Family Should Be BPA Free

    Melanie
    3 Mar 2010 | 6:42 am
    I must admit I hadn’t given much thought to the chemicals in food packaging, or the plastics used in baby bottles and toys. Sure, I knew that some plastics were considered risky, but I didn’t bother to do the research. So, I decided it was about time I took a closer look. And, I’m honestly a bit shocked by my findings. Firstly, we’ll focus on the dreaded BPA… The science bit! BPA (Bisphenol A) is an industrial chemical which has been present in food packaging since the 1960s. It’s hazardous effects have been suspected for many years. But, a 2010 FDA…

  • 3 Strange But True Weight Gain Causes

    Melanie
    23 Feb 2010 | 3:00 am
    Weight gain can be a bit of a mystery. Often it’s hard to put your finger on exactly what’s causing the problem—other than those cream pies you’ve been scoffing! But seriously, there are a few others things which can work against your good efforts to get slim. Here are some tips: 1. Lack of zzzzz’s sxc.hu: carlosch Are you getting enough sleep? If you are, you’re in the minority! Research indicates sleep is important for weight loss. We think it has something to do with leptin—the hormone that signals fullness, and an increase in ghrelin—the hormone that…

  • Healthy Sugar: Is There Such a Thing?

    Melanie
    18 Feb 2010 | 12:06 pm
    sxc.hu: silviogs Most people are trying to cut back their sugar intake, but it’s not easy. I know, I’ve got an extremely sweet tooth! Granted, sugar can have a place in a healthy diet, but you may want to reduce your intake a bit, so what’s the secret? I’ve found that focusing on eating healthy, whole foods most of the time, helps me avoid eating too much. I think the 80/20 rule works prety well. If you follow that, you’ll probably find you’re also avoiding unhealthy amounts of sugar. So, let’s take a closer look at this beloved substance……
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  • 3 Months Left Until Swim Suit and Shorts Season..Are you Ready?

    angie5
    5 Mar 2010 | 7:16 am
    Are you ready for the shorts and swim suit season? I finally had the time to sit down and realize..it’s coming soon! If you are like me, you go through the winter all covered up, hardly looking at your body. Well, the thought of putting on shorts make me think about jumpstarting my cardio again and as many of you know I dislike cardio very much, so this WILL be a challenge for me! So to help me stay motivated and hopefully motivate you as well, I would like to offer up a cardio challenge for the next 3 months. Are you up for it? There just might be something special in the end for you,…

  • 5 Reasons to Why Cardio Doesn’t Work For Fat Loss

    angie5
    3 Mar 2010 | 5:37 am
    Maybe you’ve been told that cardio is the best way to lose fat…but if you’re not getting results with that long, slow, boring program then I have shocking news for you. Recently, Men’s Health and Women’s Health fitness expert Craig Ballantyne emailed me the top 5 reasons why trainers should stop telling their clients to do cardio. I was surprised by all of the research that is out there showing just how ineffective cardio is for fat loss. I know I sure won’t be using it to burn belly fat in the future. Now sure, cardio is good for endurance athletes and for…

  • Have You Tried Pomegranate Juice?

    angie5
    1 Mar 2010 | 5:36 am
    Recent research has uncovered some almost miraculous health benefits of pomegranates from which people have been unwittingly benefiting. Firstly they have a marvelous ability to not only protect against atherosclerosis, (i.e. the thickening of arterial walls which can cause heart attacks and strokes), but to actually reverse this thickening and thus return your arteries to a more youthful state. This is something that no drug on the market today is capable of. Another health benefit of pomegranates is that they have the ability tolower blood pressure in addition to which they can effectively…

  • Belly Fat – Whats Your Body Trying To Tell You?

    angie5
    26 Feb 2010 | 5:26 am
    Belly fat, even saying those two words sends a shiver up most most of our spines. Maybe its because having fat on other body parts doesn’t seem so bad, you could have fat thighs or a fuller bottom but fat on the stomach “arrgh”! Why is that? In one sense there’s no covering it up, its there for all to see you’ve got a pouch and a problem. But apart from the stigma of having a pot belly, science is showing belly fat has other nasty things up its sleeve. Its means that visceral fat is packed around your internal organs, potentially contributing to a whole host of…

  • How to Put the Boot into FAT!

    angie5
    22 Feb 2010 | 12:49 pm
    Check out my guest post over at www.EscapeFromFat.com by Barry McDonald! Related Posts:Belly Fat – Whats Your Body Trying To Tell You?Not So Scary Side of Fat Burning Boot CampsFat Burning CardioFat Burning Boot Camp!Going On Vacation…Anyone Want to Guest Post?Powered by Contextual Related Posts
 
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  • How much Exercise is Necessary?

    Weight Ladder
    12 Mar 2010 | 6:38 am
    You need to have a good working understanding of exercise and how it affects your body in order to get the most out of it. If you exercise too little or too much, you may not be getting the intended benefits from the effort, which would make it a pointless effort all together, or may end up getting you hurt or overworked in the process. Here is a basic look at what kind of exercise you should be doing and why it will benefit you to do it this way. The first thing to understand is that 30 minutes of exercise a day is usually more than sufficient. If you exercise for 30 minutes at least three…

  • The Gold Coast Cure

    Weight Ladder
    11 Mar 2010 | 6:25 pm
    The main focus of this book is getting healthy over the long term, so right off the bat it moved to the front of our book shelves. Too many diet books promise readers the moon and deliver only yet another fad diet that doesn't work or leaves the reader open to future weight gain since it doesn't address the need to make whole changes to your life. Thankfully, the Gold Coast Cure was a refreshing read that hit all of the right notes when it comes to getting healthy. The main point of the book is that by eating a healthy diet and getting the right amount of exercise you can undo the damage…

  • An Exercise Plan Everyone Can Enjoy

    Weight Ladder
    11 Mar 2010 | 6:18 am
    Can exercise really be fun? The answer is yes – if you go about it the right way. There are many different motivational books about exercise and the main component is usually that group exercise is the most effective. If you have been thinking about getting fit, why not help other people join you on your journey? Here are some great exercise plans that everyone can enjoy. 1. Neighborhood Block Walks – This is an easy plan that is perfect for beginners and keeps your walks interesting. Try to get some of your neighbors interested in a nightly block walk. Not only is there safety in…

  • The Truth About Lemonade

    Weight Ladder
    10 Mar 2010 | 6:12 pm
    Sipping a perfect portion of lemonade is capable of doing a whole lot more than simply cooling and relaxing you on a warm summer day. The truth is that lemonade may be capable of protecting your lungs against what is a truly serious condition known as adult asthma. People that do not eat enough fruit, or that avoid citrus fruit, are much more likely to develop adult asthma or to fall victim to gasping and wheezing symptoms of the disorder in comparison to the people that get enough or more citrus than they need. The Vitamin C present in these fruits is probably facilitating the effects of…

  • How to Get Motivated And Stay That Way

    Weight Ladder
    10 Mar 2010 | 6:02 am
    It is a lot easier to stick with a diet plan when you are motivated, but for many, that is easier said than done. Often, it is quite simple to make that first step and become motivated, but if you can’t stay that way, chances are your diet will not be as successful as it could be. While each person needs to find their own motivator, there are some tips that can help you find the right motivation and keep your momentum going. First, it is important to find a motivation that is based on more than just “losing weight.” This is probably the first motivator that many people turn to, but when…
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  • 279th Friday Blog Roundup

    Lollipopgoldstein
    12 Mar 2010 | 7:29 am
    The Weekly What If: What if you could take one physical characteristic (your eye colour, your crooked nose, your flat ass, your flat stomach) and put it on another person.  Would you be kind and put your best trait on a friend who struggles with her love of the same body part?  Or would you [...]

  • Wake Up Mood

    Lollipopgoldstein
    11 Mar 2010 | 5:32 am
    Cali had a post yesterday about her mum, how she starts each day, regardless of where she is in life, filled with hope.  Because today just might be the day.  The day that whatever she is waiting for (in this case, a job) comes through. It waxes and wanes for me, based on how much potential [...]

  • The 95th Circle Time: The Show and Tell Weekly Thread

    Lollipopgoldstein
    10 Mar 2010 | 4:26 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 [...]

  • You’re Never Fully Dressed Without an Oversmile

    Lollipopgoldstein
    9 Mar 2010 | 1:15 pm
    Last night, in addition to dreaming that my old friend Wade now looked like Apolo Ohno and that Wade/Apolo was inexplicably sleeping on my living room floor, I dreamed about babies. Not just treatments–though part of the dream was setting up an appointment with the clinic–but that we also had the option to have children via [...]

  • Dump

    Lollipopgoldstein
    8 Mar 2010 | 5:05 am
    My sister-cousin passed along an excellent piece of advice: Look at what is not serving you in your life, and then let it go. The third definition of “to serve” according to Merriam-Webster: to be of use. ******* For ten years, I have driven 40 minutes to get my eyebrows waxed.  There are perfectly reasonable locations closer to home, [...]
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  • Core or Coincidnce?

    Mark Salinas
    26 Feb 2010 | 7:37 pm
    As I work through my calf setback, I have been spending more time working on the core area. Why? I have (had) no idea!  Coincidence?  Maybe? Sure, I have always kept the midsection involved in the routine consistently, but over the past few months I have tripled my efforts.  Is my posture getting better? I think so… maybe a coincidence?  I used to have a nagging, lower-back ache that would sneak in occasionally…coincidence. Where did the little pest go? Two solid core exercises: Bicycle Crunches – Fit in 4 one minute sets and the burn will set in! Planks -  work in 3 or…

  • Changing Course through Injury

    Mark Salinas
    18 Jan 2010 | 10:23 am
    The high intensity, zone 4 exercises have been my exercise of  choice for sometime now, but over the past six weeks I have been hobbling around with a calf strain. This annoying obstacle has my routine limited to low impact, cardio exercises that I might have continued to avoid under normal circumstances.  But after several attempts to get back at it along with re-aggravating my calf a few times over, I gave way to this new, carved out path that I stubbornly resisted. It was not a smooth transition by any means!   I now include 1-2 swim and 1-2 spin classes into the plan each…

  • Link Love – First of 2010

    Mark Salinas
    15 Jan 2010 | 10:15 am
    It is Link Love Friday. I thought I would start the first Link Love Friday of 2010…with some friends that I visit regularly: Dr. J will see you now: Original weight now reduced Blake -Kitchen Fun Cathy – A Life Less Sweet The Jungle of Life FatFighter Thanks for stopping by…Keep the journey moving forward!

  • Holiday Thoughts

    Mark Salinas
    17 Dec 2009 | 5:31 pm
    The Holidays are upon us! It seems that during this time of celebration we find ourselves busy, full of stress and always in a hurry.  It could be finances,  an abundance of obligations or a thought of a lost loved one. What do you do, what do I do to keep a healthier approach to the season? Holiday Thoughts Prioritize the activities-no need to “do it all.” Set aside a specific time to process sad and lonely feelings. Don’t let the feelings control you..YOU decide to move onto the positive thoughts, take control. Maintain the healthy habits Set a budget and stick with it…

  • Cardio Friends

    Mark Salinas
    10 Dec 2009 | 8:48 pm
    With the weather turning cold and colder, brrr… we tend spend more time indoors. To help me keep active,  I usually turn towards my Cardio Friends to get the burn on.  Some friends over a long winter… Do you like to spin? A 60 minute high resistance for some solid muscle endurance. The Stepmill? Low impact,  nice lower body exercise, 20-60 minutes does the trick! How about the Elliptical? Full body, I will occasionally hit this one for a light low zone workout for about 60 minutes. A Treadmill is always a solid burn! I visit this one regularly. Sprints and/or long slow runs!
 
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  • Best of StrongLifts.com: February 2010

    Mehdi
    1 Mar 2010 | 2:38 pm
    You only got 2 blog posts this month. 3 reasons: I write articles offline. Deleted the database by mistake. 10 posts lost. Not a big of deal, but I need to rewrite them. Big forum upgrade which didn’t went that smooth and which eventually took me more than a week to finish. I’ve been writing a StrongLifts fat loss ebook since October 2009. This project has priority over all the rest. You’ll get new blog posts during the next months. But most likely not 2x/week. Writing the eBook has taken too much time already, I want to get it done. Blog Posts February 2010. Only 2 blog…

  • Why Milk Is The Ultimate Post Workout Food

    Mehdi
    12 Feb 2010 | 4:00 am
    Milk: The Ultimate Post Workout Food. Image credit: Kimmy Chau Post workout nutrition is crucial for muscle recovery & rehydration. The common advice is to have whey after a weight lifting session because it’s a fast protein. You want to get protein in your muscles as fast as you can for recovery. Truth or marketing from supplement companies? Fact is that many weight lifters have used milk as a post workout drink for years. After reading this post you’ll know why it’s the ultimate post workout food for many people. Milk Content. 1 cup (250ml) whole milk contains 8g…

  • The 4 Most Popular Fat Myths Debunked

    Mehdi
    4 Feb 2010 | 4:00 am
    0mg Cholesterol. Image credit: Katie Scully You are what you eat. And so to avoid health problems, you must make healthy food choices. Dietary fat has a long time reputation of being unhealthy. But is that really true? Does dietary fat really cause cancer, heart diseases and obesity? After reading this post you’ll know how much truth there is behind 4 of the most popular myths about dietary fat. 1. Dietary Fat Makes You Fat. Fat doesn’t make you fat. Excess calories do. If you want to lose fat, you need to eat less calories and/or burn more calories. This rule applies to anyone,…

  • Best of StrongLifts.com: January 2010

    Mehdi
    1 Feb 2010 | 4:45 am
    L’Alpe d’Huez. Image credit: annaphotographer Great month as always. Site traffic increased by 36%. This while I spent 1 week skiing in L’Alpe d’Huez (France) instead of working. Here’s January’s recap. Blog Posts January 2010. I forgot to upload Exodus’ pics before I left skiing. So they didn’t work. They do now. Click here to see them. 07: New Year’s Resolutions: Here’s How to Achieve Them 14: How to Easily Achieve Your Goals in 2010 19: 5 Reasons Why You Can’t Lose Fat 21: Why HIIT Is NOT Better For Fat Loss 27: StrongLifts 5×5 Success…

  • StrongLifts 5×5 Success Story: How Exodus Got Ripped

    Mehdi
    27 Jan 2010 | 4:00 am
    StrongLifts.com reader Exodus summer 2009 vs. December 2009. Forum member JP1994 started a thread asking whether StrongLifts 5×5 was good for size gains. Member Exodus (real name Branimir) replied: People who say that 5×5 is bad for size gains have conclusively proved that they have 0 knowledge about the matter and should stay quiet. Done a lot of good things for me. – Exodus. Exodus then posted the top right picture which caught everyone’s attention. I asked Exodus to post more information on how he achieved his physique and which mistakes he made, since I figured this…
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  • FAQ About Weight Loss and Diet

    Mark
    12 Mar 2010 | 7:05 am
    I thought I would do something different for a change and came up with the idea of doing a weight loss and diet frequently asked questions post. I may have covered some of the following in a lot of my posts bought some people may have not read them. So you could probably call this a refresher and something some people may have not seen. So without further ado let’s get started. Q. Why is it after trying to lose weight for a few weeks or months now I don’t seem to be getting anywhere? A. There could be any number of reasons for this, but I will try to answer this question as best…

  • Does Food Taste Differently When You’re Skinny or Fat?

    Mark
    9 Mar 2010 | 12:15 am
    You could probably say that people do have variable palates when it comes to food but does it make a difference whether you’re fat or skinny and how the food tastes well according to the Daily Mail it does. This might be one of the reasons why people struggle to stay away from foods like take-away’s like fish and chips and any other high calorie fatty food which isn’t good for you. In a groundbreaking new study researchers found that people who are overweight don’t tend to taste the fat in their food in comparison to those who are not overweight This could explain why…

  • Could a DNA Test Be the Best Indicator for Your Diet?

    Mark
    5 Mar 2010 | 5:51 am
    The researchers found from their small study, which revolved around 101 women that when they tested their DNA , which was an indicator of which diet was best for them. They found that the ones that matched up with their DNA were far more likely to lose weight in comparison to those who weren’t matched up properly. This new technology is called nutrigenomics which, in a nutshell, means it’s the analysis of how our food reacts with our genes. The actual study itself revolved around how well people react with their food and genes together. The women were put on three different diets…

  • 7 Weight Loss Tips That Actually Work

    Mark
    5 Mar 2010 | 12:46 am
    This is a guest post my Jack Noel. Jack maintains a weight loss blog where you can find free weight http://www.weightlosshelpandtips.net weight loss tips and advice that will help you lose weight the safe way. It is likely that you are among the majority of people who carry a few (or sometimes more) extra pounds and you are looking for ways on how to get rid of them. Our objective in this post is to present you with weight loss tips that actually work and can make a difference if you follow them correctly. This is by no means a complete guide on what you need to do to lose weight but it is a…

  • Does What You Eat after You Exercise Matter?

    Mark
    24 Feb 2010 | 12:38 am
    When you are doing your daily workout routine does it really matter what you eat after it? As regards the amount of fat, you will burn. Scientists have now discovered that what you eat afterwards is quite important as to regard as to how much fat you actually burn so it seems that we may not know about actual processes that happen after we have finished our exercises and have something to eat. What they managed to find out in this particular study is the way that insulin sensitivity actually worked during and after exercise, and what you eat afterwards, which makes the difference. And the…
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  • My Keystone

    macdaddy
    11 Mar 2010 | 4:00 am
    The date was November, 2005 and I was fat. I don’t know how much I weighed at that point–I had long since stopped weighing myself to avoid the problem. My daughter was 9 months old and my “sympathy weight” hadn’t gone anywhere yet. Pam on the other hand was BELOW her pre-pregnancy weight. The Trigger We were attending the wedding of one of my best friends. He’s a really close friend and I had spent a lot of time at his parent’s house in Vegas while on breaks during college. As a result, I had a pretty good relationship with his dad. We were comfortable enough to joke…

  • Trail Running Is A Great Workout

    macdaddy
    10 Mar 2010 | 4:00 am
    After circling the airport and a bumpy landing in windy Palm Springs, Pam and I picked up our bags and rental car and headed straight to Indian Canyons for a pre conference run. After paying our $8 per person entrance fee (what I racket I said at the time) and driving a few miles to the parking lot, we studied a really confusing map of the trail system before heading out on the run. The road to the parking lot goes right through these amazing rocks. The original plan called for 3 hours (about 16 miles) of trail running. During our previous trail run, we only ran for about 90 minutes and 7…

  • How’s That For Getting Fit Slowly?

    macdaddy
    8 Mar 2010 | 4:00 am
    Mission accomplished. I’ve been waiting a long time to finally write this post. Now that the time has come, I don’t really know what to say. It sure did take me a lot longer to reach this goal than I thought it would. But I can honestly say, I’ve never been more proud of an accomplishment that I have achieved in my life. I started this blog back in October of 2007 with an introductory post that I hope, someday, my kids will go back and read. They’re not going to remember that guy. They’re not going to remember the guy who was always out of breath, didn’t…

  • Weekend Warrior Update

    macdaddy
    7 Mar 2010 | 10:09 pm
    As the weekend comes to a close and I head out for my vacation to sunny Palm Springs, I thought I’d post a quick update on how the weekend warrior challenge went. If you recall, I set three goals for myself: 1. Exercise for at least 1 hour during the weekend.–No problem, ran 7 miles on Saturday night in 1:08 on the treadmill. 2. Weigh no more on Monday morning than I did on Saturday morning.–This one’s a little bit sketchy. I think I had an anomalous reading on Saturday morning of 168.5. There’s no way that I lost 3 pounds between Friday morning and Saturday…

  • Weighing In For Friday, March 5, 2010

    macdaddy
    5 Mar 2010 | 4:00 am
    This post was supposed to go up yesterday, but I wanted to post my goals for the weekend so that everyone could get their sites updated for the Weekend Warrior Challenge. So you get 8 days of weigh-ins for the price of 7 this week–an unbelievable deal, huh? Overall, it was a pretty slow week: which is just fine by me. I lost just under a pound for the week which puts me at under 1 pound to go until I’m officially under 170. It was a great week for me nonetheless. I managed to: Keep track of my calorie intakes all days except for one. (yesterday was a whopper) Stay on target for…
 
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  • Nutritional Menu Good news, but still more work to go.

    Scott
    11 Mar 2010 | 5:00 am
    I received an email today from Panera. Panera Bread has announced that it will post calorie information on all Company-owned Panera Bread and Saint Louis Bread Co.® bakery-cafe menu boards by April 2010. The bakery-cafe concept expects franchise-operated locations to follow suit and have calories posted on menu panels by the end of 2010. This would make Panera Bread the first national concept to voluntarily post calorie information on menu boards across the country. This is good news. You know I am a big fan of menu labeling. Panera says they’ve noticed their customers have changed…

  • Focus on the Minutiae, while planning many steps ahead.

    Scott
    11 Feb 2010 | 6:00 am
    Oh no, you did not just do that?  Really?  that?  did you?  What were you thinking? I can not believe it.  No, seriously?  you did what? Yes, yes I did, and yes I will. In my quest to make 2010, my year of action.  I am taking action.  I’m stopping talking about things, and I am doing.  I have not swam or biked competitively ever.  The last time I ran in a track meet was bout 18 years ago (give or take a few years).  Even when I did run, I ran mid-distance sprints.  I did not run cross country.  So, Can you guess what I did? Congratulations! You are now registered…

  • Groundhog Day 2010: Make Exercise a Ritualistic Habit revisited.

    Scott
    2 Feb 2010 | 5:30 am
    In my last post, I talked about Building the Habit of Exercise, It’s such an important matter, that I want to revisit that today. In my day job, besides being a father, husband, fitness entrepreneur, I’m a technology trainer and consultant. As a consultant, it is often my responsibility to make recommendations and tell people what to do. (As a side note, I’m working a technology post that describes some of my recent consultations. I’ll link to it when its done.) Talking and telling people what to do is much easier than actually doing it.  For example, Do you want to…

  • Building the Habit of Exercise & Why is it difficult to lose weight?

