Oh, no. I'm not a dentist to "fix" your sweet tooth.
As a certified personal trainer, I'm educating and helping people get on healthy lifestyle by losing weight, getting fit and really enjoying their lives.
Here I'm talking about the sweet stuff that blows up your eating plan.
Excess sugar intake can lead to the pounds around your mid section and heart disease. A simple rule is to keep it to 100 calories of added sugar.
Unfortunately, most Americans get about 430 calories of added sugars daily -- enough extra to easily contribute to the growing pandemic of obesity and cardiovascular disease.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
The Best Foods for Burning Fat
"What are the best foods to help me burn more fat in less time?"
As a personal trainer helping busy people lose weight and get in shape, I get asked all the time about exercise, workout, foods, nutrition, how to get rid of fat and have flat stomach or abs to show for.
One of my fitness colleages Craig Ballantyne is the top trainer and coach who writes for Men's Health, Men's Fitness, Maximum Fitness, Muscle and Fitness Hers, and Oxygen magazines.
Craig offers his take on fat burning foods in the following:
By: Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Turbulence Training for Fat Loss
I couldn't be any simpler with my nutrition recommendations for fat burning. You will get have the most energy and the best body and fitness level possible if you eat whole, natural foods. I always ask Dr. Chris Mohr, author of the Turbulence Training for Fat Loss Nutrition Guidelines if I ever need help with nutrition information.
You must avoid processed foods, which is pretty much anything in a bag or a box. So cut out muffins, donuts, pre-packaged cereals, white bread, pasta, chips, crackers, cookies, etc.
We need to return to a time of simpler eating, focusing on fruits, vegetables, nuts, lean proteins, and healthy fats. It will take some "bad habit breaking" to rid yourself of your addiction to processed foods, but in your journey you will learn to appreciate the taste of REAL food again.
You don't have to eat meat to lose fat and build muscle, but it's not unhealthy to eat beef, chicken, and fish. In fact, fish contains essential fatty acids we can't do without.
You might have heard about the importance of healthy fats, which is a big turn-around from the low-fat mentality of the 80's and 90's. We now know eating fish and nuts won't make us fat, but will in fact make us healthy and help control our appetite.
So just focus on foods that haven't been processed, and you'll start to see changes in your body and energy levels in a matter of days. Get rid of the processed foods and you won't be tired anymore!
I strongly believe nutrition is the MOST important factor in fat loss and in health. If you're eating processed foods, trans-fats, and too many calories, you won't get maximum benefits from your exercise program, no matter what you are doing. Nutrition can either heal you or kill you, so choose wisely. Fortunately, the right choices are the simple choices.
I've had clients that switched to whole, natural foods and almost overnight they've reported changes in their bodies and huge increases in mental energy. So stick with the simple nutrition approach for fat burning.
About the Author
Craig Ballantyne is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and writes for Men's Health, Men's Fitness, Maximum Fitness, Muscle and Fitness Hers, and Oxygen magazines. His trademarked Turbulence Training fat loss workouts have been featured multiple times in Men’s Fitness and Maximum Fitness magazines, and have helped thousands of men and women around the world lose fat, gain muscle, and get lean in less than 45 minutes three times per week. For more information on the Turbulence Training workouts that will help you burn fat without long, slow cardio sessions or fancy equipment, visit Turbulence Training for Fat Loss.
As a personal trainer helping busy people lose weight and get in shape, I get asked all the time about exercise, workout, foods, nutrition, how to get rid of fat and have flat stomach or abs to show for.
One of my fitness colleages Craig Ballantyne is the top trainer and coach who writes for Men's Health, Men's Fitness, Maximum Fitness, Muscle and Fitness Hers, and Oxygen magazines.
Craig offers his take on fat burning foods in the following:
By: Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Turbulence Training for Fat Loss
I couldn't be any simpler with my nutrition recommendations for fat burning. You will get have the most energy and the best body and fitness level possible if you eat whole, natural foods. I always ask Dr. Chris Mohr, author of the Turbulence Training for Fat Loss Nutrition Guidelines if I ever need help with nutrition information.
You must avoid processed foods, which is pretty much anything in a bag or a box. So cut out muffins, donuts, pre-packaged cereals, white bread, pasta, chips, crackers, cookies, etc.
