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2010-08-12T08:58:00.000-07:00

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Does your lifestyle promote health or not?

2010-08-04T12:01:00.000-07:00

Many people will answer yes to this, however if you look around you it's quite obvious they are at best unaware of how they live or at worst in denial. Go to any average restaurant and notice the menu and then look at what people are eating. Foods that are processed and slathered with sauces, gravies etc. that no doubt have all kinds of unhealthy things in them. Here in CA when you go to a

Moms have a Large Impact

2010-07-27T08:51:00.000-07:00

Typically mothers are called on to be the one in charge of a families health, particularly when it comes to eating. But given the fact that over 1/3 of women are obese it's difficult for them to transfer healthy habits and behaviors to their kids and families. Many buy the groceries and prepare the meals and thus if they don't know what healthy habits are then it's likely the family will be

Making Up Those Lost Years

2010-07-22T10:54:00.000-07:00

While you can make significant physical changes to your body regardless of your age, one thing is for sure, exercising and participating in sports when you are young gives you the most benefit. Your hormone profile, ability to recover and so forth are at their best when you are young. If you are young or you have kids or know those who do encourage them to be involved in sports and exercise.

In-Activity Not the Cause of Obesity

2010-07-13T13:49:00.000-07:00

Take a look at the article link I have in the sidebar regarding children, activity levels and obesity. All this proves is what many people already know, or at least suspect....eating is much more important than activity when it comes to being at a healthy weight. Like I have mentioned before, exercise can't compensate for bad eating. If you think it can well, try it for awhile, not only will

What's in your shake?

2010-07-06T11:18:00.000-07:00

Many people consume protein shakes, weight gain shakes and every other type of meal replacement, quick and easy blend it or shake it up supposed health food. I will admit I used to consume many of these myself. Just a basic glance at them should make you at least question their level of benefit. Fluorescent colors, ingredient lists that are either paragraphs long and/or contain words you've

Think Before You Drink - If You Want to Lose Fat and Be Lean

2010-07-02T06:20:00.000-07:00

We are at the beginning of July 4th weekend, filled with BBQs, friends, fun, family and perhaps for some the consumption of choice alcoholic beverages. Beyond the whole be careful and don't do stupid selfish things like drinking and driving and other associated debaucherous acts, add the negative effect that alcohol has on your fitness efforts. For one alcohol raises your estrogen levels and

Want to be toned? Avoid lengthy aerobics.

2010-06-30T11:30:00.000-07:00

What does all this mean? For those of you who don't get my fit notes newsletter this is in regards to losing fat, gaining muscle and what type of exercise routine you should focus on to make that happen. You can sign up for the free monthly email on the right of the page. You need to have balance in your exercise program and extreme endurance training (while it may be addictive and make you

What carbs should I eat?

2010-06-28T12:15:00.000-07:00

Generally speaking you should focus on carbohydrates that digest slowly and thus provide a sustained and slower release of sugar into the bloodstream. Thus the focus should be primarily on vegetables, particularly those with a variety of colors so you can maximize the nutrients you are getting. Foods such as mixed lettuce greens, squash, beans, peppers, carrots, cauliflower, broccoli etc.

Why is Sugar a Problem?

2010-06-21T14:11:00.000-07:00

I will try to make this as simple as possible and not get into too many technical details.......The primary reason sugar is a problem is because your body, like most people in today's world, doesn't need as many calories due to the relatively inactive lives most people lead. Combine that with the fact that sugar supplies a large number of calories per gram and many people eat a lot of sugar.

Sugar Destroying Your Results

2010-06-17T10:42:00.000-07:00

Today I want to focus more specifically on sugar and how it will destroy your chances of achieving your fat loss and fitness goals. Most of you probably think you don't really eat that much sugar when in fact you probably eat much more than you think. Part of this is probably due to the addictive nature of sugar and part due to the vilifying of fat and most meats by the mainstream nutrition

Lose the Sugar and Lose Fat

2010-06-16T05:46:00.000-07:00

Lately I've been focusing on fat loss in the daily fitness minute, so now that the new website is up and going I will give you a quick overview. Far and away the best thing you can do to lose fat is to change your eating habits. Regardless of your exercise regimen, if you continue eating the same way, you will look the same. Thirty or even sixty minutes of exercise a few times a week will not

Looking for the easy way out

2009-12-14T09:35:00.000-08:00

Everyone is guilty of it to one degree or another, but long term all it does is lead to dead ends. If you are looking for the quick fix or easy way out when it comes to exercise, looking good or staying healthy then you are barking up the wrong tree. In order to really make significant changes in how you look and feel then you have to make significant changes in how you behave. Working out 20

