Most of my best memories consist of me being active in some way.  I recall my Dad taking my sister and I to the park.  My Dad and I would either throw the football around or play a game of one on one basketball while my sister would roller skate on the tennis court.  I remember in high school how much fun being a part of the basketball or football team was.  Some of my best friends to this day … [Read more...]

Holiday Eating Facts According to statistics the average American gains between 7-10 lbs between Thanksgiving and New Years Researchers at the University of Washington have reported that only 22% of all “New Years Resolution Diets” make it to February. Elevated stress levels can lead to overeating of comfort foods and reduce ability of the body to burn calories According to Kathy … [Read more...]

I’m sure a lot of you have seen the commercial for insurance with the guy called “Mayhem.” He’s basically personifying an accident waiting to happen. It’s very similar to the insurance company that did the “Life comes at you fast” campaign. What these insurance company campaigns are referring to are things that happen that you don’t expect that can ultimately change your life if … [Read more...]

Everyone has seen Sally Fields on television telling us that her once monthly medication is keeping her osteoporosis in check, but what do we really know about this disease? Many of us know the basics, that osteoporosis somehow affects bones in the body and it is most common in post menopausal women, at least that is what I can gather from Sally Fields. Did you know 1 in 3 women over 50 … [Read more...]

If you’ve read my profile you know that my background is mechanical engineering. In engineering problem solving is done by simplifying the problem to something that is familiar and easier to solve than a complex issue with several variables. Weight loss can be viewed the same way. People place a huge mystique around losing weight. I have to take a magic pill or go on a complicated diet … [Read more...]

How many times have you heard conflicting advice on how to gain muscle or lose weight? It can be both confusing and frustrating because sometimes the people telling you this are in shape but their philosophies conflict.  Everyone’s body is different. What works for one may or may not work for the other. This is why it is important to vary your workouts and understand what types of … [Read more...]

There are several reasons why people have trouble losing weight.   Reasons can range from medications being taken, stress, lack of sleep, and several other variables. Below are some common reasons as to why people cannot lose weight: “Since I exercise, it gives me the freedom to eat whatever I want whenever I want” There are some people that have been genetically blessed in … [Read more...]