“How do I Lose Fat & Extra Weight?”...The number of calories taken in versus the number of calories burned is what determines your increase or your decrease in weight. Your current weight and how that will fluctuate is based on the number of calories

“What about Spot Reducing or Spot Specific Training?”...Everybody is built differently, though our bodies have been given 3 generally accepted body types, endomorph (shorter/stockier), ectomorph (taller/thinner) and mesomorph (medium/athletic). Many of us have specific trouble areas that may

Reduce use and your waist!...It used to be the main emphasis of environmental messages was the 3 R's (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle), which in itself is a very important basic concept to sustainable living and improving the environment, but an abundance of tools can help you do your part. To prevent these from becoming a fad or just another phase in your life,

Exercise Lite ...So let's say you're one of those people who hates the idea of formal exercise. Or maybe an aerobics class sounds like fun, but there isn't one that fits into your schedule. Let's say you believe that exercise is really good for you. (The evidence really is hard to ignore.) You know it helps prevent heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes

Feeling Hungry?...Many of us tend to eat when we are bored, angry, stressed, overwhelmed, or when we fear there may not be enough food, even though we may not be hungry.

Carbs or Calories...The number of calories an individual needs is determined by weight, age, sex, and activity level. (Other possible factors exist and we will address these another time) Thus, not everyone should eat the same amount, if they want to maintain their weight. In general,

Don't Stop Fidgeting!...We all know people who seem to be able to overeat and not gain weight, while most of us must pay the price in increased weight (and fat) when we overdo it significantly. One meal isn't going have much of an effect, but extended overeating during vacations, holidays,

Can You Spot Reduce?...Have you ever stood unclothed in front of a full-length mirror assessing your body shape and thought that while you didn't really look that bad overall,you'd really like to lose the rest of that abdominal fat or that extra weight you're carrying on your hips and upper thighs? Maybe you've

OUTWITTING WEIGHT-LOSS QUACKS...Fraudulent weight loss products and programs often rely on unscrupulous but persuasive combinations of message, program, ingredients, mystique, and method of availability. Here are some guidelines you can use to evaluate products and programs and protect yourself from the

Ode to a Miracle: One more...please! That last product I bought really was a miracle. The problem was that it was a miracle for everybody I heard talk or write about it, but not for me.

Don't Blame It On The Carbs...Many popular diet and training programs are proclaiming the virtues of a high protein, higher fat, lower carb diet. People are afraid to eat carbohydrates, thinking that eating carbs is what is holding them back from being a lean, mean, exercise machine.

After the New Year's Resolutions......For those who aren't familiar with me, understand that I preach three things: You absolutely have to exercise regularly to be healthy and fit. You will be even healthier and more fit if you eat small, frequent,

Holiday Weight Gain...Now What?...It happens every year as the changing weather reminds people that the holiday season is just around the corner and the parties begin. The media's message is: "Don't overeat this time!" There are many ways to avoid gaining weight during this festive season