Want my number-one fat burner? It’s not sexy, your favorite magazine probably won’t be touting it as the weight loss “miracle” de jour, and I guarantee it won’t be the hot topic at your next dinner party. But for fat loss and fast metabolism, it works. Yes, fiber keeps you regular. You [...]
If you’re like me, you have less time to juggle more tasks these days. Those overwhelming responsibilities and demands can drain every ounce of energy before morning even ends. I see so many people reach for a quick pick-me-up to keep them going all afternoon and complete their ever-growing to-do list. More [...]
I was doing some research recently and stumbled across an interesting article in the Washington Post that revealed some “secrets” of highly obese people. What researchers discovered provided a primer about what not to do for fat loss and fast metabolism. For instance, obese people begin eating sooner, devour larger portions, skip breakfast, [...]
Do you scrutinize labels for high-fructose corn syrup in all its disguises, buy organic veggies whenever possible, and avoid trans fats like the plague? You might be orthorexic. Menacing as it may sound, please don’t be alarmed. Dr. Steven Bratman coined the term “orthorexia” in 1997 to describe people really focused on eating healthily. [...]
You’ve ditched the sugar and get optimal protein at every meal, workout religiously, and take a multivitamin. Yet you get on the scales and nothing. Despite all your hard work, your jeans aren’t fitting any looser and your weight isn’t where you want it to be. I’ve worked with numerous clients who struggle with [...]
You know those magazine articles where they interview some expert who says to lose 1 pound a week you need to cut 500 calories a day? Inevitably the magazine then provides various ways to reduce calories, including switching to diet soda, loading up on whole grain “goodness,” and choosing “light” products. Well, a [...]
Fueled by celebrity endorsements and massive amounts of money, the dairy industry pushes a relentless campaign to convince you that unless you meet your skim-milk quota, you’ll never get adequate amounts of calcium. You’d never know from those ads, but you can get all your calcium without ever touching a glass of milk. [...]
Let’s talk numbers. Your body is about 70% water, though because you’re probably not drinking enough, your body might be down to 40 – 50%. Common signs of dehydration include dark urine, dry skin, headaches, and fatigue. But dehydration isn’t always so obvious and by the time you’re thirsty, you’re already dehydrated. For instance, [...]
You name a potential dietary-disaster situation on the road and I’ve probably experienced it! Stuck with relatives who think a healthy breakfast involves low-fat French toast drowned in “lite” syrup with bananas? Been there. Stranded at a roadside diner where every deep-fried thing on the menu came out of a famous butter-loving chef’s [...]
Easiest way for a guy to win a date with that hot barista who always remembers his name and gives him an extra shot of espresso? Compliment her with the right words. The Dental Care Plus Implant Centres conducted a study that asked 2,000 men and women about the best and worst compliments to [...]
