Did you know, the “C” in the “C Diet” stands for “choice”? Since the Facebook C Diet was created in January, people have learned to make mindful food choices simply by taking a picture and describing what they see.
Signed up — and paid — for a conventional meal plan? What happens if you’re on an airplane, during a long flight — or any flight? The Facebook C Diet was designed for people who have lives and do things like go to work, go to weddings, attend Bar Mitzvahs, have dinner with friends, or want to have pizza on Saturday nights.
Can your camera phone help you to lose weight? The Facebook C Diet is a social media experiment in mindful eating using a cell phone camera and Facebook. It was created to see if food craving compulsions could be controlled through community-based, online coaching.
To all of the unique people who want(ed) their transformation to begin on January 1st because everyone else is doing it, remember: if you go with the flow, you might miss the boat.
Sometimes I schedule (or cancel) meetings around the gym. Otherwise, if I don’t, and end up missing the gym, I feel fat.
Yum Brands, corporate owner of KFC (formerly known as Kentucky Fried Chicken), Pizza Hut, Long John Silver’s and Taco Bell is lobbying at the federal level to allow food stamps to be accepted at its fast food restaurants.
Moving takes us on a journey into our past. We discover hidden, dusty gems; old photos, dog-eared books and troves of long forgotten items, so carefully tucked away, their existence was completely left behind, perhaps even forgotten.
Written on the notice board of my gym was this simple, but provocative adage, “if you do what you’ve always done, you will get what you’ve always gotten.”
Necessity is indeed the mother of invention and when hard times strike, budgeting for food can be especially difficult. Avoid the “hungry man is an angry man” blues and stock pile these ten healthy foods that won’t ruin your wallet or your waistline.
Maria Shriver talks to me about people’s emotional connection with food, the importance of exercise and how to follow your dreams — especially when surrounded by adversity.
When I was fat, I was convinced that all dry cleaners were shrinking my clothes. Mei (May in American), my newest dry cleaner would cheerfully promise “no possible no shrink” as she quickly shook her head and took my bundle.
Most people don’t eat enough and those that do, eat too much — of the wrong food — at the wrong time. And, consuming poor quality food will result in a poorly performing person.
Can snoring make you fat? If the snorer is you or lying next to you, chances are it might. Studies have shown that snoring causes hormonal changes that makes you more hungry, especially for sugary, fatty, ‘comfort’ foods.
Ever felt full? You know, the I-just-can’t-eat-another-thing full feeling? Unfortunately, some people only hear “oh hell, what’s one-more-bite going to do?” Those people eventually end up staying fat.
Does Thanksgiving serve as a time to justify over eating? Should we be more vigilant of how much we eat on Thanksgving Day?
I don’t believe I have ever seen a television commercial for broccoli. We have commercials for eggs and milk, but not broccoli, carrots, spinach or any vegetable. Why?
With a prize money in excess of $600,000 it is no wonder that the New York City Marathon draws more than 100,000 applicants. However, the substantial prize money isn’t always the primary impetus for participating.
“For the body to reduce fat content enough to actually appreciate the muscles you’ve worked so hard to show off, it has to be absolutely convinced that you can safely get by with a low body fat percentage,” said Paul Chek.
People seem to gravitate towards unhealthy decisions as if by going a healthy route will result in them missing out on something… yet no one seems to know what that something is.
The Ten Commandments are ten laws that are meant to guide us through life — and prevent ache. Workouts performed with purpose, will not only serve you, they provide visible results. There are guidelines, however:
Everyone knows that in order to build muscle, one needs to consume a lot of protein. But what about the millions of people who are lactose intolerant and must avoid whey?
What type of woman would prefer chocolate over sex? And, is it true that women who eat chocolate regularly have a better sex life?
The say, hunger is the handmaid of genius and when you are broke, the cost of food is priority numero uno, but take into account the nutritional value as well before putting the item into your shopping cart — or mouth. Here’s how I turned $16 into lunch and dinner for a week:
Health club facilities, ironically, might make you sick. Since 90% of gym activity surrounds contact, primarily with objects and equipment, it might be wise to wipe down every, single piece of equipment before beginning your workout — especially since many people simply do not wash their hands after using gym-stall bathrooms! Gag!
