Fair warning, this one is a rant. It's probably a bit long, but to read it. I have some things to get off my chest, and I believe a lot of people reading this will find it refreshing. We have a problem in this country, well, actually in this world - with people overeating. Obviously overeating is one of the primary reasons people are struggling with bellyfat and excess bodyweight in general. The solution to this problem is not "don't eat so much", although that is the end … [Read more...]
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Exercise Doesn’t Help Serious Couch Potatoes
It doesn't matter if you go running every morning, or you're a regular at the gym. If you spend most of the rest of the day sitting - in your car, your office chair, on your sofa at home, you are putting yourself at increased risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, a variety of cancers and an early death. A new study from American Cancer Society researchers finds it's not just how much physical activity you get, but how much time you spend sitting that can affect your … [Read more...]
Year 2011 Fatloss Plan
If you have this as your resolution - "in the year 2011, I'm going to lose ... pounds," then here is how to make it stick: 1. Use a lifestyle fatloss plan rather than a crash-diet, you know crash-diet will just let you down. The fatloss plan I mean is, eat your favorite foods 2-3 times per week, it is not only help you drop the bodyfat quickly, it can also keep you happy YET slow enough to keep your BODY HAPPY too. If your body is happy, your fatloss will stay steady … [Read more...]
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Does Healthy Eating Cost You More?
One of the biggest myths out there is the myth that eating healthy costs too much. Just the opposite and I'll prove it to you in three ways. #1: Cash Here's some sample figures courtesy of Scott Tousignant's fitness blog. * 2 medium size sweet potatoes $1 or ... small fries from a fast food joint * 2 red peppers $1 or ... a can of pop * Bowl of oatmeal with fruit and protein powder $2 or ... large bag of chips * 6 Chicken Breasts $10 or ... a sub combo from … [Read more...]
Another Weightloss Drug Got Baned
We should all take a big, huge, massive sigh of relief. Finally, the FDA did something right when it comes to bogus "magic" diet-fat burn pills. A panel of experts reviewed Vivus Inc.'s new wonder-pill "Qnexa" today. They gave it the thumbs-down. Why? Oh, pesky little reported side-effects like: * Heart Attacks * Stroke * Increased Risk of Suicide (yikes!) * Memory/Concentration Loss You know - "minor" stuff like that. GEEZ. What the hell are … [Read more...]
