Sugar: The Bitter Truth

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An interesting take on sugar. This video is making the rounds and has some serious “food for thought” to digest. So what is making us obese?… Take the time to view and come to your own conclusion. Comments are welcome. Enjoy.

Link Here: http://youtu.be/dBnniua6-oM

Fat Factors- Hidden Problems That May Contribute To Weight Gain

So, you are going to the gym and eating better but you still are gaining weight. These simple but important factors may be the problem. Read More…

Biggest Loser is the Biggest Sham on TV- Former Competitor Speaks Out

Finally someone speaks out about the ridiculous reality show. Congratulations to Kai Hibbard for her courage and not selling out to the pressures of the contacts and show producers. Follow Kai on Twitter http://twitter.com/KaiHibbard or check out her blog http://www.kaifitness.com/

As someone in the fitness and health indusrty myself, it is great to see this show knocked down. It is totally unhealthy.Forget the ratings. Teach people how to eat properly, manage their stress and exercise regularly. Education is key!

Let me know what you think. Is this show great or a total joke? Feel free to leave a comment

Physical Fitness Key to Reduce Chronic Disease in College Students

Tufts University suggests that “Staying in shape may bolster the metabolic profiles of college students, even in those with higher than desirable body fat percentages.”

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Dont Starve Yourself to Loose Pounds-Get Some Sleep Instead

More research is pointing to the importance of sleep and how it effects metabolism. The latest study suggest that “People who are trying to stay trim may want to make sure they get plenty of sleep.”

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Junk Food- The New Addiction of America

According to a new study junk food consumption may be as addictive as Cocaine, Nicotine and other various narcotics.

“The study, involving rats, found that overconsumption of high-calorie food can trigger addiction-like responses in the brain and that high-calorie food can turn rats into compulsive eaters.”

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Low Vitamin D Puts People at Risk for Weight Gain,Strength Loss,Disease

McGill University in Montreal, Quebec ,Canada has published a study suggesting that “vitamin D insufficiency is linked to increased body fat, decreased muscle strength and a range of disorders.”

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The Jack Lalanne 10 Point Plan- Simple but Effective

Jack Lalanne- A Man of Vision Telling us About Health for 50+ Years

Just listen to the words of wisdom from Jack Lalanne.  Try the experiment he suggest and see what happens! What an amazing man!

Obesity and Cancer Link- More Research = Same Results

There is a growing amount of research that links cancer rates to obesity. This is nothing new. The information has been around for quite sometime but science had to confirm it.  Read the Wall Street Jounral article here.

For more information on the Journal of the American Medical Association  study click here.