    Scott
    30 Jan 2010 | 6:30 am
    Eating, Food In. Why is it so difficult for anyone to lose weight? Let’s look at my past eating habits as an example. I have kept a food journal on and off for the past 10 years. I’m not as fanatic about tracking my food as I am about weighing myself everyday. It shows in my waistline. I’m not what you would call obese person at all. I don’t even think I’m fat which just may be my positive thinking kicking in. At the same time, I’m not lean or ripped at all either. Why is that? Why has it been that I have tracked my weight for 10 years, and I am not lean or…

  • Benefits To Going On a Restaurant Diet

    Scott
    21 Jan 2010 | 6:31 am
    So, I am 2/3 of the way done with my restaurant diet from Jan 3 – Jan 31. What is a restaurant diet? A restaurant diet is where you don’t spend your own money at restaurants or cafes.  No Starbucks, No ice creams, and no take-out.  You can use gift cards or have your friends or company take you out, but you can not spend your own money.  This is the second time my family is going through this self-discipline exercise.  What benefits do I see?  (By the way, if you are my friend, I’ll be very grateful if you want to take me out to lunch.  Doh! Did I just type that?
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  • Obesity Isn’t The Disease…It’s Only A Symptom

    healthhabits
    12 Mar 2010 | 8:38 am
    I read an interesting study the other day. In this study, the researchers argued that when it comes to Metabolic Syndrome (hypertension, dyslipidaemia, glucose intolerance, hyperinsulinemia, central adiposity {big belly}, high blood sugar) obesity may actually be a good thing. Here’s why. Metabolic Syndrome is a result of our Standard American Diet The S.A.D. combination of too many calories and the over-consumption of sugar + fat-centric meals causes… An increase in the secretion of insulin. When this happens on a regular basis, we end up with… hyperinsulinemia,…

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  • Gluttonicide

    healthhabits
    11 Mar 2010 | 11:44 am
    Matt McClain - Rocky Mountain News Gluttonicide Main Entry: glut·toni·cide Pronunciation: \ˈglə-tn-ˌsīd\ Function: noun Date: 2010 1 [Latin gluttonicidium, from glutton- + -cidium -cide] the act or an instance of taking one’s own life voluntarily and intentionally by means of habitual eating to excess 2 one that commits or attempts gluttonicide I discovered this amazing new word while skimming some new studies online. You are not going to believe the research I am going to share with you tomorrow. If you like what you see here, click here for updates Related Posts Childhood…

  • Jeff Garlin – my footprint

    healthhabits
    10 Mar 2010 | 10:36 am
    Jeff Garlin’s new book (my footprint) is the best & worst diet book I have ever read. The worst because…. it’s not really a diet book. There’s none of the eat this and don’t eat this that all diet books are supposed to have. There are no promises of rapid and permanent weight loss. There are no recipes. The cover doesn’t feature an image of a person with taut muscles and a rippling six pack. It features Jeff…and his still too big belly…walking on a treadmill….in the middle of a forest. Not exactly the prototypical diet industry role…

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  • Mr. Sciborski’s Lunch

    Muata
    10 Mar 2010 | 6:17 am
    Yesterday, a bunch of colleagues from my department had a nice retirement luncheon for Mr. Rod Sciborski. Besides the fact that Rod’s an all-around great guy, he is an avid carpenter who loves to build furniture.  He showed me a picture of his most recent treasure: a mahogany coffee table that shows incredible craftsmanship. Rod has [...]

  • How To Do More Pushups

    Muata
    8 Mar 2010 | 5:50 am
    Since I posted Jason’s article on improving your pull-ups last time, I thought that it would only be fitting to post another one of his articles, but this time focusing on one of my all-time favorite exercises: the push-up! Feel free to leave a comment to let me know what you thought about the article … [...]

  • “Eat Less, Move More” Is Not A 50/50 Proposition

    Muata
    3 Mar 2010 | 5:37 am
    It amazes me how many sites I’ve visited that have people proclaiming that this fat loss dictum simply doesn’t work for them. Well, unless they are from another planet or are part of a new species, I would say that the tried and true advice of eating a little less and moving a little more will [...]

  • My New Training Blog

    Muata
    1 Mar 2010 | 5:43 am
    OK fellas, as promised on last week, today I’m releasing my new and improved Training Log, which I’ve titled The Henry Higgins Strength Project! A couple of months ago, I stopped writing in my daily online log because I found the wonders of using my flip video camera.  However, I would still get emails from the [...]

  • Guess Who Speaks German?

    Muata
    26 Feb 2010 | 10:36 am
    So, I get an email from my blog’s hosting service because they think that my blog was under attack.  My hosting service gave me detailed reasons and what they were going to do to fix it. Well, I noticed a big spike in the traffic to my blog, but I had no idea why.  I was [...]
 
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  • PrimalCon 2010 Announcement: Sit, Stand and Walk Like Grok

    Mark Sisson
    11 Mar 2010 | 8:23 am
    I am very pleased to announce that Maya White of the Esther Gokhale Wellness Center will be leading a breakout session at PrimalCon 2010. If you’ve ever wondered what it means to sit, stand and walk like Grok you’ll want to attend this event. Maya will be offering instruction on Primal body mechanics to help you correct years of poor posture and get you moving like you’re meant to. Maya has graciously written the following guest post for Mark’s Daily Apple readers. Read on to learn why posture is an integral part of health and wellness and how you might be doing…

  • Urban Workouts

    Mark Sisson
    10 Mar 2010 | 8:54 am
    Remember Blair Morrison? He’s the dude who got Primal in the Netherlands for his entry into the PB Fitness Video Contest, and also placed 7th at the 2009 CrossFit Games. Blair wrote to me with his latest workout video – which will close this post – and a reminder: don’t forget about urban Groks! I live in Malibu, just outside of LA proper, and it’s not exactly an urban environment. LA itself isn’t a classic urban landscape; it’s more urban sprawl than anything else. We’ve got hundreds of miles of wilderness – mountains, beaches, trails, canyons – to climb, run, crawl, or…

  • Are Humans Hard Wired For A Limited Social Circle?

    Mark Sisson
    9 Mar 2010 | 9:54 am
    Despite growing insight into neuroscience and the physical limitations of our consciousness, we have the tendency to ascribe a limitlessness to our minds. We readily accept the existence of certain boundaries in the material world, like fences, social stations, rules, laws (of physics and of states), or physical characteristics (”You must be this tall to ride the roller-coaster”), but when it comes to the inner world – the mind, our memories, our imagination, our cognition, and our social skills – we have trouble conceiving of real mechanical limits. When a word eludes…

  • Dear Mark: The Semmelweis Reflex

    Mark Sisson
    8 Mar 2010 | 9:46 am
    Sometimes the path of Primal transformation includes a series of upendings. It’s in part a process of uprooting daily habits that don’t serve your well-being. Maybe it’s a re-envisioning of your identity from an unhealthy, tired, or otherwise plagued person to that of a strong, fit, confident individual. More than likely, it’s about overturning oft-taught if not long held conventional thinking about healthy living. When we embark on our Primal path, we likely anticipate at least some of these changes, but what about the conflict prompted by other people’s grappling with the Primal…

  • Weekend Link Love

    Mark Sisson
    7 Mar 2010 | 9:24 am
    Can’t afford Vibrams? Want some stylin’ kicks? InvisibleShoe shows you how to make your own huaraches! (originally found by CrossFit Marin) You may have read my post on P90X and Crossfit earlier this week. For a little more perspective, read Sterling Advice’s article: Can a person be Primal while following P90X? If I ran network television, I’d fill up all the prime time slots with TED speeches. You’ll find a couple gems this week in Jamie Oliver’s food speech and Daniel Kahneman’s discussion of two versions of happiness. What does a Primal kitchen…
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  • Exercise Is Its Own Reward

    Carole
    11 Mar 2010 | 11:30 am
    After finishing my workout at a neighborhood gym, I frequently treated myself to iced tea at a nearby coffee shop. A couple of my classmates almost always beat me there, and by the time I arrived they would be settled in with their pastries and soft drinks. When I stopped by their table to chat one day, they told me that this was their reward for an hour of exercise. I've made this mistake as well. That is, I've allowed myself some extra treats because, as I tell myself in the moment, I exercised especially hard earlier in the day. Exercise is wonderful for our bodies in many…

  • Is Sugar Evil? Is Sugar Your Recreational Drug of Choice?

    Carole
    8 Mar 2010 | 11:30 am
    Demonizing particular foods and specific categories of foods, such as carbs or fats, is a peculiarly American trait. If you are over 30 years old, you watched margarine dethrone butter only to be dethroned when butter was restored to its former glory. You watched eggs disappear from refrigerators only to be welcomed back as an excellent source of protein. Remember when fat-free diets were promoted? A few years later when the Mediterranean diet was introduced, we learned that all fats were not evil. Some in fact, were good for us. Is sugar the latest food to be demonized? Is it addictive? Do…

  • Put Down the Fork and Pick Up a Pen

    Carole
    4 Mar 2010 | 9:00 am
    When it comes to achieving your fitness and weight loss goals, the pen may be the most powerful (and inexpensive) tool you can find. Keeping a journal in which you record what you eat, what and how much you exercise and the state of your outlook and mood will keep you conscious and aware of your progress, setbacks and patterns. If you need more reasons to keep a journal, check out the 10 benefits listed by Jacqueline D. Stanley, Chief Encouragement Officer for Lettuce is Not Enough: The Place to Learn How to Live Well and Lose Weight. You can purchase a ready-made journal, or you can create…

  • Three Tips for Eating Right: Feed Your Nose and Shrink Your Stomach

    Carole
    1 Mar 2010 | 9:30 am
    Too often, the problem with eating right is that it is not as satisfying as eating wrong. Our food preferences often stem from our training from birth to enjoy overly salty, sweet and fatty foods. For example, who doesn’t love a chocolate chip cookie? But who can stop with just one? The combination of the three flavors (salt, sugar and fat) is hyperpalatable, according to Dr. David Kessler, author of The End of Overeating: Taking Control of the Insatiable American Appetite. When we change to a more healthful diet with less salt, sugar and fat, we initially don’t enjoy our food as much.

  • Trivia Answer for March Newsletter

    Carole
    25 Feb 2010 | 4:00 am
    The answer is 1 in 5. The high incidence of elevated cholesterol in so many adolescents is a matter of concern because these teens will be at a higher risk than other teens of developing cardiovascular disease as adults. Instead of reading tea leaves, we can predict the future of these teenagers by reading the test results.
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  • Follow Friday

    Blake Hagen
    12 Mar 2010 | 8:07 am
     Follow Exercise is Medicine on Twitter.  Here’s their vision: To make physical activity and exercise a standard part of a disease prevention and treatment medical paradigm in the United States. For physical activity to be considered by all health care providers as a vital sign in every patient visit, and that patients are effectively counseled and referred as to their physical activity and health needs, thus leading to overall improvement in the public’s health and long-term reduction in health care cost. Check them out. 

  • The Grocery Store and Dr. Oz

    Blake Hagen
    11 Mar 2010 | 12:34 am
    [”Dr. Oz’s Fat-Blasting Smoothie!”] One of my favorite things to do lately in the grocery store checkout line is to read the headlines on all those magazines.  Yes, you know the ones… the alleged “health” magazines.  They’re right next to the celebrity gossip magazines (sometimes they are the celebrity mags).  Found this little beauty the other day.  Note: Just by slapping a celebrity doc’s name on something doesn’t automatically make it do the things it claims to.  Now, I will admit that I didn’t even bother looking at what…

  • Fed Up With Lunch

    Blake Hagen
    10 Mar 2010 | 10:05 am
    Maybe you’ve seen this and maybe you haven’t, but I wanted to pass this along.  Fed Up with Lunch: The School Lunch Project is a blog by a teacher who is eating school lunch everyday.  Read why she’s doing it and some other FAQs. It’s pretty interesting to see the food that the schools serve and to see the comments this teacher makes.  She is experiencing what the kids eat everyday during school lunch.  I don’t know much about elementary schools and their policies, but from what I’ve read and heard, recess is becoming a thing of the past.  I bring…

  • Drinking Sugar

    Blake Hagen
    9 Mar 2010 | 7:35 am
    [Image from here via @YoniFreedhoff]. We might want to go easy on the sugar-drinks.  Maybe help our kids avoid them too?

  • Get Up

    Blake Hagen
    8 Mar 2010 | 8:10 am
    “Failure is not falling down but refusing to get up.” – Chinese Proverb Happy Monday.  Have a great day and a great week. 
 
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  • This Week's Health-Related DVD Releases (March 9, 2010)

    linda
    10 Mar 2010 | 7:49 am
    One of the biggest challenges to working out regularly is varying your routine. It is easy to get tired of the same couple of exercises or workout videos, so a bit of variety is always a welcome thing. Trudie Styler's Sculpt & Tone Ballet uses ballet as an exercise tool that incorporates both dance into your workout regime. The Kids Yoga Adventure & Yoga Family Funtime With Dashama DVD is especially interesting tis week as well. If you can interest your children in physical activity such as yoga at an early age, they are more likely to stay fit as they grow into adulthood. This video looks…

  • Patients Need to Remember to Ask "Why?"

    linda
    8 Mar 2010 | 3:27 pm
    My mother-in-law has a friend who had become quite ill and her condition declined dangerously by the time she had surgery. As a result of her general debility, she was assigned to in-patient physical, occupational, and speech therapy. This woman assumed that being in physical therapy, she would be up and walking around and could not understand why she was relegated to moving pegs from one hole to another. As a result, she became quite depressed and found it difficult to muster the motivation to comply with her therapy. I had my theories about the peg board exercise, but not being trained in…

  • Outcome Measures For Massage

    linda
    6 Mar 2010 | 6:19 am
    I got a discussion started in my clinic the other day about documenting the outcome measures for massage therapy. This is important in physical therapy because if you decide to use a treatment on a patient, there must be a way to show an objective benefit to the type of treatment that you use. While the analog scale for pain (where you ask the patient/client to rate their pain on a scale of one to ten) has been proven a valid and reliable measure in the literature, it is still considered a subjective measure. An objective outcome is one that can be measured, for example an increase in the…

  • This Week's Health-Related DVD Releases (March 2, 2010)

    linda
    4 Mar 2010 | 10:54 am
    This week's health-related DVD releases can be split into two categories, exercise videos and documentaries (and unfortunately, only a handful of each). I love yoga, and Jillian Michaels: Yoga Meltdown combines yoga poses with her dynamic training technique. Mari Winsor: Cardio Pilates also takes a unique approach to exercise, combining Pilates with cardio training. Among the health documentaries released this week, This Emotional Life is the most interesting to me, bringing together scientific data with commentary by everyday people and celebrities about how we can better our social…

  • Peak Dosage

    linda
    3 Mar 2010 | 4:48 pm
    Physical therapy is not referred to by some as physical terrorism for nothing. Oftentimes, patients must come to physical therapy to rehabilitate from an injury or a surgery. Moving an insulted joint is painful business. Many patients have prescriptions for pain medication that they are supposed to take before coming to therapy. In-patient rehabilitation therapists are assured that their patients are appropriately dosed thanks to the nursing staff who is caring for them. They coordinate their medications so that they are at their peak dosage when the patient is scheduled for PT. Other…
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  • Cheap, Convenient, or Healthy. Choose two?

    Brandon
    10 Mar 2010 | 2:31 pm
    Traditional logic says that you can’t have it all. According to the Project Triangle concept in engineering, you can choose to have something fast, cheap or good – but you can only pick two. If you want something done cheap and fast then it will probably suck. If you want something good and cheap then it certainly won’t be fast. If you want something done well and fast then rest assured that you will pay a lot for it. However, when it comes to your diet, can you have it all? Can your diet be cheap, convenient, and healthy? The answer is up to you. If you approach your daily…

  • Things I Want To Get Better At

    Brandon
    8 Mar 2010 | 1:39 pm
    (Warning: a vanity article…) A key component of fitness is continual improvement. Progress doesn’t have to be immediate or drastic, but on the whole I like to see a trend of progression across the board. Strength, speed, endurance and *vainfully* appearance are all areas that I desire to see improvements in. Lately, I’ve seen some progress in each category but in a lot of ways I feel like I still have so much to improve upon. My list of items to improve on: squats & deadlifts – I’ve really come to believe that these are two of the most important exercises…

  • The Art of Failure

    Brandon
    2 Mar 2010 | 3:14 pm
    Failure is a pretty common occurrence in my life. A day doesn’t go by where I don’t manage to experience at least a moderate amount of defeat. Some days I eat a little too much or skip a workout. Other days, I can screw something up bad enough that it sends the whole system into a tailspin. But by learning to fail the right way, failure can actually be a positive experience. If you look at your defeats in the proper attitude and context, you can really experience a lot of growth and be better off for it. Fail With Enthusiasm – Don’t let past failures deter you from…

  • FitHacks February Wrapup

    Brandon
    26 Feb 2010 | 8:57 am
    As the last post of the month, I just wanted to take some time thanking every visitor, commenter, and subscriber of FitHacks. You guys have made this month the best month ever. Seriously, without the discussion, encouragement, and debate from everyone that has contributed, I would have shuttered the doors of this blog long ago. That being said, I’d like to announce some awesome news. FitHacks has an iPhone app!!! Created by FitHacks reader (and personal friend) Josh Grenon, the app is now live in the Apple App Store. Now readers can interact with the blog on a whole new level. Best of…

  • 10 Ways to Debug Your Fitness Program

    Brandon
    24 Feb 2010 | 12:26 pm
    As a computer engineer, I’m often required to chase down problems in software programs. When a particular application isn’t functioning the way it needs to, I don’t just give up on it or assume that the solution is impossible. How long would I be employed if I took that approach? Instead, when something doesn’t work I have to find out why its not working and replace the code with something that provides the desired results. We should look at our fitness programs the same way. When we aren’t experiencing the results we want all we need to do is to spend some time…
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  • Sick

    Andrew
    10 Mar 2010 | 3:13 pm
    Got the flu so I’m quiet but on the positive side I’m not yet dead. © ebsfwan for Andrew is getting fit, 2010. | Permalink | 23 comments | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: Who is linking? Feed enhanced by Better Feed from Ozh

  • Weigh-in post #10 2010: Weekend warrior update

    Andrew
    7 Mar 2010 | 3:57 pm
    I had 3 goals for this last weekend. Take my family out for a walk or a bike ride. Weigh no more on Monday morning than I did on Saturday morning. Run more than a half marathon distance. I’m pleased to report that I achieved all 3. On Sunday morning the family went for a great walk along a bike track.  My little monkey was on her bike and she did a great 2km. Not bad for a 2.5 year old.  Of course we had to carry her and her bike most of the way back. The second one was a bit of a cheat in that I had a large meal late on Friday evening.  This meant beating that was relatively…

  • A long run with heavy legs

    Andrew
    5 Mar 2010 | 2:53 pm
    My long run this morning was rather tiring.  I found that I had very heavy legs.  I think it is because it way my third day of running in a row.  Normally I have Thursdays as a rest day but on Wednesday life got in the way and I didn’t manage to squeeze my run in so I ran it on Thursday instead.  I then ran my normal Friday run and my long run this morning.  I think the cumulative miles added up and the second half of my run got loooong today. I also went on a new route that is a bit hillier than normal.  I don’t think I would have noticed normally but on…

  • Weekend warriors to the fore!

