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Not Enough Time to Exercise? No Problem!

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You make your exercise a priority in your life, right? But sometimes life gets in the way. The office meeting goes late. You have to chauffeur the kids around town. Your spouse or significant other has plans for you.  Sometimes you just get up late, which cuts into a morning workout. So, what happens if [...]

Finding the Perfect Balance Between Exercise and Calorie Intake

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Whether you’re looking to put on muscle or reduce fat, you can’t achieve either of these goals without finding a perfect balance between exercise and calorie intake. Too little or too much of either of these factors, and you won’t see good results.  So let’s take a closer look at these factors, focusing in on [...]

Dealing With Social Pressures (AKA: “Why Aren’t You Eating Cake Like Everyone Else?”)

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It’s another office birthday party.  Everyone is meeting up later in the afternoon for cake. Seems like there’s one of these get-togethers every week. If it’s not a birthday party, it’s a retirement party.  Or sometimes everyone gets together at a local bar to celebrate. And in all cases, the celebration revolves around cake, alcohol [...]

How to Enjoy Great Food and Drink While Staying on Track

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You don’t have to be like a nun locked up in a joyless convent when it comes to your healthy lifestyle and eating habits.  For starters, you can enjoy healthy food that’s 100% delicious. (I talk about these delicious recipes elsewhere on the site.)

Avoiding the Dangers of Emotional Eating

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What a hectic day. The boss was being a real bear. You and your spouse had a mini-fight on the phone.  You got a flat tire. And now that you’re home, the first thing you do is head for ice cream and cookies to make yourself feel better.

How to Kick a Bad Habit to the Curb

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Let me guess – you have at least one nagging bad habit that you’re finding difficult to break. Maybe it’s having a can of soda with your lunch. Or perhaps you just have to add cream and sugar to your morning coffee. Or perhaps your “couch potato” habit is getting the best of you. Look, [...]

What’s the Deal with Macro and Micro Nutrients?

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“Eat a balanced diet.” You’ve heard that one before plenty of times, right?  You’ve probably even heard me say it.  That’s because it’s true – eating a balanced diet is one of the keys to good health.

The Truth About Carbohydrates, Fats and Protein

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If you’ve spent any time reading about good nutrition, then I don’t have to tell you how important it is to eat a clean diet consisting of a good balance of carbohydrates, fats and protein. But what does that mean, really?  And WHY is it so important?  Read on for answers to these questions…

Advanced Resistance Workout Challenge

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Equipment Required: Body Bar, Barbell, Dumbbells, Bench.

Advanced Resistance Workout 3

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Equipment Required: Barbell, Step, Incline Bench, Dumbbells.

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