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Friday, March 28th, 2008THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH WARNS CONSUMERS OF ADVERSE REACTIONS FROM DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Department of Health is investigating an outbreak of suspect selenium poisoning associated with consumption of a dietary supplement. Total Body Essential Nutrition of Atlanta is the sole distributor of the products and has voluntarily recalled Total Body Formula [...]
Video Challenge!
Friday, March 28th, 2008I’m challenging myself, and anyone else who wants to join in.
I plan to lose at least five pounds and save up a couple of hundred dollars or so to buy a decent video camera. When I have reached these goals, which should take me a couple of weeks to a month at [...]
What’s Wrong with BMI?
Friday, March 21st, 2008We’ve all heard that we have an obesity epidemic in the United States. It’s true that more and more children, as well as adults, are overweight. But obesity is being defined by BMI, or Body Mass Index. Is this a good indicator of obesity?
I don’t watch TV at home (but I make [...]
Net Carbs
Tuesday, March 11th, 2008If you’ve ever been on a low-carb diet, you might be aware of the term “net carbs.” Since fiber (cellulose) is not digestible by humans, you only need to count the carbs minus the fiber. This will give you the “net carbs.”
In an effort to consume fewer net carbs and more fiber, you [...]
Nutrition: Carbohydrates
Saturday, March 8th, 2008I can hardly believe it’s been three weeks since I wrote about protein. I hadn’t intended to wait this long between posts about nutrition.
What Are Carbohydrates?
Carbohydrates are our main source of energy. They are the optimum fuel source for muscle energy, and for brain energy. Visionlearning.com seems to have the [...]
Strength Goals
Friday, March 7th, 2008One of the things I like most about weightlifting is that it’s so easy to measure success. I also love to feel strong and capable. My appearance is secondary to this, but I have to admit that I like to look strong.
As some of you may know, I hit my weightlifting goals just [...]
Losing Weight vs. Losing Fat
Thursday, March 6th, 2008A lot of people join a gym to lose weight. When I first speak with them, they might tell me how many pounds they want to lose, and that they want to get “toned.” Of course, what most of them really want to lose is fat.
Now, it seems that what most people mean [...]
I’m Back from Cancun
Monday, March 3rd, 2008I returned from Cancun on Saturday, and I’ve been trying to catch up with everything since then. I’m in the middle of writing a post about gym etiquette, and I’m preparing to review another great book on resistance training. But first, let me tell you a little about my trip.
I love to fly, [...]
Farewell, Dear Friends…
Monday, February 25th, 2008Parting is such sweet sorrow.
I’m leaving on a jet plane.
Don’t forget about me when I’m gone.
Seriously, though. I’m heading to Cancun for three and a half glorious days of sun, and four wonderful nights of Latin music and dancing.
I will miss you all, and I hope [...]
Book Review: New Rules of Lifting
Monday, February 25th, 2008New Rules of Lifting: Six Basic Moves for Maximum Muscle
I’m delighted to say that Lou Schuler managed to not make me curse while reading this book. That’s really saying something when it comes to me and fitness books! Ha!
In fact, I agree with him about almost everything, and I love the fact that [...]
