No Carb Diet No-Nos!
New Year’s dieters maybe forgoing carbohydrates to kick start their weight loss plan, but NJ Personal Trainer and fitness expert Eddie Albert says the plan could backfire on them and lead to weight gain. Eddie says dieters should never try fad diets, deprivation or cutting out a specific food group entirely. According to Eddie, education [...]
Low Fat Turkey Meatballs
You can enjoy food while eating right. Use this low-fat version recipe of Turkey meatballs paired with some whole wheat pasta and a side salad with light or fat free dressing! (Recipe originally posted on About.com) * 1 pound 99% fat free ground turkey ( I prefer to use the 83% fat free which changes [...]
Eating Organic-How Much of a Difference Does it Really Make?
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 [...]
Best Ab and Butt Blaster
If you want to make the most of your time in the gym, one of the best ways to knock out your workout routine is to perform powerful combo moves. One of my all time favorites is the reverse leg raise on the bosu ball. This highly tactical move blasts your abs, glutes, chest and [...]
Dunkin Donuts Low Fat Muffin Exposed!
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 [...]
Personal Trainer NJ | Best Butt Exercises
As a personal trainer in NJ, of course my clients are always worried about bikini season on the Jersey Shore. If you’re looking to firm up your glutes, one of the best exercises you can do are walking lunges. If you have weakened knees, this is not an exercise for you. Walking lunges helps build [...]
Ultimate Fitness Gym in NJ Will Offer 24/7 Hours
For everyone that lives in Monmouth County NJ, I am excited to announce that my gym, Ultimate Fitness, will soon be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. That’s right, non-stop fitness. Members of our staff will be at the gym during the busiest times, 5am-1pm and 4pm-8pm. Beyond that, members will have [...]
Skippy All Natural Peanut Butter, What’s So Natural About It?
Thinking of incorporating some all natural products into your nutritional program? Beware of products using the ‘all natural’ label to hide some not so natural ingredients. I am a big fan of all natural peanut butter and almond butter. The commercial types contain far too many hydrogenated oils, salt and saturated fats. On their own, [...]
Is Your Diet Causing Your Heartburn?
Are you suffering from regular heartburn? If so, take a look at your diet to find the culprit of your pain. An occasional bout of indigestion or heartburn is generally nothing to worry about. But there is growing concern about the dangers of frequent or chronic heartburn. If you suffer from chronic, painful heartburn, see [...]
Low Fat Turkey Chili Recipe
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 [...]
