When it comes to weight loss there are two things that are absolutely critical: 1) Believing you can lose weight 2) Staying positive in the face of minor set backs And a recent study showed just how important your head is when it comes to weight loss. In this particular study, researchers found that weight-loss …
Many people pay close attention to what they eat and some even consider when they are eating or how their food is prepared. But, few consider what they eat and drink from. Yet these containers could carry a chemical that disrupts normal cell function by acting like estrogen in your body. Men, you aren’t excluded! …
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Here are two statements I’ve heard more times than I can count: 1) I’ve been lifting weights and my clothes are getting tighter. 2) The scale hasn’t changed on my weight loss program but muscle mass is replacing my fat. So what’s the truth behind women and lifting? Women can gain muscle mass but you …
There’s a reason people are lured in by low carbohydrate diets. If you follow them correctly, you can lose weight pretty darn quickly. And, in a small study from UT Southwestern Medical center, scientists found that people on low carb diets use more fat in the liver for energy than those on low calorie diets. …
Last night at sunset marked the beginning of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Like any religion, Judaism has many traditions. And, when it comes to food, Kashrut is the Jewish law that details what can be eaten and how food should be prepared. For those of us who aren’t Jewish, you may be familiar …
The sleek new iPod nano helps you reach your walking or running goals with a built in accelerometer that counts your steps. The catch: you still need to buy the iPod Sport Kit and Nike+ shoes. Together these will tell you your time, distance, pace and give you an estimate of calories burned. Anyone who …