Fat Loss

February 22, 2011 by
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I am not a fitness elite. I am not a incredible professional athlete. I am a woman who has found fitness late in life. This article is about fat loss. And that is something I can speak about with authority. You see, when I was 43 I used to weight upwards of 265 lbs. I was headed on the way to high blood pressure meds for the rest of my life and a whole host of other health concerns because of my obesity. I am now 47 and lost about 130 lbs in the course of 2 years through healthy whole foods and exercise. If you are reading this and have never had a significant amount of weight on you, then … [Read more...]

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Eating disorders in men on the rise

January 24, 2011 by

It is estimated that nearly 1 million men suffer from eating disorders and this number is on the rise.  Many treatment centers do not accept male patients, as one 29 year old male found out.  This is something that needs to change as many men need to seek treatment.  Signs of eating disorders in males can include, but are not limited to: over exercising, excessive energy drink consumption, substance abuse, use of supplements, and disordered eating patterns.  Read more on males and eating disorders in this article from the Las Vegas Review Journal. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Men's Health

Clean your plate…should you?

December 21, 2010 by

Going into the New Year, many people have resolutions related to healthy eating.  Something to keep in mind, especially if you have little ones, is that your kids look up to you and you set an example for them in all aspects of life.  Yes, this means that the way you eat, the way you talk about your body, your dieting habits, and exercise habits all have a huge impact on shaping your kids. Keeping that in mind brings up the age old saying of "clean your plate or you don't get dessert."  What kind of message is this sending to your kids?  Believe it or not, children have a very natural … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Nutrition, Healthy Eating

Does your family have a healthful diet?

December 21, 2010 by

According to a survey published in USA Today Health, only 1 in 3 parents think their family has a healthful diet.  This is not very surprising considering the state of health in our nation.  Most surveyed do not know caloric count in many of the products they eat on a daily basis.  Additionally, more than half of the parents surveyed felt that their activity level was fair or poor.  The majority (74%) did however feel that their kids activity level was good or very good.  Although many kids get plenty of activity,  this number seems high.  Kids are not nearly as active as they used to be and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Nutrition, Nutrition