A registered dietician weighs in on the dangers of restrictive eating. Gluten, dairy and sugar have become verboten. Juices are increasingly replacing meals. Desserts are reserved for cheat days, and cheat days only. Although these choices may be made in the name of a healthy lifestyle, they may rep...
Lisa M. joined a gym as soon as she started college at Bridgewater State University, determined not to pack on an extra 15 pounds freshman year like her older sister. “In my head there was that picture of my sister,” Lisa said in an interview. “I didn’t want that to happen to me.” For the next six y...
To promote fat loss, do you have to stop eating carbohydrates? The most asked question of a personal trainer? How do I lose weight? In the 80’s, the trainer would have said with confidence “reduce your dietary fat to no more than 10% of caloric intake”. The 90’s trainer would have said, “exercise mo...
How to Reduce Excess Fat from Problem Areas People often ask: – “I love my body, but I just want to reduce fat from my thighs. What to do?” – “How can I reduce fat ‘Just’ from my arms?” – “I am doing lot of sit-ups and crunches. Why am I not reducing belly fat?” The attempt to spot...
And other reasons to get your olive oil, seeds and avocado on. Employ our latest nutritional pillar: Eat Healthy Fats Daily. Balanced nutrition supports the health of your cells, and thus increases your body’s overall energy capabilities while decreasing acidity and inflammation. The result: A young...
