Why People Believe Weight Loss and Diet Myths
Why do seemingly intelligent and rational people consistently get duped into believing that weight loss miracles exist? The answer is complex by I hope to shed some light on the subject by examining the typical behaviors that influence our belief systems and ultimately make us susceptible to diet myths and modern weight loss folklore. “Smart people believe […]
Examining the Growing Problem of Obesity
It’s no secret that the rate of obesity in North America is continuing to rise and will likely continue to do so for the foreseeable future. It’s now been shown that in Canada, 1 in every 4 adults and 1 in every 9 children aged 6-17 are now obese. Even the obese are getting fatter, as more Canadians are becoming morbidly obese […]
How Will You Get In Shape This Year?
Well, we’re finally seeing a little sun now in Vancouver, which is a reminder that it’s time to get in shape for the summer. Nowadays, the options for getting into shape are limitless. Some methods have stood the test of time, while others are new and innovative. Of course, there are always methods that are absurd and […]
Are 30 Minute Personal Training Sessions Effective?
In this article I want to offer you a completely objective review of the effectiveness of 30 minute personal training sessions. Now more than ever, people prioritize their health and fitness and actively seek solution to get in shape. To accommodate this trend, there has been a massive influx of fitness professionals offering every conceivable solutions to compete for […]
The Keys To Long Term Weight Loss Maintenance
This was your year to dramatically change the way you look and feel. You admitted to yourself that you needed to lose weight and get fit to improve your quality of life. You set reasonable goals and established a deadline – check. You then established a positive mindset for achieving those goals – check. Next, you’ve cleansed your […]
How to Prevent Weight Loss Relapse
Last week I wrote a post on how to break a weight loss plateau . Check it out if you missed it. Plateaus aren’t the only sources of frustration for people trying to lose weight. What about the ones who lose weight, only to relapse back to where they started. The dreaded “diet relapse” has plagued many […]
How To Break a Weight Loss Plateau
It doesn’t matter how perfect you think your weight loss program is. It doesn’t matter how many people have had success using it. It doesn’t even matter if it’s been time tested and grounded in sound nutritional science. At least not for long. You see, as long as you’ve correctly established a caloric deficit in your […]
How to Set Fitness Goals For 2011
I’ve decided to follow up on a post I did last year on setting fitness goals and expand on the psychology of achieving them. Of course everyone wants to be healthier, sexier and more fit this year and I’m sure many have pledged that this would be the year they would finally achieve it. I’m equally sure […]
Don’t Have Time To Exercise? Think Again!
Have you ever stopped eating for several days because you didn’t have time to eat? Or stopped using the bathroom because you didn’t have time? I hope the answer is no. So why do most people struggle to find the time for something as critical as their health and fitness? There are many reasons why […]
The “Great 8” Weight Loss and Diet Myths
At some point in your life, you’ve been on one. I’ve been on one. In fact, most of us have, or will eventually, be on one. Of course I’m talking about being on a stringent, sacrifice everything in your life weight loss program. You’ve struggled to find the perfect routine, lost some weight, put back on some […]