To find out where you stand, there is a patented RealAge test that helps determine the biological age of your body based on how you answer a series of questions. From there, individuals are given a personalized plan to help you feel younger and another list to show you which…
While many plans concentrate on either diet or exercise, Bob made it his goal tocreate a program that encompassed both, as well as meeting the emotionalneeds of his clients. Bob likens the four-phase plan to having a personal trainer that guides you through the physical, psychological and emotional obstacles that…
The aim of the Abs Diet is to get rid of fat while adding muscle. By building muscle the body burns more calories throughout the day, even when you are resting. As for results, expect to drop 12 pounds of fat within two weeks, a majority of which will come…
The most prominent forms of soy are tofu, soymilk, soy flour, textured soy protein, tempeh and miso. They can be used as substitutes in recipes that are normally made with some sort of animal protein. To favorably impact heart health, the Food and Drug Administration recommends 25 grams of soy…
By lowering your intake of carbs too much you are actually doing more harm than good. Your glycogen stores do not get filled up, leading to loss of stamina and endurance. The secret to losing weight is based on the success triangle made up of a low-fat diet, adequate intake…
The Eat More, Weigh Less program emphasizes complex carbohydrates that are also rich in fiber, which helps people feel satiated. Fiber also slows the absorption of food so that blood sugar rises slowly, averting spikes. Before you turn your nose up at this low-fat, vegetarian program because it sounds “too…
Her recipe for recovery was the Great American Detox Diet. The 8-week program brought Spurlock back to fine form and it can do the same for you, even if you have not spent the last month gorging on fast food. Jamieson definitely considers fast food the enemy. Among the foods…
The health benefits of the DASH diet can be attributed to a lessening in sodium consumption, along with dietary modifications that reduce the intake of fat and saturated fat. By eating more fruits, vegetables and low-fat or non-fat dairy, you’ll also lower your cholesterol, lose weight and improve your overall…
Not all fats are bad. Saturated fats found in animal proteins and dairy products are converted to cholesterol and increase the risk of heart disease. Whole milk, cream, butter, shortening, fatty red meats, cheese and processed meats are all culprits associated with raising cholesterol levels. Polyunsaturated fats such as corn…
The secret to a smaller you lies in waist management. It’s time to take out the garbage for once and for all. And by garbage we mean the extra rolls of flab hanging out around your waistline. Forget everything you think you know about shaping up and open your mind…