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Spring Diet Makeover

Posted: 05/07/2012

 It's not unusual to let your attention to healthy eating lapse a bit in the winter. After all, who can see you in those cozy -- and bulky -- woolen sweaters? But spring is here, and it's time to get back out there and show the world what you're made of. Just making a few small changes in your everyday diet can add up to big changes in a healthier, fitter you. Here are four...

Top 10 Ways to Control Portions

Posted: 04/28/2012

Ask anyone who has achieved long-term weight loss how they did it and they're sure to mention portion control. In fact, it can make or break your weight loss efforts.1. Break Leftovers DownInstead of using one large container to store leftovers such as casseroles, side dishes, or pasta, why not separate them into individually-sized containers? That way, when you reach in the...

RPE Rate of Perceived Exertion

Posted: 04/20/2012

This is a scale that measures the level of intensity or effort exerted during a cardio-vascular exercise session. The Borg Scale was established based on a 1-10 rating system. A rating of 0 would mean you are not working at all, and a rating of 10 would symbolize all-out exhaustion.Few regular exercisers will stop exercising to take their pulse in order to figure out if they...

Alcohol and its Affect on Weight Loss

Posted: 04/16/2012

Alcoholic beverages labeled for carbohydrate and calorie and those that are boasting low carb beers, low carb wine and "no carbs" liquor are only meant to deceive. The labeling of beer, wine and the hard stuff for calorie content is not a bad idea and it is useful to know the caloric content of anything you’re about to consume but what about carbs?Wine producers have lobbied...

White Rice and Pasta Alternatives

Posted: 04/06/2012

For many home cooks, Pasta  and white rice are a go-to starches.They are staples in pantries around the world. It fills you up fast and acts as a blank canvas for spices, herbs, and delicious sauces.They go with just about anything and they’re quite tasty. The trouble is they have very little nutritional value, and a diet rich in white pasta and rice can actually cause...

Post Workout Meal Nutrition - what to eat after a workout

Posted: 04/02/2012

The post workout meal (the meal you eat after a workout) is probably the most important meal of the day for anyone who is into nutrition and fitness. However, in a lot of cases this importance also leads to confusion. Maybe it's because of the many ready-made shakes available. Maybe it's the trouble with fitting it in with the rest of your diet. Maybe it's just generally not...

18" - The Difference Between Success

Posted: 03/22/2012

I heard a quote a few weeks ago from a pastor friend and client of mine, Gino Mingo. We were doing a Bible study with our NFL Combine guys when he said, "The difference between heaven and hell is 18 inches. That's the distance between your head and your heart." Deep stuff. Great stuff.I spoke with Gino afterwards and said it's no different than success or failure in life. 18...

The Truth about Skipping Meals

Posted: 03/19/2012

It is important to provide our bodies with proper nutrients. People who skip meals for dieting reasons or lack of time is not a wise or healthy decision. This can have negative health consequences and may not result in weight loss.The Body’s Reaction to Skipping MealsWhen you skip a meal, your body goes through a “fasting mode”. During this process, proteins,...

Glycemic Index

Posted: 03/08/2012

What is the Glycemix Index?Making informed decisions on what are Good Carbohydrates or Bad Carbohydrates can be a difficuly task. One can use the Glycemic Index as a  great tool to help you lose weight. You might have heard all these statements associated with the glycemic index. The Glycemic Index can help you control your blood sugar levels.The Glycemic Index: Food’s...

Weight Loss: 7 Ways to Get Your Family's Support

Posted: 02/20/2012

You're determined and steadfast in your decision to finally diet off those extra pounds. But it's not two days into your new weight loss plan and your kids can't seem to stop munching mounds of potato chips in front of you, your spouse is leaving boxes of cookies open everywhere, and their dinnertime demands for gravy and mashed potatoes make it seem like a conspiracy is underfoot!"It...