If you are STILL one of the people that thinks they will “bulk-up” or get fat from eating protein you may be more likely to gain weight. I’m not sure how the myth got embedded in so many Americans but they need to forget about it. Many times now I have addressed the benefits of including [...]

  It was once believed, even by myself, that fat loss would occur more so an empty stomach (fasted state) when exercising. Those who knew this technique would practice it by performing a cardio fat burning style workout first thing in the morning while glycogen stores were depleted via fasting through the night (not eating). [...]

We know goals are important and the whole purpose to change is to reach a goal, whether you set one or not. We know declaring a goal is more effective. WRITING the goal down is even more effective. Writing a goal down in clear view is a constant reminder holding you accountable. Often our goals [...]

Good thing for my clients. They seem to always be the ones showing me these cool new tech apps. After it was featured in Men’s Health Magazine a long time client Sean expressed his love for this Tabata app. Tabata allows you to set up your own intervals (we all know how much I advocate [...]

It’s hard to find a place for drinking alcohol in a healthy diet. I’m not talking about the  “glass of red wine improves heart health” drinking. I’m talking about the  Patriots tailgating, Beruit playing, back yard BBQ-ing, chicken dancing at a wedding, 4th of July down at the Cape–type of drinking. The times that we [...]

Chips, Fries, Soda Most to Blame for Long-Term Weight Gain Study finds more exercise, less fast food could help curb obesity epidemic. By- Maureen Salamon WEDNESDAY, June 22 (HealthDay News) — The edict to eat less and exercise more is far from far-reaching, as a new analysis points to the increased consumption of potato chips, [...]

Here is a simple tip  to help keep your metabolism boosted. Many of you have a hard time squeezing in breakfast before you rush out the door and begin your trek to work. Then, for those who know that they need to eat breakfast will head out to Starbucks, Panera, Dunks, etc, right after signing [...]

Healthy dieters know what’s for dinner. Talking with people who struggle with eating well often have a common problem. They eat a great lunch and don’t eat again until they get home from work. Unfortunately by the time you get home you are stressed, tired, hungry and just looking for comfort. And it comes in [...]

The good ole days of exercising are over. Not to long ago our baseline recommendation for exercise to maintain weight and cardiovascular health was 30 minutes on the “majority” of the days of the week. Which is a fancy way to say “4″ days a week.  That means roughly a 120 minutes a week of moderate [...]