I write a lot about my experiences with Medifast. Someone came to my blog the other day and asked if it was possible to replicate Medifast yourself or find some sort of do-it-yourself alternative. I will answer this question in the next article. What you would have to think about if you wanted a DIY Medifast plan: To replicate this […]
anthony’s story Anthony, 60, who worked as a lawn mower contractor, decided in March 2008 that it was time to get back in shape. He renewed his subscription to the gym and started again with weights. Shortly after attempting to lift 220 pounds (100 kg) for the first time in 15 years, he developed pain in his right groin, which […]
Why is it so easy to be a couch potato and just hang around doing nothing? Let me rephrase: why is physical activity, especially vigorous physical activity, perceived as painful? Is perception the main problem? What if we could rewire the neural pathway in our brain to associate pleasure with intense physical activity (I’m not necessarily talking about hard work) […]
With a unique blend of wetlands, wide open spaces, bayou, grassland, and forest ecosystems just a short drive from Houston, it’s no wonder it’s an outdoor lover’s and enthusiast’s paradise. And parents looking for affordable ways to prevent their kids from bouncing off the walls of their home. With local wildlife thriving in many of Houston’s protected wildlife areas and […]
Healthy meal of the week: Slow Cooked Chicken, Brown Rice and Corn on the Cob Healthy Leftover Idea: Chicken Sandwiches Here’s an easy meal to make using your wonderful slow cooker that’s probably sitting sadly in the corner of your kitchen patiently waiting to be called. When planned accordingly, this meal can be ready to eat when you return home, […]
In the Power Tools to Success podcast episode, we spoke to Ronald Abvajee, a health and fitness expert, to ask how you can transform your health and fitness in just ten days. The subject of health and fitness is not an easy one, there is too much conflicting advice for diet and so is exercise programs. In life you are […]
“Nutrition is the process of taking in nutrients from the food you eat.” types of nutrition • Carbohydrates – Carbohydrates are nutrients that provide energy and our main source of energy. They are easily digested and broken down into glucose, which the body uses to perform its many functions. The body receives 4 calories for 1 gram of carbohydrates consumed. […]
If you are a teen or a parent of a teen looking for facts and things to learn about weight training for teens, then you are reading the right article. The hints and tips below will give you an overview of the many things surrounding strength training for teens, including answers to the questions “Is it normal to let a […]
Swimming for conditioning is little used, little known or misused by most wrestlers and coaches. It’s not that trainers don’t have a plan or a goal, but many trainers take standard gym work to the pool and stand on one end, doing double carries and jump squats, all great things, but if they really understood the benefits of swimming could […]
Weight loss without exercise is like bread without butter. Something missing. One makes the other. Walking the Walk – Exercise and Weight Loss The road to exercise is paved with good intentions. It’s so easy to find an excuse not to exercise, to not move your butt. We are all experts at it. The thing to remember is that exercise […]
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