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Added by getfitgirl on June 6, 2011 at 12:46pm — No Comments

Dinner with ready to eat baked tofu

Added by Lisa Rainer on March 12, 2011 at 4:30am — No Comments

We All Come Tumbling Down

Sometimes we make mistakes. We all fall short from time to time. It can be a hard road to travel and we will hit those bumps along the way. Some are pebbles and others are massive speed bumps. We try to climb that mountain but lose our grip. But if we…

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Added by Brian, the old man on October 22, 2010 at 6:29am — No Comments

Top 5 Mistakes Women Make at the Gym

Thanks to Nasty Fitness Myths That Won't Die, Here are The Top 5 Mistakes Women Make at the Gym

Whether driven to workout by a friend's transformation, because you want some stud to fall instantly in love with you on-sight, or because you just want to be healthy, all of you ladies should be hitting the gym or doing something to keep your bodies healthy and young.…

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Added by Steve @ Project Swole on September 10, 2010 at 1:02pm — No Comments

Taylor Lautner Eclipse Workout

With Twilight: Eclipse coming out on June 30th, it is time once again to examine the developments in the physique of our buddy Taylor Lautner, and to figure out how he puts on muscle mass so quickly.

This time around he is rumored to have added an additional 10 lbs of muscle. Judging by some of the pictures I’ve seen so far, I would believe he gained an additional 5-10 lb of muscle, although by this time I would expect him… Continue

Added by Steve @ Project Swole on June 21, 2010 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Are You Winning the Game of Life?

If good health is one of you goals to a long and happy life, maybe not! It has been two months since New Year’s; are you keeping your resolution? Studies show people surveyed only keep their resolutions anywhere from 6-46% of the time depending on the study. My favorite quote from Yankee legend, Yogi Bera, “It ain’t over till it’s over” has inspired me to reach my weight loss goals helping me to lose over 150…

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Added by Brian, the old man on March 26, 2010 at 7:27am — 2 Comments

Resolutions not working out?

Sometimes it's not you. Sometimes it's the way you set up your New Year's resolutions. Go here to find out how recreating your resolutions can start you on the road to success.

Carpe Diem!

Added by Bobbi Johnson on January 18, 2010 at 7:18pm — No Comments

Protein and Weight Loss - How Much Do You Need?

In a previous post I touched on how protein affects weight loss. If you haven't read the post, here's a link - How does protein affect weight loss?

Standard recommendations for protein each day is 0.8 grams per kilogram body weight (0.8 g/kg). To calculate your protein needs multiply your weight in pounds x 0.37.

Here’s an example of how to do the calculations for someone weighing 140… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on November 26, 2009 at 8:00pm — No Comments

How Does Protein Affect Weight Loss?

Fat, protein, and carbohydrates are all essential to your overall health. When you are working to lose weight it’s important that you do not cut any one nutrient too low. Let’s focus on your protein intake.

Types of Protein

Protein is made up of 20 building blocks called amino acids. Eleven of these amino acids are nonessential and nine are essential. This means the body is unable to create nine of these amino acids on its own and must receive them from food… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on November 17, 2009 at 9:30pm — No Comments

1 Simple Method = Better, Faster Results

The holidays are fast approaching. Only about 2 weeks until Thanksgiving.

This time of year I bet you don't have a lot of time to workout.

But it is vital right now to do just that. With all the cookies, cakes, parties, and social gatherings...

With one simple method, you can get better, faster results from your workout routine.

Tony Horton includes it in his P90X Program. (But no, he didn't invent this exercise principle. It has actually been around… Continue

Added by Bobbi Johnson on November 13, 2009 at 6:32am — No Comments

Combat Holiday Weight Gain with a Battle Plan

The holidays can be a big hurdle in a weight loss/health plan. Holidays don't mean you can't enjoy the good food and desserts.

Here are 5 tips for a healthier holiday:

1. Plan Ahead - It will help if you have a plan in place ahead of time. Decide if you are going to have seconds in advance and what you are going to have seconds of. For example, mashed potatoes and gravy can be loaded with calories and fat, so opt for seconds of a healthier salad or other side… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on November 5, 2009 at 9:00pm — 1 Comment

10 Secrets to Surviving the Holidays Without Gaining Weight!

Can you really enjoy the holidays without gaining weight?