    Andrew
    4 Mar 2010 | 2:23 pm
    This weekend I’m taking on the Weekend Warrior Challenge. Here are my three measurable goals for this upcoming weekend: Take my family out for a walk or a bike ride. Weigh no more on Monday morning than I did on Saturday morning. Run more than a half marathon distance. All relatively easy to do but stuff I’ve been slacking on the last few weeks. © ebsfwan for Andrew is getting fit, 2010. | Permalink | 27 comments | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: Who is linking? Feed enhanced by Better Feed from Ozh

  • A run with the Queen

    Andrew
    3 Mar 2010 | 12:22 pm
    I ran into work with the Queen this morning. The Queen Mary 2 that is! Apparently it is the world’s biggest and most luxurious ocean liner and it’s in Auckland today. The only photos that I could get of it were actually from quite far away: You can see it on the right.  It is huge when you compare it to the size of the city! I ran out on this little (200 metre long) jetty to get that shot above: I’d hoped to get a better photo once I got closer to the city but unfortunately the container terminal blocked the view!  The QM2 is so big that it had to go berth at the container…
 
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  • Friday Bicycle Caption Contest - SPEAKING IN CAPITAL LETTERS

    Karl On Sea
    11 Mar 2010 | 10:57 pm
    YOU KNOW WHEN YOU’VE HAD A PARTICULARLY CLOSE CALL WITH A CAR / BUS / LORRY / WHATEVER, WHEN YOU LOOK ACROSS AND REALISE THAT THE GUY CYCLING NEXT TO YOU SEEMS TO HAVE LOST TOO MUCH WEIGHT, IS CARRYING A SCYTHE, AND HAS EYES LIKE STARLIGHT GLITTERING ACROSS ETERNITY: SO FOR TODAY’S CAPTION CONTEST, ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS FIGURE OUT HOW DEATH WOULD INTRODUCE HIMSELF TO A FELLOW CYCLIST ONCE HIS PRESENCE HAD BECOME A NECESSITY. AS USUAL, WE’RE OFFERING A [VIRTUAL] PRIZE THAT’S BEYOND THE GRASP OF MERE MORTALS - AN ETERNITY OF CONTEMPLATING EXISTENCE, WITH A TAILWIND TO…

  • Cycle - 1 hours - 03/11/2010

    birdie
    11 Mar 2010 | 8:49 pm
    Workout: Type: Cycle Date: 03/11/2010 Time: 20:48:59 Total Time: 1:00:00.00 Calories: 948 Distance: 18.66 miles Average Speed: 18.66 mph

  • I Have A Page Rank of 3

    momontherun
    11 Mar 2010 | 7:22 pm
    I don’t pay attention to blog stats and analytics, if I did I probably would write more to get more comments and visits etc… So tonight I randomly decided to check my Google Page Rank – ok so it wasn’t entirely random… There’s a contest I wanted to enter and you need to have a PR of 2 or higher to enter). I was surprised when it showed me this: How did that happen? I’m not going to think about it much – just enjoy that at least Google thinks I’m somewhat cool even if my family doesn’t . Mom On The Run - Sharing Health and Fitness…

  • Run - 0.8 hours - 03/11/2010

    woowoosars
    11 Mar 2010 | 7:00 pm
    Workout: Type: Run Date: 03/11/2010 Time: 21:00:06 Total Time: 00:50:30.00 Calories: 419 Distance: 4 miles Average Pace: 12:37.89/mile

  • Iron Girl Spinervals

    shebaduhkitty
    11 Mar 2010 | 7:00 pm
    Did a 25 min spinerval beginner workout today. I think this is only the second time I have done this particular workout. I actually was pretty easy. I guess I need to push through and do the next level session, next time. I was scheduled to run, but it is so cold and rainy out. yuck! My legs still are so tight and sore I thought bike would be a good change. I did more stretching and some sit-ups too. Workout: Type: Cycle Date: 03/11/2010 Time: 19:00:00 Total Time: 00:30:00.00 Average Heart rate: 129 Max Heart rate: 147 Calories: 236 Distance: 6 miles Average Speed: 12 mph
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  • Running with Nike Plus

    Steve
    12 Feb 2010 | 12:10 pm
    Everyone that knows me knows that I need to be constantly motivated to accomplish anything. I’m becoming more and more self motivated these days but, when it comes to working out for the sake of working out well I’m just lazy. Recently I took the plunge and bought a new pair of Nike Moto 6’s. I absolutely love running with them on, they are very comfortable. When I first bought them I noticed that they were nike plus “ready”, which basically means that the right shoe has a specially designed hole under the insole that you put a Nike plus sensor into. The Nike…

  • Guest Posters and New Article Section

    Steve
    9 Feb 2010 | 4:54 pm
    Just a quick update, I am now excepting a few guest posts here on weight loss weapons. If you are interested in having your article published on this blog you can email steve at weightlossweapons.com along with your attached article. Your article must be fitness, weight loss or health related. No Acai berry or Colon cleanser articles please. I am only accepting a maximum of 5 guests posts so get yours to me quickly. Weight Loss and Fitness Article Directory I am in the process of setting up a new weight loss and fitness article directory at weightlossweapons.com. So stay tuned for upates on…

  • Calorie Shifting

    Steve
    21 Jan 2010 | 5:45 am
    Fat loss 4 idiots is now the #1 Clickbank weightloss product. I still don’t understand why? So in honor of their latest achievement, here is my post on Calorie Shifting again. You can do it on your own if you really want to without paying $35 (unless you want to pay me for this article ) I recently received an email from an obvious online marketer promoting the wildly popular fat loss 4 idiots diet program, which is based on the theory of calorie shifting. I didn’t bite but I’ll admit the promises are very enticing. Claims like “Lose 9 pounds every 11 days”…

  • Fitness and Weight Loss DVDs On Sale

    Steve
    11 Jan 2010 | 2:24 pm
    Just a quick post to let everyone know about some big savings on fitness, weight loss and workout DVD’s at Amazon.com going on now until January 24th. There are over 200 fitness titles on sale for up to 50% by some of the biggest names in the industry. I have listed them by groups and a few titles that I like. They are only on sale for another 13 days or while supplies last. You’re saving $6-$10 per DVD and you don’t even have to dig through the discount DVD bins at Wal-mart (Come on I know I’m not the only one who’s done that before) The Biggest Loser Workout…

  • New Years Resolutions 2010

    Steve
    29 Dec 2009 | 2:18 pm
    It’s that time of year again! Time to reflect back on what you have accomplished over the past year and set your goals for the New year. First off, yes I know it has been a looooong time since I put up a post here, and guess what? One of my resolutions for 2010 is to post at least once per week (even if they are short but direct to the point posts) Why You Need to Make Resolutions In the past week I have received 8 emails from various sites (Prevention etc…) all saying not to make a resolution for 2010. I think that is total BS. I make resolutions every year and while most…
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  • Running with Inga

    11 Mar 2010 | 1:02 pm
    Dear Roxanne: Can Inga come running with me today? I think he likes me.Dear Julie: No. Inga and I are lost in the woods right now. I need him to find our way home. He is sniffing the air, he can't talk to you.Dear Roxanne: Well, how about tomorrow? You don't have to come with us, if you're busy, I could just take him.Dear Julie: No. He is a shy dog, and only likes me. Sorry.Dear Roxanne: But, I miss him.Dear Julie: I didn't want to tell you this, but Inga hates you.Dear Roxanne: That' not true, Roxanne. Clearly you are jealous of Inga and me. We are just friends, I swear.Dear Julie: I am…

  • Chubby Mommy and Perky Mommy, the Movie

    8 Mar 2010 | 3:33 pm
    Here is Luann over at Training for Fun and me, in all our glory. We are being featured on KBNZ's Media Minute today (KOIN, channel 6 in Portland and Bend, airs 7 times today!) which profiles interesting people and businesses in Bend, Oregon. This is quite flattering, if you think about it, because at least someone thinks we're interesting.Here's the video: Chubby Mommy and Perky Mommy - Look! We're working out in this video - for real! It's not even staged! We're super natural and fun! Just like usual!Here's what's not flattering: my stomach, doing sit ups. I'd like to blame Brandon, the…

  • The Dark Side of Crunches: Wendy Has a Knife

    6 Mar 2010 | 9:59 am
    Today's post brought to you by the delightfully dark, hilarious writer of the blog "There Once Was a Girl"Wendy started running, and should be an inspiration to 40 year old moms everywhere. She even does crunches on balls. And she makes her cat work out on the treadmill.I’m new to this whole fitness thing. Six months before my 40th birthday, my body decided it was time to fail me and one day I woke up lumpy. I finally got boobs, but I also got thighs, a belly, and I those flappy skin parts under my upper arms when I raise my hands. The ultimate horror was buying a mom swimsuit that provides…

  • A Guy Wearing Uggs?

    5 Mar 2010 | 3:11 pm
    Dear Julie, I cannot possibly run today as I saw a guy wearing Ugg bootsat a coffee shop this morning.XXOO,RoxanneDear Roxanne,Good lord, I'm so sorry you had to see that. I hope you are in bed with a cold compress. Call me tomorrow when the image leaves your head. We can run as soon as you are able.Love,@juliejulieP.S. This is a picture of me and Brandon, the Reporter from KOPV/KOIN who did a story on me and my new trainer, Luann. Don't worry, Roxanne, he was not wearing Uggs, I just wanted to remind you to watch TV on Monday, channel 6, to see how cute Luann is. I'm afraid I will look…

  • How I Got Hot and Bothered in Snow Shoes

    3 Mar 2010 | 12:52 pm
    So I went snowshoeing. And it was easy, and it was fun. It was also a major workout, which frankly, I wasn't really expecting. But it's more fun than being on a treadmill. Also, there's incentive to keep going when you're snow shoeing, because if you stop half way through, you'll freeze to death if you don't walk back to the car again. Winter sports are extreme like that.When I went down to the snow shoe rental place last night, I told the guy I was a novice and he should give me "beginner" snow shoes. "No such thing," he said. "Can you walk?""Well, yes," I stammered, "didn't you see me walk…
 
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  • Feel Good Without Breaking The Bank

    Chris
    8 Mar 2010 | 9:45 am
    1suisse We all like a good deal, and most of would prefer to feel good through diet and exercsise without breaking the bank. This can be achieved pretty simply through a mix of wise shopping and minimalist exercise. Affordable Food One of the first things we need to take into account is our fuel. As we need to not only feed ourselves but our families and those around us this should be the first area of focus when it comes to saving some money. Here are some tips I have picked up through time along with a list of frugal and healthy foods. Buy in Bulk -- Purchasing foods in bulk can save you a…

  • Secrets Of Longevity – Sardinia

    Chris
    4 Mar 2010 | 12:38 am
    asibiri Recently I have been doing some reading up on Blue Zones which are the spots of the world which contain the highest population of centenarians. In this series we will have a look into the secrets of these centenarians long and healthy lives. Starting with Sardinia in Italy. What impressed me is that Sardinia is indeed a zone filled with centenarians, what is also intriguing is how Sardinians are very different to most Italians and are definitely not your typical Mediterranean’s….. Some of their secrets of longevity are unconventional whereas others are pretty straight…

  • The Best Household Natural Remedies

    Chris
    28 Feb 2010 | 12:28 pm
    There are some things we should always keep at home to treat ailments naturally. Here are 6 of the best Remedies that you can get from common household products and you will probably have some lying around the kitchen. Honey - Did you know honey can fight over 60 different types of bacteria and was used to sterilise wounds over 2,000 years ago. If you are looking for honey to fight bacteria and be used as a remedy keep some Manuka honey on hand, this stuff comes from the Manuka bush in New Zealand as it is twice as effective as ordinary honey in fighting infection. Peppermint - Apparently the…

  • 3 Exercises to Fix Your Posture

    Chris
    24 Feb 2010 | 12:42 am
    jontunn Thanks to desk jobs that most of us have these days, our posture can get pretty bad. Not only that our muscles can get tight and hunched over….. While stretching can help to open up the tight muscles you really need to strengthen the key muscles which inlude: Hip Flexors Adductors and Abductors Rear Deltoids Trapezius Lower Back Once these build up a good core level of strength and stability not only will performance improve but your tightness, aches and pains will disappear. Goblet Squat The stretches at the beginning are pretty cool, but jump straight to 1:15 to see the Goblet…

  • Healing The Body With Thyme….

    Chris
    21 Feb 2010 | 10:49 am
    tillwe Recently I have been using a load of thyme. You probably have some of this herb in your pantry, and use it for sauces or salads. The medicinal properties and balancing effect it can have on the body and mind are amazing. I have found the best thyme at farmers markets.  Getting it fresh really makes a difference, so look for green fresh leaves and avoid dried looking sprigs. It is highly versatile and can be used for: Cooking (in pretty much anything) Making herbal tea Growing it in your garden acts as a natural pesticide I am especially keen on the herbal teas.  I’ll give…
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  • Strength Training Workouts

    fitness guy
    10 Mar 2010 | 12:43 pm
    I am not sure that I have really stressed the importance of strength training workouts in the past quite enough so today I will go into a bit more detail on how doing strength training workouts can help you reach your fitness goals. Strength Training Workouts are one of the two major kinds of workouts with [...]Post from: Fitness Tips For LifeStrength Training Workouts

  • Vibration Fitness Machine

    fitness guy
    10 Mar 2010 | 10:46 am
    OK, I have to admit that I have seen those Vibration fitness machines and lets just say that I am really skeptical as to whether they work or not. The idea behind vibration weight loss is this: You start up this machine and it vibrates very quickly. You get on the machine and it makes you [...]Post from: Fitness Tips For LifeVibration Fitness Machine

  • Micheal J Fox Becomes a Doctor

    fitness guy
    6 Mar 2010 | 9:15 am
    I grew up in Vancouver Canada and while growing up Micheal J Fox was a local celebrity because he grew up in the Vancouver area. I have followed his career as has everyone as well as his struggle with Parkinsons over the years Michael J. Fox is set to be given an honorary doctorate today from [...]Post from: Fitness Tips For LifeMicheal J Fox Becomes a Doctor

  • Hydolyzed Vegetable Protein Recall

    fitness guy
    6 Mar 2010 | 7:44 am
    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a recall of a common flavor enhancer that could be contaminated with salmonella bacteria. The product, called hydrolyzed vegetable protein or HVP, is potentially in thousands of food products, including soups, sauces, chilis, stews, hot dogs, gravies, seasoned snack foods, dips and dressings. HVP [...]Post from: Fitness Tips For LifeHydolyzed Vegetable Protein Recall

  • Ab Training DVD – Train your abs from home

    fitness guy
    3 Mar 2010 | 7:11 am
    I have been getting a lot of responses on my latest poll saying that people are looking for more info on exercises that they can do. We are now getting close to the season for building those 6 pack abs in time for Summer as well. Craig Ballantyne, the Turbulence Training dude that stresses very successful [...]Post from: Fitness Tips For LifeAb Training DVD – Train your abs from home
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  • Do This: Eat Walnuts

    11 Mar 2010 | 7:03 pm
    A certifiable superfood, the walnut surpasses most other nuts in its omega-3 fatty acid content, plus it’s full of antioxidants. Buy walnuts in the shell and crack them open for a snack, or stir shelled nuts into your next bowl of cereal or yogurt.
 
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  • Little League Arm Injuries Jump Up

    10 Mar 2010 | 1:54 pm
    Throwing arm injuries are on the rise in Little League and other youth baseball programs. After these injuries occur, many players are out for the season; others require surgery and must refrain from play for an even longer duration; still others sustain injuries so severe that they cause permanent damage and are unable to continue playing baseball. Three new studies presented at the at the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) address this critical issue, each offering new solutions to help prevent these injuries. Pitchers and catchers under the age of 15…

  • Nobody Wants To Lose To The Underdog

    6 Mar 2010 | 7:19 am
    Members of a group or team will work harder when they're competing against a group with lower status than when pitted against a more highly ranked group, according to a new study. The results run contrary to the common belief that underdogs have more motivation because they have the chance to "knock the higher-status group down a peg," said Robert Lount, co-author of the study and assistant professor of management and human resources at Ohio State University's Fisher College of Business.  "We found over and over again across multiple studies that people worked about 30 percent harder…

  • Atomic Physicist Proposes Winning Formula For Baseball Success

    3 Mar 2010 | 4:26 pm
    (Credit: Photo by Bob Elbert) Kerry Whisnant, the Iowa State University physicist, studies the mysteries of the neutrino, the elementary particle that usually passes right through ordinary matter such as baseballs and home-run sluggers. Kerry Whisnant, the St. Louis Cardinals fan, studies the mathematical mysteries of baseball, including a long look at how the distribution of a team's runs can affect the team's winning percentage. Whisnant, a professor of physics and astronomy who scribbles the Cardinals' roster on a corner of his office chalkboard, is part of baseball's sabermetrics…

  • Sports Fans Love A Close Game

    28 Feb 2010 | 5:51 am
    For sports fans watching their favorite team play, the greatest enjoyment comes only with a strong dollop of fear and maybe even near-despair, a new study suggests.  Researchers studied fans of two college football teams as they watched the teams' annual rivalry game on television.  They found that fans of the winning team who, at some point during the game, were almost certain their team would lose, ended up thinking the game was the most thrilling and suspenseful. "You don't want to be in a great mood during the whole game if you really want to enjoy it," said Silvia…

  • For Olympic Nordic Skiers, Its All About The Glide

    24 Feb 2010 | 5:44 pm
    Friction -- or the lack of it -- in cross-country skiing events at the Winter Olympic games in Vancouver is a decisive factor in who wins the gold. Researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) explain the physics behind what makes the best glide. Fully seven of Norway's 11 Olympic medals to date have been won by residents of the small counties of Nord and Sør-Trondelag, which is also home to Norway's main science and engineering university, NTNU. Among the university's researchers are experts on the physical demands of cross country skiing, the physics of ski…
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  • Get fired up for 100 Days of Weight Loss

    Angie
    8 Mar 2010 | 5:14 pm
    If you recall last week I wrote about the 100 Days of Weight Loss challenge and hope you all had the chance to download all the PDF’s and possibly get the book as well.  There is a PDF file that we’ll be looking at today.  I will just share the basics and some of my personal additions. 7 Keys to a Successful 100 Days Challenge 1)  Always move forward Don’t think about the past, start new TODAY 2)  Do what worked before Were you successful with weight loss in the past?  If so, share some things you did that worked before and be specific. For me it was portion control,…

  • Healthy once again

    Angie
    7 Mar 2010 | 8:36 pm
    Just wanted to do a quick check in and say I am healthy once again and back to working out! I’m so excited.  Today was the 1st day back to the gym in 3 weeks and it was nice.  Went to spin class and burned a wonderful 654 calories in 1 hr. 5 min. Last night I had what felt like a pulled muscle in my back doing dishes and I was so bummed.  I did not want to miss spin so when I woke up this morning and was in total pain we whipped out the heating pad and I slept on that for about an hour and we were off to the gym.  I did good and although it still hurts a bit I am going back tomorrow…

  • Nutrition Websites & National Nutrition Month

    Angie
    5 Mar 2010 | 6:17 pm
    March is National Nutrition Month and the 2010 theme is “Nutrition From The Ground Up”. National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education and information campaign created annually in March by the American Dietetic Association. The campaign focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. Registered Dietitian Day, also celebrated in March, increases awareness of registered dietitians as the indispensable providers of food and nutrition services and recognizes RDs for their commitment to helping people…

  • 10 Reasons Why I Want to Lose Weight

    Angie
    2 Mar 2010 | 4:04 pm
    As part of the 100 Days of Weight Loss, we are creating a vision for the future.  Think about some of your immediate goals and the reasons why you want to lose weight and write them down! photo credit: kalyan02 Here are the 10 reasons why I want to lose weight and maintain success. 1)  Be healthier 2)  Wear cute bathing suits 3)  Have easier workouts 4)  Be fit to teach a fitness class 5)  I want to fit comfortably on rides at amusement parks 6)  Comfortably run a 1/2 marathon 7)  Fit in cute jeans/other clothes 8)  Set an example so I can share my success with others and fully…

  • 100 Days of Weight Loss

    Angie
    1 Mar 2010 | 3:11 pm
    We all know that when it comes to weight loss, real life can get in the way and many times we fall off the wagon right?  Well, Linda Spangle, author of 100 Days of Weight Loss agrees and has set up an approach that I think can help us all stay focused and consistent. Over on my new Losing It and Loving It Facebook fan page, we are going to be following her book and every day I will be posting one of the daily assignments from the book for you to focus on.  You are more than welcome to open up and share your thoughts with everyone or just keep it to yourself. I’m asking that everyone…
 
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  • Bankruptcy, The Closing Of My Gym, And Donuts…

    Vic Magary
    11 Mar 2010 | 5:21 am
    The loss of a loved one. Life threatening illness. Divorce. There are certain life events that are so gut wrenching, so debilitating, that they can crush the health habits of even the most disciplined among us. For me, it was recently shutting down my gym and filing bankruptcy. Since I was a kid, all I wanted to do was own a karate school.  Later in life, as I became devoted to fitness training, it seemed natural to blend my two passions into my own business.  In 2004 I opened Metro Martial Arts & Fitness in Columbus, Ohio.  I was living my dream. But it wasn’t all sunshine and…

  • Mandatory Muscle – Here’s 3 Basic Requirements Of Strength You Should Be Shooting For

    Rannoch Donald
    9 Mar 2010 | 5:24 am
    Ok, it’s not going to get simpler than this but what I am proposing here is a basic requirement. Everyone reading this should be able to crank out 10 dead hang pull ups, 30 full range push ups (elbows in tight) and 60 “Ass To Grass” bodyweight squats. One after the other. No rest. Triple Tap. Bang, Bang and one for luck…Bang! This is non-negotiable. And here’s why… I get people through my workshops who are keen to learn how to use a kettlebell. It’s not that complicated, but it is challenging, actually make that seriously challenging. Many folks will…

  • Intermittent Fasting – Does It Really Work?

    John Mariotti
    4 Mar 2010 | 8:06 am
    OK, I am going to come clean.  Some years ago I thought breakfast was a cup of bad (read cheap) black coffee, a greasy apple fritter and a cigarette. Every morning, stop at the local mini-mart, grab and go, eat it in the car at 80 MPH on I80 on my way to work.  No wonder my waistline was expanding! I mean really …only a couple three hundred calories (easy) about 60% fat (the bad kind of fat), the rest high glycemic carbs.   How could you not get fat on a daily intake of that? Today, breakfast looks like a grapefruit.  Actually, today breakfast looks like nothing.  Today is a fast day…

  • Keep It Simple Stupid

    Vic Magary
    2 Mar 2010 | 7:27 am
    It’s easy to get lost in the health and fitness hype of the moment. Whether that’s the latest Tae Bo-esque exercise fad or some “magical” diet based on a supposed rare rainforest berry. But it’s just as easy to find your way home. Any time you feel distracted by the “latest and greatest” a return to the basics will reset your fitness compass. 1. Get Picky With Body Weight Movements. For exercise, you can’t get any more basic than the body weight movements. Revisit the push up, the pull up, and the body weight squat and go through your technique…

  • Everything I know I learned at Fight Club

    Rannoch Donald
    26 Feb 2010 | 7:55 am
    (Note: This is the first post from Rannoch Donald.  Rannoch is a kettlebell expert from Scotland, and the newest Gym Junkies blogger along with John) “On a large enough time line, the survival rate for everyone will drop to zero” We need to get this one out of the way first. The longer you stick around, the shorter the odds, so you might as well get in shape for the trip, however long (or short) it might be. “This is your life, and it’s ending one minute at a time” Yup, one minute at a time. This leads on from the last quote. Remember, your next excuse might be…
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  • Cycling Siren: Buying Motivation

    John
    11 Mar 2010 | 9:58 am
    The 2010 road racing season is getting underway and if you’re having some challenges getting inspired to get your ass off the couch and on the bike, Hilary Crowley (aka Cycling Siren) has a few tips to get you motivated. Related posts:Welcome Cycling Siren! Since road cycling is often a critical fitness component for...Cycling Siren’s last road trip of the 2009 season The Cycling Siren, (aka Hilary Crowley) is coming to the...Cycling Siren airs herself out The Cycling Siren has another post about the hazards, and... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

  • Beginning meditation

    John
    9 Mar 2010 | 11:00 am
    From Steven Barnes: “The most powerful safe form of Meditation I know (not all safe meditations are effective, not all effective ones are safe) is called “Heartbeat Meditation.” It is simplicity itself: you sit and feel your heartbeat in your body. The more you relax, the easier it is to feel. After you’ve mastered this, you can feel your heartbeat in your yoga, your Tai chi, walking down the street, going to sleep, or any other time. Powerful. Try it for a minimum of 15 minutes a day. It is a darned fine beginning to a personal practice.” Related posts:Thoughts…

  • “You’re killing your children…”

    John
    2 Mar 2010 | 4:37 pm
    Words from Chef Jamie Oliver to a mother after reviewing what she was feeding her children every week. If you’re a parent, you should watch this. I’m not sure what we can do to change this on level that it needs to be changed. I’ll leave that up to people smarter than me. However, we can all start this movement where it counts most: In our homes. No related posts.

