The #1 Way to Stick To Your Diet
There’s a popular new “social networking” website: Twitter.com. At first glance, it looks as dumb as it sounds. But after spending some time on it, I realized it could help my clients stay accountable to others – and that’s key when it comes to sticking to a diet. Because if you promise others that you are going to lose weight, and you promise to report the contents of every meal, you’ll think twice about cheating on your diet.
READ MOREHow Often Should You Weigh Yourself?
I know you hate to look at the scale. Some trainers even suggest throwing the thing out. But the truth is, keeping an eye on your weight can help you meet your weight-loss goals.
READ MOREHow to Help Your Spouse Lose Weight
Researchers from Connecticut, Rhode Island, Ohio, Arkansas, and Pennsylvania teamed up to see if a weight-loss program delivered to one spouse could be “taken home” and have beneficial effects for the untreated spouse as well.
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Why You Should Avoid the Elliptical Machine
Elliptical machines are often the only option for people with bad knees. But if your knees are healthy, think twice before using them – for two reasons.
READ MOREMore Proof That Carbs Are Deadly for Your Weight
In the latest study, from the journal Nutrition and Metabolism, 50 overweight adults were put into one of two groups. One group was given a moderate-carbohydrate, moderate-protein diet, and the other group was given a high-carbohydrate diet. Both groups ate 500 calories less than they needed to maintain their weight.
READ MOREDon’t Put an Age Limit on Your Dreams
“Don’t put an age limit on your dreams.” That’s a quote from Dara Torres, one of my heroes and an Olympic champion. At the age of 41, she dared to enter the 2008 Olympics and swim a “kids’ race,” the 100 meter free. It’s an all-out sprint. One length of the pool. Winner takes the gold medal.
READ MORECan You Walk for 3 Minutes?
Well, now researchers from the UK have found that shorter bouts of brisk walking reduce postprandial plasma triacylglycerol (the level of fat in your blood after you eat) and resting blood pressure in healthy young men. And this will probably work even better for out of shape folks who have a few extra years – and inches – under their belts.
READ MOREThe Surprising Truth About Those Late-Night Infomercial Gadgets
Ten young men and 12 young women did all the exercises. And the researchers found that the Ab-Slide worked the abs the hardest. On the other hand, the seated knee tuck-ins required a lot of hip flexion, and they believed it could cause problems in people prone to low-back injury.
READ MORE3 Reasons to Eat Breakfast
Some experts say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day because it “boosts your metabolism.” I’m not one of those people. But I do believe you should eat breakfast.
READ MOREWhere Do You Get Your Health Advice?
The Internet has improved life in so many ways. Especially when it comes to making informed choices about your health.
Maybe you go online to check your symptoms… look up treatments for your uncle’s colon cancer… or search for a tasty low-carb dinner you can prepare for your family. If so, you’re not alone. According to a Health Tracking Household Study by the Center for Studying Health System Change, 32 percent of American adults look to the Internet for health care information.
READ MORESocial Support for Heart Health
For years, I’ve been preaching about the importance of having social support for weight loss. If you want to lose weight, you need to hang around – and stay in contact with – other folks who have the same goals as you.
READ MOREGet Fit in a Minute
For a man who likes everything “now” – for a man who is not what I’d call patient – that’s a long flight. So how do I stay sane on the flight? Very simple. Whenever the issue of time comes up, I ignore it – or I focus on living “one minute at a time.” Not one day. Not one hour. One minute.
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