Why this is the number one way to get rid of belly fat
Why this is the number one way to get rid of belly fat Have you ever wondered why – despite all your dieting efforts – you keep gaining belly fat? As you age, it becomes more challenging to keep excess inches off your abdomen and abdominal fat is fat you don’t want hanging around, literally. Your body has two types of fat. Subcutaneous fat is found just under your skin and is very noticeable fat in that it jiggles, dimples, and causes cellulite. Visceral or "Belly" fat is fat on the inside of...
Paleo Works, but only if you do it
"Paleo works, but only if you do it", says Robb Wolf one of the leading authorities on the Paleo Solution, the Original Human Diet. One of the questions I can imagine "healthy" people might ask ( like I did) is why do I need to this "diet" and what will the benefits be for me? I actually asked my Cross Fit trainer, Mauricio that very question this morning and here's what he had to say. He is a very healthy 20 something male and he noticed right away a big increase in his energy level and not...
Want to Get Fit? Choose the Right Fitness Plan
If you want to lose weight, stop doing your 5 mile runs or your hour-long treadmill sessions and replace them with high-intensity interval training or Cross Fit training instead. One of the reasons why people continue to struggle with their weight despite engaging in regular exercise is because they're not doing the right kind of exercise! Studies have confirmed that exercising in shorter bursts with rest periods in between burns more fat than exercising continuously for an entire session. By...
Paleo Challenge… I won’t starve to death will I?
My Cross Fit Trainer has this to say in answer to this question..."Many are so wedded to their current ways that they will disparage it because it is so threatening to the current prevailing ethos ("everything is okay in moderation," "people just eat too damn much", etc.). There is no caloric restriction built into the diet. None." The Paleo Cookbooks - Complete Recipe Guide to Healthy Eating>> "You eat until you are completely satisfied and snack at your own discretion and are pretty...
The End of Overeating: Sugar, Fat & Salt
The End of Overeating: Sugar, Fat & Salt A Book Review There is a new book out called: The End of Overeating: Taking Control of the Insatiable American Appetite by David Kessler, MD David Kessler is a former FDA commissioner who reinvented the food label and tackled the tobacco industry, and now has taken on the food industry. He explains how the food industry has hijacked our brains into overeating when we consume foods that contain sugar, fat & salt. He goes on to say that since the...
Be Thankful, Buy Local & Consume Less
Back in the day, around 1621 to be exact, it has been estimated that the Pilgrims ate about 550 calories per person on Thanksgiving Day. Today the average person will consume about 2,000-to-3,000-calories for their turkey meal. Even though food was scarce, the Pilgrims ate locally and consumed less out of necessity. In most places in the United States, your meals come pre-packaged, prepared and sitting on store shelves waiting for consumers. You have a choice in what you buy, where you buy it...
Tips for Effective Core Training
Are you sure that you are getting everything you can out of your core routine? With all of the new developments in core training, it’s difficult to keep up with the latest and most effective tools and techniques. Though the core has become a mainstream concept, most exercisers have a clouded view of what exactly the core consists of, its importance and what the best ways are to activate it. The core includes the following muscles: Transverse Abdominis, Rectus Abdominis, Multifidus, External...
I am a grandma & everyone thinks I am her mom instead…
Danielle's fabulous story of courage and transformation.... "I gained weight after being in an abusive marriage. .I turned to food 4 comfort...I went to the doctor& they said I was morbidly obese & knew I had to take my life back for my kids..I had 2 little ones..got divorced & lost the weight..went from size 18 to a zero & have kept it off for 16 yrs..I am a fitness instructor/ personal trainer & nutritionist so I can help change people lives..I love what I do..I am a...
Why You Should Start Your Fat Loss Regime with a Colon Cleanse
Like many people at the New Year, I'll bet some of your goals include: lose weight, burn fat, get fit, get stronger or any number of things. Well I would add to that list, Do a Colon Cleanse and here's why. Since about 80 percent of your immune system is located in your gut, Taking special care of your gut promotes overall well-being. Weight gain and over-toxicity is on the rise and so the trend to detoxification is growing in popularity. In our modern times, our body accumulates more toxins...
Start your Fat Burning with a Real Food Detox
In order for your body to BURN FAT, you need to eliminate the toxins first with a Nutrient-Rich Whole Food Detox. You may be burning fat but if you haven’t done a detox you are not getting rid of the toxins that have built up in your body. The Secret to Eliminating Toxins The secret is to make the toxins in your body water soluble so they can be sweated and peed off, so then you’re REALLY BURNING FAT. As long as you are taking in more toxins then you are eliminating your body is not going to...
The most powerful action you need to do right now to achieve your fitness goals
The number one reason for failure in losing body fat is the lack of clearly defined, written goals. Here are the steps to achieving your fitness goals: STEP 1. Set Inspiring, Detailed & Specific Goals Don't say things like I want to lose weight and have more energy, that is not clear, detailed or specific. A better way to talk to your sub conscious brain is to say something like: By March 1st, I want to weigh 130lbs, with 18% Body Fat, and be wearing size 8 clothes. My Current waist size...
The Top 10 Health Benefits of Fermented Foods
For thousands of years, indigenous cultures worldwide have understood that cooked & fermented foods are more feeding & nourishing to the body than raw foods. Raw foods are cleansing and detoxifying to the body because they are harder to digest. Whereas, cooking foods breaks down their cellular structure, making them easier to digest. Our ancestors developed methods to make foods more digestible through cooking and fermentation that have more nutritional value then many modern foods....
Feel better by modifying your diet based on your body type
What should you believe these days when everywhere you look there are contradictions in every nutrition & health book and article you read? Your Mom tells you one thing, your friend tells you another & then you read something else in a health magazine. Most advice these days seems to just contradict the other. From your own experience you may have learned that what works for one person, sometimes doesn't work for you. Scientific studies on nutrients are...
Exercising on an empty stomach can boost muscle building
Working out on an empty stomach can boost your overall health and fitness. Simply skip breakfast and exercise first thing in the morning and then have a protein recovery meal 30 minutes after your workout. Whether you choose to exercise on an empty stomach or not, your post exercise meal is crucial to stop the catabolic process in your muscle and shift the process toward repair and growth. An example of a catabolic process is knowing that your muscles actually endure a break down phase because...
The Juice of Life – Holly’s Story
Juicing has been used for years to rid the body of toxins, promote physical well-being and encourage mental clarity. Since 95% of vitamins come from the juice of fruits and vegetables, no amount of synthetic medicines or supplements can ever match the power of the healing properties in leafy green vegetables and fruits. When I heard my friend, Holly's story then I was really convinced of these healing powers firsthand. She had been a vibrant athlete who found herself stricken with an at first...
Meet some “Real” & Inspirational Fit Women Over 40
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- Felicia, 47
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- Gladys Burrill, Age 86
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- I’m 80, I’m Hot, I’m Ahead of YOU
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- Bonnie Sprinkle
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- Deadlift at 70
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- Basketball at any age.
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- Ida Keeling, Age 97
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- Edna Levitt, 72 year old personal trainer
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- Tina Smiley, 48
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- Fit & Fabulous at 62
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- Crossfit Master Age 63