Having no time to eat could mean eating food fast, but this does not mean you must always eat fast food. With some astute thinking and careful planning, you can quickly map your way through the food maze when you need food-to-go:
Brendan Brazier is tall. But why does this surprise me? As a professional Ironman triathlete and a two-time Canadian Ultra Marathon Champion, Brendan Brazier is an “organic” force many athletes aspire to be.
Weight loss and everything associated with it does not come without misrepresentation. False beliefs, ideas and notions and even phenomenon, all contribute to the confusion that baffle on what it takes to lose weight.
Seat 38F was the last seat before the toilet and I hated it. At least it was an aisle seat. I was on a red-eye flight to JFK and as the flight attendants both pushed and pulled the beverage cart down the aisle, I quietly continued reading The Mailroom: Hollywood History from the Bottom Up.
I learned a lot about life behind bars from a guy named Chuck. Knowledge which I hope I never would need. However, this tidbit may prove useful, be it in or out of prison: be careful who you tell what to, about what you know, but aren’t saying.
“What will it take to get Americans to change our eating habits?” Mark Bittman a food columnist for The New York Times asked on Saturday. He recommends taxing bad food and subsidizing good food and although I’d like to agree with this, I think Mark Bittman’s suggestions render his argument trifle, even harebrained.
A year ago, this month, I worked as a gardener for a once-famous, B-movie star who was fond of tea. Early one Saturday morning, she is visited by a transvestite, serial killer who preys on old ladies. My employer, poisons the tranny with a cup of tea.
If life is all about growth, then the person we are allowing into our life, should be one who uplifts us, support us and certainly, challenges us. But, if that person now only reminds us of our flaw(s), not with words, but by actions, then it might be time to look into a different mirror.
A new study, based on the four-year eating habits of 120,877 healthy Americans debunks “eat less and exercise more” in favor of “you are what you eat.”
Did you know, if you lose 35 pounds, if you’re a male, you are gaining one inch of penis length? Dr. Oz said this on Oprah! And as the women, in the audience, giggled and Oprah blushed, I wondered how many women fell in love with Dr. Oz that day, and how many more wondered how much weight their husband was capable of losing.
Also, did you know if you eat it and you don’t need it, you will wear it? Sometimes, in life, all it takes to make a hard-to-swallow circumstance an indisputable truth is an adage.
Can’t. Stop. Eating? Blame your endocannabinoid. Not the Latin name for your leftover cannabis — the endocannabinoid is the body’s version of the active ingredient in marijuana. Like whoa!, dude.
5-hour ENERGY® claims that their key ingredients are “also available in every day foods – like broccoli, avocados, bananas and apples – or already in you.” If this is true, why is 5-hour ENERGY better than “every day foods” and how does the liquid in this diminutive bottle provide energy — for five hours?
Sometimes, when I write an article that has to do with what I eat, I show what I eat on Facebook (ok, most times). The article on The Men’s Health Abs Diet generated questions pertaining to which brand of protein powder I prefer and what about women? Well, what about women?
It seems the color purple in a new breed of sweet potato is a likely culprit in reducing cancer risk. Researchers at Kansas State University are studying the purple sweet potato for its remarkable anti-cancer components.
My aunt and uncle had one of those probably perfect marriages; kept together by the seams of an offspring, yet fated to unravel on my cousin’s wedding day.
In The Art of Happiness, Howard Cutler had the opportunity to ask the Dalai Lama questions on life, many of which we seek to have answered. One of the most memorable statements in this book, was the Dalai Lama’s suggestion that most people assume they know how life works.
If you like to eat, you probably hate to diet. Strict guidelines and unappetizing, often unsatisfying, meals do little to convince us to start one, let alone complete it.
Proper weight loss management or just a radical approach using a quick-fix elixir? With often unbelievable assertions of extreme weight loss, liquid diets are fads, maintaining their timeless appeal.
Motivation is what drives you. It is what keeps you going in the winter time, what gets you out of bed every morning and what keeps you smiling. Feed your motivation and by all means, do not let anyone take it away from you. Here’s how:
Twelve states now have obesity rates above 30 percent. Four years ago, only one state was above 30 percent.