We need to return to a time of simpler eating, focusing on fruits, vegetables, nuts, lean proteins, and healthy fats. It will take some "bad habit breaking" to rid yourself of your addiction to processed foods, but in your journey you will learn to appreciate the taste of REAL food again.
You don't have to eat meat to lose fat and build muscle, but it's not unhealthy to eat beef, chicken, and fish. In fact, fish contains essential fatty acids we can't do without.
You might have heard about the importance of healthy fats, which is a big turn-around from the low-fat mentality of the 80's and 90's. We now know eating fish and nuts won't make us fat, but will in fact make us healthy and help control our appetite.
So just focus on foods that haven't been processed, and you'll start to see changes in your body and energy levels in a matter of days. Get rid of the processed foods and you won't be tired anymore!
I strongly believe nutrition is the MOST important factor in fat loss and in health. If you're eating processed foods, trans-fats, and too many calories, you won't get maximum benefits from your exercise program, no matter what you are doing. Nutrition can either heal you or kill you, so choose wisely. Fortunately, the right choices are the simple choices.
I've had clients that switched to whole, natural foods and almost overnight they've reported changes in their bodies and huge increases in mental energy. So stick with the simple nutrition approach for fat burning.
About the Author
Craig Ballantyne is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and writes for Men's Health, Men's Fitness, Maximum Fitness, Muscle and Fitness Hers, and Oxygen magazines. His trademarked Turbulence Training fat loss workouts have been featured multiple times in Men’s Fitness and Maximum Fitness magazines, and have helped thousands of men and women around the world lose fat, gain muscle, and get lean in less than 45 minutes three times per week. For more information on the Turbulence Training workouts that will help you burn fat without long, slow cardio sessions or fancy equipment, visit Turbulence Training for Fat Loss.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Beating the Holiday Bulge - Strategy #5
Morris County Certified Personal Trainer Carey Yang shares his top 7 strategies to beating the holiday bulge.
Visit http://bit.ly/8HL8by to sign up for free 5-Part e-Course 'Jump-Start Your Body!' to help you burn fat, build muscle and get in great shape really fast!
Sign up for the 5-Part 'Jump-Start Your Body!' e-Course to help you burn fat, build muscle and get in shape really fast!
Visit http://bit.ly/8HL8by to sign up for free 5-Part e-Course 'Jump-Start Your Body!' to help you burn fat, build muscle and get in great shape really fast!
Sign up for the 5-Part 'Jump-Start Your Body!' e-Course to help you burn fat, build muscle and get in shape really fast!
Friday, January 22, 2010
Eat Good Fat to Lose Fat
No two fats are created equal. There is a difference between good fat and bad fat.
TOP GOOD FATS: THE OMEGA-3s
Among the best fats on the planet, omega-3s add years to your life by dramatically reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke. They may also stave off arthritis, depression, and some cancers, and might even tame menstrual cramps and postworkout soreness. Looking for clear, soft skin and great hair? Omega-3s do that, too.
Eat these frequently:
Fatty fish, such as wild salmon, sardines, herring, and tuna
Flaxseeds and flaxseed oil
Walnuts
GOOD FATS: THE MONOS
All monounsaturated fats are kind to your heart because they raise good HDL cholesterol and lower bad LDL cholesterol (the kind that clogs arteries). But virgin olive oil, the MVP of monounsaturates, does more. For starters, it contains micronutrients that are needed for hormone and enzyme production. But olive oil also boasts compounds that may fight breast and colon cancer as well as boost the cancer-fighting power of other foods.
Delicious sources are:
Olives
Virgin olive oil (be sure it's virgin; processing destroys nutrients)
Canola oil
Peanut and other nut oils
Nuts
Avocados
PRETTY GOOD FATS: THE POLYS
Most polyunsaturated fats are heart-friendly, but, with the exception of omega-3s, they don't have the star power of other healthy fats. Also, poly fats contain omega-6s, which are healthy unless you get too many of them -- and most Americans get up to 25 times more omega-6s than they need. Omega-6s should be eaten more sparingly because they can overwhelm the superstar omega-3s. Overall, try to get most of your polyunsaturated fats from omega-3 sources.