P.E. Influences the Young and Especially the Poor

2009-11-11T09:07:00.000-08:00

In a recent study it was found that P.E. is especially important in helping low income students develop habits of activity that help them maintain a healthy weight and level of fitness. For these students the regimen they do or do not go through in a school based physical education class may be the only message of health and fitness they are getting. Many of these kids live in situations and

Social Factors Influence Portion Choices

2009-09-22T16:40:00.000-07:00

An interesting new study regarding the influence of other people's size and food choices on how much those around them ate provided some interesting results. In this study it was quite obvious that people's decisions in social situations (i.e. eating with others) are very much influenced by their perception of others. What they found was that people take portions similar in size to the portion

Soda Beefing Up Californians

2009-09-21T17:01:00.000-07:00

According to new research done by researchers at UCLA, soda drinking Californians are almost 30% more likely to be overweight than those who don't drink soda. There are some startling numbers here with percentages of over 40 and 60% respectively of youth in the 2-11 and 12-17 age brackets drinking at least 1 or more soda or sugar containing drinks per day.What does this say...it says wake up

Popping Pills?

2009-09-10T10:55:00.000-07:00

Do you pop pain killers like candy every time you workout in hopes of avoiding soreness and aiding recovery? If you do, a recent article in the New York Times is a must read!Just what you thought may be true, is actually not. Instead of preventing pain and aiding recovery, taking NSAIDS like ibuprofen on a regular basis actually slows down tissue recovery and has no effect on pain when compared

Brain Degeneration and Obesity

2009-08-31T07:33:00.000-07:00

"The brains of obese people looked 16 years older than the brains of those who were lean, and in overweight people looked 8 years older."This is quite shocking news. Just one more item added to the long list of negative health effects obesity leads to. Also mentioned in the article is the fact that age didn't matter, this effect spanned all age groups. The loss of brain tissue increases the

Fat People Live Longer?

2009-08-17T12:56:00.000-07:00

Hold down your excitement. Before you run off and tell everyone you know that a new study says fat people live longer lets look at what it really says. What the study found, based on BMI, which only takes into consideration height and weight, not muscle and fat, was that those in the overweight category, 25-30 BMI were 17% less likely to die than those of 'normal' weight, BMI 18-25. Instead of

More on Obesity Cost

2009-08-04T21:53:00.000-07:00

This staggering $147 billion medical cost of obesity is nearly double what it was 10 yrs prior.If you're obese on average your medical costs will be 47% higher or in dollar figures almost $1500/year as compared to someone who is not obese.Nearly all of this is attributable to the costs of disease brought on by obesity.What this says in my estimation is two-fold, one people need to start taking

Almost 150 Billion In Added Health Care Costs Due to Obesity

2009-07-28T22:06:00.000-07:00

This is astonishing to think that the health care costs of obesity are that high! This should be a wake up call to not only those in government, but everyone. If we want health care reform it looks quite obvious that we should start where it always pays to start with most things, with ourselves. Changing our habits and/or continuing good habits in order to influence others to make changes.

Beyond Exercise & Healthy Eating

2009-07-18T09:40:00.000-07:00

You hear it all the time, typically from those who are "in shape", "all they have to do is eat less and start working out". If it were that easy then most people wouldn't have the weight problems to begin with. New research is suggesting that therapy for emotion based eating is necessary if results are to be had by many who struggle with weight problems. It's just not enough to give someone an

Mega-Calories at Your Fingertips

2009-07-15T09:46:00.000-07:00

Now that California law requires chain restaurants to put calorie counts on menus, if you're lucky enough to live here, you will be shocked at how many calories are in various foods they serve! All I can say is it's no wonder people are obese. Well over a thousand calories in many if not most entrees and even in the appetizers! You think a soup and salad is healthy, well at TGI Fridays you

Obesity Rates Not Going Down in America

2009-07-06T16:17:00.000-07:00

A new report just issued shows that obesity rates in the United States are on the rise in 23 states and hasn't gone down in any! Hmmm....based on this what do you think may be a good way to reduce the extravagant costs of healthcare in the US without resorting to extremely expensive so called "reform". How about we develop a lifestyle based program focused on prevention through weight loss,

All You Need is You

2009-07-02T14:08:00.000-07:00

With the economy down and your finances tight there's no excuse or need to worry about how you are going to stay in shape. Why? Because being fit doesn't have to cost a dime. Using just your bodyweight for exercises can provide more than enough variety and challenge to get you in top shape. Just a little creativity coupled with some hard work and watch your body change in no time.The basics

Too Much of a Good Thing?

2009-06-30T10:03:00.000-07:00

You can exercise too much.....this may never cross some people's minds, especially in American society where the mindset is typically "more is better". In the case of exercise this isn't true, you must have the correct balance of exercise and rest in order to obtain the healthy benefits. Now don't all of a sudden jump to the conclusion that you are exercising too much because for most people

Core Fitness...

