Countdown to Fitness

Do you want to lose weight but are having trouble starting?  Are you looking for a comprehensive, inspirational weight-loss plan?  Do you know what type of metabolism you have?  Are you looking for healthier food choices?  Do you need recipes and a meal plan? Are you ready to take a hard look at what keeps you from losing weight?  Do you want to understand the science behind a healthier diet, so you can make your own wise decisions?  Are you ready to sweat?  Consider the book if you want answers to most or all of these questions. (more…)

For so long I had heard that one should drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water every day, but I never actually did it, until the past few of weeks.  I can verify that my weight loss has increased since doing so.

Health Benefits of Water
Every system in your body depends on water.  This essential fluid (more…)

While Simply Determined talked about why she chose Atkins, I want to make the distinction that I’m not doing Atkins but another type of eating plan: a high-protein, high-fiber, moderate-fat, moderate-carb diet. I want to stress that there is no one-style-fits-all eating plan. You need to find a healthy, satisfying, long-term eating plan that you can stick to and that fits your lifestyle.

Looking for a Life-Long, Logical Eating Plan
Unlike Simply Determined, I’ve not tried various diets to lose weight. First of all, I was homeschooling, so the focus was not on me, although I should have made myself more of a priority. Second, I don’t trust most diets. I’m a scientist, so I need research to show me that the diet is safe. However, it also has to be logical, which may sound strange, but some diets just aren’t logical for the long term, like the grapefruit diet. I was looking for a life-long eating plan. (more…)

I first heard of Lärabars when I heard Jillian Michaels speak.  She said these were all natural.  Being curious, I had to investigate this for myself.

Wow, I was totally amazed when I went to the Lärabars website! They are all natural with nutritious ingredients.  I then searched for some nutrition facts and found them at DietFacts.com. (more…)

Are your hormones victims of processed foods and other chemicals?  Do you want to become healthier and/or lose weight?  Are you on estrogen overload from the processed foods you eat?  Men and women, you may be surprised.  I was!  (Processed foods could account for much of why Viagra and other similar meds are needed.)

If you want answers to these questions and many more, I highly recommend reading Master Your Metabolism: The 3 Diet Secrets to Naturally Balancing Your Hormones for a Hot and Healthy Body! by Jillian Michaels, trainer on The Biggest Loser, because she gets to the bottom of many of the health problems in this country, including obesity.  Your hormones are under assault by processed foods, plastics, and other chemicals in the environment. (more…)