|  | | | Holiday Weight Loss Tips - By Ken Kashubara
‘Tis the season of holiday parties, family gatherings, traveling and heavy drinking. ‘Tis the season of cupcakes, mashed potatoes, gravy on everything and Bailey’s in the coffee. Unfortunately, this all adds up to an average American weight gain of seven to ten pounds from Thanksgiving to New Years’ Day. How do we combat this trend?
Read More... | | | | Calories and Weight Loss - By Ken Kashubara
They're out there - Atkins, South Beach, Nutrisystem, Body For Life, pill
diets and more. You can include the Fitness Flyer, treadmills, elliptical
machines, the Cindy Crawford Workout, Jane Fonda's Workout and more exercise
programs. All of these programs promise weight loss. So with all of these
products out there, why is the obesity problem worse than ever?
Read More... | | | | A Beginner's Guide to Losing Body Fat - By Jim Brewster
The purpose of this article is to give the beginner a simple, uncomplicated approach to eating and exercising with the goal of losing body fat. The first thing I’m going to tell you is, don’t go on a diet. That’s right, going on a diet is the biggest mistake you can make. Why? Because most diets are not based on sound nutritional principles, are hard to follow, and most of all, make no long term provision for maintaining your weight loss.
Read More... | | | | Avoid These Food Myths To Lose Weight - Meri Rafetto RD, LDN
There are so many food myths out there and unfortunately they can sabotage your weight loss efforts without you even knowing it. Nutrition information gets misinterpreted time and time again. What usually happens is some accurate information will come out and then someone with the best intentions will take that information, write an article, or even make a business out of the information, but end up giving bad information from misinterpretation of the original content.
Read More... | | | | Nutrition Basics and the Importance of Protein - By: Jim Brewster
In order to see your best gains from your training program, proper nutrition is essential. This means the proper intake of calories, the proper ratio of macro nutrients - protein, carbs, and fats - and the proper timing of these macro nutrients.
Read More... | | | | 7 Rules For Fat Loss - By Hugo Rivera
One thing that I notice in all the e-mails
that I get from trainees is that people are really confused about
the way to get rid of their body fat. Many factors contribute to
this confusion but the main one, in my opinion, are the infomercials
that appear on T.V. as well as articles written in magazines with
less than up to date information.
In an effort to eliminate this confusion, this week I will share
the 7 rules of fat loss.
Read More... | | | | Characteristics of a Good Nutrition Program - By Hugo Rivera
Nutrition is what gives us the raw materials for recuperation, energy, and growth. Without a good diet, your dreams of achieving your ideal body will never be reached. We'll now discuss the characteristics of a good nutrition program and we'll also go over nutrition basics.
Read More... | | | | Recipes For Success - By Steve Berardi
Yes, we're going to treat you to just a few of the meal ideas that John and I have come up with over the years. We've been eating like bodybuilders longer than we care to remember, so we've tried just about everything.
Read More... | | | | Why Fad Diets Don't Work - By Meri Raffetto RD, LDN
Fad diets have been around for more than 50 years and no matter how many come and go, we are always intrigued and excited by the next one feeling almost sure this will be the one to work. And they do work...for a while and then we bounce around like yo-yo’s going up and down in weight over the years.
Read More... | | | | Make the Switch! Coffee to Tea - By Meri Raffetto RD, LDN
Having a hard time giving up your 4 cups of coffee each day? Evidence shows by switching to tea you can add some significant health benefits. The health benefit of drinking tea is chalked up to one explanation, antioxidants. Research shows that green and black teas have up to 8-10 times the antioxidants as fruits and vegetables which can add significantly to your health.
Read More... | | | | Are You Loosing Body Fat or Water? - By Meri Raffetto RD, LDN
“I tried that diet and lost 8 pounds in the first week!”
“I’ve gained three pounds in one day! It must have been the cookie I ate or maybe the mashed potatoes!”
These are comments I hear so often that I decided it would be a good topic for an article to help people have a better understanding of the fluctuating numbers on their scale.
Read More... | | | | 8 Ways to Rev Up Your Metabolism - By Meri Raffetto RD, LDN
Yes it’s true- and so unfair. As we get older weight gain begins to creep up on us. You hear people every day in the grocery store, around the water cooler, at parties complaining of this additional weight they can’t seem to lose. You used to eat anything and not gain an ounce but now it seems 2 chips will send your weight up another notch on the scale. So what is this weight gain mystery?
Read More... | | | | 5 Tips for Getting Kids to Eat Healthy Foods - By Meri Raffetto RD, LDN
Parents can help their kids to eat better, and make it fun! Here are some tips to increase your child’s interest in healthy foods.
1. Bring your kids grocery shopping
While in the produce section, let your kids pick out a new fruit or vegetable to try. Kids are more interested in trying new foods when they get to pick them out.
Read More... | | | | 6 Steps To A Healthier Pizza - By Meri Raffetto RD, LDN
When working towards weight loss goals there are many food items that just seem taboo. It is true that many foods are higher in fat, sugar, and calories than other foods but you don't have to omit them. People can maintain their weight loss more effectively with a plan that includes moderation and balance. Let's take pizza as an example.
Read More... | | | | Four Ways To Stay Motivated - By Meri Raffetto RD, LDN
So you’ve decided that it is time to start working on your health goals. Perhaps you want to get that blood pressure down, get more fit, or lose some weight. No matter what your health goals are, it can be challenging staying on track.
Read More... | | | | Portion Control, Out Of Control - By Meri Raffetto RD, LDN
There is a rising problem in the U.S. today, and this problem is contributing to weight gain of Americans at a fast rate. This problem is the ever growing portion sizes provided in restaurants and stores across America. Research from a study conducted by the Department of Nutritional Sciences at Pennsylvania State University, shows the larger the portion size on your plate, the more you will eat.
Read More... | | | | Lose Weight By Eating A Cookie - By Meri Rafetto RD, LDN
For many people losing weight becomes an all or nothing event. You are either on the "diet" eating perfectly each day or you are "off" the diet because you ate something that wasn't on the plan. Does this sound familiar to you? It is very common and is somewhat a side effect from years of dieting. It also has to do with certain personality types that tend to fall into the perfectionist category.
Read More... | | | | Pumpkin Protein Shake Recipe
With the Fall season upon us, we start thinking of cool nights, caramel apples, and pumpkin pie.
Why not add some spice to the season with this delicious pumpkin protein shake!
Read More... | | | | Holiday Weight Loss Tips - By Ken Kashubara
‘Tis the season of holiday parties, family gatherings, traveling and heavy drinking. ‘Tis the season of cupcakes, mashed potatoes, gravy on everything and Bailey’s in the coffee. Unfortunately, this all adds up to an average American weight gain of seven to ten pounds from Thanksgiving to New Years’ Day. How do we combat this trend?
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