Find them in:
Corn, soybean, safflower, canola, sunflower, and cottonseed oils
Fatty fish (canned light tuna counts)
Source: Real Age
TOP GOOD FATS: THE OMEGA-3s
Among the best fats on the planet, omega-3s add years to your life by dramatically reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke. They may also stave off arthritis, depression, and some cancers, and might even tame menstrual cramps and postworkout soreness. Looking for clear, soft skin and great hair? Omega-3s do that, too.
Eat these frequently:
Fatty fish, such as wild salmon, sardines, herring, and tuna
Flaxseeds and flaxseed oil
Walnuts
GOOD FATS: THE MONOS
All monounsaturated fats are kind to your heart because they raise good HDL cholesterol and lower bad LDL cholesterol (the kind that clogs arteries). But virgin olive oil, the MVP of monounsaturates, does more. For starters, it contains micronutrients that are needed for hormone and enzyme production. But olive oil also boasts compounds that may fight breast and colon cancer as well as boost the cancer-fighting power of other foods.
Delicious sources are:
Olives
Virgin olive oil (be sure it's virgin; processing destroys nutrients)
Canola oil
Peanut and other nut oils
Nuts
Avocados
PRETTY GOOD FATS: THE POLYS
Most polyunsaturated fats are heart-friendly, but, with the exception of omega-3s, they don't have the star power of other healthy fats. Also, poly fats contain omega-6s, which are healthy unless you get too many of them -- and most Americans get up to 25 times more omega-6s than they need. Omega-6s should be eaten more sparingly because they can overwhelm the superstar omega-3s. Overall, try to get most of your polyunsaturated fats from omega-3 sources.
Find them in:
Corn, soybean, safflower, canola, sunflower, and cottonseed oils
Fatty fish (canned light tuna counts)
Source: Real Age
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Beating the Holiday Bulge - Strategy #4
Sign up for the 5-Part 'Jump-Start Your Body!' e-Course to help you burn fat, build muscle and get in shape really fast!
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Are Supplements Really Necessary to Grow Muscle and Lose Fat?
To supplement or not to supplement, that's a long-time debate among bodybuilders, even the average people who want to lost weight.
New York Times reported an interest article on sports nutrition and supplements.
Read the full article
==> http://bit.ly/6Vf8YA <==
In the end, it's your own body. You'll the judge.
New York Times reported an interest article on sports nutrition and supplements.
Read the full article
==> http://bit.ly/6Vf8YA <==
In the end, it's your own body. You'll the judge.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Eat These Foods to Make You and Your Waist Happy
From the land of olives and gyros comes the key to sidestepping a low mood.
Eating a Mediterranean-style diet appears to help lower the risk of depression by about 30 percent, thanks to a high concentration of good-for-you-fats and B vitamins.
Opa!
Olives, fresh seafood, hummus served with crisp veggies -- items like these are staples of Mediterranean fare. Fortunately, they not only are good for you but taste good, too. And the beneficial fats, B vitamins, and powerful antioxidants found in traditional Mediterranean cuisine supply your brain with the nutrients it needs to stay in good working order. Perfecto. Because when your brain works the way it should, you're less likely to get depressed! (Here's a detailed breakdown of the foods you should eat when you go Mediterranean.)
Food Fights Depression
A Mediterranean menu helps your brain in several ways. It's rich in inflammation-fighting phytochemicals, nerve-cell nurturing "healthy" fats, and neurotransmitter-assisting B vitamins. The healthy fats -- like those found in olive oil -- also help feel-good serotonin bind to brain receptors.
Source: Real Age
Eating a Mediterranean-style diet appears to help lower the risk of depression by about 30 percent, thanks to a high concentration of good-for-you-fats and B vitamins.
Opa!
Olives, fresh seafood, hummus served with crisp veggies -- items like these are staples of Mediterranean fare. Fortunately, they not only are good for you but taste good, too. And the beneficial fats, B vitamins, and powerful antioxidants found in traditional Mediterranean cuisine supply your brain with the nutrients it needs to stay in good working order. Perfecto. Because when your brain works the way it should, you're less likely to get depressed! (Here's a detailed breakdown of the foods you should eat when you go Mediterranean.)
Food Fights Depression
A Mediterranean menu helps your brain in several ways. It's rich in inflammation-fighting phytochemicals, nerve-cell nurturing "healthy" fats, and neurotransmitter-assisting B vitamins. The healthy fats -- like those found in olive oil -- also help feel-good serotonin bind to brain receptors.
Source: Real Age
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