  • Simplicity

    John
    14 Feb 2010 | 7:58 am
    Craig Weller, one of our contributing authors from time to time, has a well-done post on his blog entitled “Simplicity.” What starts out as a travelogue turns into a thought-provoking challenge that should make you scratch your head and give a little more thought to your life. Click here to read “Simplicity.” Related posts:Never quit This morning while making my blog rounds, I came across...Being bored “Time is the coin of your life. It is the...The Sully Challenge I came across this humorous public challenge this morning to... Related posts brought to you by Yet…

  • Racing in Rwanda

    John
    27 Jan 2010 | 5:11 pm
    It seems like we’ve all taken a break from writing the past few months and with the new year in full swing, are getting back to work. For starters, catch up with the Cycling Siren (aka Hilary Crowley) to see what she’s been up to since her racing season officially ended. Key word there…officially. Click here to read her latest dispatch. Related posts:Racing with your heroes The Cycling Siren has started her 2009 racing season and...Cycling Siren’s last road trip of the 2009 season The Cycling Siren, (aka Hilary Crowley) is coming to the...Cycling Siren: Buying…
 
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  • Things to Know About Head Injuries

    LifeMojo Team
    11 Mar 2010 | 10:30 am
    How often do we hear about sports and other accidents where the victim is known to have had a slight wallop on the head from a fall, been perfectly alright for a while and then succumbed to concussions! The point is not whether one should give up sporting activity but one to consider taking all necessary precautions to avoid being in such a precarious situation in the first place. There are several things one can do to avoid serious head injury as well as know signs of a concussion (the most common type of traumatic brain injury) if it should occur. If one can learn these things, then to some…

  • 10 Benefits of Positive Thinking

    LifeMojo Team
    10 Mar 2010 | 10:30 am
    Attitude forms an important part of one's personality, and thinking contributes a lot to the attitude. This is why positive thinking makes a big difference in our lives. A good attitude begins with positive thinking. Positive thinking plays a major role in shaping the future of any individual. The power of positive thinking is very important element in creating the kind of life you want. Winners think positive and have will always have a can-do attitude. Positive attitude helps to cope more easily with the daily affairs of life. A positive outlook can help you to cope better with stressful…

  • Home Remedies for Heartburn

    LifeMojo Team
    9 Mar 2010 | 10:30 am
    Heartburn could be just a minor discomfort after eating a heavy meal or it could be a chronic condition affecting quality of your life. Contrary to popular belief, this health condition has nothing to do with the heart. It is just called so because of the pain or burning sensation near the heart. Fortunately, it is usually only a temporary condition that can be treated. What is Heartburn? Heartburn (also known as acid reflux) is caused due to stomach acid spilling into the esophagus (food pipe) and irritating the unprotected lining of the esophagus. Cells on the stomach wall secrete an acid,…

  • How to Make Exercise a Habit?

    LifeMojo Team
    8 Mar 2010 | 10:30 am
    In order to maintain good health, it is important that you exercise. But many people start an exercise program and then the enthusiasm fizzles out in the matter of months. Most people cite boredom, lack of time, and no motivation as reasons why they stop working out. We all know that there are huge physical and mental benefits of exercise. It helps you lose fat, gain muscle, improve your energy levels, reduces the chances of various diseases, elevate your mood etc. These benefits are simply too numerous to list in a single article and are really common knowledge for everyone. But fitting…

  • Women's Top Health Risks

    LifeMojo Team
    7 Mar 2010 | 10:30 am
    Men and women have different body types and biological needs that give rise to specific health concerns that are more bothersome for women than men. For example, women are more prone to breast cancer, osteoporosis and depression, although men can get them too. Here are few medical conditions that are of great concern to women: Heart Disease Many people think of heart disease as a man's problem, but it is also a major women's health threat. In fact, heart disease is the leading cause of death and disability among women in their 60s. Women develop heart problems 7-8 years later in life than…
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  • How to Make Exercise a Habit?

    LifeMojo Team
    8 Mar 2010 | 10:30 am
    In order to maintain good health, it is important that you exercise. But many people start an exercise program and then the enthusiasm fizzles out in the matter of months. Most people cite boredom, lack of time, and no motivation as reasons why they stop working out. We all know that there are huge physical and mental benefits of exercise. It helps you lose fat, gain muscle, improve your energy levels, reduces the chances of various diseases, elevate your mood etc. These benefits are simply too numerous to list in a single article and are really common knowledge for everyone. But fitting…

  • Running vs. Cycling vs. Swimming

    LifeMojo Team
    2 Mar 2010 | 10:30 am
    You can do any activity that you like and can stick with it because if you enjoy it you are more likely to do it. Running, Swimming and cycling are the most popular cardio exercises that almost everyone has access to. Obviously, all three activities can get you where you want to go health wise and are very good calorie burners. The purpose of this article is to compare the effects of all three programs of cardio training. Calorie Burning Ability: Running is the best calorie burner of all exercises. Depending upon your weight and speed, you can burn anywhere from 500 to 800 calories per hour…

  • Top 10 Running Mistakes to Avoid

    LifeMojo Team
    17 Feb 2010 | 10:30 am
    Running is a simple activity which every one picks to perform as a fitness workout easily. You start running program as you know it as just going out and running on regular basis. While running is a simple activity, it can also lead to different problems. Like any sport, running has its fair share of common mistakes that many take for granted. Hey, come on, it's just running, right? I mean, people have been doing this since just after they learned to walk, in most cases. It can't be that hard! But it hurts to breathe, your muscles ache, and your joints are screaming in pain. The beautiful day…

  • Dancing as Exercise

    LifeMojo Team
    8 Feb 2010 | 10:30 am
    In today's world, there are more health problems than ever before - like obesity, hypertension, muscle and joint pain, and back pain. The very basic reason for this is lack of activity. In the modern age of internet and fast food, people just aren't getting enough exercise. Most popular excuses people give for exercise is that it simply isn't very fun. The work around, well - Dancing! What are the benefits of Dancing? If you're looking for a great way to keep fit and are tired with going to the gym or running, then try getting some dancing exercise. Dancing is not only fun and a great way to…

  • Essential Bike Gear and Accessories

    LifeMojo Team
    5 Feb 2010 | 10:30 am
    An automobile is sold complete, down to the cupholders and ash trays. On the other hand, a bicycle is usually sold stripped down, as if its primary purpose is to be used in a racing event. The right bike gears and accessories can make a difference between a good biking experience and a great one. For a cyclist, cycling jerseys, bike shorts, bike shoes, helmet and other bike-specific gear offer both comfort and function on the bike. Having all of these things ensures that your bike rides can be both enjoyable and safe. Helmet Wearing a helmet is an absolute must at all times. Accident and…
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    The Fitness Center

  • Toast to your health: Study suggests women who drink gain less weight over time

    rebecca williams
    12 Mar 2010 | 6:05 am
    If you enjoy a glass of wine or a light beer with your dinner, you’ll be happy to learn about new research that suggests women who consume moderate amounts of alcohol are less likely to gain weight over time than women who abstain from alcohol. The study, which appeared this week in the Archives of Internal Medicine, tracked 19,220 “normal weight” women in the United States aged 39 or older, about 60 percent of whom were light or regular drinkers and the other 40 percent of whom were nondrinkers. Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston found that over a…

  • Recall issued on spices from Whole Foods, Frontier Natural Products

    rebecca williams
    11 Mar 2010 | 5:49 pm
    You may think you’re doing your diet a favor if you shop for groceries at Whole Foods. But even organic or “whole” products aren’t impervious to the occasional health concern.  A recall has been issued on several Whole Foods and Frontier Natural Products spices due to possible salmonella contamination of the pepper found in the products. After contaminated salami sickened over 249 people in 44 states, the cause was traced to red and black pepper used in the salami. The FDA has requested that manufacturers recall products using certain lots of peppers from the Mincing…

  • Is concentrating on running ultimately good for me?

    steve ruiz
    11 Mar 2010 | 8:53 am
    When I was taking a personal training course a couple of years ago, one of the points our instructor made to us was the principle of specialization as it relates to exercise. If you want to be a good golfer, you have to play golf. If you want to bench-press 300 pounds, you have to work those muscles that will help you to achieve that goal. If you want to improve your times in swimming, you have to get in the pool. You get the idea. My goal for the past year has been to run a marathon. To achieve that, I ran. And ran. And ran. The amount of lifting I did diminished greatly, because carrying…

  • Is the salad you are eating really good for you?

    wesleyalden
    9 Mar 2010 | 2:12 pm
    Just because it's called a "salad" doesn't mean it's good for you. What else is piled atop that bed of lettuce? I’ve been watching what I eat for several months now. My go-to meal on any menu is a salad with grilled chicken. What makes my ideal salad rise above the others?: fruit (usually apples or strawberries), onions (green, red, Vidalia – I’m not picky ), tomatoes (with me there is a fine line between the perfect amount and way too many)  and something crunchy (usually almonds or pecans – not sugar-coated). Oh, and I ALWAYS get the dressing on the side.

  • 18-percent soda, pizza tax would help us lose 5 pounds a year, researchers say

    Audrea Huff
    9 Mar 2010 | 11:41 am
    An 18-percent tax on pizza and soda would lower the average U.S. adult’s weight by about 5 pounds per year, a team of U.S. researchers say, and new data suggest the policy could work. Although taxing junk food won’t solve the obesity epidemic, it “could prove an important strategy to address overconsumption, help reduce energy intake and potentially aid in weight loss and reduced rates of diabetes among U.S. adults,” the researchers wrote in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Heart Association both…
 
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  • Why You Shouldn’t Have A Fear Of Getting Older

    Greg
    12 Mar 2010 | 8:07 am
    Many of my friends have a fear of getting older.  Not me.  Yet anyway. Thoughts About The Fear Of Getting Older My birthday just came and went.  Even though I’m not yet 40, the “old man” jokes have already started.  But, when I look around at my friends and family that are in their 50’s and 60’s, I can see the rich lives they live.  I know many people in their 50’s and 60’s who travel the globe, hunt, and fish.  They hike from rim-to-rim of the Grand Canyon and take up mountain biking.  They open a business, fail, and start again. They ramp off…

  • Book Review: Timothy Zahn’s Cobra Trilogy

    Greg
    10 Mar 2010 | 8:47 am
    It’s been a while since I’ve done a book review, and having just finished the collection by Timothy Zahn - Cobra Trilogy, the time seems ripe. The Cobra Trilogy I received Cobra Trilogy as a Christmas gift.  Having read the first two books in the trilogy many moons ago, getting the trilogy gave me a chance to finish off the series (or so I though, anyway). The trilogy tells the story of the Moreau family, starting with Johnny Moreau.  Set in a future where Man has branched out to explore the Universe, our race now inhabits many planets, which are ruled collectively by the…

  • The Open Secret About Tylenol, Aspirin And Hearing Loss

    Greg
    8 Mar 2010 | 8:46 am
    A friend recently sent me an article about the relationship between aspirin and hearing loss. In fact, all NSAIDs, and even tylenol, were implicated. The authors use the term ototoxicity, which was a new one to me, as well.  Pretty scary stuff if you’re a regular user of pain relievers for even minor aches and pains. Tylenol, Aspirin And Hearing Loss The use of over-the-counter medications for pain relief has become commonplace in society today.  In fact, there are many people who take Tylenol (acetaminophen), Motrin (naproxen), or aspirin for pain relief and inflammation.  I would…
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    Lifescript.com: Body

  • Q&A- Can Diet Pills Help Me Lose Weight?

    10 Mar 2010 | 4:00 pm
    By John H. Sklare, Ed.D, Lifescript Personal Coach Q: I’m a 21-year-old mother of two. I’ve always had a small frame, but now I feel like I’m overweight at 151 pounds. I don’t have time to exercise because of my family. Can diet pills help me lose weight?-Turquoise J.A: Hi Turquoise,Let me begin by saying that I’m impressed with you already. Anyone who shows interest in improving their health is someone who I admire immediately. Losing weight is a great goal because it benefits you both physically and mentally. I wish I knew how tall you were and how much weight you wanted to lose…

  • Top 10 Fitness Myths Exposed

    10 Mar 2010 | 4:00 pm
    By Jennifer Gruenemay, Special to Lifescript For love-life advice, you turn to your BFF. For blasting belly fat? Her tips may hurt more than help. To avoid the ouch that comes with bad exercise advice, experts expose the truth behind 10 common fitness myths and share real-world solutions you need… If your workout buddy says sit-ups help tone your tummy and get rid of the spare tire, she must know, right? Well, maybe not. Your girlfriend’s advice could lead to injuries, not a loss of inches from your waistline.“People create beliefs based on partial truths and pass them on as law,”…

  • Pedal Your Way to a Toned Tummy

    10 Mar 2010 | 4:00 pm
    By Jorge Cruise, Chief Diet and Fitness ExpertBicycle enthusiasts are sure to love today’s exercise! Even non-cyclists will enjoy the easy, rhythmic motion of this bicycle crunch. It works all four abdominal groups, and it’ll take just 10 short minutes! Unlike sit-ups, this move keeps you in constant motion, meaning no stationary time in between movements. Get ready to break a sweat!Step 1: Lie flat on your back. Place your hands behind your head and raise your heels about 2 inches from the ground, keeping your chin up and abs tight throughout the exercise. Step 2: Bring your right…

  • The Toothpaste Diet

    10 Mar 2010 | 4:00 pm
    By Jennifer Gruenemay, ACE-Certified, Special to LifescriptIf you can’t stop yourself from eating more than you’re really hungry for, the toothpaste diet may be just what you need to help curb those cravings. No, I'm not suggesting you start sucking down tubes of toothpaste. But you can put that minty paste to good use. If you feel a craving coming on or you just can’t stop snacking, brush your teeth with mint-flavored toothpaste. The refreshing taste of the mint and the slick feeling of clean teeth will help deter you from eating more until you’re actually hungry. Also, most food…

  • 7 Healthy Indian Recipes

    10 Mar 2010 | 4:00 pm
    You love to go out for it, but does cooking your favorite Indian dishes at home intimidate you? These 7 delicious and healthy recipes are easy to prepare and loaded with healthy veggies and flavorful spices and herbs to please your palate… Indian Spiced ShrimpThe magic in this dish happens in the spice grinder, where all the layers of flavor are brought together before cooking even begins. Highly acidic, tart and complex-tasting, tamarind fruit is used extensively in southern Indian cooking. The pulp is extracted and stored in paste form as tamarind concentrate. It’s widely available in…
 
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  • Weight Watchers and McDonalds Parnter Up? Really?

    Nicki
    5 Mar 2010 | 10:06 am
    WW partners with McDonalds....Go figure. Well, I’m getting ready to head out on vacation, a much needed one. But didn’t want to leave without getting in a post and well, today I’ve got a good one. Have you heard about the recent partnership between McDonalds and Weight Watchers? Is it me or is that an oxymoron? I don’t get it, or well, yes I actually do get it. You see, I have always held the belief that diets are not about health, simply about weight. Creating a calorie deficit (regardless of how it’s done) so you lose weight. And this partnership  illustrates…

  • Don’t Put All Your Eggs in the “Weight” Basket

    Nicki
    21 Feb 2010 | 8:39 am
    This past week I met with a client that I have been working with for a couple of months. He came in and shared his disappointment at gaining 7 pounds despite his level of hard work.  What do you say to someone who is looking to feel successful through weight loss only? How do you encourage someone to get past “the weight” and focus on all of the other accomplishments that have been made over the 2 months? Education. When starting to lose weight or embarking on a weight loss program you’ve got to remember some very important things folks, you cannot expect a body…

  • Losing the “0n” or “Off” Mentality

    Nicki
    14 Feb 2010 | 1:03 pm
    Avoid the “on” or “off” lifestyle. I met with Anthony this week and we talked about  his challenges and successes. Like anyone trying to lose weight, Anthony wants desperately for the weight to be off! However, when you’re doing it right, weight does not drop off quickly and changes need to be made for the long term, not just until a wedding, reunion, etc. What I’m talking about here is getting away from the “On a diet” or “Off a diet” mentality. In my humble opinion, (and you know I have many of them), I really believe that being…

  • What the Super Bowl Can Teach You About Weight Loss!

    Nicki
    8 Feb 2010 | 12:24 pm
    Drew Brees and family As I sat watching the Super Bowl yesterday, I witnessed the underdogs persevere and ultimately win. I thought about the parallels between the Super Bowl and weight loss. A stretch? See what you think! 1. Weight Loss is a team effort. You need a strong team around you to support you and keep you motivated and accountable. Without support, the journey is very difficult. 2. If you have a bad play, you acknowledge it and move on. Every one makes mistakes, yes, even Drew Brees and Peyton Manning. So if you have something that isn’t part of your healthy eating plan,…

  • Never Underestimate the Power and Destruction of the Scale

    Nicki
    31 Jan 2010 | 8:01 am
    Let the Scale Go! So, I get it, people want to lose weight. But my struggle with the process is that most everyone focusing solely on weight loss, has temporary success or they crashed and burn. This result is due to obsessive weigh-ins. After 25 years in the fitness business, there is one constant, scales are not all they’re cracked up to be. In fact, many people fail simply because they gave the scale, “the power.” Let me give you an example and see if you can relate. So, you’re doing everything you’re supposed to do to lose weight, you’re eating well,…
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    Yum Yucky

  • Something NEW For Your Eyeballs

    Josie
    8 Mar 2010 | 5:59 pm
    Things are about to change 'round here! There's an awesome Yum Yucky re-design launching this week! The site may go down for a few days while I work out the final preparations. It's gonna WOW your eyeballs when you see it, so stay tuned. Yum Yucky should be back to normal-stupid on or before this weekend.  

  • This is What 185 Pounds Felt Like

    Josie
    7 Mar 2010 | 6:31 pm
    Josie back in 2006I know some people strive for the 185-pound mark, and I give major kudos to the people who blasted the fat down to the 185 range with starting numbers in the high 200's and into the 300's. But me? I started my weight loss journey at 185 pounds. And it was my weight gain threshold. It was the trigger point where something clicked and I decided I would NOT allow myself to gain another pound. I was sick and tired of myself. Namely, the unhealthy habits that were making me fat. I already showed you the trigger picture that convinced me I had to do something with my…

  • The Crumb Snatcher Report, episode 2

    Josie
    5 Mar 2010 | 4:27 pm
    I'm keeping The Crumb Snatcher as a regular feature. Now you can stay up to date on all the stupid stuff going on in my life.  Funk Fumes & Dog Shit I usually don't use real curse words 'round here, but "shitty" is the only true way to describe it.  Health-hater Husband and Greedy Kid #2 were playing basketball in the driveway. Next think you know, my kid has shit on his hands and husband has it all over his clothes. How it Happened After detecting some funk fumes around the hoop, Husband started pointing fingers at the Greedy Kid. Upon further investigation…

  • Tasting! Michael Angelo's Veggie Lasagna

    Josie
    4 Mar 2010 | 6:30 pm
    I mostly suck wind in the kitchen, but I can pull off a kick-azz lasagna that'll make my family of food-heathens turn wilder. My lasagna-cooking swag is through the roof. Those frozen kinds can't hold a candle to mine. So here comes the Michael Angelo's Vegetable Lasagna people waving free coupons at me. And FREE is fun, so even if I think it might be nasty, I'm gonna try it. Because it's free. Eatin' Veggie Lasagna I was too lazy to cook with pots and pans, so I cracked open the Michael Angelo's. I'm thinking, blah blah blah. I'll eat a boring,…

  • Stupid Diet Tip #314

    Josie
    3 Mar 2010 | 7:24 pm
    The new Wish Yourself Really Thin Diet is now on the market! But it comes with a drunk fairy that might screw up a little. You've been warned. [photo credit]
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    JCD Fitness

  • The Law of Diminishing Returns

    JC
    7 Mar 2010 | 10:32 pm
    Photo Credit: Caitlinator The law of diminishing returns, put simply is an economic law that states if one aspect of production is kicked up a notch while everything else remains static or constant, the returns will eventually decrease after a certain point.  Thus, sometimes doing more work or giving more effort will yield a negative result [...]Post from JC at JCD FitnessThe Law of Diminishing Returns

  • The Perfect Caloric Surplus

    JC
    1 Mar 2010 | 6:28 am
    Image Credit: Roland Today’s article, like many others, was inspired from many email conversations I’ve had and many forum discussions I’ve stumbled upon.  The question I pose today usually originates from the overly obsessed individual or the more oftentimes, former fat boy. The question is quite simple.  How many calories must one eat over maintenance each day [...]Post from JC at JCD FitnessThe Perfect Caloric Surplus

  • Fitness Simplicity

    JC
    24 Feb 2010 | 11:13 am
    Image Credit: Amir K Today’s article is by a dear friend of mine, Ryan Zielonka.  This is the first guest article here at JCDFitness and if writing here may be of interest to you, never hesitate to contact me with your ideas/topics. Expecting greatness out of the ascetic servitude the world has deemed necessary for six-pack abs [...]Post from JC at JCD FitnessFitness Simplicity

  • The Muscle Building Guide for Women

    JC
    14 Feb 2010 | 10:26 pm
    Women and Building Muscle – Photo Credit: April Greer Before I begin, this article was inspired by a lady I had the wonderful opportunity to converse with a few weeks back.  I hope this helps answer all of your questions and thanks for the inspiration. While I understand most women aren’t training with the hopes of becoming [...]Post from JC at JCD FitnessThe Muscle Building Guide for Women

  • Look Great Naked Without Breaking The Bank

    JC
    10 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am
    Image Credit: SummerTomato Today, we’re going to discuss eating on the cheap given our current economic situation in America as well as the rest of the world.  The views presented are purely out of my personal experiences over the last year and how I managed to cram in the most food possible while being on a [...]Post from JC at JCD FitnessLook Great Naked Without Breaking The Bank
 
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    Strive Performance Training

  • Fat Burning Supplements: Silver Bullet Success?

