I rented Food Inc. this weekend. It’s a recent (2008) documentary on how most of the food in the U.S. is produced. I was aware of most of the information covered, but still found it educational. It definitely got me
Alternate Day Fasting Succussful for Weight Loss and Heart Health
Research Review: A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows some support for the ability of modified alternate day fasting (ADF) to facilitate weight loss and modify markers of heart health. Subjects ate 25% of energy needs on
What’s the deal with hot dogs?
When eating a low-carb diet it is useful to find quality protein sources that are quick and convenient, not to mention good for you. Surprisingly, there are certain types of hot dogs that qualify. You must be thinking “You must
What’s the deal with carrots?
Can or should you eat carrots on a low-carb diet? This will largely depend on how low you are keeping your carbs. If you are keeping them in the 20-30 g/day range (ketosis) then probably not, but if you are
Introduction and 1st Chapter of S.P.E.E.D. Available…
…if you’re a fan of our Facebook page. www.tinyurl.com/SPEEDonFacebook We’ve decided to release the Introduction and 1st Chapter of our weight loss ebook early, before the rest is edited for release… for FREE! All you have to do is become
Exercise Tip – Pick Multi-Joint Movements for Effecient Workouts
When exercising, pick movements that require the use of more than one joint. For example, consider the bicep curl. Only the elbow is moving so only the muscles around the elbow are working through a range of motion. Now consider
Declining Metabolism With Age?
Myth: I am older so my metabolism has slowed down and it is harder to lose weight or maintain a desired weight Fact: A fall in the metabolic rate through aging does occur when studied in large populations. Reasons for
Meal Frequency – Boosting Your Metabolism: busted as promised
A few weeks back we sent out a challenge to our blog readers and newsletter subscribers to send us more traffic. They’ve answered the call, partially. Our blog traffic has gone up considerably, so we’d like to bust one of
Don't Exercise, Play
Here’s a little something I wrote a while back. More musing than anything…. Exercise is boring. Exercise is a waste of time. Exercise is dying. Exercise is dead. Living a healthy lifestyle requires motivation. It’s easy to slip into a
Low Carb Eating – A Quick Overview
By Jeff Thiboutot Low carbohydrate (CHO) food plans/diets have been around for a long time. For instance, William Banting, in 1864, wrote a book on low CHO eating called Letter on Corpulence (Bowden). Additionally, there have been a number of