Archive for the ‘General’ Category

Running or Walking - Which Burns More Calories

Sunday, October 5th, 2008

A common misconception is that you burn way more calories when you go for a run compared to going for a walk - but this isn't actually true. It is true that you will burn calories at a faster rate if you run, but whether you cover a 3 mile distance ...

Weight Loss Motivation Part 3

Saturday, September 20th, 2008

We always end off the show with a motivational quote that will hopefully help you on the road of long-term weight loss and health success. Here are the quotes again from shows 17-24. "Hello! Do you know me? If you don't, you should. I am ONE POUND OF ...

Weight Loss Motivation Part 2

Friday, August 29th, 2008

We always end off the show with a motivational quote that will hopefully help you on the road of long-term weight loss and health success. Here are the quotes again from shows 9-16. "The exercise is the spark and the food is the fuel, without both you'll see no flames - ...

Weight Loss Motivation Part 1

Thursday, August 14th, 2008

We always end off the show with a motivational quote that will hopefully help you on the road of long-term weight loss and health success. Here are the quotes again from shows 1-8. "Knowledge is power, but in reality knowledge is only Potential Power. You actually have to get ...

Diet Success Means Knowing all About Calories

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

One of our most common questions on the show is "How many calories should I be eating"? Here is a post that I wrote about 8 months ago, that I'm re-posting so everyone can figure this out or remind themselves of how to do it. If you never want ...

Childhood Obesity Makes the Cover of Time Magazine

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008

Childhood obesity was the topic of Show #23, again in a post called Cutting the Cord and most recently on Show #32.  We've really given a lot of time to this important topic.  And now childhood obesity has now made the cover of Time Magazine. Check out the seven articles from ...

Why You Get Fatter as You Get Older

Monday, April 28th, 2008

Let's face it, as you age your body not only ages - it also changes. How much you actually weigh become less and less of an issue for your overall appearance. Here is an example. Does a 95-year-old woman physically look the same as when she was 16 if ...

Are Sleep and Weight Connected?

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008

So I'm reading the latest copy of Oprah Magazine. Don't judge me. It's open to this article called Why You Really Need Beauty Rest. Take a look at question number 4 on the sleep quiz: "If you're watching your weight, it's better to get a full night's sleep than ...

How to Cook Oatmeal in Advance

Thursday, April 10th, 2008

Oatmeal is probably one of the best things that you can eat for breakfast. It is low in calories and full of complex carbohydrates. Those are the types of carbs that keep you fuller longer. If you eat things such as donuts or pastries, those are ...

Why Pharmacies Sell Fad Weight Loss Supplements

Saturday, February 9th, 2008

When you look at the Weight Loss Supplements such as Xenadrine, Trimspa, Ripped Fuel etc, it may surprise you that these are not medications. They are only considered as "dietary supplements" and are regulated by the FDA as food products, not drugs. They do not have to go ...