Oz the Not so Great and Powerful? Today I’d like to introduce you to a new weekly column where I will start to turn my sharp eyes and keen nose in the direction of “America’s Doctor,” Dr. Mehmet Oz. Now, longtime readers of the Hound know that I often agree with the Good Doctor, however, [...]
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. [...]
Let’s face it – stress sucks. Our bodies manifest stress as pain, headaches, nervous energy, and even fat storage. Chronic increases in stress level often result in higher cortisol levels, lower DHEA (a calming hormone in your body), and increased storage of belly fat. From an evolutionary standpoint, this makes a lot [...]
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 [...]
by Dr. Kareem Samhouri – CSCS, HFS Neuro Metabolic Fitness & Rehab Expert Author of the popular program: Abs Strength Guide Did you know that these 7 exercises (which are popular with most workout enthusiasts) could actually be HARMING your body? Exercise is meant to help you, right? Unfortunately, there are certain “exercises” in the [...]
Forgot that old excuse about “eating for two”, ladies. New evidence and recently released Guidelines suggest that being overweight during pregnancy carries just as many, and maybe even more health risks, as being obese any other time in your life. The information and new guidelines were put out by the United Kingdom’s National Institute [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
