Running and Fat Loss: Useful, but not necessary.

When it comes to fat loss, the method most often associated with attempting to set it in motion is one that sets you in motion, running. It’s a staple, universally accepted, and usually first to pop into your head method for burning some fat off your body. In some cases, the activity of running has its...

Losing Body Fat: Tips for Aesthetics.

The golden tan, the washboard abs & the perfectly sculpted summer physique, sounds like a winning combination. All the hype these days is over looking and feeling healthier. The problem, unfortunately,  is that way too many people want the results without understanding the core concepts that are a must...

Low Carb: Worth a try?

You’ve probably heard of the low carb diet, everybody recently jumping at the opportunity to see if it’ll finally be the “one” that works. It certainly gets enough press, but whether it actually gives you the results you’re looking for isn’t related specifically to...

Low Fat = Low Calorie? You’d be surprised.

Low Fat foods have been all the rage over the past decade, spawning a variety of “low fat diets” that attempt to provide individuals with low calorie foods in order to lose weight. People are told to focus on the fat content of a nutritional label and decide whether the food is appropriate to eat...

Sweating & Weight Loss: Does it help?

I often hear people recommending sweat-inducing activities in order to help others get back into shape. Apparently, sweating alone can make a drastic difference in weight loss, and if not, at the very least speed up the process. Wearing a hoodie during your workout can help, as can wearing those track-style...

Maintenance: Calories Needed to Maintain Weight

How many calories do I need to lose weight? How many calories do I need to gain muscle? How many calories…this and that and the other thing! I see these questions asked very often, but I always point out the same inherent problem each time they are asked. Calculating maintenance calories is the first and...