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Workout Videos I post on Facebook and Instagram
As a master level personal trainer I have been on this site since around 2011. I joined as a method of supporting my clients as well as tracking my own nutrition and exercise. I have offered support to my friends on here in various manners mostly along the lines of working out since I am not a licensed dietician. Since I…
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Move ahead in 2016 by reviewing 2015
Since I have noticed that several people are having trouble getting started with their New Year’s Health and Fitness program I thought I would offer these suggestions. I just held a meeting with my clients and mentioned before they try to set goals for 2016 it is a good idea to review what prevented you from reaching your…
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Increase Testosterone Naturally by Following These Simple Steps
As a master personal trainer I look for information which might help people avoid all the internet hype on supplements, normally promoted with gorgeous men and woman. Don't be fooled by all this. Eating healthy, balanced meals while incorporating exercise into your lifestyle is all most people need to do. We are trying to…
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Blast Fitness Abruptly Closes Clubs
While most of you do not know me I have been involved with helping others in fitness dating back to 1988. I began when my son wanted to get stronger at the age of 15 buying him/us a weight bench, barbell and plates, very basic. Soon after we joined a Nautilus health club and 3 years later he and his girlfriend were…
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Basic Ways to Burn More Fat
Sneak these tricks into your workout and watch the pounds come off quicker IVillage's Linda Melone on May 7, 2012 at 3:05PM www.ivillage.com/burn-more-fat-10-little-changes-your-exercise-routine-will-make-difference/4-b- While perhaps somewhat basic in nature I think I have talked about and used everyone of these ideas…
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Ever wonder - The Real Sizes of Famous Women
The Real Sizes of Famous Women Adele In 2009, 5'9" Adele said she was a 14/16, but she has noticeably trimmed down in the past couple of years. The Grammy-winning beauty has said she's never had a problem with the way she looks, adding, "I'd rather have lunch with my friends than go to a gym." She recently told Anderson…
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What makes bad fat so bad?
I took this test from WebMD about how much I know about fats and got two wrong but corrected my answers for this article. How many would you have gotten right? Be truthful now. What makes bad fat so bad? Lettuce contains fat. · Your Answer: True ·Correct Answer: True Even healthy foods such as carrots and lettuce contain…
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Best and worst nutrition bars
Worst All-Natural Bar: Think Thin Several bars out there claim to be "all natural," but does that actually mean what you think it does? The only way to be sure that what you're eating is completely natural is by checking the ingredient list. If you see something you don't recognize or can't pronounce, odds are you'll have…
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Does extreme distance running go too far?
Daily Herald Newspaper Published 07/23/2012 Does extreme distance running go too far? By Erin Allday In most every part of modern life — in how much we eat, sleep, work and play — moderation is the mantra. And in recent years, that mantra has extended to exercise. Science is increasingly telling us that we need to work out…
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Yale Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity
I just received this and thought it might be of interest to others. We can help our children and I encourage you to do so. Hey Ron, Did you see this? In many of the cereals marketed to kids, there's a spoonful of sugar for every three spoonful’s of cereal! That's why our friends at the Yale Rudd Center for Food Policy &…
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12 Exercising Excuses You Need To Get Past Now
12 Exercising Excuses You Need To Get Past Now Taken today from IVillage http://www.ivillage.com/ready-start-working-out-how-get-past-excuses-and-stick-it/4-b-481317?nlcid=dt|08-22-2012| How to Get Past Excuses and Stick With It! Yes, You Can Get Moving! Only 48 percent of American adults exercise enough to improve their…
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WOMEN'S HEALTH - Run Less, Lose More Fat
WOMEN'S HEALTH Run Less, Lose More Fat This simple but strategic running workout will help you shape up and shed pounds in minimal mileage By Liz Plosser, Photography By Williams & Hirakawa If you walk into a gym anywhere in America, you'll see rows of women sweating it out on treadmills. Stop in again months later, and…
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It's Time to Lose the Last 10 Pounds
It's Time to Lose the Last 10 Pounds The last 10 pounds of your weight loss goal are often the hardest to lose. If you have lost a lot of weight, it can be frustrating to be so close to your goal but unable to lose the last 10 pounds. This difficulty occurs for several reasons, and understanding them may help you get those…
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Eating Well: The Best Fitness Foods for Women
Eating Well: The Best Fitness Foods for Women Eat these ultimate workout foods for a better workout and better results A great article from Women’s Health 06/28/2012 Who needs expensive supplements when you can get all you need from natural whole foods? Whole Grain Bagels Never mind Dr. Atkins—carbs are the optimal workout…
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What do you think is the primary reason for obesity?