Remember the huge news story about McDonald’s recalling 12 million Shrek drinking glasses that were made in China? Here’s a link, in case you missed it. Anyway, it was discovered that the glasses contained “elevated levels of cadmium.”
Romance isn’t assumption, and if you care, remind her. Women may be great at multitasking, but they suck at mind-reading.
If your intention, or resolution, on January 1st was (or is) to lose weight by summer and you have yet to join a gym — or go, then that New Year’s Resolution was, or will be, a mere desire.
Did you know, if your urine looks like strong-brewed iced tea, you’re dehydrated and dehydration can dramatically affect the effectiveness of your workout?
Testosterone plays a large part when building muscle, but did you know that a diet low in fat will help you to not only lose weight, but also reduce your testosterone levels?
A reader wrote on Facebook that she was on a diet and was feeling depressed. Although she admits to losing weight, she felt that her mornings were no longer met with enthusiasm and wondered if it could be her new food choices.
How easy is it to lose something? Very. In an instant, you can lose your job, your money, your house, your pet, your loved one. We can even instantly lose ourselves. And this, we know.
If there were no rules, that’s what Brook Lee would do. Who would believe that a model, a beauty queen, a Miss USA… a Miss Universe would — could– admit this? Brook Lee did, in front of millions of people. A witty — and gallant — declaration that resonated and possibly secured her title of Miss Universe.
“Women rate muscular men as sexier,” but chubby guys come out on top when it comes to commitment, this according to a recent University of California study. As more American men pursue a relentless ideal of a “perfect” male body, the general perception remains, “muscles are sexy.”
Pervasively popular, soy milk is made by soaking dry soybeans in water. The milk “white” color and pleasantly surprising non-bean-like taste is certainly not natural — nor necessarily organic.
How would you feel if someone at the gym approached you and asked to go on a date? I asked this question, late one night, while on the radio with Jamie Eason. A friend, Monkia Gaba, called in to find out what we were talking about. Here is what they said:
The name alone is revolting, “fish oil.” Yet, like all things healthy, it’s not the taste, it’s the benefits: heart health, reducing inflammation and even warding off depression. But what really is fish oil, and with our raging, polluted oceans and so much talk of mercury content in our fish, is fish oil really that beneficial?
True independence relies on not depending on another. Achieving a goal of losing weight and keeping it off, could easily fall by the wayside, especially at celebrations where the whole point is to eat, eat, eat — just like everyone else.
Sold in over 200 countries, Coca-Cola® is one of the most familiar brands of beverages in the world. As Coke is flavored mostly with caramel and sugar, the latter being such a controversial ingredient, the makers of Coke have long since began using artificial sweeteners instead of sugar.
Peace comes when you realize how you react to life’s situations is more important than the situation itself. Let’s talk a bit about situations, those circumstances or conditions that are related to a specific event and or actions.
Convenience and impatience may convince you that spontaneously drinking protein shakes will pack on muscle, giving you big(ger) biceps; a wide chest and huge, bodybuilder-like legs. Fact is, unless you push your chest, legs and bicep muscles to their maximum capacity – breaking them down at a cellular level — all of your protein consumption will be converted to energy in the form of calories. And, if you aren’t burning those calories, guess what? Those spontaneous protein shakes will not only not build muscle, they will make you fat.
Although the FDA sets specific and explicit guidelines (down to the typeface and font size to be used) on the Nutrition Facts label, there remains room for ambiguity. The Nutrition Facts label is meant to serve as a guide to a specific product’s ingredients based on an average 2,000 calorie a day diet.
One of the first steps one must take in becoming the person you want to be, is to let go of the person you used to be. And it starts with possessions.
Ditch the ready-made shakes which can be high in fat and empty calories. Carefully use this “hour window” to feed your nutrient starved muscles with these power-packed foods to replenish energy and build muscle:
The morning I interviewed Lou Ferrigno, I felt un-strong. The familiar, brawny person in the mirror had become unfamiliar, and instead, what looked back at me was that inner nerd I no longer wanted to be.
