Does Gut Health Impact Weight Loss?
*So here is an interesting concept for you to digest… What if I told you that your moods and subsequently your weight loss success are affected by the health of your gut! What? I know, sounds like something out of Star Trek where there is a civilization inside you that is controlling how you see…
Read MoreMy Personal Weight Loss Journey
“What do you know about weight loss?” *I do dislike writing about myself, but I have been asked repeatedly, “Why are your starting up this kind of business. You have not been overweight!” Au contraire mon fraire! Here is my brief story that’s led me down this path. Childhood Obesity and Me *I was an…
Read MoreHealthy Eating – Impossible?
The IDEA Fitness Journal is my monthly goto magazine relative to new and interesting information regarding the wellness industry. This magazine provides a tremendous amount of insight on fitness, nutritional and emotional topics. In the March 2015 issue, there is a great article about healthy eating entitled, “What You Don’t Know About Food Labeling Could…
Read MoreAvoid these Metabolic Rate Mistakes
Understanding your resting metabolic rate (RMR) is one of the most important measurements to take as you progress towards your weight loss goal. Knowing this one metric can provide you with understanding and simplicity regarding your caloric goal, however make a mistake with this number and you may become helpless and frustrated. Below we will highlight a…
Read MoreBe Aware: 5 Weight Loss Red Flags
Be aware of the five weight loss red flags you should look for in any weight loss program. I have heard too many radio ads or seen one too many banner ads on weight loss, so excuse my rant. There is so much information being sent to people who are hopeful that there is a…
Read MorePerfect: The Enemy of Good
Perfect: the enemy of good. We focus so much of our time on all of the things we would like to change about ourselves. As we start to go down that path, we become quickly overwhelmed and give up on our healthier lifestyle. In other words, striving to become perfect is not allowing us to become good. Research…
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