by Dr. Kareem F. Samhouri, CSCS, HFS Neuro Metabolic Fat Loss & Fitness Expert Understanding the difference between fat loss and weight loss is a critical component in any fitness program. Many people confuse the number on the scale with their fitness level, although this can be quite misleading at times. […]
The Best Abs Diet
Two of the biggest concerns most people have when it comes to their bodies is losing excess belly fat and getting flat abs. Most of us consider abs to be the markers of fitness, whether that’s true or not, and getting great abs is usually one of the top priorities of anyone that I speak […]
Fat Loss & Fast Metabolism? Stop Counting Calories!
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 […]
Lose Belly Fat Through Exercise
by Dr. Kareem F. Samhouri, CSCS, HFS Neuro Metabolic Fat Loss & Fitness Expert Losing belly fat through exercise is not as easy as people make it seem. The truth is, your body will lose fat from every place you do not want, first. It is very difficult to lose fat […]
Dump the Milk for Strong Bones
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. […]
Six Pack Abs Made Easy
by Dr. Kareem F. Samhouri, CSCS, HFS Neuro Metabolic Fat Loss & Fitness Expert Have you ever considered doing every exercise on an unstable surface, as to train your core at all times? My belief is that this is the fastest way to gain six pack abs with the least amount of effort. In […]
How to Choose the Best Running Shoes
There are so many running shoes on the market and many of them are very expensive, especially if you’re on a tight budget. I’d like to explain how to choose the best running shoe for your needs and also tell you about two excellent running shoes that I recommend among the different types you can […]
You’re Not Drinking Enough Water. Here’s Why
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, […]
10 Strategies to Eat Healthy When You’re Traveling
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 […]
The Real Deal on the Master Cleanse
The Master Cleanse (or Lemonade Cleanse) has been around for several years and its popularity gets resurrected every few years or so. This seems to be one of those years, so now is a good time to address what it is, why it’s so popular and why it is not a weight loss solution. What […]
