Nobody likes belly fat, but almost everybody struggles with it to some degree. Among all kinds of fat, belly fat is the one that gets the most attention. We are frequently asked to help our training partners lose weight – and often, it’s specifically about the extended, round belly that tends to accumulate after
It’s easy to think of aging as a steady decline. But fitness proves it doesn’t have to be that simple and dreadful. If you exercise regularly, you’re more likely to maintain physical abilities. Period. So think of it as a sliding scale –with physical dependence at one end and being an elite athlete on the
What’s your No. 1 goal for fitness and healthy eating? If you’re like most people, it might be to lose weight. Or, more specifically, to lose fat. It’s possible after 50, for sure. Still, our metabolisms slow down as we get older, even as it becomes more important than ever to keep a healthy weight
When setting goals to achieve your weight loss use the SMART method to be Specific, make it Measurable, Achievable, have it Result- oriented, and give it a Time-stamped deadline. When I work with clients, I usually set a 6 week goal. The goal consists of pounds lost and inches lost. Don’t set goals too far
Imagine yourself sitting by the pool drinking a Pina Colada with a fancy umbrella in it. The reality is you’re looking at drinking 490 calories in that 8 oz Pina Colada. We tend to forget that drinks have calories too. It’s not just the food you eat while you’re enjoying that cocktail. But it’s the
Summer barbecues are upon us. What kind of hamburger are you going to serve? It’s time to get creative and grill an alternative burger. Forget the normal beef hamburger and work on making healthier burgers for you, your family and your guests. Health magazine this month has an article called “A Better Burger“. It is
It takes discipline to train for the Boston Marathon. It is the same discipline needed to achieve your weight loss goals. When you’re training for a marathon you need to run consistently and follow your training program. It isn’t much different when you are on a program to lose weight. Consistent discipline to do what
Sometimes all it takes to accomplish something is to change one thing. If you make one small change in your daily habits you can lose up to 26lbs in a year. Using the chart below you can see that by drinking one can of Coke a day you will gain 15lbs in a year. You
I hear a lot of excuses from people as to why they can’t lose weight. One of the excuses is “I have a slow metabolism”. You can control your metabolism by how much muscle you have on your body, what you eat, and how often you eat. The more muscle you have on your body
We’ve all experienced the Snack Attack. That’s when you need a snack and you grab what ever is handy to eat. Most likely it isn’t the healthiest snack. Here are some tips on being prepared when the attack hits: If the snack attack hits you at work, have some healthy snacks in your desk like