Under normal conditions, your body gets its energy from the calories in carbohydrates, fats, and proteins which are slowly digested and absorbed within the gastrointestinal system. As long as you are eating the right (real, natural) foods like meats, eggs, veggies, nuts, and cheese those calories are available for energy-- not stored as fat. But when you add alcohol to the … [Read more...]
Office Swaps to Lose Weight at Your Desk Job!
Ahhhh... the natural habitat of the modern office worker... If you are one, you know how exactly what the problem is. Long days as a keyboard jockey, vending machine snacks, happy hours with office mates, and the ever-present bowl of candy or doughnuts in the break room is perfect for growing waistlines. Even if you are resolved to lose weight, the office is the worst … [Read more...]
My Monster Energy Drink Eye Wash Story
Okay, so it happened. Murphy’s law at its finest. The other day, I ran into the Chevron station to purchase gas and I noticed Monster Energy Drinks on sale: 2 for $4. Now, I don’t like admitting to everyone that I drink these crazy drinks, but I swear it’s only a once-a-month thing. Do they really give me energy? Maybe not, but I like to think they do. At 50 years old, the … [Read more...]
How to Avoid Weight Loss Confusion
It's January 2014, diets and diet products are all over television and internet. There are so many new pills, and products being advertised it makes your head spin. Many have terms like 'Fast Start' or advertise the secret weapon in the form of a 'proprietary' shake, but only if you “ORDER IN THE NEXT 5 MINUTES!!!" One such commercial goes on and on with how it helps you to … [Read more...]
Bariatric Surgery for Two-Year Olds?!
Obesity surgery at two years old… Really? As parents, our children are our #1 priority. As a father myself, three years ago I did a short reality series on childhood obesity. I worked with seven kids under the age of 13 to see if our Personal Trainer Food program could help them lose weight. Two of the female children at 13 years old weighed in at 270 pounds. Their parents … [Read more...]