Join Dietitians Lisa Nelson and Ursula Ridens for this FREE Teleclass

"10 Secrets to Surviving the Holidays Without Gaining Weight!"

Call in from anywhere Thursday, November 12th 7-8 pm MT.

Losing and maintaining a healthy weight depends on you making the right choices to achieve your goals and stop the weight loss… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on October 30, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

Holiday Eating Secrets

The holidays bring an overabundance of food to our lives! Oh, how easy it is to overfill, gain weight, and then be left with guilt and frustration. Try out these tips to save your waistline and feel great about yourself after the holidays have passed!

* Avoid skipping meals and snacks earlier in the day prior to a holiday meal. This is a sure-fire way to set you up for cravings, overeating, or binge eating.

* Take an active role in planning the holiday meal. Suggest a… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on October 29, 2009 at 10:30pm — No Comments

5 Tips to Decrease Calories When Dining Out

If you are trying to lose weight or maintain your weight restaurants can be a challenge due to the calorie rich menu items. Here are 5 tips to help you:

1. Stop a bad cycle. Just because you dine out on night does not mean you’re healthy intentions are permanently ruined. Start the next day fresh with a heart healthy breakfast.

2. Maintain your social schedule, but actually eat out less. You can still attend social events, but eat a healthy meal at home first… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on October 27, 2009 at 9:00pm — No Comments

My Chat with Bob Harper

Last week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Bob Harper. If you live in a box and don’t know who Bob Harper is, he’s one of the lead trainers on The Biggest Loser TV show. When Bob first began his career in personal training, he had no idea it would take off in such a huge way. Although Bob is a big TV star now, he really… Continue

Added by GetFitJenn on October 20, 2009 at 3:07pm — No Comments

Do you know what you're having for dinner?

It gets very old day after day having to worry about what you’re going to eat for three meals each day and snacks. Throw in changed plans and crazy schedules and the fast food lane is suddenly looking more and more appetizing.

A simple way to make the burden of meal preparation much easier is to plan ahead. Planning a menu does not have to be complicated, it simply requires investing a little time each week to plan ahead.

There are many benefits to planning your… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on October 15, 2009 at 8:30pm — No Comments

Blurt: Yahoo!!! I’ve Lost Over 100 Pounds!!!

Milestone accomplished! I have now lost a total of 112 pounds!!! Yes, that’s right, One Hundred and Twelve Pounds!!! I am so excited! I have been thinking for awhile now I had reached this milestone but I have not been able to go weight in. But today, I finally had the opportunity. It feels so good! As many of you know I have been following the Weight Watchers® Plan and it is definitely working for me.

I have used this plan in the past but… Continue

Added by Brian, the old man on October 12, 2009 at 11:03am — 3 Comments

WaiFIT by Waiora Free Samples

Waifit- try it risk free

I've decided to give samples of the Waifit Meal Replacement Shakes, and the BURN metabolism booster away to anyone in North America who requests them.

WaiFIT Meal Replacement Shake Will you lose weight trying only one WaiFIT French Vanilla or Dutch Chocolate meal replacement? Absolutely not... so you might be wondering why I would bother sending you one. That's a great question! I want to send you a shake sample because I…

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Added by Shelley on October 4, 2009 at 5:56pm — No Comments

Is Your Neighborhood Causing You Too Be Fat?

A survey of 2900 individuals found those living near more fast food restaurants and convenience stores to be 25% more likely to be obese. The Canadian survey looked at food sources within 800 and 1600 meters of homes. If there were more grocery stores versus restaurants/convenience the likelihood of obesity decreased. The link between restaurants/convenience stores versus grocery stores also decreased with distances greater than 1600 meters.

This was a short survey I found… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on October 1, 2009 at 9:30pm — 3 Comments

Hello Autumn!

It is so nice outside; I was so excited to be out there on my balcony doing my exercise routine this morning. I love the crisp morning air in the fall. It smells so clean and fresh, it is absolutely invigorating. I made sure to fill out my strength training log as I completed each exercise. As many of you know I am rebuilding my strength on my… Continue

Added by Brian, the old man on September 30, 2009 at 8:34am — 1 Comment