It’s Selfish to Not Exercise

Written by Chris on Jul 30, 2015

Do you ever feel guilty about taking time to exercise? If you do, you’re not alone. It’s incredibly common for women and men to feel guilty about taking time away from their spouses and children to exercise. They may feel like it’s a selfish luxury spent away from their loved ones, but I always explain to people that it’s actually selfish not to exercise. It’s such a small part of your day, but the benefits for yourself and for your family are too great to ignore.

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Fat Fighting Foods

Written by Chris on Jul 10, 2015

We all want easy fixes for weight loss, because as I’ve said many times, losing weight is hard. While there is no magic pill you can take, there are all kinds of foods you can add to your diet that will give you an edge. Learn what foods increase your fat burning potential so you can create a delicious diet plan that you can stick with.

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Does micro-packaging work?

Written by Chris on Jun 19, 2015

American portion sizes have been steadily rising over the past few decades along with our waistlines. It’s human nature (and natural for any animal) to eat more when more is placed in front of you. In response to the rising obesity crisis, many food manufacturers have turned to micro-packaging to reduce portion sizes and help us control our appetites, but do these (typically) 100-calorie snack packs actually lead to reduced consumption?

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Don’t reward workouts with food

Written by Chris on Jun 12, 2015

Have you ever finished a workout and thought since you burned hundreds of calories, you’re fine to eat a little treat? Most people have, and since most people overestimate how much they burn and underestimate how much they consume, this difference can really stall an otherwise successful weight loss plan. A recent study looked at just how bad people are at predicting the difference between calories burned and consumed. You’ll be surprised by just how far off most people are.

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