If you've had the chance to read the free report I wrote for grrlathlete.com titled "The Ten Day Diet Solution" then you know I am a fan of nutritional customs.I think that setting rules that help us control what we eat by controlling how and when we eat is a great strategy for overall health and well being, and is a great (and easy) way to lose weight.This is why I get angry … [Read more...] about Nutritional Customs That Work
Fat loss
3 "Magic" Fat Loss Ingredients
Every morning I go through the exact same routine.I get up. I make some oatmeal. Clean the kitchen. Go up stairs. Brush my teeth. Turn on my computer. Check my email. Then I laugh (or sometimes cry) while reading all of the new stories about the latest and greatest "fat loss" ingredients.It is an absolute mystery to me why, after over 20 years of failed promises, we still turn … [Read more...] about 3 "Magic" Fat Loss Ingredients
The Newest Diet Study – What does it really tell us?
By now, you have probably heard about the latest study – You know the one that “proves” that the Atkins diet is superior for weight loss?So let me just clear this up right now. The results of this study prove one thing and one thing only – diets work.In fact, after reviewing this study, and all of the commentary, posturing, crying and bickering that it has caused, I have come … [Read more...] about The Newest Diet Study – What does it really tell us?
What’s Interesting about this study?
27 obese patients were subjected to a ten day fast consisting of 250 Calories per day. The Subjects were divided into two groups, a group that exercised and a group that did not.After ten days:Both groups had similar weight loss. The exercise was well tolerated without problems. The loss of muscle was significantly less in the exercise group.The authors concluded "This may … [Read more...] about What’s Interesting about this study?
How to Shed Body Fat
This time last year I was almost half way through dieting for a bodybuilding contest.That's right. As embarrassing as it is, I have been on stage, in a pair of glorified speedos, posing for a table full of judges.You can call it a freak show, you can call it a bikini contest or you can call it pure vanity. I admit, I make fun of these competitions too.I decided to compete last … [Read more...] about How to Shed Body Fat