Aug
03
For many of us, the mistake we make after completing our weight loss journey is to stick to the same workout routine. The definition of “Losing Weight” is to “Change the ratio of lean muscle mass to stored fat.” To do this, weight training is a must, and depending on your circumstances, can require up …
Jul
31
Vitamin D has received so much press over the past few years that many of us have forgotten about vitamin C. Those of us that are old enough remember when it was thought to be the wonder drug we had all been waiting for that cured every sort of ill including the common cold. Sadly, …
Jun
27
As my previous posts attest to, I am a big fan of cardiorespiratory health. I encourage readers to get out and get their heart pumping walking, running, swimming and cycling. These are clearly some of the best things you can do for your health and quality of life. The article below further explains the health benefits …
Jun
20
Who takes statins? Raise your hand! Mine is up, and if stats are correct, there is a good chance you have raised your hand as well. Pharmaceutical companies love drugs like statins because people take them forever. But should you? We’ve all seen the commercials on TV for Lipitor, Crestor, etc and you’ll recall they …
Jun
18
We’ve all heard it said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Due to my work schedule these days, it has not been uncommon for me to eat breakfast at 6:30AM, and even though I pack a nutritious, raw lunch, not have time to eat it. By the time I get home at …
Feb
10
To know what diet will best assist a woman, first we should talk about a woman’s life: Women are busier today than at any other time in the history of humanity. Some women work, some women raise children, most do both; all women carry the burden of taking care of the household, all members of …
Jan
12
Many people who start a weight loss program go into it thinking of all the foods they need to give up. It becomes such a dreaded task that many can never follow through. Learn to shift your thinking to help you create a positive weight loss lifestyle, rather than ride the roller coaster that is crash …
Jan
11
Creating a weight loss lifestyle is just as much in your head, as it is on your plate. Let me explain. Knowing the right foods to eat is only half of the process. The action of eating the right foods is the other half. What we know and what we do can sometimes be two …
Jan
10
Creating a weight loss lifestyle is very different than going on a diet. In fact, we suggest you quit dieting all together. It’s time to shift your thinking from, “what can I do to shed pounds?” to “what can I do to create a healthy habit?” When you focus on good health and nutrition, rather …
Dec
03
Make Nutritionally Dense Choices Here’s a great tip today from our expert contributor and fellow author Ann A. Rosenstein who explains the difference between calorie dense and nutritionally dense foods. “We need to learn to select whole, unprocessed foods that are affordable and seasonal. Not only do we have to eat less and move more …
