What if your workout is costing you muscle bone and metabolism? How easy it is to be swayed or confused by information if you’re not asking the right questions. During research for a master class recently I came across an article that prompted this post. My hope with this post is two fold. 1) You’ll […]
Is Your Workout Costing You Muscle, Bone, and Metabolism? Read More »
Should you eat fat or avoid it? Why can’t you lose fat? Which fats are healthy? Flipping 50 guest Steven Masley MD is a physician, nutritionist, trained-chef, author, and the creator of the #1 health program for Public Television. His research focuses on the impact of lifestyle choices – like fat in your diet – on
Bad fat, good fat, and what you need to know to lose fat Read More »
Prevent muscle losses I wouldn’t agree with experts who say the natural process of aging leads to muscle loss, but if you aren’t strength training there is an average loss of .5 lbs a year that begins at age 30. This means some of us are losing more than that and some less. The problem
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This week I spoke to several groups about productivity, energy, and creativity enhancement within the workplace. Doing so always sends me back to review current research. Below is a synopsis of my dig this week and in the bullets you can find the quick to-do list. The bottom line is more clear than ever: research
Stop Losing Muscle and Gaining Fat: Research Roundup – Special Edition Read More »
You start with a bowl of fruit in the morning. Why it Backfires: You’re breaking a fast. You’re blood sugar first thing in the morning is at it’s lowest in a 24-hour period. When you add fruit, though yes, it’s nutrient-dense, you’re taking your blood sugar up so that it can crash shortly after to
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Red Wine Enthusiasts Share Delight in News About Brown Fat: Should You Pour A Glass, Now? It’s an interesting topic. Red wine drinkers are holding out hope that resveratrol in red wine that’s been shown to influence brown fat activation in white fat may help weight loss. A handful of articles tends to circulate and
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No, No, and No. Weight gain with age is NOT inevitable. Weight gain with hormone changes is NOT inevitable. Yes, hormones change the game. At least temporarily. If you’re willing to change your strategies in response, you can still win the game. If the quarterback keeps throwing when he’s getting intercepted it’s predictable that a
Is Getting Fat With Age Inevitable – You Already Know My Answer! Read More »
No Wonder You’re Confused! I’m confused! Yes, what I admittedly thought was going to be a quick collect of research and proof that no, you can’t spot reduce opened up a can of worms that makes me want to apologize profusely to you for all of us in the fitness industry. We contradict each other.
Can You or Can’t You Spot Reduce Your Fat? Read More »
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Shoulder
Circumference outside of both arms, at the armpit
Right Triceps
Halfway btwn shoulder & elbow, arm extended.
Hips
Find the widest point of girth at the hips
Right Thigh
Standing with weight on both legs, measure halfway between knee cap and hip flexor
Right Calf
Standing with weight on both legs, find the largest point of calf.
Chest
Measure from the rib cage just under breasts at bra line
Waist
At the belly button/umbilicus
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