    Kyle Harrell
    9 Mar 2010 | 6:28 pm
    I received a question the other day regarding what I recommend for fat burning supplements.  Let me preface my answer with a little context about expectations.  Whether it’s diet, exercise, or wealth, everyone wants a “silver bullet.”  Businesses make lots of money selling magic solutions, from the latest “abersizer,” the hot new supplement, or the newest piece of software to “optimize” your website.  Companies promise it’s the last thing or program you’ll ever need.  Don’t I wish life was that simple. The truth is that fitness,…

  • Determining your ( _ ) rep max

    Kyle Harrell
    24 Feb 2010 | 9:40 am
    I had a question come in today from a friend that is about to start a strength training protocol that requires 5 and 10 rep max of each lift to  set up the amount of weight for each lift.  Rather than spending a ton of time testing each of these yourself.  After you have adequately warmed and greased up you can blow out a weight you are comfortable with for reps.  Plug that weight and number of reps  into a  Max calculator, and there you have it.  This can be a safer alternative to a 1 rep max, and although not quite as gratifying, can be fun. Testing can be rewarding, motivating, and…

  • Foam Rolling – Self Myofascial Release

    Kyle Harrell
    20 Feb 2010 | 5:59 pm
    We all have levels of imbalance in our bodies, and they manifest themselves in different ways, from impeded performance and mobility to lower back pain and tightness.  We have over-stretched muscles that don’t balance out their under-stretched or tight anterior counterparts.  Assessing your imbalances and addressing them can unlock unrealized potential in mobility and athletic performance.  One way to free up this gift is through self myofascial release with foam rolling exercises. DIY deep tissue massage, the foam roller is an alternative to expensive massage therapy and the rollers…

  • 4 minute finish: Kettlebell Tabata of the day

    Kyle Harrell
    16 Feb 2010 | 8:51 am
    I’m loving this Tabata Lite i phone application.  It’s free and it makes for a fun and challenging way to finish up a training session.  The Tabata protocol is just one of many high intensity interval training (HIIT) methods for increasing VO2 Max, improving conditioning,  and burning calories. The variety and combination of exercises you can plug into this 8 round interval are limitless, and I have yet to duplicate one myself.  So here are a couple of examples of Tabata’s I have done in my last couple of workouts. #1 (All Snatch) KB Snatch Right arm : 20 sec / 10 sec…

  • Tabata training (the 4 minute workout)

    Kyle Harrell
    10 Feb 2010 | 2:15 pm
    High Intensity Interval Training or (HIIT) is a high intensity circuit of various exercises performed at your highest level followed by a brief timed rest period.  This can be done w/ any combination of exercises and there are dozens of protocols.  A great approach for busy people that want “the most bang for their buck” when it comes to conditioning training or a calorie burning workout. One specific variation of interval training is 4 minutes total with 8 rounds of 20 seconds of high intensity exercise followed by a 10 second rest interval is called the Tabata.  Named after…
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    One80 Fitness & Health

  • Carbohydrate “Loading” For Optimal Endurance Performance

    Marc Lavender
    11 Mar 2010 | 9:01 pm
    To prevent the depletion of stored carbohydrates during high intensity activity lasting 90 minutes or more, many athletes may do what is known as “carbohydrate loading.” Since this technique began in the early 1930’s, many variations of it have evolved over the years to eliminate glycogen depletion in endurance activities. The earliest, most extreme versions involved [...]

  • How Many Carbohydrates Should You Really Eat?

    Marc Lavender
    11 Mar 2010 | 9:01 pm
    The recommended intake of carbohydrates for a healthy adult is 55-65% of the total calories consumed. No more than 10-15% of the recommended intake should be derived from simple carbohydrates with the majority consisting of complex carbohydrates.  Some athletes may require as much as 70% of their total calories in the form of carbohydrates to [...]

  • Sushi Made Your Way

    Marc Lavender
    11 Mar 2010 | 9:01 pm
    Salmon Sushi Rolls Ingredients: 14 ounces sushi rice 16 ounces water 6 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1 pack of nori seaweed sheets, halved Pickled ginger Wasabi Soy sauce Enoki mushrooms Raw salmon Cucumber -Cook the rice to package instructions -Heat the vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved then leave to cool. -Turn the cooked rice out onto a flat tray to cool. Once cooled, mix [...]

  • Top 4 Ways To Stay Slim On Vacation: Drink Wisely

    Andrea
    11 Mar 2010 | 9:01 pm
    After a long dark winter we could all use a little sunshine, and that make spring break the perfect time to get away on a vacation.  You have worked hard all winter to get yourself beach ready, but are you at risk for ending up covering up before your vacation is over?  Resort and cruise [...]

  • Lose Weight While Eating Out: Chosing The Right Meal

    Andrea
    11 Mar 2010 | 9:01 pm
    Eating out too often can be seriously damaging to your weight loss efforts.  Restaurant meals tend to have 30% more calories then if you cooked the same meal at home.  However there are times when you have to eat out.  Whether you are traveling for work or on vacation or simply can’t seem to pack [...]
 
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    Priority Fitness

  • A Battle for Healthful Consumption- Cavemen vs Vegans

    Benjamin Kessel
    11 Mar 2010 | 6:27 pm
    One morning while browsing through the New York Times I stumbled upon the article The New Age Caveman and the City. Being that I had just begun my "vegan experiment" and had been thinking a lot about alternative dietary options, I payed closer attention. The Paleo Diet is a way of eating and apparently a lifestyle that aspires one to live as we once lived during the Paleolithic/Caveman days. Someone who follows this diet will not eat bread, pasta,or any other processed grain or food product because paleolithic man had not yet invented these modern day conveniences. A person observing this…

  • We're Back!

    Benjamin Kessel
    3 Mar 2010 | 8:01 pm
    I would like to welcome everyone back to the Priority Fitness blog. It has been quite a long break, but we’re back and happy to be here. There have been a lot of new fitness trends recently and now with the seasons changing, I’m sure plenty of people are excited to try a whole bunch of new things.... or at least read about them. As always, I wish for this blog to be a fitness resource that provides you with information from every spectrum of fitness. I always encourage feedback, whether it may be agreeing, disagreeing or just inquiring for more information. It’s amazing how we can learn…

  • The Times

    Benjamin Kessel
    13 Nov 2009 | 4:57 am
    Here are links to two very insightful New York Times articles. They both focus on how the human body can endure long distance exercise and still remain injury free. Long distance exercise can become complicated when the body starts to fatigue. When muscles tire out, proper form is compromised which can lead to injury. Some people may feel that the human body isn't meant for long duration exercise because of all the harmful risks.These risks of injury can be prevented if you listen to your body. Distinguishing between the difference of joint pain and muscle pain is the first step. If your…

  • Bodies- Check'em out!!... No, seriously

    Benjamin Kessel
    29 Oct 2009 | 6:40 am
    There are two different ways you can work out these days. One way is to do your exercises and finish them as quickly as possible, which is basically just "going through the motions". The other way is to take some time, focus on each muscle moving, and understand how your body works together. This is better than just "going through the motions" because you can engage your muscles more efficiently for a better work out.I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to go to the Bodies exhibit this past weekend with a good friend of mine (also a fantastic client and triathlete). The bodies exhibit…

  • Core Muscles-- they don't just stem from abdominal crunches

    Benjamin Kessel
    23 Oct 2009 | 1:15 pm
    Plank, Side Plank, Bridges, Trunk Twists ... These are all Core Muscle exercises that engage a lot more than just your rectus abdominis . There are many muscles that require activation if you want to train your "true core". Your "true core" is comprised of various muscles such as the transverse abdominis, external obliques, internal obliques, rectus abdominis, multifidus, erector spinae, quadratus lumborum, which are surrounded by supporting muscles (psoas major, psoas minor, glutes and more). The benefits of core training exceed much more than a flat stomach or defined 6 pack. Core strength…
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  • A Battle for Healthful Consumption- Cavemen vs Vegans

    Benjamin Kessel
    11 Mar 2010 | 6:27 pm
    One morning while browsing through the New York Times I stumbled upon the article The New Age Caveman and the City. Being that I had just begun my "vegan experiment" and had been thinking a lot about alternative dietary options, I payed closer attention. The Paleo Diet is a way of eating and apparently a lifestyle that aspires one to live as we once lived during the Paleolithic/Caveman days. Someone who follows this diet will not eat bread, pasta,or any other processed grain or food product because paleolithic man had not yet invented these modern day conveniences. A person observing this…

  • We're Back!

    Benjamin Kessel
    3 Mar 2010 | 8:01 pm
    I would like to welcome everyone back to the Priority Fitness blog. It has been quite a long break, but we’re back and happy to be here. There have been a lot of new fitness trends recently and now with the seasons changing, I’m sure plenty of people are excited to try a whole bunch of new things.... or at least read about them. As always, I wish for this blog to be a fitness resource that provides you with information from every spectrum of fitness. I always encourage feedback, whether it may be agreeing, disagreeing or just inquiring for more information. It’s amazing how we can learn…

  • The Times

    Benjamin Kessel
    13 Nov 2009 | 4:57 am
    Here are links to two very insightful New York Times articles. They both focus on how the human body can endure long distance exercise and still remain injury free. Long distance exercise can become complicated when the body starts to fatigue. When muscles tire out, proper form is compromised which can lead to injury. Some people may feel that the human body isn't meant for long duration exercise because of all the harmful risks.These risks of injury can be prevented if you listen to your body. Distinguishing between the difference of joint pain and muscle pain is the first step. If your…

  • Bodies- Check'em out!!... No, seriously

    Benjamin Kessel
    29 Oct 2009 | 6:40 am
    There are two different ways you can work out these days. One way is to do your exercises and finish them as quickly as possible, which is basically just "going through the motions". The other way is to take some time, focus on each muscle moving, and understand how your body works together. This is better than just "going through the motions" because you can engage your muscles more efficiently for a better work out.I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to go to the Bodies exhibit this past weekend with a good friend of mine (also a fantastic client and triathlete). The bodies exhibit…

  • Core Muscles-- they don't just stem from abdominal crunches

    Benjamin Kessel
    23 Oct 2009 | 1:15 pm
    Plank, Side Plank, Bridges, Trunk Twists ... These are all Core Muscle exercises that engage a lot more than just your rectus abdominis . There are many muscles that require activation if you want to train your "true core". Your "true core" is comprised of various muscles such as the transverse abdominis, external obliques, internal obliques, rectus abdominis, multifidus, erector spinae, quadratus lumborum, which are surrounded by supporting muscles (psoas major, psoas minor, glutes and more). The benefits of core training exceed much more than a flat stomach or defined 6 pack. Core strength…
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  • Early Workout

    Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
    12 Mar 2010 | 4:21 am
    Early workout for me today... I did not set any records working out at 5:30am: 1A) Pushups 1B) Ball Rollouts 2A) Chins 2B) Decline pushups 3A) Inverted rows 3B) Close grip 3/4 pushups 3C) Planks Stretching It didn't help that I stayed up till 12:30am reading a book...a good book though, called "The Business of Happiness", by the owner of the Washington Capitals, Ted Leonsis. Another

  • Conditioning Kick

    Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
    11 Mar 2010 | 5:03 am
    I'm on a conditioning kick for some reason, and so today's workout was 8 intervals ran around the Washington Harbour area here in DC. Pretty interesting area... Caught a late flight down here last night, and watched half of "Up in the Air" on the plane. Fittingly. I'll have to watch the other half on the way back. Then my cab driver from the airport to the hotel turned out to be "Toonces the

  • Female Fat Loss

    Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
    10 Mar 2010 | 1:19 pm
    Going to start with a great resource today from the fat burning legend, Tom Venuto:  => Female Fat Loss Fixed Now for my bodyweight workout: 1A) 1-Leg Hop (3x5) 1B) Prone Stick-up (3x10) 2A) Handstand Pushup (3x3) 2B) 1-Leg DL (3x15) 3A) 1-Leg Stability Ball Leg Curl (3x12) 3B) Sternum Pullup (3x8) 4A) 1-Leg Bench Squat (3x15) 4B) Ball GHR (3x10) 5A) Side Plank with Leg Raise (3x12)

  • Its easy when you accept that it's hard

    Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
    8 Mar 2010 | 9:53 am
    Last week was Murphy's Law...it was a bit of a disaster around the office. This week is much better...but still one major problem to solve. The spring weather sure helps you look at things optimistically though... Today I'm going to share two of my favorite mindset tips on fat loss...they are challenging, but hopefully the weather is nice where you are and you'll look at them the right way.

  • Better than intervals for fat burning?

    Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
    8 Mar 2010 | 6:35 am
    Hope you had an amazing weekend. I did a couple of kettlebell workouts outside at my parent's farm this weekend...in shorts, outside in 10-degree celcius (~52 farenheit) sunny spring weather.Good times.And I have 3 big TT member updates for you today.1) The Personal Edition of the TT Bootcamp Manual will be ready next Monday. That's the 2nd March workout of the month.2) The first March workout of
 
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  • Tales of a Traveling Triathlete: SXSW Edition

    Jamie
    11 Mar 2010 | 7:39 pm
    This week I’m taking my ironman training on the road, all the way south to Austin, TX. Work is sending me to a conference (South by South West Interactive) for a few days and I have to say that I’m really excited for it. Not only because the conference itself should be a really fun time, but I’ve got some fun training plans in between attending presentations to help me become the smartest web marketing guy I can be. First, I’ve never been to Texas before and I’ve only heard great things about Austin, so I’m excited to explore a new city. Second, I’m missing some pretty nasty…

  • Present from the UPS man

    Jamie
    3 Mar 2010 | 3:00 am
    Just got some sweet new gear in the mail from my pals at Saucony. Woohoo! Now that I have some more running gear (because you can always use some new threads…), I just have to wait for spring to come so that I can get ditch these hair pants and get some sun on these pale white things! The visor beanie and top are from the winter gear line, so if you want to snatch them up, get on it now before they are gone. They are on sale too! Beanie Visor DryLete Sportop Elite Split Short

  • Live Interview: Julie Dibens Confirms Racing Rev3

    Jamie
    1 Mar 2010 | 6:26 pm
    If you haven’t been paying attention lately, Rev3 has become a steamroller lately! The news just keep coming and these guys don’t mess around. The busy beavers over at Rev3 HQ clearly have their sights set pretty high and are aiming to completely dominate the triathlon world. After just one year, the series has generated so much attention that Triathlete Magazine named Rev3 Knoxville and Cedar Point some of the most anticipated races of 2010 and Quassy as the most family friendly event of 2010.  No joke. Just the number of world champions that are signed up to do a race series…

  • Recipe: Black Bean Corn Burgers

    Jamie
    28 Feb 2010 | 5:32 pm
    One of my main goals this year  is to really get my nutrition in check. When I was focusing on Olympic distance, I could still get away with eating just about whatever I wanted. It was pretty awesome. Endless hunger without having to worry about getting soft around the middle. When I stepped it up to racing half ironmans (and now doing a full this year) it is a completely different story. Getting my nutrition straight is now a requirement to getting across the finish line with a smile on my face. Part of that is revamping my race day nutrition and training supplements with the help of First…

  • Computrainer Time Trial = Reality Check

    Jamie
    22 Feb 2010 | 6:27 pm
    Sunday I went downtown to Landry’s for the Boston Triathlon Team’s indoor time trial/suffer fest. I had only done one computrainer time trial once before (last March), and I was doing a LOT more running and was teaching hardcore spinning classes twice a week, so needless to say, I was in much better shape. I didn’t need a test to tell me that I wasn’t in the shape I was last year, but I was pretty curious to see exactly how much farther back I was (and how much ground I had to make up). I did last year’s 10k TT in 15:56 (283 average watts/ HR: 174 avg – 189…
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  • How not to give up

    Stefan Pinto
    11 Mar 2010 | 7:17 am
    Our mind is capable of incredible awareness, thought and experiences. But, in an attempt to protect us, a spurt of baseless ruminations can easily and quickly deceive. Avoid creating what-if scenarios and make the choice to engage yourself in the moment. Stay in the present To stay focused on our goal, you must be in the now–the present. In order for your intention to be realized you must pay attention and become aware of where you are. “When action is performed in the present moment of awareness, it is most effective” (Deepak Chopra). The past and the future are either memory or…

  • What causes discomfort?

    Stefan Pinto
    1 Mar 2010 | 6:04 pm
    Pain. Stand for too long and your feet begin to ache. So you change position, you move, you sit down. You may even take a step, one tiny step, to free yourself from the discomfort, the pain, even if it means moving from where you are now. Pain is not pleasurable, in fact, it is the opposite. All life forms are conditioned to avoid pain. The amount of pain we tolerate is merely a result of our conditioning and the sensation of discomfort is an indication that our tolerance level has been reached. When you’re in pain, be it physical or mental, you are not yourself. Places you never knew you…

  • How to charm the Repo Man

    Stefan Pinto
    19 Feb 2010 | 3:10 pm
    Frank was one of those men who suffered from a lack of audacity. There was nothing special about him, other than he was being paid to shock and panic people. He rang my doorbell on an ordinary Tuesday and from a tattered and soiled print-out, he read, “Stefan Pinto?” My name precariously struggling out from between his lips, and as he looked at me, I could see wholehearted endeavor competing with recognition, a battle fought through his tuckered eyes. “I’m here to take the Mercedes.” My dad once sagaciously advised me  that when opportunity and preparedness collide, it is what we…

  • A life creed for success and accomplishment

    Stefan Pinto
    13 Jan 2010 | 2:14 pm
    A person’s inherent qualities, those pertaining to mind and to character, need not be permanent. Your disposition is your own unique characteristic attribute that will serve to guide you through life; how you interact, not only with others, but in situations. Let’s talk a bit about situations. Situations are circumstances or conditions that are related to a specific event and or — this is important — to an action. They are temporary. How we react to circumstances, or a particular situation, comes from our disposition — a quality that is based on our outlook. Brian Tracy,…

  • Do cell phones cause brain tumors?

    Stefan Pinto
    11 Jan 2010 | 11:19 am
    The Tyra Banks Show called the other day to ask me some questions. It was Michelle, one of the producers. Turns out, she liked my story and was considering having me on as a guest to share my feelings on being judged based on how I look, now. Michelle was the type of producer that relished in titillation; her questions were alluring and by the time I hung up, my ear was ringing. The ringing was actually not in my ear, but above; right where the top of my BlackBerry® Curve™ aligned with my skull. I felt a lump there and as I rubbed it, there was a transient feeling of discomfort feuding…
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  • More Kettlebell Long Cycle Fun As Sincere Continues Training For The 2010 Arnolds Sports Festival in Columbus, OH.

    Sincere
    6 Mar 2010 | 8:25 am
    Here’s another training session, about a week out from my first time competing at the 2010 Arnold Classic, and my first time participating in a kettlebell sport competition. After, reviewing this clip, I found a few tweaks that would help me get more reps, be more efficient in my movement, and reduce muscle fatigue. One of the [...]

  • Sincere’s Road To The Arnold Classic 2010: 1st Time Performing OACJ w/ 32 KG Kettlebell

    Sincere
    24 Feb 2010 | 11:41 pm
    A couple of months ago, I could barely squeeze out a couple of reps w/the 32kg on my left side, without having shoulder issues. However, thanks to some tweaks, here & there, compliments of Coach Denis Kanygin, I was able to complete a little experiment in this video. Since, training for the IKFF hosted Kettlebell Competition [...]

  • Make A Decision: Are You A “Resolutionary” or an “Evolutionary?”

    Sincere
    1 Jan 2010 | 5:27 pm
    Happy New Year, New Warriors. Yes, today is “that” day again. It’s the day to vow to do things differently than you’ve done them before. Trust me, as much as we may not want to admit it, we’ve all done it. We’ve all turned into, “New Years Resolutionaries.” In fact, out of all of the wars documented in [...]

  • Houston Trainer’s Jump Rope & Bodyweight Training For Fat Loss & More

    Sincere
    16 Dec 2009 | 12:54 pm
    Here’s a workout for fat loss, using 4 exercises you can do anywhere, anytime. The bonus….the only equipment you need is a jump rope. By performing these 4 exercises, back-to-back without rest, you will ramp up your metabolism, cardio, save time, & enhance strength & flexibility. Here’s The Workout: Superset: 1a. Skip Rope x 3 min 1b. Alligator [...]

  • Houston Kettlebell Coach Demonstrates Kettlebell Side Shuffle Swing + Goblet Jump Squats

    Sincere
    10 Dec 2009 | 11:04 am
    Here’s a sure fat-burning kettlebell combo that , not only builds strength and explosive power in your legs, but sends your conditioning through the roof. This side shuffle swing/goblet jump squat combo is also a great way to bust through any training & fat loss plateaus, you may be experiencing. This workout is great for fighter [...]
 
