Healthy Fitness Network

I had the opportunity to attend a talk by author and researcher Dr. John Berardi. As always, JB had a very powerful message. Here are some highlights from his lecture:

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Blush PhotographyGeez, some people will go a long way for their craft. A 32-year old personal trainer and underwear model from Australia is purposely gaining weight to empathize with his overweight cliental. (more…)

Healthy eating is very much on the agenda at the White House, with Michelle Obama helping out at a soup kitchen which serves fresh foods, as well as stressing the importance of locally-grown, fresh foods in her own family’s diet.

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Recently I commented on a study that suggested calories matter most when it comes to weight loss. That may be true, but another new study has shown that a diet moderately high in protein is superior for fat loss and other health markers. Here are some bullet points from the Journal of Nutrition study.

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For every overrated trend, there is an underrated or otherwise under-appreciated aspect of diet and fitness. Let’s take a look at some lesser-known, under-the-radar entities that may be helpful.

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A large study in the UK, involving 52,700 men and women, has indicated that vegetarians are less likely to get cancer than meat-eaters.

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YouTube: dbfinchAs obesity continues to drag us deeper into the fiery depths of Hades, it seems only fitting that some people would turn to a higher power for salvation from the blubbery grip of gluttony. (more…)

New features have been added to Diet Blog that will improve the way commenting works as well as providing more of a community feel – and more interaction.

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Red wine drinkers have been toasting to better health and longer life with all of the news pieces on the miracle that is resveratrol – a component of red grape skin and some other fruits. Let’s sift through the claims and hype and see where the dust settles.

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Failing to plan is planning to fail; at least, that’s how I think the saying goes. Regardless, the point is still quite clear: you have to put in the time required to properly set your goals if you every wish to achieve them. This is certainly the case when it comes to an exercise program.

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