Archive for 'Weight Loss'
Why Picking Healthier Ice Cream May Be A Bad Decision In The Long Run
Posted on 26. Jun, 2009 by Andrew.
Harnessing a whirlwind of scatter-brain incoherency that is my mind requires one essential behavior… taking notes. And in one of my more ancient notes, I saw an idea for a post that simply read “Healthiest ice cream”. Now, that’s not a bad idea for a post but it got me to thinking. How do I [...]
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Yet Another Disease Linked With Obesity
Posted on 25. Jun, 2009 by Andrew.
I know what you’re thinking…. “What could we possibly be adding to the list of diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, hypertension, stroke, colon cancer, chronic renal failure, etc. caused by obesity?” To that, I say bravo for knowing your obesity causing diseases! And unfortunately, it looks as though we will be adding pancreatic cancer to [...]
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Reader Email: Diet Pointers For Visible Abs
Posted on 24. Jun, 2009 by Andrew.
The following was an email received from one of Go Healthy Go Fit’s faithful, Ryan M:
I just need help fixing my diet to where I can slim down and show my abs. If you have any suggestions for some good workouts to supplement the diet and therefore help facilitate the weight loss process, I would [...]
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Overall Health Or A Great Physique: The Answer May Surprise You
Posted on 18. Jun, 2009 by Andrew.
In the fitness world, it’s one of the oldest conundrums pertaining to goals and consequently, motivation for attaining those goals. Should you focus on improving your overall health or attaining a great physique? On the surface, it may seem as though a person’s overall health is the clear favorite, but it may not be as [...]
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BREAKING NEWS: Health And Fitness Blogger Caught Eating Ice Cream!
Posted on 17. Jun, 2009 by Andrew.
Ever since the start of Go Healthy Go Fit, there has been one phrase that I’ve heard more than any other… and it just so happens to be the focus of this very post. Anytime I get caught eating anything other than grilled chicken and broccoli, it seems that no matter who I’m with, as [...]
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It Is A Numbers Game…So Here Is Your Calculator
Posted on 12. Jun, 2009 by Andrew.
Here at Go Healthy Go Fit, we talk about how weight management is simply a numbers game. More specifically, if you’re looking to lose weight, you simply have to eat less calories. While that is basic math which doesn’t take into account the concept of bodily health, it is the way to get the job [...]
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If An Offensive Lineman Can Shed The Pounds, So Can You!
Posted on 05. Jun, 2009 by Andrew.
I came across a great story yesterday that I really wanted to share with everyone at Go Healthy Go Fit. In the last issue of
Sports Illustrated, an article titled I Want My Body Back chronicled the wake up call two offensive lineman had once their football careers had come to an end:
[Jeff] Kendall and [Cole] [...]
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The Skinny On Why Diet Pills Are No Good
Posted on 03. Jun, 2009 by Andrew.
A well read health and fitness enthusiast knows to stay away from diet pills like a mountain man knows to keep his distance from poison ivy. But most people might not know exactly why diet pills are indeed dangerous to one’s health. After all, if we’re going to be prepared for an argument, we should [...]
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Exercise And Your Metabolism: A Better Way To Look At It
Posted on 28. May, 2009 by Andrew.
I truly believe that the phrase ‘reving up your metabolism’ should be struck from our vocabulary here at Go Healthy Go Fit. Why, you ask? The phrase insinuates that you have complete control over your metabolism and I simply believe that is not the case. It’s like saying that a surfer can shape a wave [...]
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What’s The True Obesity Culprit: Caloric Intake Or Physical Activity?
Posted on 10. May, 2009 by Andrew.
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We’ve talked about how, in an effort to lose weight, simply eating fewer calories seems to be the most important single step a person can take. So on the flip side, what was the single most determining factor for the rise in obesity in America in the last 30 years? Was it our [...]
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Here’s A Quick Way To Identify And Curb Your Appetite
Posted on 08. May, 2009 by Andrew.
Having trouble losing weight? Does your appetite seem too strong to overcome? Have you ever thought about breaking down the causes of what makes you crave foods? If you have, I’d recommend that you check out Time’s What Makes You Eat More Food. The article takes a look at “7 ways our bodies tell us [...]
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Thoughts On Building A Team For Weight Loss
Posted on 23. Apr, 2009 by Andrew.
The front page article in Monday’s edition of the Health section of the LA Times, titled Build A Team, addresses the number one excuse most people have when confronted with the question of why they do not lose weight. While it comes in many forms, that excuse sounds something like ‘I can’t lose weight because… [...]
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Are You Ready To Create Your Own Healthcare Reform?
Posted on 15. Apr, 2009 by Andrew.
I read a fantastic article in The Los Angeles Times recently that seems to sum up what is on the tip of everyone’s tongue these days when it comes to understanding how to lighten the load of government spending on healthcare. It’s all about taking personal responsibility:
During Obama’s campaign, the soon-to-be president spoke frequently of [...]
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What In The World Is Brown Fat?
Posted on 12. Apr, 2009 by Andrew.
It’s actually what we used to call baby fat, aptly termed since doctors thought that this type of fat went away as a person grew up, according to a recent article in the Los Angeles Times. But that may not be the case:
Three new studies show that most adults have unexpectedly large and active deposits [...]
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Would You Be More Inclined To Lose Weight If Your Weight Was Showcased In Public?
Posted on 14. Mar, 2009 by Andrew.
People seem to need a push to make changes. When it comes to weight loss, a very difficult change, the prospect itself is just not enough sometimes. We all know that people are more likely to lose weight if their is a cash incentive for doing so. But what if your weight was published on [...]
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