When we buy produce at the market in the U.S. we tend to assume that it's safe for us to eat. Sure, we wash it before eating if it isn't packaged, but what if the produce you consumed already claimed to be clean and ready to eat? One of our favorite sites Fit Sugar, wrote an interesting article … [Read more...]
We Tried It – Activate “Hid In The Lid”
In past articles we spoke of the dangers of artificial sweeteners. It seems as though finding low calorie or no calorie drinks is quite the hassle if you are trying to avoid the poison (known as aspartame). The key to low calorie drinks is finding ones that contain stevia; the only true calorie … [Read more...]
Lighten Up Your Superbowl
Traditional Super Bowl Foods weight you down, literally(see above)! Here are some fun ideas for making your super bowl taste great without packing on the pounds! Hummus and Veggies - Ditch the heavy dressing for dip and use hummus to complete your vegetable tray without all the saturated … [Read more...]
Flatten Out Your Lower Abs
You know that spot on your stomach that you didn't have as a kid but seems to be haunting you as an adult?? I'm talking about the lower abs of course! This exercise targets that area that you just can't seem to get rid of. This video gives incremental steps for people who are beginning all the … [Read more...]
Would You Like Some Nerve Gas With That?!
As a kid in high school I was definitely in love with my diet sodas and drinks. To me, they were a guilty pleasure that I could omit from my daily calorie intake. However, even during my childhood years I was warned of the dangers of artificial sweeteners. My mom would say " why are you drinking … [Read more...]
Fit Links Of The Week
Starbucks Recalls It's Glass Wear. Fitness Tips From Your Favorite Olympic Athletes Love Snowboarding? Get in shape for the winter fun with this group exercise class! Reduce Stress And Simplify Your Life! The Biggest Selling Exercise Video Of All Time. See what makes this video … [Read more...]
Jillian Michaels Come Into Your Home With Her New Reality Show
If you thought Jillian was tough on the "Biggest Loser," then get ready for her new show "Losing It." This new show host by Jillian goes behind the doors of some of America's most unhealthy families. Jillian works together with the participants to change their unhealthy patterns in life to help … [Read more...]
Sitting Can Kill You
We've been warned about obesity, diabetes, heart disease, drugs, drinking, and smoking; but no one ever warned us of the affects of sitting! Preliminary research is now showing that sitting sends deadly signals to your body, shutting down genes that regulate body fat and glucose levels. If you … [Read more...]
Take The Poll – Do You Distract Yourself?
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Girl Scout Cookies – Calorie Breakdown
It's that time of year again... they are at every door you enter, every super market, every Home Depot, Mall, and corner.... The Girl Scouts! These miniature elves reel you in with their cute smiles and pleading looks. Before you know it, you have purchased 4 boxes of cookies so they can go … [Read more...]
Sushi Calorie Breakdown
Everyone loves sushi but how many of us know how many calories we are consuming when they eat this healthy meal? It's one of my own personal favorites so I thought I would put together a calorie breakdown of some of my favorite choices. California Roll Calories 300 (1254 kJ) % … [Read more...]
What Makes The “Bender Ball” So Great?
VS. I watched the Bender Ball on TV. Since I didn't have one of my own I used a dyna disk to mimic the movements in the gym with clients. To my surprise it was a huge hit! The disc allowed the body to extend and contract in a full range of motion. Over time, I added more and more movements … [Read more...]
How Can You Tell That Your Body Fat Increased?
Let's be honest, if you don't have body fat calipers at your house (which most of us don't) then how can you tell if you have lost true body fat instead of just weight? As trainers we have our ways of knowing just by looking at the clients. Here are some things you can do at home to make sure you … [Read more...]
Tainted Milk In China Sicken Hundreds Of Thousands
Although I reside in the U.S. I love to go to the Asian stores for great prices and authentic foods. However, this article made me think twice about what I have consumed from overseas in the last couple months. Employees from a Chinese dairy have tainted powdered milk products causing 6 deaths … [Read more...]
Links We Can’t Do Without!
Trying to Fight Fat??? Or course you are! Check out these 5 fat fighting foods! Employees at Whole Foods Get Fatter Discounts Based On Their Health! Twitter To Get Fitter. Can logging your food and exercises help you get fit. Pros and Cons of the Garmin Sports Watch. Omega's Could … [Read more...]
Jenny Craig And Weight Watchers Dook It Out
Watching tv at this time of years can get a little repetitive when it comes to the commercials. For every Jenny Craig commercial that you see, there is also one for weight watchers, subways, taco bell and now Jillian Michaels new cleanse program. We get bombarded with information claiming that … [Read more...]
Health Risk Of Obesity Is Worse Then Smoking
Although both smoking and obesity are bad for your health is now been found that the amount of people that are obese exceeds the amount of people that smoke, drink heavily, and live below the poverty line. This study was done by the RAND institute in Santa Monica. Using the body mass index … [Read more...]
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