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Beyond Metabolism: The 4 Barriers To Fat Loss

Posted: 05/24/2012

About three years ago, I decided to take a position as a kinesiologist in a bariatric medical program for the treatment of obesity. I’d spent the previous decade working with hundreds of personal training clients primarily interested in losing fat, I figured I’d have the whole North American obesity epidemic solved in, oh, maybe a week or two. As it turned out,...

Four Steps toward Stronger Bones

Posted: 04/27/2012

Thirty years ago, most people thought osteoporosis and broken bones were simply a part of normal aging. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, that view has changed and researchers today know a lot about how to protect the health of bones.

Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins

Posted: 04/03/2012

Nonstick cooking spray1/4 cup raisins2 tablespoons water1/2 cup whole wheat flour1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup quick-cooking rolled oats1/4 cup packed light brown sugar1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce1/4 cup fat-free milk2 large egg whites1 tablespoon flax seed oil Mix the dry ingredients the night before then finish...

December Nutrition Topic – Handling the December Holiday Madness

Posted: 11/29/2011

When holiday festivities are in full swing, temptation to overload on holiday treats is everywhere.  The nonstop food fest combined with holiday stress often adds up to unwanted pounds.

Healthy Thanksgiving Side Dish Receipts

Posted: 11/09/2011

Vanilla Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes Serves 8  Sweet potato casserole is a classic Thanksgiving side that is usually heaving with butter and brown sugar. This tasty alternative pares down the fat, sugar and calories for a skinnier but just as satisfying holiday side dish. Ingredients: 4 sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into thick evenly-sized wedges2 tablespoons butter,...

November Nutrition Topic – Handling Thanksgiving

Posted: 11/09/2011

Did you know…

• The average person eats approximately 4000 calories at their Thanksgiving meal.
• According to Nutrition Review, December 2000, the average American adult will gain a staggering 6 to 15 pounds from now until January 1st.  November 1st marks the Unofficial Start of Weight Gain Season.

Sleep more, the ultimate flat belly diet.

Posted: 09/08/2011

Did you know that several recent studies have found that getting enough sleep is not only essential for optimizing mental and physical health, but it also helps you from gaining stubborn belly fat?

The Cheesecake “Food Weight” Factory

Posted: 08/05/2011

The Cheesecake Factory menu nutrition facts are on

www.calorielab.com and here are some examples of why The Cheesecake Factory is

really a Food Weight factory:

Fitness Together on the News

Posted: 07/15/2011

Check out Fitness Together on the news!

Summer Cookin' - Grill up those tuna steaks!

Posted: 07/06/2011

Grilled Tuna Steaks