Would you like to know the secret to blasting stubborn fat? First, a riddle. Which came first – the chicken or the egg? …. Did you ever figure that one out? Arguing about whether nutrition or diet is more important to your weight loss is almost as impossible to answer. My mother has been heard to say that she could never be as thin as I am because she can’t run a marathon. Well, I don’t like to argue with my mother but her lack of running isn’t the issue. […]
11 Fat Burning Workouts and the Science Behind Them
Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going. –Jim Ryun What is in this article? 11 Fat Burning Workouts The science behind why the fat burning workouts work As many of you have experienced, the secret to my success is boosting your metabolism. The Metabolic Boost program was developed as a result of research for my masters degree in nutrition. When we design your metabolic boost program, the foods we choose and the timing of the meal plan are designed to raise your metabolism. However nutrition […]
Lose weight by eating all day?
Did You Know That… Munching on just one carrot will meet your vitamin A needs for the entire day? Eating snacks can help prevent overeating? Why snack? Didn’t your mother tell you to eat three square meals a day? Healthy snacks are the perfect way to regulate your metabolism, get the nutrients you need and sustain energy throughout the day. Snacks help you get a balanced diet. People often get busy with work and exercise schedules. They may forget to eat or may not have time for regular meals. Healthy […]
If it is good enough for the Atlanta Falcons….
In the August 3rd, 2009 edition of the Atlanta Journal, there is an article about feeding the Atlanta Falcons. Pre-season workouts have started (two a days!) and these guys are hungry. A quote from the article: In the new-thinking NFL and with the new Falcons staff, there is a measured approach to food. Gone are the belly-busting days when Haynes was expected to provide tons of comfort food such as fried chicken and barbecued ribs. “It’s not like it was 10 years ago,” Haynes said. “The NFL has taken on […]
Stretching Increases Flexibility
The jury is still out on this one.
Optimal Nutrition for Optimal Performance
This is what this site is all about. People will read this section and they will be able to figure out what they can get here, why they will want to and what their next step is. Everyone wants to lose weight but no one knows how to do it. Consistenly. Effectively. That is, anyone can lose a bit for a while but how do you make lasting changes. What are the principles you need to know to become lean and strong? Do you have time and energy to […]
