The Fat Loss Authority- How to Lose Weight

It’s not easy losing weight – at least for most of us – which is why fat loss is always a mainstream topic being talked about on almost every talk and news show (Larry King with Carnie Wilson and Jillian Michaels last week was the icing on the cake!). Most of you reading this probably want to burn up that fat and uncover your abs sooner rather than later.

Who wouldn’t want a midsection that looks like a cheese grater?

[This pic is for anyone stuck shoveling snow this past week. Must go somewhere sunny very soon!]

NOTE: I would’ve used the old “washboard abs” metaphor but I think it’s time to retire that one since anybody under the age of 30 probably has no idea what the hell a washboard is?

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I’m a big believer in preparing big meals and then having leftovers the next day for breakfast, lunch, ordinner. Adding leftover chicken or steak to your omellette the next day is a great way to spice up your meals and add variety to your food intake. But what about the other things lurking in your kitchen pantry or fridge?

The need to dispose of unrecognizable leftovers in tupperware, which by the way now looks like a science experiment gone bad, is a pretty standard business. Ditto for anything well past its best-before or consume-by date on the label. But in the absence of such information, deciding what food items are still safe to eat and what should be thrown away can be an exercise in itself.

Just how long have those half-filled bottles of salad dressing and jam been lining the back of the refrigerator shelves? And

For decades, the staple dairy food “milk” has been proclaimed the ultimate source of dairy and for two very good reasons. The lactose (milk sugar) naturally in milk and the vitamin D added to it enhance calcium absorption through the gut. (For those who have trouble digesting lactose, ample calcium is absorbed from lactose-reduced milk and from yogurt with active cultures, which is also low in lactose.) But ounce for ounce, nonfat plain yogurt has more calcium than milk, although it contains no vitamin D. Among frozen dairy desserts, nonfat frozen yogurt is

Did you know the quality of a workout/activity can be greatly increased by the choice of your fellow participant(s)?

Research shows that choosing a buddy to walk with means that you’re more likely to stay with your program. Being active with a partner or a small group can help you stay motivated and make your workout more fun! Perhaps you already have some exercise friends within your support circle, but there is always room for more.

Finding someone with similar fitness interests and goals to work out with can be stressful but here are four easy tips to find more health and fitness friends:

I’m sure I’m not alone on this eating strategy provided to us by our parents. Growing up, I was not much of a fan for this bland orange vegetable but the words of my parents, “eat your carrots, they are good for your eyes” still resonates with me today. Taking a closer look we know that carrots contain beta-carotene, a carotenoid pigment found in bright orange fruits and vegetables that is also a precursor for vitamin A. Vitamin A plays a major role in eyesight by preventing night blindness and helping with the maintenance of a healthy, clear cornea (outer membrane of the eye). Carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, mango, cantaloupe, and apricots are all rich sources of beta-carotene.

Remember Olivia Newton John? Who couldn’t with the catchy song “Physical” from 1981 and other hits before and after. And who could forget her performance in the smash hit movie “Grease”? I’m starting to hum “Summer Nights” out loud right now! So where am I going with this? I bet very few people remember her as a breast cancer survivor who is now a tireless advocate for breast cancer research and other health issues. So in tribute to Olivia, here are some general guidelines for everyone to consider when determining your health. Note, there are additional tests (ie. prostate) for both males and females so use the following recommendations as a starting point.