Sep
28
During my weight loss journey, I discovered five basic truths that are essential to sustained and permanent weight loss. Understanding these truths is vital before you begin your weight loss journey. They’ll make sense whether or not you previously tried to lose weight. They are: Basic Truth #1: If you’re tired, hungry, or craving foods, …
Sep
28
Here is yet another diet that promises near amazing results. Let’s examine the facts. Participants lost an average of 24 pounds a year. Okay, that’s good. The program costs $1,300. Not good! One in five participants couldn’t stick with the program, it requires meal replacements (another money maker), requires calorie restriction, and there are no …
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
24
This is the most balanced article I have read on the FDAs back-to-back approval of two new weight loss drugs. Cleary, lifestyle modification that includes a healthy diet and a modicum of exercise is the best way to lose weight. Unfortunately, there are millions of Americans that have waited so long to address their weight …
Jul
20
Summer is the best, and easiest time of the year to eat healthy. Today I will highlight two of my favorites that, due to their “Super Fruit” status, should be on your list of foods to eat this season. Remember, the quality of your diet is more importantly that the lack of quantity. Translation: Enjoying the …
Jul
13
Thanks for all the wonderful feedback on “The Most Powerful Food Combinations” post yesterday. It was a fun piece to read and I am glad so many of you enjoyed it. It’s a short Friday today, so I will leave you with an excellent article on the wonderful Kiwifruit. It’s been about 20 years since …
Jul
11
I have spoken at several cancer support groups because most of the things “You Can’t Outsource Weight Loss” professes will actually help you prevent disease, lower cancer risk and increase your quality of life. The list below, designed for cancer prevention, is short and should be fairly simply to do, except, of course, for the …
Jun
29
This is one of the best explanations of fructose (High Fructose Corn Syrup), and its ill affect on your health that I have seen in a long time. Let me say it upfront. If you are on a weight loss journey, you MUST absolutely stay away from fructose! Unfortunately, due to the prevalence of fructose in …
Jun
28
There are many parts of the country where fish is simply not part of the weekly diet. In today’s article, we see how this fact could be affecting our health, and how important a diet of fish can be for all of us, especially pregnant women and children. I know it can be hard to get your kids …
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 …
