Most people have an understanding that exercise is important for weight management, but the underlying reasons aren’t always so clear. That’s because of an outdated notion that the benefits of physical activity have to do with calorie burning. The truth is that...
Researchers have come a long way in gaining an understanding of the many factors that can contribute to the development of obesity. One such factor that can cause weight gain or worsen obesity is stress, especially if we live in a state of ongoing day-to-day...
Obesity is a chronic condition affecting more than 40% of adults in the United States. Worldwide, it affects 16%. By country, the United States ranks in the top 10 of those with the highest obesity rates. Obesity is a complex topic, and researchers are still...
When aiming to lose weight, it’s crucial to focus on fat loss rather than just overall body weight. Opting for fat loss is key to achieving better health outcomes and improving body composition. By adopting targeted practices in your weight loss approach, you can...
Summertime is full of “beach body” marketing and quick fix gimmick diets, and while fat loss is a great goal it’s High HRV is associated with better overall health, including greater cardiovascular health, improved mental health and less inflammation in the body....
HOW TO ADDRESS TODAY’S MODERN NUTRITIONAL PROBLEMS In a recent article, Kris Gunners of Authority Nutrition wrote about “Everything that’s wrong with the Modern Diet“. We do tend to agree with many of Kris’s points and thought we would list them, while also showing...
1) Eat Real Food Unfortunately food quality has taken a nose dive over the last 50 years in favor of processed foods with 1-3 year shelf lives. Preservatives and food additives have been linked in multiple studies to cancer, hormonal irregularities and...
HOW METABOLIC MEALS TRANSFORMED MY BODY AND MY THINKING I have trained for 25 years as a bodybuilder, powerlifter, Olympic-style weightlifter and strongman competitor. Progressions in weight, reps and muscle mass are the benchmarks of a job well-done. Can’t say...
Stop Dieting, Start Eating. Low fat, low carb, calorie counting, juice detox….Many people could say that these are just the diets they tried this year! I’m going to replace the word “diet” with the word “nutrition.” When did we decide that our nutrition should be a...
