More than one third of American adults and 17% of children are obese, according to data from the CDC. Non-Hispanic blacks have the highest rates of obesity (almost 48%) followed by Hispanics (42.5%). One of the major causes of this epidemic? High fructose corn syrup and sugar-laden beverages. As a new election year came and … Continue reading Is Drinking Soda the “New” Smoking?
Since the dawn of time, most people are led to believe that all calories are created equal. We have been taught that weight loss and weight gain are strictly a matter of “calories in” versus “calories out.” However that really isn’t the case…….. Science Lesson Time!! Let’s start with the basics. What really IS a calorie?? … Continue reading Count Nutrients NOT Calories
“Oh no!! 10 minutes till sundown and I still have 100g of Carbs left!! Whatever am I to do?!” I really, really feel bad for carbs. They get demonized all the time and made out to be the bad guy. But you have fats over there sitting in the corner laughing, clocking in at 9 calories … Continue reading Fitness Myths – Carbs After Dark
We can all thank supplement companies for this one. I’m just going to use me as an example. My normal off season weight fluctuates between 215 – 220. When it comes to making gains, increasing my caloric maintenance, etc etc – I normally play around with fats and carbs. Protein stays relatively the same. I … Continue reading Fitness Myths – Your Body Can Only Handle 30g of Protein Per Sitting
Our bodies are machines and like any other machine it needs fuel to operate. And not just operating in the gym but in every other aspect of your life. From walking to the bathroom, writing on a piece of paper to simply sitting motionless on a couch and living. Everything we do requires fuel and … Continue reading Fitness Myths – Eat Small, Frequent Meals to Boost your Metabolism
