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Creeping Obesity

Posted: 10/31/2012

Jim is 40 years old: he is 5'10" and weighs 175 lbs.He is moderately active.His recommended daily intake to maintain his current weight is 2,300 calories.Every day after work he buys his favorite candy bar - Snickers. This puts Jim 280 calories over his daily recommendation 5 days out of the week.After 1 month Jim gained 3.2 lbs.After 6 months Jim gained 20 lbs.After 12 months...

Health Care Costs

Posted: 10/24/2012

As I write this we are less than one month away from Election Day. Health care has been a hot topic in the political arena.The Million Dollar Question is: Who pays for the rising cost of Health Care?Let’s be honest, it doesn’t just stem from increasing premiums or the debate of who will foot the bill. One glaring reason is the rise of the obesity rate in this country...

Energy Drinks

Posted: 10/17/2012

It seems that whenever I turn on the television these days there is another commercial for the 5-Hour Energy Drink. The commercials imply that many people experience a drop in their energy level by midday. The first question that should be asked is “Why?” Why do so many people need an energy boost by the middle of the day?Maybe it’s because they don’t...

Exercise For The Young Athletes

Posted: 07/20/2012

Today most parents encourage their children to get involved in team sports, often with an eye to playing these sports in High School or College – or even on a professional level.Have you noticed what professional athletes are being paid to play football or baseball?  In addition, colleges are offering huge scholarships to what they feel are the top players in the field. If...

To Achieve A Lasting Change...

Posted: 06/22/2012

Decide - that’s right – Decide if you want to change your life to a healthier, more active one. The word “Decide” comes from the Latin word decidere which literally means to “cut off” or “sever”.Once you make a real and honest decision to change, then you can proceed in a more positive direction. Just thinking about something is...

Lose 100 lbs. In Just 4 Weeks!!

Posted: 01/20/2012

Hello everyone….and this is Laura once again.  I hope you all had a very nice Holiday Season and are looking forward to a wonderful 2012. So…did the headline catch your eye? Can you believe that??  This is the time of year when many people make a New Year’s Resolution to eat healthier, exercise more, and lose weight.  It’s also...