The Science of Slim: A New Book Talks Real Facts
January 6, 2012 – 7:00 am | 34 Comments

The Smarter Science of Slim, a book by Jonathan Bailor, culls over 1,000 studies to come up with the smartest way to eat right, workout smart, and have real, long-term fat loss. My strongest endorsement ever.

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6 Tips for Sane Snacking: Be Healthy and Ditch 580 Calories a Day
January 24, 2012 – 7:00 am | No Comment
6 Tips for Sane Snacking: Be Healthy and Ditch 580 Calories a Day

The average American is now adding an extra 580 calories a day onto their waistlines just from snacking. Here are six tips for how to snack well and avoid overeating.

The Reluctant Hubby: February = January 2.0
January 23, 2012 – 11:00 am | 4 Comments
The Reluctant Hubby: February = January 2.0

You don’t need to wait to make changes in your life. But if you like to measure milestones with starting points, why not think of February 1st in a different way?

Trying Out the FitDesk for Bikes
January 20, 2012 – 7:00 am | 6 Comments
Trying Out the FitDesk for Bikes

An alternative to the office treadmill desk: an attachment for a bike which lets you work on your computer or play computer games but still burn calories. It’s a good idea and not too expensive.

Finding Your Own Path
January 19, 2012 – 7:00 am | 4 Comments
Finding Your Own Path

When it comes to health and fitness, it’s not about getting advice from a slew of fitness pros or even your Mom. It’s about finding what resonates with you then creating your own path.

This is Why You’re Fat: USDA Edition
January 18, 2012 – 9:43 am | 18 Comments
This is Why You’re Fat: USDA Edition

The USDA Plate has been subverted by Big Food and it’s likely going to make you fat. Here’s why …

The Science of Slim: Exercise For Only 20 Minutes a Week?
January 17, 2012 – 7:00 am | 7 Comments
The Science of Slim: Exercise For Only 20 Minutes a Week?

Jonathan Bailor’s book “The Smarter Science of Slim” claims you only need 20 minutes of exercise per week to increase metabolism … True? It appears so … Look out gyms.

The Reluctant Hubby: No More Buddha Belly
January 16, 2012 – 2:39 pm | 5 Comments
The Reluctant Hubby: No More Buddha Belly

How my body has changed in two weeks is the best example I could ever experience of “you are what you eat.”

Unique Motivational Techniques
January 13, 2012 – 8:06 am | No Comment
Unique Motivational Techniques

Motivation comes in all forms; whatever gets you sweating, even a unique “reward” such as this.