Healthy Fitness Network

During a recent Interview “Salt” star, Angelina Jolie, said the secret to her beauty was a big juicy steak.

She didn’t always eat red meat and at one time followed a strict vegan diet until she said it almost killed her.

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Child Psychiatrist, Paul Ballas, is calling for an exercise rating on motion-controlled video games, claiming it would be a valuable tool in the fight against childhood obesity.

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My name is Hanna, I am 19 years old. I have struggled with my perception of a healthy weight since I was 13 (hit puberty.) I always look back at pictures from years ago and think how good I used to look, but then I remember that back then I felt fat too. Since then I have never been happy with my body, and I want to get back to a healthy weight. I am currently 165 and 5′5 I am very athletic so I do not look my weight, but I personally am never happy. My two roommates are VERY slim and I am constantly comparing myself to them. I want some encouragement because whenever I diet I lose about 10lbs then give up.

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If I had to pick foods that represent the heart and soul of New York City, that list would include: pizza, street cart pretzels, gyros, and hotdogs, McSorley’s beer, and bagels… especially bagels!

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We’ve got cattle and chickens for miles and miles, but, for some reason food producers want to jam meat from cloned animals down our throats, even though it’s still unclear if eating cloned meat is safe.

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No-one’s going to deny the huge problem childhood obesity poses. But what’s the solution?

I recently came across some interesting ideas from Pamela Cytrynbaum, in her article for Psychology Today.

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I’ve been overweight since like the 3rd grade but i was never this big, a few weeks ago i went to the doctor and they told me i was 303 pounds i just lost 6 of that i want to lose 30 pounds by march. is that possible? i work out 2 to 3 times a day for 30min each. can sum one help and give me good diet tips

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Well, if you ask the founder of David Barton Gym he would say it most certainly does.

The New York, Chicago, and Miami based gyms have begun serving up Vodka based cocktails after intense workout classes offered there. Barton says “It’s better to work out and drink than to not work out and drink,” however, is that really a good message to be sending to those seeking fitness?

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