The word calorie is a fairly common word. ‘Ice cream is loaded with calories’ or ‘Watch your calories to lose weight’, ‘Count the calories’, etc… But when people talk about calories in food, what exactly are they referring to? Let’s find out. A calorie is a unit of measure, a unit of energy. When you […]
Running to lose fat may be the most overrated exercise technique on the planet. There I said it! The truth of the matter is that it is probably misused or incorrectly prescribed for most people’s goals. Then there’s the big difference between running inside (on a treadmill) and running outside. Personally, I think the treadmill […]
If you’re thinking about getting in shape and considering taking part in a foot race in the near future, then you’ve probably wondered how long it takes to run a 5k. Generally, what worries most beginning runners is not being able to run the full distance, not necessarily finishing in a certain time. Now if […]
Patients who lose weight with bariatric surgery are often set on living a healthier life using weight loss surgery as a tool for healthy weight loss and weight management. Many patients are concerned that they may suffer nutritional deficiencies as a result of malabsorptive surgery, such as gastric bypass, because the surgery restricts the absorption […]
Nutrition is undoubtedly one of the most overlooked aspects of any triathlon training program. We tend to focus so much on conditioning and not fully optimizing our training. We’ve all heard the saying “work smarter, not harder.” Well, to a certain extent, that saying can be applied to your training program. We can tell ourselves […]
Sweden is an attractive country and it is also known for its beautiful women. If you are thinking of dating a Swedish girl, you should keep this information in mind. It can help you a lot. First, learn that dating in Sweden isn’t really called dating. It’s called pick up, which means going out for […]
Millions of men and women want to lose weight because they are fed up with their excess body fat and low energy levels. If that sounds like you, then you need to join a weight loss transformation contest. Some powerful and emotional stories have already been told in fitness magazines, and people all over the […]
The basics – We meet some people who don’t gain weight even though they eat what they want. At the other extreme are people who seem to gain weight no matter how little they eat. Consequently, some effortlessly stay slim, while others fight hard to avoid gaining weight. Essentially, our weight depends on the number […]
Goitrogens are compounds found naturally in certain plants. Animal studies suggest that these foods may interfere with the absorption of iodine, essential for thyroid function. Without enough iodine, the pituitary releases thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and promotes the growth of thyroid tissue, which eventually leads to an enlarged glans penis, or goiter. If the goiter grows, […]
In my many years working as a fitness trainer, many people ask questions like “What are the best exercises to lose leg fat or the best exercises to lose back fat?” That’s an easy answer to express, but many times people are very surprised that the answer is nothing like what they expected. Let me […]