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    Working up a sweat in Toronto

  • Mystery of the Tiffany Running Shoe Charm

    KLJ
    10 Mar 2010 | 10:21 am
    A while back I wrote a post about finding the perfect running shoe charm – more difficult to find than you think! Like many of you I would love to have found a Tiffany running shoe charm, but sadly I have never been able to find one. Someone wrote me the other day saying that Tiffany [...]

  • Celebrating int’l women’s day fitness style

    KLJ
    8 Mar 2010 | 5:17 pm
    Did you know today is International Women’s Day? I first became aware of International Women’s Day when I was a child living in Turkey. To mark this year’s International Women’s Day I thought I’d give a shout out to the women that have inspired me fitness and health-wise: The first one is an easy one for [...]

  • A perfectly balanced weekend

    KLJ
    7 Mar 2010 | 5:11 pm
    For the most part this weekend was the perfect weekend. A couple of great classes at Core, a walk along a sunny Queen West with B, a brunch (or two!), some shopping (thank you Little Honey Bee!) and some drinks with friends. I find there is always one weekend toward the end of winter where [...]

  • Shamrock shuffle

    KLJ
    3 Mar 2010 | 9:02 am
    Its been a while since my last race. To get back into the spirit of racing I have registed for the Nike Runners Lounge Shamrock Shuffle which takes place on March 18. An 8 km race spring race sounds like the perfect way to get back into things. Is not too short, is not too [...]

  • The Heart Truth

    Jennifer
    28 Feb 2010 | 8:10 am
    Another great guest blog post from Jennifer Klein, owner, Secrets from Your Sister! This month’s blog has been inspired by the sudden and untimely death of Madam Rochette, mother to Joannie Rochette, 2010 Olympic bronze medalist for women’s figure skating. February is Heart and Stroke Month. Not having heart disease in my family, this foundation was never [...]
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  • The Law of Diminishing Returns

    JC
    7 Mar 2010 | 10:32 pm
    Photo Credit: Caitlinator The law of diminishing returns, put simply is an economic law that states if one aspect of production is kicked up a notch while everything else remains static or constant, the returns will eventually decrease after a certain point.  Thus, sometimes doing more work or giving more effort will yield a negative result [...]Post from JC at JCD FitnessThe Law of Diminishing Returns

  • The Perfect Caloric Surplus

    JC
    1 Mar 2010 | 6:28 am
    Image Credit: Roland Today’s article, like many others, was inspired from many email conversations I’ve had and many forum discussions I’ve stumbled upon.  The question I pose today usually originates from the overly obsessed individual or the more oftentimes, former fat boy. The question is quite simple.  How many calories must one eat over maintenance each day [...]Post from JC at JCD FitnessThe Perfect Caloric Surplus

  • Fitness Simplicity

    JC
    24 Feb 2010 | 11:13 am
    Image Credit: Amir K Today’s article is by a dear friend of mine, Ryan Zielonka.  This is the first guest article here at JCDFitness and if writing here may be of interest to you, never hesitate to contact me with your ideas/topics. Expecting greatness out of the ascetic servitude the world has deemed necessary for six-pack abs [...]Post from JC at JCD FitnessFitness Simplicity

  • The Muscle Building Guide for Women

    JC
    14 Feb 2010 | 10:26 pm
    Women and Building Muscle – Photo Credit: April Greer Before I begin, this article was inspired by a lady I had the wonderful opportunity to converse with a few weeks back.  I hope this helps answer all of your questions and thanks for the inspiration. While I understand most women aren’t training with the hopes of becoming [...]Post from JC at JCD FitnessThe Muscle Building Guide for Women

  • Look Great Naked Without Breaking The Bank

    JC
    10 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am
    Image Credit: SummerTomato Today, we’re going to discuss eating on the cheap given our current economic situation in America as well as the rest of the world.  The views presented are purely out of my personal experiences over the last year and how I managed to cram in the most food possible while being on a [...]Post from JC at JCD FitnessLook Great Naked Without Breaking The Bank
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  • Random Grocery Trip

    jennifer
    11 Mar 2010 | 8:05 pm
    Hey All, I just got back from a totally random trip to Fresh Market. When I say random, I mean the opposite of having a list and plan. You know what this means – danger, danger Will Robinson. My trip ended with the following grocery items: A French baguette – it was still warm and so soft! A red plum – I have never had a plum before, that I know of anyway, so I thought I’d give it a whirl. Two dates – I really have no idea why I bought these. I’ve never had a fresh date before. I’m not even sure how you eat them. Four bakery cookies – This was…

  • Spring Tease

    jennifer
    10 Mar 2010 | 7:22 pm
    Not sure how it was by you today, but it reached 61 degrees in Chicago and was sunny for most of the afternoon! Too bad that I didn’t get to enjoy much of the weather since I was inside all day But, just feeling the mild temp and seeing the snow melting gave me hope that Spring is just around the corner. Yay! This morning was an “off” day for running. I was really contemplating a late-afternoon run but just couldn’t get home in time. Breakfast was a cup of Kashi Go Lean Crunch with flax and about 1/4 cup blueberries… I just love the way blueberries look in cereal…

  • Lovin’ My New Lill Bag!

    jennifer
    9 Mar 2010 | 7:47 pm
    Hi there! As many of you know, a few weeks ago, I headed downtown with Anne to design my own bag at 1154 Lill. Well, three weeks later, my bag has finally arrived! Introducing my new 1154 Lill Erika bag. It’s big enough to hold my Macbook Pro and a few odds and ends. The bag has a plum base color with a Queen Anne’s Lace accent stripe… On the inside, I decided to show my wild side with an African cheetah print… I love my Lill! After making this one, I so want to make another one…hmm, maybe for my birthday! Alright, enough about my new chic bag…on with the…

  • It’s like I never left…

    jennifer
    8 Mar 2010 | 7:56 pm
    Hey All! Going back to work after being on vacation always seems a bit hectic. I didn’t check a single work email for ten days, so I had to sift through about 600 email messages – non of which were too urgent. Luckily, I anticipated a very long day and started out on the right foot. I jumped out of bed just before 6 AM for a 4.5 mile interval run on the treadmill. Then, it was an energizing breakfast  - 3/4 cup Kashi Go Lean Crunch with flax.. I know flax is supposed to be good for you, but does anyone else think it leaves a weird aftertaste in your mouth? On the way to work, I…

  • Desserts and Dreams, Disney Style

    jennifer
    7 Mar 2010 | 7:15 pm
    Hey All! As most of you know, I was at Disney World all last week on vacation. Scott and I have been to Disney several times together – after all , we met at Disney while working there so it’s kind of nostalgic for us. On most of our previous trips, we’ve stayed at Disney’s “deluxe” resorts, but this time, we decided to give one of Disney’s moderate resorts a try. We stayed at the moderate for less than 24 hours, then – by a strange twist of fate, we found ourselves staying at Disney’s flagship resort – the Grand Floridian –…
 
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  • Soy, Toxins, Fast Food, and Fat

    skustes
    11 Mar 2010 | 2:00 am
    Mmm...chicken! Wait, what's this? I have a lot of backlogged news stories to share, so today, I’m going to throw a few at you with a few comments (any bolding in quotes is mine). Some of these are pretty old, but no less pertinent. Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments! I’ve mainly provided links that deal with fast foods or fake foods, along with a little dig at soy because we can never take too many shots at that food. More Fake Soy Foods Raise your hand if this scares you: It looks, feels and tastes like chicken, but it’s made of soy *raises hand* The fact…

  • Structuring Your Training Periodization

    skustes
    8 Mar 2010 | 4:00 am
    A few weeks ago in my overview post on sprint training, I promised an overview of some training periodization theory. There seemed to be a good deal of interest in the topic, so here we go. Lucky for those of you that couldn’t give a hoot about sprinting, the same theories apply to any other real sport. Training Periodization So what is periodization? Basically, it’s just setting up a progressive cycle to improve specific skills and hit peak performance at the right time. Every athlete knows that you can’t be at your best every day. Contrary to what some people and fitness…

  • Best of the Past: Trainer Tells All – What I Have Learned About Health and Fitness

    Mike OD
    1 Mar 2010 | 6:04 pm
    Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2008. Part of our “Best of the past” series time to time will include reviewing and updating some of our top old posts for everyone to re-read (or read for the first time in many cases). Enjoy! I was riding my mountain bike yesterday and all of the sudden it just came to me. I just started thinking about how many things I’ve learned through my own personal working out (since I was a kid and playing competitive sports) as well as being a trainer (since 1998). So today I just wanted to share some of the things this…

  • Break Bad Eating Habits With Intermittent Fasting

    admin
    25 Feb 2010 | 2:00 am
    Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by JC of JCD Fitness. When discussing eating habits, especially within the fitness population, the subject is often a very touchy one.  To many, eating is much more than some task we must perform in order to survive and merely function, while for a select few, it’s nothing more than simply supplying energy needs. For those of you who’ve no idea who I am, when I first discovered this health and fitness stuff, I was a mess.  I followed all the old school dogma of eating clean and very frequently (often 6-8 meals per day).  I was obsessed with…

  • What is the Best Cardio Workout Routine?

    skustes
    22 Feb 2010 | 6:48 am
    Cardio. That word has been long used to define what people think they need for fat loss. But what is it really? With all our options out there, what is really the best “cardio” workout to do? Well we recently sent out a call to fitness blogger community (are you a blogger and not part of it yet? Just join here for free) to tell us a bit about how they do their “cardio”. We used an intentionally broad term to allow everyone to define it their own way. We received some really awesome responses. So here you go, in alphabetical order (with Mike and I chiming in at the…
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  • [Nutrition 911] Part IV Nutrition Emergency: What “Fat Free” and “Low Carb” Really Mean

    Timothy Carter
    12 Mar 2010 | 8:23 am
    Welcome to Part IV of our oh-so-basic nutrition class designed to give you an overview of basic nutrition and make healthy eating much simpler. First, we had an introduction, which was followed by a very simple analysis of what you should eat. Today, we finish our discussion about marketing jargon, with a look at the two of the most successful slogans of all time: fat free and low carb. Fat Free. We’ll start with fat free because it was popular first. The dreaded “f” word is sorely misused out there in foodopia. About the only thing most of us really know about it is that we…

  • Do You Eat Like Crap?

    Timothy Carter
    11 Mar 2010 | 11:06 am
    I do a lot of talking & writing about eating healthy, making better food choices, drinking Shakeology. There’s also a bunch of videos scattered throughout this site on nutrition. But this one is funny. I ran across it on YouTube. Maybe I just find it funny. I dunno. You tell me. Do YOU Eat Crap? And the verdict is???? Funny or not funny? Copyright © 2010 The Home Fitness Revolution With Coach Timothy Carter. This Feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this material in your news aggregator, the site you are looking at is guilty of copyright…

  • Getting Back In The Fitness Routine

    Timothy Carter
    10 Mar 2010 | 9:05 am
    Everyone has gone through it in their lives. At one point or another, they were in good physical condition. Maybe it was all the way back in junior high because of PE class. College? Until you got married? And then…life happens. A career. Family and kids. Car accidents. Injuries. That physical fitness level you once has since turned into a couch potato vegetating in front of the TV with a bag of fast food for dinner ready to watch the lastest episode of LOST. Too tired to even cook a healthy meal, let alone do a workout like P90X or INSANITY. In the last year on Facebook as I’ve…

  • Fat Burning Candy Recipe

    Timothy Carter
    9 Mar 2010 | 9:13 am
    Yep, you read it right…fat burning candy. With chocolate & coconut? I LOVE chocolate and coconut! (Hi, my name is Timothy Carter & I’m a choco-holic! haha) Mounds? Almond Joy? This recipe is better for you! A few years ago my wife stumbled across the incredible chocolate coconut ball recipe that she scribbled down on a piece of paper. I called it the “Fat Burning Candy” recipe. As about as natural of a “healthy candy” can get in this day and age of high fructose corn syrup and processed foods. I love dark chocolate and I love coconut. Coconut meat,…

  • Shakeology versus Starbucks

    Timothy Carter
    7 Mar 2010 | 7:20 pm
    The Shakeology Challenge. I’ve had a lot of family and friends on Facebook of late been asking why Shakeology is expensive or why would I give up drinking my favorite Starbucks drink? Well, I think this graphic will give you COMPELLING numbers why I’m sold on Shakeology in general and DEFINITELY over drinking ANYTHING from Starbucks. What has got to be shocking is the number of carbs and sugars in Shakeology vs the amount in that Starbucks coffee drink. I remember having a couple of those a day. I have a few friends (I won’t name names) that are drinking down 3 or 4 of those…
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  • Manny Pacquiao training with Freddie Roach (Video)

    10 Mar 2010 | 10:48 pm
    Here's a video of Manny Pacquiao on the mitts with Freddie Roach--preparing for his match with Joshua Clottey.

  • Exercise Ball

    10 Mar 2010 | 8:48 pm
    I've previously mentioned the Ab Wheel, a dirt cheap but effective way to train the abdominal muscles. There's another cost effective piece of equipment you can buy and use at home: an exercise ball.  They are versatile, inexpensive and great for training the abs--you can lean back on it and get a great stretch.I've included a link to one that is rated highly on Amazon.com (see below), but you may want to just go to your local retail store and look around.  Note: Remember that abdominal training is only part of the equation for having visible abs (a relatively small part).  If…

  • Biggest Loser Asia: Did David Lose Too Much Weight?

    9 Mar 2010 | 9:35 pm
    Last night I watched the Finale Episode of The Biggest Loser Asia.  Once I saw the "final four" I was certain David would win.  He looked even thinner than Carlo, despite the fact that he started from a heavier weight. Then the comments started flooding the BLA Facebook fan page.  People were saying David looked "sickly."Was David's final weight unhealthy?  Let's look at the numbers:  David's starting weight was 157 kilos.  He dropped a remarkable 83 kilos and weighed in at 74 kilos.  At six feet tall, that means he has a Body Mass Index (BMI) of…

  • Bones To Buff: Gaining Your First Five Pounds

    9 Mar 2010 | 8:53 pm
    Here's another training program you may be interested in: Joey Vaillancourt's Bones to Buff.  Vaillancourt is a fitness model who designed this program specifically for beginners/hardgainersI would recommend this program if you are new to weight training/bodybuilding and want to learn how to put on those first few pounds of muscle.Note: 39.95 is an introductory price--it is a great deal and the price will probably go up soon (most of the other programs I sell cost more than this).  Now is the time to buy it if you want to check it out.  I actually make more money by promoting…

  • Sylvester Stallone Training at Age 62 (Video)

    9 Mar 2010 | 8:26 pm
    Here's a video of Stallone training.  It was apparently made about a year ago (March 2009) while he was preparing for a movie.  I love this video--gives me motivation to keep training.
 
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    Fitness Strength Training For Women... Join The Lifting Revolution

  • How To Do A Push-Up 101

    kdg.charleston@gmail.com (Taylor Ryan... & Dan Boyle)
    11 Mar 2010 | 5:50 pm
    Push-ups are possibly one of the oldest and one of the best exercises you can do. If you’ve been reading my blog for a while you know I am a big fan of them from my workouts! But not woman knows how to do a push-up which is why I made this video for CafeMom… I am going to show you how to do  “girl” push-ups for beginners from your knees and then take it up a notch to doing full out push-ups. If you can’t do a real push-up now that’s fine… work your way up with the knee push-ups. When you can get up to 12-15 girl push-ups give it a go with the real…

  • Apparently Arby’s Is Good For Losing Weight

    kdg.charleston@gmail.com (Taylor Ryan... & Dan Boyle)
    9 Mar 2010 | 6:55 pm
    I was driving to the gym this morning and listening to a morning show on the radio when an Arby’s commercial came on… ok that’s fine but then they threw this line in (sorry if it’s not verbatim). “Now enjoy the large roast beef sandwich without guilt, it only has 350 calories which makes it a great healthy option if you’re trying to lose weight.” Hum… really? Sure the 350 calories isn’t a problem. There are Kashi meals with the same amount of calories but what does get me is the claim that it is healthy. There are other factors to consider…

  • Fitness Diary Monday

    kdg.charleston@gmail.com (Taylor Ryan... & Dan Boyle)
    8 Mar 2010 | 5:34 pm
    Gosh, can’t believe it has already been a week since my last fitness diary… how time flies! Dear Nutrition Diary Remember that last week I started my two week fat blasting? Well, I am still going pretty strong! Cutting carbs really isn’t hard for me and since I gave up chocolate for Lent, I can easily keep away from it. From Monday-Thursday I took in around 30-40 grams of carbs per day. Now I know what you’re saying… that is less than in a slice of bread! But my body responds well to low carbs. You might get lethargic if you’re not used to a low carb…

  • Exercise To Battle My Anxiety

    kdg.charleston@gmail.com (Taylor Ryan... & Dan Boyle)
    7 Mar 2010 | 4:06 pm
    Here is something you may not know, and I really haven’t talked about it in the past with many people… but I battle with anxiety. Not that this is something I am ashamed of, after all 40 million Americans have to battle with the disease. The older I get the more comfortable I get with it… I was diagnosed at 15 and of course as a teenager I thought I was rare and crazy. Here is the thing though… I have not been on anxiety medicine in over 5 years. And my doctor is fine with it. My lifestyle is my medicine! I keep my anxiety under control (well, most of the time) with…

  • Arm Exercise For Women To Go Sleeveless

    kdg.charleston@gmail.com (Taylor Ryan... & Dan Boyle)
    4 Mar 2010 | 7:23 pm
    Summertime is upon us! Finally… well, I may be getting ahead of myself since this weekend is the first time Charleston has seen temperatures over 65 in months but none the less at least I can say spring is upon us! Spring time is the time to start getting summertime ready. I always recommend women start to get serious and pick up their fitness routines about 12 weeks before a known event… and what is bigger than beaches, vacations, and less clothing? The arm exercise below is going to help get your arms from shoulders down into great shape for those tank tops and strapless dresses…
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    Raw Epicurean

  • Unleash Your Brain’s Full Potential With Nutrient Rich Foods

    Ingrid
    9 Mar 2010 | 2:26 pm
    In honor of Nation Brain Awareness Month, I’ve put together a concise list of nutrient rich foods that help boost brain power. These foods contribute to helping us ward off free radicals, think faster, improve memory, solve problems, concentrate, think clearly, comprehend information better, and improve your life overall. A diet rich in essential fatty acids, fruits and vegetables helps unleash your brain’s full potential. Leafy Green Vegetables and Cruciferous Asparagus, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, collard greens, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, kale, lettuce, mushrooms, mustard…

  • Shiitake Mushrooms

    Ingrid
    5 Mar 2010 | 11:59 pm
    Lentinula edodes I adore mushrooms. I like the texture of mushrooms and they taste delicious. Even as a child I eat them without complaint. The mushrooms I grew up with were the white button mushrooms. Later, through the pages of Bon Appetite and Gourmet magazines, I discovered brown mushrooms and from there a whole world of mushrooms. Have you ever foraged for mushrooms? It’s great fun. It is a popular pastime in Europe, in fact, the countryside of France is where I first foraged for mushrooms, with friend who knew which ones to pick. Now when I forage for mushrooms, it’s either at an…

  • Artichoke Paté

    Ingrid
    1 Mar 2010 | 8:48 pm
    Repost from my raw food archive. I can’t wait to make this pate again. A trip to the farmer’s market in L.A. was planned with the hope that I would find different varieties of artichokes but circumstance wouldn’t allow me to get there before they closed so my sister came to the rescue. Normally she doesn’t shop for fresh artichokes so I gave her instructions [from what I’ve learned] on how to choose a fresh young artichoke. A girl on a mission, she visited two farmer’s markets and even stopped by Whole Foods and when the search was over she ended up with a bag of standard…

  • Beet Soup with an Orange Twist

    Ingrid
    25 Feb 2010 | 6:31 pm
    Beautiful beets at the farmer’s market. Making raw soups is so easy. Generally all the ingredients go into a blender and in a short time, less than a minute in most cases [not including prep time], you have a fresh tasty soup. I had a craving for Beet Soup with an Orange Twist; made it today and shared some with my hubby. We ate outside relaxing in the sunny, warm, almost hot weather. It felt like a lazy summer day. I love the mingle of flavors in this soup. Earthy, sweet, a subtle kick from the fresh garlic, a hint of thyme, every spoon full is so delicious. Beet Soup with an Orange…

  • Prickly Pear Cactus Cooler

    Ingrid
    22 Feb 2010 | 3:50 pm
    On the heels of my last post Prickly Pear Cactus Fruit, I’ve learned a little more about this desert fruit. Its outer skin range in color from light green to purple-red, and its flesh ranges from a light yellow-green, to deep golden, to red. A few days ago I posted a link Prickly Pear Cactus Fruit on Raw Epicurean’s Facebook page. Between then and now, I updated the site. Unfortunately there were a few glitches and I lost that post along with comments [apologies]. I’ve re-posted Prickly Pear Cactus Fruit. On the initial posted link on Facebook, some of our reader’s share…
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    Fat Loss By Eating What You Want

  • Healthy Vanilla Cinnamon Pudding

    nctrower
    19 Feb 2010 | 4:41 pm
    Expert nutrionist Jayson Hunter has delivered yet again with his best dessert recipe of the week . He saved the best for last with his incredible Vanilla Cinnamon Pudding! Be sure to check out the previous healthy ice cream and peanut butter protein bars. Click on the image below to view the VIDEO with expert nutritionist Jayson Hunter as well as order this HOT Prograde protein product. Today is the LAST day you can save $15 on any Prograde Protein purchases to celebrate President’s Day. In fact, you only have a few hours left. The SALE ends TONIGHT at 11:59pm EST, 8:59 PST. Naomi…

  • Healthy Dessert Protein Bars

    nctrower
    17 Feb 2010 | 6:40 pm
    This is the 2nd healthy dessert recipe that came in my inbox and I thought I would share with you to jump start your metabolism. Be sure to check out the previous healthy ice cream recipe. Click on the image below to view the video with expert nutritionist Jayson Hunter as well as order this HOT Prograde protein product. Stay tuned for Friday’s SURPRISE dessert! Naomi Trower AKA FatLossMama Club FYM Quick Mom Workouts Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Buzz up! Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Share this on Mixx Share this on Facebook Tweet…

  • Healthy Ice Cream? Is This Even Possible?

    nctrower
    15 Feb 2010 | 10:41 am
    I just received this recipe for healthy ice cream in my inbox and I thought I would share this special President’s Day sale to jump start your metabolism. I am a HUGE fan of ice cream so of course this recipe really piqued my interest. Click on the image below to view the video with expert nutritionist Jayson Hunter as well as order this HOT Prograde protein product. Happy Presidents Day! Naomi Trower AKA FatLossMama Club FYM Quick Mom Workouts Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Buzz up! Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Share this on Mixx…

  • SuperBowl Party Recipe [VIDEO]

    nctrower
    6 Feb 2010 | 10:53 pm
    Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Buzz up! Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Share this on Mixx Share this on Facebook Tweet This! Email this to a friend? Share this on Linkedin Share this on FriendFeed

  • Have You Been To A ZUMBA Fitness Class?

    nctrower
    8 Jan 2010 | 8:08 pm
    I’m sure that you have heard of the latest fitness craze, Zumba® fitness which fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. This Latin inspired exercise dance is a fusion of salsa, meringue, belly dance, reggaeton, flamenco with an emphasis on abs (core), legs and glutes. The  goal is simple:  Zumba wants you to WANT to work out, to love working out, to get hooked. Zumba® Fanatics achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exciting hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing,…
 
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    Fit Jerk's Flawless Fitness Blog

  • Product Review: BodiRocker Push-up Trainer

    - Fit Jerk -
    4 Mar 2010 | 9:43 am
    So let’s say you want to get in shape, but weights scare you. The mere though of lifting a heavy piece of iron gives you the rattles. No problem, I’m a huge fan of bodyweight exercises and believe that you can see great results by effectively implementing your own fat ass. Or not so fat ass… either one. If you take this route, you will eventually have to perform some kind of pushup. They are important… but what happens when you master them? I can bang out 50 pushups while taking a morning dump. Do you switch to weights? Blasphemy! You make your pushups more challenging by investing in…

  • Who Says You Can’t Spot Reduce?

