Shake the best weight loss shakes with super foods that can increase metabolic rate. Discover innovative, effective and more than simple shake recipes that will be packed with protein and nutrients. The shakes and shakes below tip the scales at around 300 calories and include absolutely no added sweeteners or sugars. Think of these types […]

People are getting fat. The fact is, between 1988 and 2009, waist circumference has continued to increase according to a recent obesity analysis. The Atlanta Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion has found that an average woman’s waist today is about the same size as a man’s waist 15 years ago. Here are […]

I often write about the details of the Medifast diet. Sometimes I am asked, “Can athletes use Medifast? Does the diet offer enough calories and protein to support exercise?” I will answer these questions in the next article. You can exercise with Medifast: In fact, the company recommends that you exercise at least 2-3 times […]

If you want to do a great chest workout, it’s important to define your goals. In this article, I am focusing on a chest routine with the goal of developing a chest along the lines of what a Calvin Klein model might have. If pure bench press power is what you are looking for, then […]

I lost 11.2 pounds in 2 weeks by following a smart but tough diet that focused on reducing my fat and carbohydrate intake to zero. To compensate for and minimize the loss of muscle mass, I dramatically increased my protein intake. He was eating about 1 gram of protein per body weight. I started on […]

Bipolar disorder, also called manic-depressive disorder, is one of the main mental illnesses described in the DSM-IV-TR. It is characterized by episodes of depression and mania. The first article in this series, Understanding the Symptoms of Bipolar Disorders, defined these episodes and discussed the different types of bipolar disorders. This article will tell you about […]

Symptoms of multiple sclerosis include changes in sensation, vision loss, and weakness. Your diet, including water, affects your health. This article looks at the impact an alkaline diet can have on multiple sclerosis symptoms. How do you know if you are acidic? You can test your urine or saliva or perform an acidity self-test. Your […]

Most people think that wrist pain comes from a high repetition of unnatural movements, such as those that occur in the grocery store when moving items through the scanner at the checkout counter or those that spend all day typing on a keyboard. It’s not that those things aren’t problematic or cause carpal tunnel, research […]

Triglycerides are a type of fat that circulates in the blood. A high triglyceride level is a risk factor not only for heart disease, but also for strokes and pancreatitis. The amount of this fat in the blood can be affected by diet, but what about exercise? Research has shown that regular exercise can significantly […]

Post-workout recovery is a vital part, but is often overlooked in any exercise routine. After exercising, starting a cool-down phase and recovery period is as essential as exercising. It doesn’t matter if you are targeting the lower body, arms, legs, or abdominal muscles. Many people complete their workouts in a hurry to go home. However, […]