Low-Carbohydrate Diets

(Thu Nov 19th, 2009, by Emily Lowes)

Most people think of the Atkins diet when they hear the phrase low-carb. Indeed, Dr. Robert C. Atkins is the author of a number of low carbohydrate ketogenic diet books. The first one was published in 1972, and his pioneering efforts revolutionized ...

If You Don't Track Your Diet

(Thu Nov 19th, 2009, by Emily Lowes)

Frankly, I’m puzzled whenever I hear this from somebody who’s frustrated with their lack of gains: Me: So what are you eating? How many calories per day and how many do you need? Them: I don’t know. I just eat. Huh? Yes, it’s true. People don...

Will fat go away after liposuction?

(Thu Nov 19th, 2009, by Emily Lowes)

I am Dr Patrick Flanagan, and this is the latest edition of my Dr Health Secrets newsletter. Lately I have written about toxins in our water and food supply. This installment is about a diet that has gotten a lot of attention all over the world. Thi...

Gastric Bypass Diet

(Thu Nov 19th, 2009, by Emily Lowes)

After weight loss surgery it is important to include as many healthy foods in our diet as possible while still respecting the the restrictive nature gastric bypass system. One of the foods that many patients report having a high tolerance for is toma...

How To Find Your Ideal Body Weight

(Thu Nov 19th, 2009, by Emily Lowes)

A calorie is the unit used to measure the energy value of food and the energy used by the body to maintain normal functions. When the calories from food intake equal the calories of energy the body uses, weight remains constant. But when more calorie...

Dieters : Put MORE Focus on Food

(Thu Nov 19th, 2009, by Emily Lowes)

If you're always on a diet you probably spend half your life thinking about food – what you can eat and what you can't, what you'd like to eat if only it was allowed, what you'll have for your next meal, what you shouldn't have eaten at the last on...

Weight Loss Secret

(Thu Nov 19th, 2009, by Emily Lowes)

This little known secret has been used by bodybuilders for sometime now to achieve astounding results, including healthy weight loss when necessary. Keep in mind, however, that bodybuilders also practice the diet basics of healthy weight loss...nutri...

Build Muscle and Lose Fat with Weightlifting

(Thu Nov 19th, 2009, by Emily Lowes)

I have been involved in the bodybuilding and fitness field for over 30 years and it amazes me that most people think of long runs on a boring treadmill or the use of clunky machines that are too heavy to lift when it comes to fitness. Of course this...

The Fastest Way to Gain Muscle

(Thu Nov 19th, 2009, by Emily Lowes)

Some people have a hard time with muscle gain. They may develop a good fitness workout routine, but still do not have the strength that they desire. Millions of frustrated individuals search tirelessly for the best workout routine for muscle gain, st...

Trying To Build Your Chest?

(Thu Nov 19th, 2009, by Emily Lowes)

If you are a Guy, You have Probably been doing Chest Exercises Since your Childhood. From push-ups in P.E. class to bench pressing in the weight room a majority of your resistance training probably consists of working on those pecs. You may be prepar...