Countdown to Fitness

On my personal countdown to better fitness, I’ve been evolving my diet not only as I’ve read articles, books, and scientific papers, but also as I’ve made scientific observations about how food affects me personally.  Amazingly, or so I thought at the time, when I increased my protein and kept carbohydrate and fat consumption the same, I lost weight.   This has happened several times since October 2009.

How can this be? (more…)

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…)

In my continuing series “Boost Your Metabolism,” I’m going to post multiple articles on food, not just the types to avoid and the types to eat, but also how to time your exercise with your eating to maximize your efforts.

Too Much Added Sugar
If you are like most Americans, according to the 2001–04 NHANES (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey), you will consume 22 teaspoons (355 calories) of added sugar today.  Most of that comes from soft drinks, sweetened beverages, and other processed foods. (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…)