Diets in Review
During the Olympics, Michael Phelps’ diet was a hot topic of conversation. We shared with you his daily habit of consuming more than 10,000 calories. This past Saturday night, Michael poked fun at himself on SNL. The show was even … Continue reading
Do you read this column because you are looking for something that you can change in your life? Or maybe to help keep you on track with the changes you’ve already made? Do you try out the things you read … Continue reading
Now that you’ve seen the first episode of Biggest Loser: Families, you probably have your hunch about who will take home Biggest Loser title and $250,000 prize. So, let’s hear it! Who will win this season? Make your selection now. … Continue reading
The abdominals are a very important topic when it comes to working out and a weak stomach is often overlooked. I strongly feel that the abdominals should be worked almost every day and can handle the repetitive work-load. The lower abs, … Continue reading
Aspartame, simply defined, is an artificial sugar that is a simple chemical compound made up of: two amino acids (phenylalanine and aspartic acid) and a methyl group (CH3). The combination of these compounds creates a product that is 200x sweeter … Continue reading
Usually when you say a food tastes like cardboard, it’s not a compliment… or at least not supposed to be realistic. But if you’re trying Slim Chips, you’d actually be telling the truth, because it’s made out of paper! Your … Continue reading
Ok… so the that last thing you should be concerned about as you sweat and breathe in your yoga class is what you look like. But walk around any mall, grocery store or Starbucks and you’ll quickly see that yoga-inspired attire is … Continue reading
Social support is defined as the encouragement and help provided to you by other people. Studies have shown that social support plays a major role in helping individuals lose and maintain weight loss, suggesting that support enhances the dieter’s feelings … Continue reading
Study after study has shown that there is a link between genetics and people’s problems with weight gain. Of course, the food we eat has a little something to do with it as well. Either way, even if you are … Continue reading
Bob Harper places Jillian Michaels amongst the best trainers in the world. The contestants she trains on Biggest Loser might call her the toughest or maybe even meanest! Either way, her results are nothing short of amazing as she leads … Continue reading
Is it possible that big box stores like Wal-Mart actually help people lose weight? I’ve given my two cents on this subject before. My unscientific opinion has been that if food keeps getting cheaper and cheaper, it usually coincides with … Continue reading