2009-06-24T13:27:00.000-07:00

This is all you hear about everywhere, "do this for your core", "do that for your core". So most people automatically think this means do as many crunches as you possibly can because "you gotta have a six pack". This is so so far from the actual truth. For one, there are many people who have "six packs" but are far from healthy and actually are relatively weak in the rest of their core. If

....Sports Drinks

2009-06-22T09:50:00.000-07:00

These drinks are all the rage now with more and more brands and types available. But really, think about it. Does it make sense to drink liquids which are fluorescent colored? No liquid that humans are meant to drink is naturally fluorescent in color! In order to get these colors they must place many artificial colorings in the beverage. Additionally, most are either loaded down with sugar

Food Quality continued.....

2009-06-17T09:41:00.000-07:00

On with the food quality discussion. This is very important when putting together an appropriate nutrition plan, thus the extended discussion of it. Another reason is that most people either don't think about it or are not aware that this is important. Just as a review...when purchasing meats you want to look for hormone free, organic, grass fed, free range products where the animals have not

Eating Seems Good..So What's the Problem?

2009-06-15T14:21:00.000-07:00

More often than not, if weight is an issue, sugar(s) are the culprit. People have been so scared into thinking fat and meat and eggs are bad that they have replaced these foods with excessive carbohydrates (which are sugars). Granted there are different types of sugars but the sugars most people consume are the ones that are easy to access. They are simple refined sugars which are in many

Protein Quality - Meats - Red Meat...It's Good for You

2009-06-13T12:55:00.000-07:00

I want to start with protein, primarily because this is where many people are woefully inadequate in their consumption. There is also much confusion and misinformation about proteins that is propagated through the media and other organizations with hidden bias. The first thing you have to understand is "meat, fat, cholesterol and eggs don't cause heart disease". This is something that has been

Quality matters....

2009-06-09T08:42:00.000-07:00

when it comes to food just as it does with any other product or service you use. Would you go to an auto mechanic that charged $5 to replace your tires or fly on an airplane lawn chairs for seats? I think not! But for some odd reason most people look at food and try to go for the cheapest possible options. It's pretty hilarious when you see someone with a Porsche driving through a fast food

Eating the right proportions matters

2009-06-08T09:16:00.000-07:00

This is huge! You have to eat the right amounts of carbs, proteins, and fats and timing is key. Of course everyone is different, so each person has to figure out what works best for them. As far as timing goes, you really need to try and eat something every 3-4 hours to keep your blood sugar from dropping and thus putting your body into starvation mode where it wants to store everything you

Friday June 5, 2009 - Eat only real food...

2009-06-05T10:13:00.000-07:00

Most people think that's exactly what they are doing, but in reality they aren't. Another one of the big keys to not only losing weight, but also to being healthy is to eat primarily(80% of the time or more) whole and natural foods. What kinds of food are these? Things like fruits, vegetables, eggs, meats, cheeses. No fruit juice doesn't count and neither does lunch meat or any of the other

Tuesday June 2, 2009 - Your diet will get you?

2009-06-02T09:51:00.000-07:00

If you're looking to lose weight your diet more than almost anything else will get you and drag you back to square one. As I said yesterday, most people eat too much food for their activity level. Gaining a pound a month is only little more than 100 calories per day in excess of what you burn off! So it doesn't take much, that extra cookie, soda, after work drink. That's 12 lbs per year and

Monday June 1, 2009 - Why can't I lose weight?

2009-06-01T09:17:00.000-07:00

This is a question I've heard too many times to count. People hope for a simple straightforward answer, but the fact is there is not one. For each person the answer is different. As much as we try to simplify things, there is no getting around the fact that each person is different and requires a different approach if they are to be successful in losing weight.Each day this week I'll briefly

Tuesday May 26, 2009 - Solve the Healthcare Crisis?

2009-05-26T08:18:00.000-07:00

Just look around you the next time you are in a public place and it won't be long until you see many people who are overweight and out of shape. Particularly young people, many who are in 'disguise' (i.e. they look thin but are woefully unfit and based on research probably even more at risk than even their overweight counterparts). You here so much nowadays about the "healthcare crisis" in

Monday May 18, 2009 - Just take the steps?

2009-05-18T10:31:00.000-07:00

This is a comment you hear quite frequently when amongst people discussing "exercise" or "healthy habits". However, this is a very dangerous comment. Why you ask? Because it breeds content, comfort, and feelings of I'm ok you're ok when in reality that's far from the truth for most people. Even though taking the steps isn't a bad thing it is many times used as a justification for not doing

Thursday May 7, 2009 - What's Your Excuse?

