Common Diet Mistakes

Dunkin Donuts Low Fat Muffin Exposed!

January 29, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Think you’re being healthy by going to Dunkin Donuts and ordering one of their ‘low fat muffins’? Think again. Another perfect example of how misleading restaurants are being with their labels. The truth is, there is nothing low fat about the D&D muffins. I guess you could say, however, that they are LOWER in fat compared to their other muffins. But, by no means, is this a food that should be labeled as a ‘low fat’ food. You might be surprised to learn the nutrition facts about low fat blueberry muffin. I hate to burst your bubble, but here they are: Calories (%DV based... [Read the full story]

Women's Weight Loss

Women’s Weight Training: The ‘Big’ Myth

November 11, 2009 · Leave a Comment

One of the most common questions I receive from women regarding strength training is, “Will lifting weights make me bulky?” A lot of women shy away from strength training because they are afraid it will make them ‘big’ with bulky muscles. This couldn’t be further from the truth. When designed properly, a strength training program can help you achieve whatever your goals may be: weight loss, lean muscle tone, strength, endurance, and yes, big muscles if you so desire. The truth is- it isn’t that easy to ‘get big’. Men and women train hard and heavy for months, sometimes years... [Read the full story]

Weight Loss Diets

Eating Organic-How Much of a Difference Does it Really Make?

February 2, 2010 · 2 Comments

Many of my diet and fitness clients ask my opinion on eating organic foods. Does it really make a difference in your health? It really depends on how much of a certain food you eat. At home, my wife drinks a lot of milk, every morning in fact with her ceral. So, we buy organic milk. When it comes to apples, pears and bananas, those are foods that we do not eat as frequently, so we buy regular. It can’t be denied that eliminating toxins from your diet, such as those found in pesticides and hormones used in much of the food we eat, is a healthy idea. However, like my mother always... [Read the full story]

Healthy Foods

Eating Organic-How Much of a Difference Does it Really Make?

February 2, 2010 · 2 Comments

Low Fat Recipes

Low Fat Turkey Chili Recipe

December 3, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Turkey chili is a great low cal, low carb meal that’s perfect for any time of the day. It’s packed with lean protein and you can serve it with your favorite veggies. Here is a great recipe I found on About.com. If you don’t like a lot of spice in your meals, season the chili to your taste. Add extra garlic or more onions…just hold back on the salt… Serves 4; Cook Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1/2 stick of celery, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 3/4 pound 99% fat-free ground turkey 2 tbsp... [Read the full story]

Cardio

How To Do The Chest Press Exercise To Develop Your Upper Pec Muscles

September 30, 2009 · 1 Comment

Do you want a complete chest? The incline barbell press is the ultimate chest exercise. The incline barbell chest press is the perfect exercise to make the top portion of your chest thick. When performing this exercise, you want to have the maximum stretch as you lower the bar, lowering the bar all the way to your chest. Make sure to achieve maximum contraction by squeezing your pec muscles as you push the bar back up. This will give you complete muscle fatigue which will provide maximum growth for your chest. When setting up to perform this exercise, start by lying flat on the bench then... [Read the full story]

Women's Weight Loss

Women’s Weight Training: The ‘Big’ Myth

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Fitness for Women: Common Diet Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

If you’re dieting, chances are you are probably eating foods that you think are good for you, but in reality are not. Too many times I hear women ask me why they are not losing weight. Then I look at their diet. This is what I see: Breakfast: Yogurt Snack: Apple Lunch: Grilled chicken on whole wheat wrap Snack:...

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