Sometimes people ask me if there is a way someone can replicate the medifast diet on their own. I find that many people who ask this question feel that they can save some money by doing this. In my experience, not only is this not the case, but finding healthy foods that are low enough in calories, carbs, and sugars…
Every time I see a man or woman lift a light dumbbell and perform “isolation” or “sculpting” exercises, I want to pull my hair out. Not that there’s anything wrong with these dumbbell exercises. It’s just that they are not designed to get the results that the user wants or needs. And that’s a waste of valuable training time. Let’s…
Healthy weight loss recipes at home can be made quickly and easily. You can cook a recipe that contains exactly the health benefits you want. You must remember that the true essence of cooking a recipe is nourishing your body. Today, you can find various healthy recipes that you can use to lose weight. These recipes are low in saturated…
Shoulder muscle exercises must be dynamic in nature to be effective. As a strength and conditioning professional, I can’t think of any exercise better than the overhead kettlebell press as the lift to give you upper shoulders. This exercise seems simpler than it really is. You see that pressing the kettlebell feels drastically more different than trying to press a…
This feels like a very good occasion to take a look at some foods that are wonderful to eat when you intend to lose some weight. These types of foods will help you get rid of unwanted fat faster. The real truth is that eating a healthy meal and exercising, along with drinking plenty of water, aren’t the only things…
Unfortunately, obesity affects not only adults but also many adolescents. According to the US Centers for Disease Control, 18 percent of adolescents between the ages of 12 and 19 are obese. Being overweight creates a host of physical and psychological problems, including diabetes, high blood pressure, and low self-esteem. After many failed weight loss attempts, teens and their parents sometimes…
A few months ago, I noticed how lean and fit gymnasts, dancers, and yogis (people who practice yoga) were, even though they never lifted anything more than their own body weight! I began to observe and learn more about how these athletes move, and soon began to incorporate some of their movements into my regular training. After losing over 15…
When you are looking to lose weight, you should consider the things that will not affect your body. Before losing weight, there are things that need to be addressed, for example, some eating habits. A diet means eating different foods but in small amounts. This is not easy and the individual needs to prepare physically and more psychologically. These adjustments…
I have seen several women in the gym who literally starve themselves from not eating properly. They skip meals regularly in the hope of losing those unwanted pounds from their tummy quickly and naturally. Perhaps, these women get the idea of such a method from movies or TV shows where famous idols admit to doing the same to lose weight.…
Obesity rivals smoking as the number one cause of preventable death. One reason is the dramatic increase in diabetes risk that often accompanies weight gain. So, are you interested in starting a new diet plan, one intended to not only help you lose weight but also better control your blood sugar? You are most likely looking for the best options…