    - Fit Jerk -
    24 Feb 2010 | 2:51 am
    Well actually, me and a shit load of other trainers have always preached the following: if you want to lean out, you will lean out in a way that your body WANTS to lean out… and you can’t do a damned thing about it. This means that if the umbilical region (belly) is the 1st choice for fat storage for YOUR body, then that’s where it will go. Then it will go on to the next site and the next site. So if you’ve let yourself “go” in the past and now want a 6pack… guess which section of the body is bound to let go of the fat near the end? Hint: Reverse the order Sherlock! So this…

  • Product Review: FitDeck Playing Cards (Bodyweight)

    - Fit Jerk -
    19 Feb 2010 | 3:27 pm
    The fitness niche can be quite odd. See on one hand, you can literally get in shape and see great results without any equipment, supplements or coaching. Then on the other hand, there are some great products out there that really innovate and help you get shit done and/or take you beyond your potential. What’s great is that you can find a perfect sweet spot between the two extremes… and today I have a product that has found such a sweet spot. Product Name: Fit Deck Exercise Cards (BodyWeight) Company: FitDeck MSRP: $14.95 Availability: Medium-High (Online Store & Amazon… probably…

  • FitJerk Friday#6 – Doing Fitness Your Way

    - Fit Jerk -
    19 Feb 2010 | 11:47 am
    Another Friday means another talk to jump start your lazy ass and give you an awesome recipe. But I can only give you the jump start… Wendy does the delicious cooking. Be sure to visit her blog >> The Local Cook Help – It’s something everyone needs from time to time. A helping hand, friendly assistance, mentor guidance and so on. And today there is absolutely no shortage of help available. You can literally get help in any niche from the people who’ve “been there and done that”. Some say this type of advice is invaluable… and at times it is. But at other times, it’s…

  • Interview With Brian Andrews From AAEFX

    - Fit Jerk -
    18 Feb 2010 | 8:47 am
    In today’s ridiculously fast paced times, it can be pretty hard to find, track down and contact execs and presidents of big companies. Even if you do manage to contact them, you can probably bet they are busy as hell… which means they don’t have time to listen to your petty things. I know, cry me a river. But not today. Today is the exception. Not only was contacting Brian Andrews (President of All American EFX) a cake walk, he was more than willing to take a few moments out of his time to do up a lil (or not so lil) interview with me. What I respect about Brian is that not only is he…
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    Michelle's Run - Forever Young Diet

  • How to run outside and stay fit outside during the winter months to ensure healthy living

    Michelle Kruse
    23 Feb 2010 | 10:39 am
    By: Michelle Kruse My training partner and I like to joke that we should be “certified” for running outdoors on the days we do. Neither rain nor wind nor snow nor ice, you get the picture. It’s not that we’re really that crazy, but more that we’ve both find the fresh air and open spaces exhilarating. And I credit my at least weekly winter outdoor workouts with keeping me upbeat all winter long. I have not experienced any of the cabin fever and depression that some of my friends are experiencing because I haven’t been cooped up indoors for months. Here are a few of my tips (and…

  • Registered Dietitian Joan O’Keefe shares CardioWhey protein shake recipes at taste test party

    Michelle Kruse
    28 Jan 2010 | 2:33 pm
    By: Michelle Kruse If you haven’t checked out the recipes on the O’Keefe’s blog, make sure you do so. As the self-appointed head of the tasting committee, I must say the results were fabulous. Joan O’Keefe brainstormed some color and protein combinations and came up with some unique ideas. Disclosure – I am NOT a picky person. I like almost all foods, even the healthy ones. So, to make the tasting fair, we asked some of the world’s pickiest eaters (a couple of them are right here in our office) to give our recipes a try. Remember the old Life Cereal commercials? Let’s see if…

  • Green Eggs and Ham – Protein and Color for Kids in the morning

    Michelle Kruse
    25 Jan 2010 | 9:58 am
    By: Michelle Kruse Green Eggs and “Ham” Here’s a fun recipe to try at home with young kids. My kids LOVE the book “Green Eggs and Ham” so this is a fun, easy way to get them to eat color and protein in the morning. Put a cup of spinach in a blender with 2 eggs and liquefy – all spinach texture should be gone. Scramble with cooking spray. Your “ham” can be almost anything. We sliced apples flat and called them “ham.” We’ve used whole grain toast for the ham before – anything goes. This is so easy and takes very little time out of our hurried mornings.

  • Good Morning America segment discusses different body types pertaining to weight gain, belly fat and healthy living

    Michelle Kruse
    14 Jan 2010 | 10:23 am
    By: Michelle Kruse Did anyone see Good Morning America yesterday? The segment’s focus was on new body type research. It seems that pear shapes have it good. I have always gained weight in my hips, thighs and rear. Fortunately for me, researchers say that fat stored in these areas is actually good for you. Researchers were not, however, talking about excess amounts of fat and were cognizant of the fine line between healthy and unhealthy amounts of weight. Not all of us are quite that lucky. “Apple shapes,” or body types that store fat around the midsection of the body, have more to worry…

  • Tips for exercising in January

    Michelle Kruse
    5 Jan 2010 | 3:29 pm
    By Michelle Kruse I love outdoor exercise. The scenery is better, the hills, the freedom, the fresh air, everything. But, I require a temperature at least in the double digits before I head out for a run. The current temperatures and wind chills in Kansas City make outdoor exercise dangerous and I mean I’m stuck indoors. While walking and running outdoors are the perfect form of exercise, you can’t expect to start walking for exercise in January unless you have a back-up plan. The key is having something to do that works for you. If you have convenient access to a gym, consider joining in…
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    Online Performance Institute Blog

  • How Physical Evaluation Impacts Performance

    admin
    24 Feb 2010 | 8:53 am
    I was speaking in a classroom setting today to PGM students and we were focusing on the evaluation of the athlete or client. Being that all the students were golf professionals we discussed the how the physical evaluation can have an impact on the performance of the golf swing. The evaluation is important in any sport or activity. Before you know where you are going you must know where you are starting. Physical imperfections have a large impact on power, speed, strength, stability and mobility. We always hear of a player that performs activities with such ease and grace and makes their sport…

  • PGA Tour Performance Golf Training

    admin
    10 Feb 2010 | 5:25 pm
    I started working with a new client today. his goal is to start playing professional golf. Now professional golf ranges from the PGA tour all the way down to tournaments where the total purse is $500. the point of this is not to talk about the tournament but how we started training. I usually start the same with most of the athletes and teach the how to land first. Deceleration is the key to efficiency of training. The clients response was why are you teaching me to land when I already know how? A good question if he truly knew how to land. Most athletes and individuals are quad dominant and…

  • Long Term Athletic Development for Youth

    admin
    21 Jan 2010 | 11:28 am

  • Is Strength Training OK For Females?

    admin
    19 Jan 2010 | 5:39 am
    I am still wondering why there is always some controversy regarding females and strength training or resistance training. I have reviewed a number of articles and position statements regarding youth and females strength training. I have to preface this by saying I really do not like the term strength training, I prefer performance training and resistance training or conditioning. Performance training will deal with the athletic individuals who are preparing for sport participation; resistance training encompasses a number of activities such as body weight training, using dumbbells,…

  • Mark McGwire on Steroids?! No!!!

    admin
    15 Jan 2010 | 5:04 am
    I am stunned and shocked to hear that Mark McGwire took steroids during his baseball career. All right that was sarcasm. Who do they think they are kidding? Do they, Mark McGwire, Rafael Palmeiro, Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens (and I will even throw Andy Pettite in here), actually think we believed them? Oh sure you were clean all along. Ok do I actually have a point here, yes I am getting to that. Everyone is calling the 90’s the “Steroid era” in baseball. But do we really know what guys or players where doing before the 90’s. You actually want me to beleive, Joe Morgan…
 
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    Quick Weight Loss Blog

  • Nutrition Health Articles | Short Nutrition Articles

    11 Mar 2010 | 6:28 pm
    Here are my nutrition health articles in the area of weight loss. Each current nutrition article is on a different aspect of nutrition and covers a range of food and nutrition facts!

  • Recommended Carbohydrate Intake | Daily Carbohydrate Intake

    11 Mar 2010 | 6:25 pm
    Your recommended carbohydrate intake per day is probably the least understood and most confusing aspect of nutrition. It is made difficult primarily due to the different schools of thought surrounding

  • Top Healthiest Foods | List of Healthy Food

    11 Mar 2010 | 6:19 am
    Here are some of the top healthiest foods that you should include in your diet. In fact, if you make these top 10 healthiest foods a major part of your diet, you will be amazed at how quickly you will

  • Fat Burning Workout Plan

    11 Mar 2010 | 6:15 am
    Here how to structure the ideal fat burning workout plan. It is one of the best 30 minute workout programs you could possibly do. This beach body workout combines a range of quick weight loss

  • Weight Loss Food Tips

    11 Mar 2010 | 5:55 am
    Here are the specific weight loss food tips (nutritional principles) you need to help your weight loss efforts.
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    Cathy Savage Fitness - cathysavagefitness.com

  • Arnold 2010

    Jayme
    10 Mar 2010 | 6:18 am
    The Arnold was amazing! Savage Girls killed it onstage and had fun backstage together! Check out some pics from the weekend – and if you have any of your own to share, send them to jayme@cathysavagefitness.com

  • Savage Chef: Sweet Potatoes

    Jayme
    1 Mar 2010 | 12:02 am
    The Savage Chef ingredient for March is SWEET POTATOES! We all know that sweet potatoes are a healthy addition to every person’s meal plan. The good news is that this wonder-food is enjoyed by young and old, due to its fabulous mouth watering taste! Rich in Vitamin A and C, which are impressive antioxidents, sweet potatoes can be part of the “super food family” in my book! Sweet potatoes go further than the antioxident advantage. They are beneficial in patients with stomach ulcers and inflamed conditions of the colon. Its high content of fiber makes it a useful option for…

  • Ms. World Physique!

    Jayme
    28 Feb 2010 | 11:35 pm
    We have a winner! Savage Girl Lori Robins just won Ms. World Physique and here is the note we received from her. Congratulations Lori! You deserve it girl! Hello my wonderful Coaches!!! I wanted to let you guys know that last night I won Ms. World Physique!!!  I still cannot believe it!!  The Magazine is not only having me in their Spring print addition for the Transformation, but they have also offered me a workout layout  in their Summer issue…..can u say NO FREAKIN WAY!!!  I will also be recognized as their record holder in their contest history for total votes!!  I got 22,066…

  • Savage Girls Have the LOOK!

    Jayme
    28 Feb 2010 | 11:18 pm
    Savage Girls are busy preparing for their Spring season! If you want to compete or just look like this, join us today! No matter what your goal, we have a program that can help you reach it… Figure, Fitness, Model, and Bikini! And for those that don’t want to compete (but want to look like they do), we have the CSF Lifestyle program! If you are interested in joining or have any questions, email info@cathysavagefitness.com and one of our coaches will get back to you.

  • New CSF Programs

    Jayme
    28 Feb 2010 | 11:17 pm
    We are so excited to announce two NEW online programs! SOS Runner (also known as Savage Dash!) is an online training program specifically geared to runners – whether it is just for fun or to compete in an event! We are accepting new members to start on April 1. SOS Show Prep: Figure is a part of our groundbreaking SOS online program specially designed for Figure competitors ONLY. Cathy and coach Lauren DiNapoli are ready to help you get defined and get stage ready! The Figure program is currently accepting new members. To join, click on the “Join!” button on our homepage.
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    Total Fit Girl

  • Progresso Giveaway Winner!

    Kim
    17 Feb 2010 | 5:17 pm
    The winner of the Progresso Light prize pack is Lily from Lily’s Health Pad! Congrats!

  • Progresso Contest and Giveaway!

    Kim
    9 Feb 2010 | 6:00 am
    Progresso has really outdone themselves! Through March 15th, you can visit www.Progresso.com/SouperYouto enter the Progresso “Souper You Debut” contest for the chance to win a full makeover in my favorite city - New York City! Three grand prize winners will be awarded a trip for two to New York City from May 21st-23rd. The prize includes roundtrip airfare, a two-night stay in a NYC hotel, a full makeover, a $1,000 wardrobe shopping spree and personal consultation at a New York department store.  To enter, you’ll need to do the following:  Go to www.Progresso.com/SouperYou to learn…

  • Let’s Get it Poppin’!

    Kim
    5 Feb 2010 | 10:55 am
    I am totally loving popchips! In fact, I might go so far as to say I’m a little obsessed . Ever since the company sent me samples of their convenient single serve bags, I’ve included a bag with lunch almost every day! Popchips are an awesome alternative to regular, greasy, high-cal potato chips. A single serve bag (.8 oz) has only 100 calories, no trans or saturated fat, and less fat than regular potato chips. Also, popchips are light and fluffy so they are super filling! How does the company make such delicious chips without all the fat and calories? According to their…

  • New Chapter Wholemega

    Kim
    3 Feb 2010 | 12:20 pm
    I got my hands on some great fish oil products the other day when a rep for New Chapter (an organic vitamin/supplement company) was sampling Wholemega fish oil supplements at my local health food store! I already take fish oil for healthy skin, a healthy heart and other healthy-bod benefits, so I wondered, what could be any different about these products? Here’s what the company has to say: [Wholemega is] a whole-food approach to fish oil and an alternative to the fractionated, highly processed and “purified” oils on the market today. From the pristine, protected waters of…

  • How Does Winter Affect Your Workouts?

    Kim
    1 Feb 2010 | 5:06 am
    It has been absolutely freezing in New York and across the country! Now that we’re in the middle of winter, it’s so cold that many of us replace outdoor runs and walks with indoor workouts, or are discouraged from working out altogether! Does the cold weather change the way you work out? Tell me in the poll below! Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll.
 
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    Body Building Blog

  • The Best Exercise to Lose Belly Fat

    Mike
    5 Mar 2010 | 7:07 am
    Read the title of this article again. “The Best Exercise to Lose Belly Fat.” Let me be frank now. It does not exist. In the body building and weight training world, there are hundreds of exercises that we can use to work our abdominal muscles. All can be effective exercises that can help us lose belly fat fast if we consider some key points in our training. When we ask questions like, “How to lose belly fat fast?”, “How do get a flat tummy?”, and “How to get ripped abs?” we must understand that losing weight and belly fat will only come about in a holistic way. Just doing…

  • Three Exercises You Must Include in Your Triceps Workouts

    Mike
    4 Mar 2010 | 9:47 am
    Most people starting out in body building or weight lifting often pay too much attention to the biceps. They are the glamour muscles that are most easily ‘shown off’. In actual fact, the triceps can be three times as big as the biceps when fully developed. This in itself should warrant any serious body builder to pay more attention to his triceps workout. There are three exercises that one must include in any triceps workout. These exercises truly isolate and work the triceps from multiple angles, leading to greater growth and benefits for the triceps. 1. Overhead Dumbbell Extensions •…

  • DIY Pulled Calf Muscle Treatment

    Mike
    26 Feb 2010 | 2:52 pm
    The calf is made up of two muscles. The gastrocnemius is the larger of the two, and this attaches above the knee and heel joint. The soleus is the smaller muscle positioned beneath the gastrocnemius, and this attaches below the knee and heel joint. When these contract, flexion of the knee joint occurs. During sports, calf muscles are commonly injured resulting in pulled calf muscle or even torn calf muscles. Pulled calf muscle treatment is recommended when the muscle is pulled to prevent a worsening of the injury. This form of pulled calf muscle treatment can be done on your own as explained…

  • Are Creatine Monohydrate Side Effects for Real and Can We Minimize Them?

    Mike
    24 Feb 2010 | 9:38 am
    In the world of strength training and body building, a simple maxim has been held true: “Creatine Builds Muscle”. The benefits of taking creatine dietary supplements to enhance muscle building are well documented. Creatine monohydrate can actually boost strength and power for more intense work outs. This increased intensity will result in greater muscle stimulation for greater growth. How creatine monohydrate works in this case is to make energy more readily available by releasing it phosphate element to create more Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) in the muscles. ATP is the most basic energy…

  • Weight Lifting Routines

    Mike
    12 Feb 2010 | 9:27 am
    In any weight training program, there are numerous weight lifting routines that can be utilized to achieve different objectives. Some weigh lifting routines will supplement your specialized sports training. Others will be suitable for bodybuilding and weight lifting. There are others that will be meant for recreation or general fitness and condition. Whatever the reason for a weight training program, it is important to know there are numerous weight lifting routines out there that can be used. In this article we will look at three routines for three different purposes. 1.      The…
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    Guide on Fitness and Diet

  • Are Immune System Supplements Alone Enough in Boosting Immune System?

    Mike
    22 Feb 2010 | 6:00 am
    Our bodies are made up of amazingly complex and effective systems that even the best computer systems in the world will not be able to replace. One of these systems is the immune system.In order to strengthen immune systems with immune system supplements, one need to consider other important aspects of daily living as well to ensure that our body is functioning at its optimal. Purely relying on immune system supplements is not good enough...

  • The Effectiveness of Weight Loss Detox

    Mike
    19 Feb 2010 | 1:45 am
    Weight loss detox is basically a combination of a weight loss program and a body detox program. We all know that weight loss will occur when calorie intake is lowered. This actually occurs when someone is going through a body detox program to cleanse his body of the toxic materials and pollutants that has been absorbed by the body through breathing and food intake. The two processes seem to achieve a ‘one stone kill two bird’ effect in terms of initiating weight loss and detoxifying the body at the same time. How true and effective is this ..

  • General Guide to a Effective Weight Loss Diet Strategy

    Mike
    7 Feb 2010 | 12:47 pm
    No matter what your justification is to embark with a effective body fat loss diet strategy – whether or not it is to look slim and attractive for modeling or to lose excess fat ahead of a body building competition – it is fundamental to bear a few important guidelines in mind when figuring out [...]

  • Learn How To Obtain A Flat Abdomen

    Fitness Diet Insider
    7 Feb 2010 | 12:45 pm
    Nowadays a great number of people still think that they can have washboard abdomen if they perform enough abdominal exercises. They believe that if they have not got the desired results, they must be doing some mistakes. The reality is that obtaining flat abdominals is not an easy task. If you have been working for [...]

  • Checking Your Eating Habits To Get A Perfect Figure

    Fitness Diet Insider
    7 Feb 2010 | 6:30 am
    There are different things that an over weight people could perform on an usual basis to burn the extra body fat and obtain a good figure. But first of all he or she needs to control eating habits and begin a regular training routine to begin losing off excess fat and get a flat abdomen. [...]
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  • Valslide Giveaway!

