Designing a Weight Loss Specific Fitness Program, Part 1

Designing a Weight Loss Specific Fitness Program, Part 1: "Many individuals try to achieve weight loss with an overly simplified approach''burn more calories than I take in and I will lose weight.' Even though this is still emphasized throughout the fitness industry and in our educational system, a truly effective weight loss program needs to be more specific. In this three-part article I am going to discuss some of the specifics of a weight loss program."

Lean and Mean » Drink Up the Thirst-Quenching Facts About Your Favorite Beverages

Lean and Mean » Drink Up the Thirst-Quenching Facts About Your Favorite Beverages: "It’s a simple fact. As the weather heats up, your thirst for fun, refreshing drinks increases. We all know it’s important to stay hydrated, especially when we’re outside working or enjoying ourselves under the hot sun. But with so many choices and so much news swirling around about what’s safe and what’s healthy, choosing the right beverages for you and your family’s lifestyle can seem complicated.

“There’s a lot of inaccurate information out there about beverages and the role they play in overall health and well being,” says registered dietician and nutrition-culinary expert Kim Galeaz. “It’s important for people to have the facts so they can make informed choices.”"