In the last 40 years, obesity, and in particular child obesity has increased at an alarming rate in the United States. The USDA Economic Research Service (ERS), which tracked the percent of total daily calories of the range of food groups from 1970-2008, has given us the clues. You can … [Read more...] about Why Am I Fat? Here is the Simple Answer
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Interview with Alicia Weber – Part 2
Matt Bogdanowicz’s is a sub-Masters middle distance runner who set WR for 1 minute pull-ups (46), 1 hour pull-ups (522), 30 minute pull-ups (433 set in 2006) but missed the 30 minute WR on Oct 2007 (completed 417 when the current record at the time was 442). In comparison, Alicia Weber is a former … [Read more...] about Interview with Alicia Weber – Part 2
Saturated Fats, Monounsaturated Fats, Polyunsaturated Fats, and Terrible Trans Fats
I discussed the topic of protein in great detail, and promoted Omega 3 fatty acids. I even promoted chocolate milk, which contains saturated fats, especially the whole milk variety. But what about fats? Here is a brief overview of the 3 main fats: Saturated Fats, Monounsaturated Fats, and … [Read more...] about Saturated Fats, Monounsaturated Fats, Polyunsaturated Fats, and Terrible Trans Fats
Why Food can be Better than Protein Powders
We all agree protein powders have an edge for convenience. Some are RTD (ready to drink), and some just require cold water and a shaker. But natural wholesome food sources have extra benefits beyond powders. Beef has iron. Fish has Taurine, Omega 3 oils, and B12. Dairy products have … [Read more...] about Why Food can be Better than Protein Powders
Billy Mills – The Red, Green, Brown, Yellow, White Diet
If you want to see my training routine for my six-pack abs (yes, I really do have a six-pack at age 45), I’ll bring you to a shopping trip for food and groceries rather than bring you to the gym. I recall an interview with 1964 Olympic 10K winner Billy Mills where he discussed his eating habits. … [Read more...] about Billy Mills – The Red, Green, Brown, Yellow, White Diet
The Fear of Athletic Supplement Contamination
Stop before you drink that protein shake. According to the study from Dec 2007 commissioned by Informed-Choice, approximately 25% of supplements could be contaminated. According to the report, which can be found here (PDF): Fifty-eight supplement samples were purchased from popular retail … [Read more...] about The Fear of Athletic Supplement Contamination
Omega-3 Fatty Acids with Golden vs Brown Flax Seeds
This video is a classic. It is 15 minutes long with speaker James Boschman from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. He is the President and CEO of Randolph and James Flax Mills. Where the heck is Prince Albert, Saskatchewan? Prince Albert, Saskatchewan has a population of less than 35,000 and is … [Read more...] about Omega-3 Fatty Acids with Golden vs Brown Flax Seeds
Darren Campbell Diet vs. Peter Radford Smorgasbord
I came across an old newspaper clipping from The Times' Feb 26, 2004 edition. They compared the diets of Darren Campbell vs. Peter Radford, and the journalist was biased towards today's modern science has done little to break sprinting records. Darren Campbell was a bronze medalist from the … [Read more...] about Darren Campbell Diet vs. Peter Radford Smorgasbord
Omega 3-6-9 for Weight Management
This article was guest blogged by Ivan S. Pullicino, B.Pharm. (Hons.) M.Sc. Omega 3-6-9 for weight management: A Cardiosterol approach Overweight people in today's modern society are quite often starving for a certain kind of fat. Because eating habits have changed so dramatically in the past … [Read more...] about Omega 3-6-9 for Weight Management
Personal Goal Setting & Planning Success
Just before the New Year's, I wrote a post on The Power of Writing Down Your Goals. Tom Venuto had another great example that didn't include Harvard Graduates. In his Blog, he wrote: (Guess Who) "I will come to America, which is the country for me. Once here, I will become the greatest … [Read more...] about Personal Goal Setting & Planning Success