    Shawn Horwood
    12 Mar 2010 | 12:00 am
    Valslides are by far my favorite fitness tool. They are just awesome. So now, I want to get them into YOUR hands. Here’s the deal:…

  • Top 3 Tips for Maximizing Your Workouts & Giveaway

    Shawn Horwood
    10 Mar 2010 | 1:44 pm
    First things first. I mentioned in my last post that I would be running a little giveaway so I can send a few lucky people (3) some…

  • Valband Exercises

    Shawn Horwood
    5 Mar 2010 | 4:34 pm
    Here are 6 exercises that can be performed with the Valband: Valband One Arm Row Hold the Valband in one hand straight out in…

  • 1-minute fatloss tip for this week

    Shawn Horwood
    2 Mar 2010 | 10:15 pm
    [ Guest Post by Jon Benson] Got a minute? That’s all I need to share my first of many video-based 1-minute fatloss tips. Go here…

  • Valslide Exercises Part 5

    Shawn Horwood
    28 Feb 2010 | 1:27 am
    First, if you don’t have a Valslide yet, you can get one here: http://www.buyvalslide.com Here are the first 4 parts in case you missed…
 
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  • 3 Red Carpet Tricks To Steal From Celebrities

    Nicole
    7 Mar 2010 | 3:24 pm
    You would love to shed a few pounds and fit back into those favourite jeans. You would love to have a gorgeous bikini body. But finding the time to exercise regularly or prepare a healthy meal in these fast paced times is a real challenge. While trying to fit physical activity into your daily life and make small changes in your eating habits, you can start applying these 3 quick-aid tips right now.

  • 7 Reasons to Why Drinking Water

    Janis
    7 Mar 2010 | 10:46 am
    It's proven that water is one of the best weapons for weight loss. How much water you should drink a day to lose weight is explained in this article, as well as benefits of water, reasons to why you should start drinking water right now, and why you will get fat if you resist to consume water. Plus, you'll learn how top celebrities use this powerful weapon to stay fit and hot.

  • Final Phase Fat Loss – John Romaniello Fitness Program

    Ewan
    27 Feb 2010 | 10:59 am
    You can have the best knowledge of healthy eating and nutrition. But if you don't follow a 'killer' workout program, no amount of good advice, tips, plans or even the holy grail of wellness -eat smart- will get you there. Final Phase Fat Loss is the Ferrari of fitness world. It is one of the most evolved form of physical workouts in the history of fitness.

  • 7 Best Ways to Lose 7 Pounds

    Shaznay
    24 Feb 2010 | 12:19 pm
    Many of us want to lose weight and get in shape because we want to be hot and attract the opposite sex. Actually, when you achieve your weight loss goals, you'll see that the results will be more than just great looks. If you want to lose weight faster, then the wait is over. With the following seven useful tips, you can easily reduce seven pounds in the coming next two weeks.

  • What are Omega 3 Benefits?

    Janis
    23 Feb 2010 | 12:10 pm
    Nutrition experts rave about Omega 3, and top chefs are talking about how to include Omega 3 with every meal. Food market is full of 'Omega 3 enriched' products. Unless you just bought your computer, television or magazine subscription a few days ago, you've probably already heard that essential fatty acids are an important aspect to weight management... and that you should consume Omega 3 oils for healthy weight loss.
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  • 10 Random Thoughts On Weight Training

    8 Mar 2010 | 5:58 am
    Just some random stuff I've either discussed or thought about in the last few days.---1. The deadlift is poorly suited to a high training frequency. I've never derived any benefit from training the lift more than once per week; and even that is pushing it in terms of recovery if I'm squatting heavy within that same week. Generally speaking, I've had my best deadlift-sessions while training the lift no more than once every 8-12th day.2. When increasing the weight for a movement, you need to pay attention to the percentage increase in load. This may seem like common sense, but people are prone…

  • Maintaining Low Body Fat

    1 Mar 2010 | 1:24 pm
    February was a busy month and I didn't get around to posting much. Since things have cooled down a bit and I need to get back into the habit of writing, I'm gonna kick off this month with an article that touches on a few factors that I believe are important for anyone wanting to maintain a lean appearance at all times of the year.I've never been a fan of the bulk and cut approach. An approach often taken to the extreme by some of my peers, with the net result being that they only look decent during the summer months. Simply not my style. Perhaps it's a consequence of growing up fat. Perhaps…

  • Occam's Razor

    10 Feb 2010 | 6:52 am
    Occam's razor is a principle named after the 14th-century logician, theologian and Franciscan friar, William of Ockham. In short terms, it means that you shouldn't make your hypotheses more complex than they need to be. The simplest explanation or strategy is often the right one. Sadly, it's rarely applied in the fitness industry or among people in general. We have a tendency to seek out exotic and alternative hypotheses when an explanation for a phenomenon appears too straight-forward.If the truth is non-complex and fairly unexciting, invent new truths - make them complex and exciting. It's…

  • How to Deal With Water Retention: Part Two

    28 Jan 2010 | 4:54 am
    In part one of this article series I covered the basics of water retention. This time I'll list a few effective tricks that will help you deal with it when and if it occurs. Don't worry, you won't be sweating it out in a sauna and sucking on ice cubes. I'll offer simple and non-intimidating strategies that don't require a whole lot of thinking. They can be used in isolation or in combination.Reduce sodiumThe most common reason people hold water is due to shifts in sodium balance. Going from a low baseline intake of sodium to sudden and high intakes can have dramatic effects on your visual…

  • How to Deal With Water Retention: Part One

    21 Jan 2010 | 1:03 pm
    In an ideal world, weight loss would be perfectly linear. You'd lose weight in a predictable manner, seeing small but consistent changes each passing day. But this is rarely the case, which my experience has proven me many times over.If you've ever been on a diet and tracked your progress with the scale or the mirror, you're probably familiar with water retention and long weight loss plateaus. Even though your diet is on point, nothing seems to be happening.Stalling at the same scale weight for weeks is not unheard of - I've experienced it myself. Fortunately, these phases are followed by…
 
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  • 5 Kick Ass Fitness Blogs You Should Be Reading

    Kimberly
    10 Mar 2010 | 9:28 pm
    Ever wonder what bloggers are doing when they aren’t blogging? Reading other folks blogs! I wanted to share with you 5 blogs I’ve been following and why YOU should be too! MizFitOnline I came across Carla’s (MizFit) blog about a year ago and I just love her unapologetic attitude when it comes to fitness! MizFit is [...]

  • How simple swaps can cut calories & fat!

    Kimberly
    6 Mar 2010 | 3:15 pm
    One of my clients told me that “healthy food” didn’t taste as good as fast food. I told her, “yeah the food is fast but comes off your thighs awful slow.” Eating healthy doesn’t have to be fancy, take all day, or be tasteless. So before you head on over to your favorite restaurant, think [...]

  • How eating organic promotes weight loss

    Kimberly
    3 Mar 2010 | 1:17 pm
    How to Lose Weight Eating Organic

  • 15 reasons why you should exercise

    Kimberly
    3 Mar 2010 | 9:13 am
    I was chatting with one of my dear clients, Martha a few weeks back about exercise. She told me that people look at her funny in the gym sometimes.  She said, “I think they wonder why am I in here and I’m already thin.” This is a common viewpoint that exercise is only for people [...]

  • How to burn calories at work

    Kimberly
    2 Mar 2010 | 1:08 pm
    Is it just me or do we spend most of our work day in meetings or on the phone? This allows for many hours sitting and not getting in enough exercise. How about spending some of your phone time walking around? You could burn between 100-200 calories while walking & talking on the phone. Hey, [...]
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  • Exercise and Weight Loss: You Need More Than You Might Think to Lose Weight

    James S. Fell
    12 Mar 2010 | 12:05 am
    Filed under: Advice, Happiness, Health, Fitness, Fit Family GuyLast Sunday, a friend emailed me this article titled: "The workout: An exercise in futility?" The story quotes Eric Ravussin, director of the Nutrition Obesity Research Centre at the Pennington Biomedical Research Centre in Baton Rouge, La., who casts doubt on exercise as a weight loss tool. It's the not first time I've heard this argument. The article reads: "Eric Ravussin, who is recognized internationally for his work in obesity and diabetes, says the amount of exercise needed to cause significant weight loss is more than most…

  • Healthy Carbs, Look Slim Without Dieting, Why You Should Eat Beans...

    Martha Edwards
    12 Mar 2010 | 12:00 am
    Filed under: Morning ScoopEach morning, we dish out a few links we love. Would you rather have surgery than lose weight the hard way? Amazingly, 80 percent of women will answer that with a resounding yes. Not all carbs are evil -- here's a list of some healthy and tasty carbs that you can totally enjoy on a regular basis. Sure, they're not the sexiest food around but beans deserve some respect, if only for their amazing health properties. How can you look slim without dieting? According to one style expert, looking thin is all about what you're wearing. Going shopping this week? Give your…

  • Chlorella: A Superfood Great for Detoxing and Healing

    Doug DiPasquale
    11 Mar 2010 | 11:45 pm
    Filed under: Health, Healthy Eating, Eat ThisThe fact that St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner provides two great reasons to write about chlorella. 1. This superfood is the greenest of greens. 2. It's a great detoxifer and thus, if you are into green beer, you might benefit from a dose of it the morning after St. Patrick's Day.Chlorella is a single-celled, fresh water algae that is sold in dried form as a powder you can add to water or a smoothie, or put into capsules to be taken as a supplement. And let me tell you, this is one food deserving of the name superfood.Interest in…

  • Warrior II: A Yoga Pose to Keep You Grounded and Give You Courage

    Michelle Uy
    11 Mar 2010 | 11:30 pm
    Filed under: Happiness, Health, Fitness, Fit Yoga One of my very favourite poses to do when I'm on my yoga mat is Virabhadrasana II (Warrior II). The pose at first glance may look like a piece of cake, but just like many yoga poses, there's a lot more going on in the body than you might think. Warrior II strengthens the legs and ankles, the groin, chest, lungs and shoulders, and it stimulates the abdominal organs. The definition of a warrior is one who is engaged in or experienced in battle, which makes one wonder how Warrior II end up being a name for a yoga pose when yoga is all about…

  • How Mantra Chanting in Yoga Class Can Improve Your Life

    Michelle Uy
    11 Mar 2010 | 11:00 am
    Filed under: Advice, Happiness, Fit YogaTeaching yoga to a new group of students, I'm always weary of chanting something as simple as 'OM' at the end of the class. There are always those students who won't do it, for fear you might actually hear their voice, or those who think that chanting is "too spiritual." If you've never chanted before, why not give it at least one try? Once you realize the great health benefits that come along with mantra chanting, you'll be chanting your heart out day and night! What Is a Mantra? A mantra is simply a sound, syllable, word, or group of words repeated;…
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  • Breanne Seward - March 11/10

    Breanne Seward
    11 Mar 2010 | 10:37 am
    Hello Everyone! I am so excited spring is coming and it’s show time! There are a few  competitions coming up really soon and I am thrilled because I get so see all my clients show off their hard work on stage.  I want to take a moment to talk about a few clients who are training really hard. I am so proud of them!  In a few weeks Michelle, a contest client of mine, will be competing at Fame. Her physique has completely transformed and I am really proud of her. If you are watching the show please cheer her on!  Next is WFBB where my client Alisha Berg is going to rock the WBFF stage…

  • Natalie Waples - March. 10/10

    Natalie Waples
    10 Mar 2010 | 1:46 pm
    Hey Everyone! Thank you to all of those loyal Nutrabolics fans who stopped by our booth at the Arnold Sports Expo last week in Columbus, Ohio. What an amazing show!  The energy was unreal in the expo hall and I had the opportunity to catch up with several other competitors, industry people, and of course the public. It was wonderful to be a part of Team Nutrabolics and I cannot wait for the upcoming FIBO Expo in Germany this April.  Back on the home front I will be starting my competition prep for the 2010 IFBB Pro Figure circuit on March 22nd under the guidance of the industry leader in…

  • Kevin Tomasini - Video Blog - Feb. 26/2010

    Kevin
    26 Feb 2010 | 3:48 pm
    To watch Kevin Tomasini’s Video blog, click here:

  • Natalie Waples - IFBB Figure Pro - Feb. 25/10

    Natalie Waples
    25 Feb 2010 | 3:27 pm
    Hey fellow Nutrabolics fanatics!  First off, I just wanted to say how excited I am to become a member of the Nutrabolics Team roster, and am really looking forward to promoting this great line of products.  I became familiar with the Nutrabolics brand when fellow team member, Brandi Latimer, introduced me to the company and its products in 2008.  As an IFBB Figure Pro, I rely on only the best supplements to get me through my training and competition preparation, so working with Nutrabolics is a match made in fitness-heaven. My favourite products are Vitabolic- the vitamin and…

  • Derek Sheane - Feb. 22/10

    Derek Sheane
    22 Feb 2010 | 1:27 pm
    What’s up everybody!   It’s been a couple weeks since my last blog as I’ve been crazy busy. Training is going better than I ever could have expected. I’m tighter than I’ve ever been in the offseason while keeping my weight up. My strength and stamina are beyond my expectations as well. It must be the Hemorush and Hemotest stack I’ve been consistently running for the past year on and off! I’ve also started my own business with my girlfriend Jessica as well as working my butt of at XFUEL SPORTS NUTRITION. Time flies when you’re having fun!  …
 
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  • Aren't I fit enough?

    mmalik
    11 Mar 2010 | 10:59 pm
    I had the shock of my life when I took the IPPT recently... I failed!read more

  • Here’s Why I Run

    melvinh
    10 Mar 2010 | 12:14 am
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  • Honey No Enough

    ryan
    9 Mar 2010 | 2:57 am
    News of local filmmaker Jack Neo’s apparent indiscretions have made the headlines these past few days. Most Singaporeans would be in the know about his alleged dalliances thanks to the news, so I will not go into detail about those here. read more

  • The Future Of TV Is 3D

    khazminj
    8 Mar 2010 | 10:31 pm
    Imagine enjoying the visual spectacle of Avatar and Alice in Wonderland in full 3D high-definition glory, in the comfort of your living room. That reality isn’t a pipe dream judging from recent events I’ve attended.read more

  • The Steel In The Noodle Seller’s Eye

    melvinh
    2 Mar 2010 | 7:41 pm
    The mee pok seller wields his implements with the consummate ease of having done the same action repeatedly for more than 15 years. He scoops and slaps his ingredients into a bowl in surprisingly uniform and accurate amounts. His face never changes. It’s a permanent sulk – place an order, and you’ll realise that he never acknowledges your request. But still, I hang on. The aura he emanates gives me confidence that he’ll deliver. read more
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  • Aren't I fit enough?

    mmalik
    11 Mar 2010 | 10:59 pm
    I had the shock of my life when I took the IPPT recently... I failed!read more

  • Here’s Why I Run

    melvinh
    10 Mar 2010 | 12:14 am
      read more

  • Honey No Enough

    ryan
    9 Mar 2010 | 2:57 am
    News of local filmmaker Jack Neo’s apparent indiscretions have made the headlines these past few days. Most Singaporeans would be in the know about his alleged dalliances thanks to the news, so I will not go into detail about those here. read more

  • The Future Of TV Is 3D

    khazminj
    8 Mar 2010 | 10:31 pm
    Imagine enjoying the visual spectacle of Avatar and Alice in Wonderland in full 3D high-definition glory, in the comfort of your living room. That reality isn’t a pipe dream judging from recent events I’ve attended.read more

  • The Steel In The Noodle Seller’s Eye

    melvinh
    2 Mar 2010 | 7:41 pm
    The mee pok seller wields his implements with the consummate ease of having done the same action repeatedly for more than 15 years. He scoops and slaps his ingredients into a bowl in surprisingly uniform and accurate amounts. His face never changes. It’s a permanent sulk – place an order, and you’ll realise that he never acknowledges your request. But still, I hang on. The aura he emanates gives me confidence that he’ll deliver. read more
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  • WorkTravel Boot Camp

    Sara
    1 Mar 2010 | 1:46 am
    I'm on the road again, and this time I've decided to be even more structured about my workout plan. I've come a long way since my first few trips over a year ago, and have since realized that while I'm here in Cyprus editing I don't have any of the normal every day distractions that I do back home: no errands to run, no shopping to do, no cooking for myself, no house cleaning, no social distractions (well, hardly any)... You get my drift. It's just working, eating and taking care of myself. I realized that while I could force myself to just plow through entire days of work, I am much more…

  • EA Active - Over and Out!

    Sara
    26 Feb 2010 | 2:13 am
    Well, I made it through the 30-day challenge for the EA Active Wii game and... it was OK. Towards the end of the challenge, I'd primarily done workouts in the Advanced category, with only a few Intermediates snuck in when I didn't have time for a fuller workout.The four main elements that every workout uses are:Cardio: there were several things that were slipped into this category.My favorite was the boxing (no surprise here): alternating between punching targets, punching the bag and standing on the balance board and kicking the bag. Good stuff, always raises my heart rate and gets me…

  • Where Fashion Meets Fits

    Tamsen
    24 Feb 2010 | 5:32 pm
    Not really a fitness-related post, but once Sara, Big E and I saw this ad, we've been wondering who has been smoking what at Bloomie's. All I can imagine happened here is:The same great folks who infiltrated Mattel and produced "Magic Earring" Ken have infiltrated the ad agency for Bloomingdale's and brought us Slightly Pissed-Off Hernando (in navy mlange linen and micro-houndstooth).The ad director decided the look trend of urban woodsman included Latino fluff-muffin.Theory (fashion by) is headed by someone who freakishly channels Sonny Crockett.Since this ad's publication in the February 8…

  • Your Body's Return Policy

    Tamsen
    20 Feb 2010 | 5:46 pm
    Thank you for purchasing your male or female body. We hope you're satisfied with your purchase!Proper maintenance of your body is key to its proper performance and longevity. Here are a few tips to keep your body happy and functioning for a long time:You must fuel your body! Yes, it's true, your body will cease to function properly if you neglect this step. The best fuels for your body are lean proteins, complex carbohydrates including whole grains and unsaturated fats. Your body must be watered several times a day. You will release the fluids several times a day, which may seem odd at…

  • The Mental Starting Point

    Tamsen
    15 Feb 2010 | 12:48 pm
    I guess I'm pretty smart. I've been telling everyone for months that the New York Times proposed paywall (paying for online content) won't work because no one will go from "this is free" to "OK I'm willing to pay for this." The even smarter folks at Techdirt picked up a quote from an equally smart guy named Dan Ariely, who is a behavioral economist:The main problem of this approach is that over the years of free access, the New York Times has trained its readers for years that the right price (or the Anchor) is $0 -- and since this is the starting point it is very hard to change it... First…
 
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  • How Many Calories to Lose a Pound of Fat?

    admin
    3 Mar 2010 | 4:00 am
    If you want to lose weight, then you’ll need to create a caloric deficit. In other words, you have to burn more calories than you consume. The size of this deficit will determine how quickly you lost weight. Generally, when people talk about losing weight, they’re talking about losing fat. So just how many calories are there in a pound of fat? Calories in fat, protein, and carbohydrates From a dietary perspective, there are 4 calories in a gram of protein and 4 calories in a gram of carbohydrates. In contrast, there are 9 calories in a gram of fat. Given that there are 454 grams…

  • How to Make Your Boobs Dance

    admin
    28 Feb 2010 | 1:45 pm
    Our eight year old asked me a funny question the other day: “How do you build muscles in your nipples? I wanna make my boobs dance.” Apparently he saw someone on TV flexing their pecs and making them bounce, and he wants try it out himself. I told him to go do some pushups, and off he went. P.S. Catchy title, huh?

  • Healthy Parents, Healthy Kids

    admin
    27 Feb 2010 | 6:16 pm
    I have a quick little fitness anecdote to share… Earlier today when I went upstairs to exercise, I discovered our eight and nine year old working out together. They were doing sit ups, pushups, etc. And best of all, they weren’t fighting. When I asked what they were doing, they answered: “Getting in shape.” Not only that, but our twelve year old has recently started tagging along with my wife when she goes out for a walk. For him, I think it’s equal parts getting fresh air and having some time alone with Mom, but whatever it is, we’re happy about it. To be…

  • Weight Loss Update – February 2010

    admin
    27 Feb 2010 | 1:49 pm
    I mentioned about a week ago that I had starting tracking my weight online with PhysicsDiet. At that time, however, I didn’t have enough data to post a meaningful chart. Now I do, so here it is… As you can see below, I’ve been tracking my weight for nearly two weeks. Aside from a seemingly random (but repeatable) upward blip on the 22nd, I spent the first week in a very narrow band centered around 244.5 pounds. Over the past few days, however, you can see that my weight has begun marching downward. I think the biggest driver in all of this has been an uptick in exercise, as…

  • How Much Exercise Do You Need?

    admin
    23 Feb 2010 | 5:09 am
    I just ran across an interesting document from the US Department of Health & Human Services. In it, they discuss physical activity guidelines for Americans. Guess what? As a country we’re fat and lazy, and we don’t get enough exercise. Types of physical activity For starters, they define baseline activity as: …the light-intensity activities of daily life, such as standing, walking slowly, and lifting lightweight objects. The first recommendation is to increase your baseline activities to help burn more calories, improve bon health, etc. However, if you only do baseline…
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  • How To Tone Flabby Arms

    Rhonda/FitnessOver50
    12 Mar 2010 | 3:01 am
    Does the photo look familiar? That was what my upper arms looked like 5 years ago. Not anymore!

  • My Gym – Port Moody Rec Centre

    Peter/FitnessOver50
    11 Mar 2010 | 3:01 am
    If you don't belong to a gym - you should. It is more than just a place to exercise. Being part of a gym and the social environment that it provides allows you to be more motivated, meet people and unwind.

  • Dead Or ALive

    Peter/FitnessOver50
    10 Mar 2010 | 3:01 am
    I am referring to calories. Are most of the calories you eat dead or are they alive? Here is a thought - if you eat mostly dead calories, how can you feel vibrant and alive?

  • Screw The Weight Scale

    Peter/FitnessOver50
    9 Mar 2010 | 3:01 am
    Do you use a scale on a regular basis? If you do STOP right now. In fact, consider throwing it out. Whether you weigh 5 pounds more or less, who cares?

  • Monday And I Need A Laugh

    Peter/FitnessOver50
    8 Mar 2010 | 3:01 am
    John Pinette is a very funny comedian. He has made me laugh for years. He will make you laugh too. Its Monday, I was in the mood for some humor. Monday seems to be a good day for laughing. After all, is there a better way to start off the week than by laughing?
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