Let's be honest for a moment. You've seen the advertisements for weight loss pills-you know the ones with those amazing before and after pictures-and you've wondered to yourself...do they work? Diet pills are everywhere, they tempt from store shelves, from infomercials and from glossy magazine pages. You probably know someone who is dabbling with diet pills or maybe you've tried them yourself. … [Read more...]
The 5 Most Outrageous Weight Loss Myths
These days you can't go anywhere without hearing about a new weight loss breakthrough. A pill, a cream, or a new fad diet - you name it and it's going to solve all of your weight loss problems in 30 days or less. Or not. The truth is that most of the things you hear about weight loss are hype. Plain and simple. Here are the top 5 myths about weight loss: Myth #1: You can spot reduce fat from … [Read more...]
The Fat Days of Summer
Do the lazy days of summer have you worried about your waistline? You should be. If you haven't noticed, it is officially bathing suit and shorts season, a time during which most people actually gain weight. Rather than joining the ranks of those who will put on another few pounds this summer, you can decided right here and now to drop weight during the hottest months of the year. All you have … [Read more...]
The Most Overlooked Fat-Loss Tip
Often times I'm approached by a frustrated person who can't seem to drop the weight. They tell me that they exercise, they eat healthy, and they drink plenty of water. So why can't I lose weight? they ask. Not only are they frustrated, but they are getting close to losing hope that they will ever lose the stubborn pounds that plague them. Do you want to know what I ask them? It is a simple … [Read more...]
Do You Eat Too Much?
Don't be a Victim of Portion Distortion It's no secret that people are larger today than ever before. Waistlines have expanded over the last twenty years and studies show that potion sizes have grown as well. Researchers from New York University found that average portion sizes started to grow in the 1970's, rising quickly in the 1980's - and this phenomenon hasn't shown signs of slowing. A … [Read more...]
Resistance Training trumps Aerobics for most effective F.A.T. B.U.R.N.
Most people have only one thing on their mind when they join a gym or approach a personal trainer…fat-loss. With more than half of the adult population registering as overweight it is no wonder that fat loss is such a hot topic. It's simple, really. We used to think that cardiovascular training was the quickest and most effective way to shed unwanted pounds. Aerobics, jogging, swimming and … [Read more...]
Can you get thin by eating Thin Mints?
You may have heard the buzz lately about Girl Scout cookies. It is that time of year again - when millions of Girl Scout cookies infiltrate homes all around the globe - but this year there has been a widely publicized change in the beloved cookies. The trans fats have been removed. That's right, each shiny box of Thin Mints, Carmel deLites and Peanut Butter Patties will be stamped with a "Zero … [Read more...]
Nutrition Labels Revealed
Eat smart with these 7 pointers If you are like most people then you probably glance at the Nutrition Facts label on foods once in a while. Maybe you check for the number of calories or fat grams that an item contains, or maybe you are watching something specific - like your sodium intake. Whatever the case, it has been proven that those who pay attention to the Nutrition Facts label end up … [Read more...]
Why are You Eating That?
Goodbye, 2007. Hello, 2008. Has the New Year gotten to you yet? You know what I'm talking about - that feeling of excitement in your gut as the New Year greets you with the promise that you can turn things around...that you can shake off past mistakes...that you can become better. The New Year renews hope for your dreams. And if you are like most people then your dream for the New Year has … [Read more...]
