Surely you already think I’m crazy for suggesting this diet. But did you know that top catwalk models from all over the world swear by this diet? For example, it is rumored that Giselle could be using this diet to look amazing. Still not convinced? She can lose more than 15 pounds in a single
Eat for good health and the weight will come off. The concept that you can permanently shrink if you temporarily eat less is nonsense, to most of us. In fact, the health benefits of short-term weight loss have yet to be closely examined. Instead, your goal should be to eat nutritious foods that make you
Metabolic collapse is a very common thing that happens to anyone trying to lose weight, including fitness competitors. It happens so often that it has become the norm and even accepted within the fitness industry. The truth is that it is not acceptable, “gurus” and “expert” trainers are ruining people’s lives and health for a
Protein is an essential building block for muscle tissue. In fact, the human muscle cell is made up mostly of simple protein fragments called amino acids. Amino acids are molecules that are arranged to form various types of protein molecules. Protein is a generic term meaning an arrangement of these amino acids, linked together. The
Do you like to wear elegant and fashionable clothes? For a woman over 40, there is often a problem with them: they are tight and reveal excess fat. Especially belly fat doesn’t look good in tight clothes. Recently, a woman in her 40s told me, “I need to lose belly fat now! Summer is coming,
In the world of endurance, it seems you can’t talk about fitness without talking about VO2 max. Ask any endurance athlete and you’ll hear epic stories from names like Indurain, LeMond and Armstrong. However, many of you may be wondering what exactly is VO2 max. and why it is so important. To better understand this
The alcohol tax has been with us since the Revolutionary War and then was a device used to help pay for the Civil War. Honest Abe gave us the first tax on beer in 1862 at $1 per gallon. Even Cleopatra VII imposed beer taxes on the Egyptians to pay for their wars. In the
The benefits of eating a good healthy meal is that you provide your body with the nutrients it needs to function efficiently. This eliminates a lot of stress, stops food cravings, and prevents disease. The typical Western diet is made up of around 50% processed foods and 40% animal protein. Cooking animal protein alters the
Potassium citrate is a macromineral/salt that can be found in many foods. The mineral helps reduce the acidity of urine. It is often used in the treatment of kidney diseases and gout. It works by helping to transmit nerve impulses, improving muscle function and treating various metabolic disorders. Potassium citrate benefits also help with muscle
Many people who are trying to lose weight, after a period of time and weight loss, experience a plateau. It seems that nothing you do makes you lose more weight. You try to diet more and you try to exercise more, but without success. There is only a limited number of calories you can cut