I thought it might be interesting to see what our site feels might be the root cause(s) to our country becoming 66% overweight or obese. Is it due to? 1. Poor food choices 2. Portion control 3. Lack of exercise 4. Lack of sleep 5. Physical problems (thyroid, hormonal imbalances, diseases, chronic illnesses, genetics)…
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Heatstroke - Avoiding, Recognizing, Treating
Heatstroke Mayo Clinic Housecall By Mayo Clinic staff Heatstroke is caused by prolonged exposure to high temperatures or by doing physical activity in hot weather. You are considered to have heatstroke when your body temperature reaches 104 F (40 C) or higher. High humidity, certain health problems and some medications…
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FDA Approves New Weight-Loss Pill Lorcacerin
I am not endorsing this just passing along the info I received today on it. FDA Approves New Weight-Loss Pill Lorcacerin Posted on June 28, 2012 by K. Aleisha Fetters Wish you could tell your growling belly to shut up? Now there’s a drug for that—and it couldn’t have come at a better time. As U.S. obesity rates near 35…
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Women's Health - Your Brain on an Orgasm
Please remember I am just the messenger ladies not the author :wink: Your Brain on an Orgasm How your body reacts to the Big O By Sheila Monaghan, Brittany Risher, and Caitlin Carlson, Illustration By Josh Cochran (removed) Women who masturbated in an MRI machine helped scientists show that, from buildup to peak, an orgasm…
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61 Easy Ways To Lose Weight
61 Easy Ways To Lose Weight Wednesday, June 27, 2012 5:23 pm Written by: Chris Mohr, Ph.D., R.D. A few years ago, one of my friends at Men's Health stepped on the scale and was horrified by the result. He'd somehow managed to pack 20 pounds of flab onto his previously skinny frame. When he looked into the mirror, he saw a…
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A Women's Health article - Fitness Face Off
A Women's Health article - Fitness Face Off In one corner: Dumbbells. In the other: A jump rope. The ref: WH, slicing and dicing the research to determine whether strength or cardio rules. By Liz Plosser, Photography By Dan Forbes Passat or Prius? Trader Joe's or Whole Foods? And when it comes to getting the body you want:…
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10 New Ways to Eat Quinoa
10 New Ways to Eat Quinoa This satisfying superfood is more versatile than you think! By Jessica Smith, Shape Magazine Low-Carb Cabbage Rolls Per serving (2 rolls): 247 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated), 22g carbohydrates, 5g fiber, 140mg sodium, 22g protein Not only are these rolls delicious, they're packed with…
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17 Sexy Excuses to Hop into Bed
17 Sexy Excuses to Hop into Bed From Women's Health - Daily Dose 06/09/12 His Heart Shag your guy's ticker into shape. According to a study at Queens University in Belfast, men who have sex three or more times a week can cut their risk of heart attack in half. According to that same study, regular romps will also halve…
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Social Networking: Don't Overshare
Social Networking: Don't Overshare The reasons why we don't worry about Facebook privacy--and spill the nitty-gritty details of our lives By Fernanda Moore, Photography By Jorge Colombo If you've been on Facebook for more than three years, you might remember the good old days when you logged on simply to see if your…
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Flash Mob Dance!
I may be a little old for this perhaps some of you younger types might enjoy this new fad. Sample Class: Flash Mob Dance! by Julz Arney Whether you’ve experienced the energy of a flash mob live or just watched the hits for these videos skyrocket on YouTube, you can easily integrate a flash mob–style routine into your…
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Cook Once, Eat for the Week
Cook Once, Eat for the Week Lucky for you, just $28 worth of groceries can help you prepare new healthy, delicious dinners for five straight nights By Karen Ansel, R.D. Roast Chicken with Creamy Polenta and Mushroom Ragout Roast Chicken Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 2 hours 10 minutes (plus 15 minutes resting time) 7…
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Trail Running: Hot on the Trail
Trail Running: Hot on the Trail Reap the body-sculpting, stress-shedding benefits of an off-road trail run By Michelle Hamilton, Photograph By Chris McPherson If your idea of exercising in the great outdoors entails inhaling car fumes, bobbing and weaving through sidewalk traffic, or circling the same monotonous…
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Do vitamins and other supplements live up to their promise?
Article from the Harvard Medical dated May 24, 2012 As stated watch for claims that may seem extravagant or too good to be true because they probably are! Do vitamins and other supplements live up to their promise? Dietary supplements are wildly popular. Over one millions Americans take at least one supplement. The…
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Women’s Health - Get Your Body Swimsuit-Ready, Starting Now
Women’s Health - 7 Ways to Get Your Body Swimsuit-Ready, Starting Now Posted on May 15, 2012 by Rachel Cosgrove Tank tops, shorts, and swimsuits… oh my! It’s May, which means you’ll have to peel off your winter clothes soon. While only you know what you’ve been hiding underneath all those layers, you’re not the only one…
