Fitness
4 Tactics for Faster Fat Loss Results
Have you ever been frustrated over a lack of results from your workout routine? If so, you are in good company. Even the most seasoned athletes experience times when their results plateau. When you continue to put in the same effort day after day with little or no results it is safe to say that you've hit your... »
Survival is for the Fittest
I am always amazed at how much marketing and the media can dictate what it considered to be truth. And this is especially prominent when it comes to fitness. With I all I know about health and fitness, people will still argue with me about how training only with machines is the way to go for health and fitness. They believe this... »
Lime Butter Sauce
Here's what you will need... 1 large garlic clove, chopped 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted Directions: Puree garlic with lime juice, salt, and pepper in a blender until smooth. With motor running, add melted butter. Blend for 30... »
How to Make Interval Training (More) Effective for Fat Loss
As most of you reading this know, I am a big proponent of intervals for fat loss, body transformation and overall health and fitness. I like them over regular cardio because they are quicker than regular cardio, they help your body burn more fat and calories than regular cardio and they improve heart and lung function better than regular cardio. What... »
A Picture (or 2) is Worth a Thousand Motivations
Having trouble with motivation? Try this technique: Go through your photo albums and find a picture of yourself in your best shape ever. It may be a photo from your college or even high school days. Now go through your photos and find a picture of yourself in your worst shape ever. You may have to go through old shoe... »
How To Be Lean & Sexy (and Healthy) Forever. Or least for a really long time
I just got done watching a show about these places around the world where the people live much longer than the average population and it got me thinking. What is the point of being lean and sexy if you are not in good health and can't show it off? Also, what is the point of doing things to make yourself look good... »
The Top 7 Reasons to Exercise
Summer has arrived and along with it the dreaded bathing suit season. Whether you can't wait to bare it all on the beach, or if you're still working toward a weight loss goal, exercise is the key to looking and feeling great in summer months. But why else should you exercise? Here are the top 7 reasons to... »
Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
You've probably heard of quinoa - it is hailed by some as the new super food. It's high in protein (12%-18%) and contains a balanced set of essential amino acids - this means it's a surprisingly complete protein. It's also high in fiber and iron. And, as if the edible seeds didn't have enough going for them,... »
Fat Loss 1-2-3: Step 2
In the first installment of Fat Loss 1-2-3 (make sure that you read it first if you haven't already) I told you that the first thing that you have to focus on in your diet if you want to lose weight is get rid of all the excess sugar that you might be consuming. How did that work for you? Is the... »
Fat Loss is NEAT
When many people think of trying to lose fat and subsequently getting in shape they think of going to the gym. They feel that all they have to do is go to the gym and workout (don't forget the actual workout part) for 2, 3 or more hours a week and the fat will just magically fall right off. After a couple... »