2009-05-07T08:20:00.000-07:00

For not making your health and fitness a priority? I know there are a million of them and they are all running through your head right now as you read this. Everyone pretty much has the same ones. Honestly, though, they aren't the real reasons you don't exercise, eat right and take care of your health. The real reasons run much deeper than, work, kids, other commitments, too tired blah blah

April 28, 2008 - You Can Be Fit at Any Age

2009-04-28T11:23:00.000-07:00

Many people have the mistaken notion that as you get older you are guaranteed to become overweight and out of shape. This is one of the biggest fallacies out there. Regardless of your age you can be in great shape and have large amounts of energy. The key is making your health a priority. Many things become a part of people's lives as they become adults and gain more responsibilities and as

Monday April 27, 2009 - Workout and Eat Like Crazy

2009-04-27T11:33:00.000-07:00

I know this may sound crazy, but those of you who have experienced it know the feelings of hunger you constantly have if you workout quite often. For those of you who don't workout very often or very hard, there is something big you are missing out on especially if you like to eat! Your level of hunger will go through the roof when you start working out a lot. The great part about it is you

April 2, 2009 - Just Move It, to Lose It

2009-04-02T09:31:00.000-07:00

Sounds pretty logical right? If you want to lose weight you need to move your body around. The thing is, most people move very very little....in fact a recent study indicated that morbidly obese individuals are sedentary more than 99% of their day. That means they only do any kind of significant movement for little more than 8 minutes per day according to the study! The rest of the time they

March, 9 2009 - The Challenge of Female Fat Loss

2009-03-09T11:34:00.000-07:00

More evidence is coming out that, while women burn more fat during exercise, they store fat more efficiently at other times. This recent study out of Australia shows a link between the hormone estrogen and fat storage. Basically suggesting that estrogen reduces women's ability to burn as many calories following eating, possibly due to the fact that the body is preparing for a potential

March 2, 2009 - Higher impact better?

2009-03-02T08:12:00.000-08:00

A new study suggests that higher impact activities may help bone density to a greater degree than weight training. Does this mean that you should immediately go out and start running or doing high intensity jumping drills? Absolutely not! However, what it does suggest is that light weight training and low impact activities such as walking do very little to improve or maintain bone density.

February 25, 2009.......discipline sacrifice and reward

2009-02-25T10:53:00.000-08:00

Being fit and leading a healthy and happy lifestyle requires many things which most of us don't come by naturally, because we are human beings with faults and weaknesses. Those big things we need to develop in order to get to the point of attaining the rewarding feelings of happiness that a healthy lifestyle brings about are hard to come by. This is especially true in today's society of instant

February 23, 2009 - Why the easy way doesn't pay...

2009-02-23T09:57:00.000-08:00

An article out on another study and further evidence that performance enhancing substances cause problems for those who use them. Granted this study focused on former NFL players linking muslce and bone related injureis to the use of steriods.....you may think this is irrelevant to those who aren't athletes....however it's not. I would hazard to say it points out the fact that using substances

February 20, 2009- Cyclists and others at risk for bone loss...

2009-02-20T20:18:00.000-08:00

If you or others you know participate in activities such as cycling, swimming or other non-weight bearing activities as your primary form of exercise be aware that you may be at risk for bone loss if you don't supplement that activity with a weight bearing activity such as weight training, jogging etc. These problems can come on early, in the 20s or even 30s. If you are going to do weight

February 17, 2009 - Startling Obesity Statistics!

2009-02-17T09:25:00.000-08:00

I was just reading an article about the obesity problem in America and some of the statistics are absolutely alarming! Most particularly the ones regarding adolescents and their liklihood of being obese as adults if they are obese as adolescents. Here are the results....for boys who are obese as youngsters their liklihood of being obese as adults is 80% and for girls it's a more daunting 92%!

February 12, 2009 - Pizza Man Says Don't Eat too Much

2009-02-12T21:16:00.000-08:00

I ran across a slightly humorous and ironic article noting how the Papa John's pizza founder said his you can't eat too much of his product because it wouldn't be healthy........this is amazing coming from a big time corporate guy admitting his companies food isn't good for you (he says you can't eat 5 or 6 pieces)...oh my...of course nobody ever eats that much...sure...live in denial...hahaha!

February 11, 2009.....Workout More to Lose Weight

2009-02-11T09:33:00.000-08:00

Just read an article today indicating what I pretty much already knew, and that is the old stand by of 30 min of moderate exercise 5 times a week isn't going to cut it if you want to lose significant weight and keep it off. The American College of Sports Medicine has upped the amount to 50 min 5 times a week. This means moderate intensity, not the kind of workout where you don't break a sweat

February 10, 2009....I published my Women's Workout Book

2009-02-10T18:27:00.000-08:00

I've finally gotten my long worked on women's fitness book, Trim Tighten and Tone, published. You'll never appreciate the amount of work that goes into a book until you do it! The relief of being virtually finished with this part of the project is amazing! Over 5 months worth of work, hours of photo shoots, editing photos, writing and formatting..........ahhhhh! I think everyone will really like