Healthy Nuggets

Failure

By Paul

Failure should be our teacher, not our undertaker.  Failure is? delay, not defeat. It is a temporary detour, not a dead end.  Failure is?something we can avoid only by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being?nothing. ~ Denis... »

Nature’s Perfect Thirst-Quencher

By Paul

The best drink for both weight loss and health is...water. Here are 4 great reasons to fill your glass to the brim with crystal clear water: Staying hydrated enhances weight loss. Drinking water prevents dehydration. Filling your stomach with water before meals prevents overeating. Quenching your thirst with water hydrates your skin, giving it a more youthful... »

Eat without Feeling Deprived

By Paul

Want to eat less without feeling deprived? This simple mind shift will help you do just that: Instead of eating until you feel full, stop eating as soon as you are no longer... »

Don’t Blame Oprah Because You’re Fat

By Paul

"I must have a slugghish thyroid, just like Oprah." Probably Not! Chances are your thyroid is just fine. Want the hard science on that to know for sure? Here's an aweome article on the subject from my partners over at Prograde Nutrition. http://personalfitnesssolutions.getprograde.com/hypothyroidism.html Your friend and trainer, Paul F. Sweatt PS - You may have the same problem as Oprah, but you probably don't. Click that... »

Your Reason for Exercising

By Paul

Your number one reason for exercise is unique to you. Maybe you want to fit into a smaller pant size or lower your cholesterol. Or maybe you just love how a good workout makes you feel. Whatever your reason is, remind yourself of it often. Write it down and place it where you will see it everyday. It... »

Do Superfoods Prevent Aging?

By Paul

It seems like everytime you go to the grocery store checkout you see another magazine article on the latest superfood. So when I got this update from my partners over at Prograde I knew I had to share it with you. **** Just how "super" are these superfoods you hear about all the time now? Are they all they're cracked up... »

The Domino Effect

By Paul

Regular exercise makes it easier to eat healthy. Just as healthy eating makes you more likely to exercise. It's the domino effect. When you begin to make a positive change in one area of your life other areas will soon follow. Remember, while nutrition is vitally important for weight loss, true results are achieved through a combination of both... »

Delicious Chocolate Cherry Bars Recipe

By Paul

I have two super quick updates for you from my partners over at Prograde Nutrition: First, yes, it is true. They really did sell out of their brand new Prograde Metabolism in just four days! As of right now they plan on having it back in stock the last full week of May. Second, here's another sweet recipe for... »

Snack Healthy While Traveling

By Paul

Travel days create the perfect opportunity for snacking. A mocha and scone before your flight, a salty snack on the plane and then before you know it - it's lunch time! Road trips open up even more opportunities for regrettable snacking...rest stop vending machines, gas station quickie marts and of course the never ending string of... »

Your Ideal You

By Paul

Take a moment and imagine your 'ideal you'. What does the 'ideal you' look like? How does the 'ideal you' spend their time? Who would the 'ideal you' spend time with? What would the 'ideal you' accomplish? The distance between you and your 'ideal you' is created by laziness. When faced with decisions, big or small, do what... »

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