Fitness
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... »
Strange Energy and Belly Flab Connection Revealed
This article is going to blow your mind. Seriously. Jayson Hunter, my biz partner over at Prograde Nutrition, just wrote about the connection between your energy levels and belly flab. Needless to say, this is MUST READ stuff. Well, if you're looking to get rid of those stubborn pounds once and for all it is. Check it out here==> http://personalfitnesssolutions.getprograde.com/optimizing-mitochondria-for-healthy-weight-loss.html Your... »
7 Reasons Why You Can’t Lose Weight
There are few things more frustrating than not being able to lose weight. You want to be slimmer and to tone your body, but your weight won't budge. Read the following 7 Weight Loss Blockers to discover what is standing in your way and how to quickly and easily begin your weight loss journey. Blocker #1: Your Mind Your mind ... »
Six Habits For Successful Fat Loss
Do you need to lose weight but can't seem to do it? Do you believe that there is some sort of secret that people that have successfully lost weight are refusing to share? Well as someone who has successfully lost weight I will tell you the secret. You ready? Lean close so no no else will hear. THERE IS NO SECRET! Sorry had to do it. For... »
Health in the Bank
Recently I said to a crowd of eager listeners on one of the stretch mats that working out regularly for health is like compound interest in your savings account. Not the best thing to invest in. At the time I was told that it was a strange analogy. I disagree completely. I think that it is the perfect analogy. The more you deposit into... »
Cardio Bad for Fat Loss and Your Health?
I know that since I am a personal trainer some of my ideas about exercising for fat loss and health seem strange, backwards or down right wrong. People thought Columbus and Newton were crazy too. In 5-10 years this will be common knowledge, you'll see. You and I are inundated everyday with advice on how to eat right and workout correctly... »
5 Unhealthy Things Healthy People Do
You are not a stupid person. Not by any means. In fact, it's my guess that you're healthier than most. You probably exercise regularly. You watch what you eat. You keep up-to-date on the latest health concerns. You don't binge on sugar. And you never - ever - eat fast food. Well, almost never. But you do have a few... »
10 Reasons Why You Are (Still) Fat (edited)
Editor's note: I told The Captain to tone things down a bit but what I got was still kind of vulgar. So I did a little tweaking of the article. If you would like to see the original article please go to: 10 Reasons Why You Are Still Fat (unedited) You look into the mirror and notice something very wrong with... »
