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Biggest Loser Risking Health of Contestants Reprehensible
I don’t know about you, but my hunch is that you know someone that would risk the reputation of someone else so they could make themselves look better. It has never been more apparent than on the recent
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The Biggest Loser Not Such a Big Loser After All.
In my 25 plus years in the fitness industry, the most common comment I hear from clients that seek me out for weight loss guidance is, “Well, I did ‘such and such’ diet and that really worked for me. I lost 50 pounds.” But in truth, the diet DIDN’T work, because if it did, the…
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Reaching Kids Starts with Teaching Parents
My youngest child recently left for college. Yes, ‘sob, sigh, sob’. However, the reality is that we raise our kids to be independent and positive contributors to society, right? So, I suppose it should be a celebratory time vs. a time of mourning. I’ll work on that. As a fitness professional I have always tried…
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The Exercise Debate Continues….
The recent Time story in which the author leads readers to believe exercise is really not beneficial for weight loss has certainly garnered its share of criticism. Health and fitness professionals are weighing in and sharing their thoughts. This past week, Registered dietitian, Keri Glassman offered some insight about weight loss and exercise on the…
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When You’re Ready to Listen….You Hear the Message
I’m convinced that you rarely hear a message you need to hear until you
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Airbrushing New? Hardly.
It’s been said that unless
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Finally, a Weight Loss Book by Someone Who Get’s It……Me!
(Naperville, IL) Nicki Anderson’s Single Step Weight Loss Solution (101 No-Nonsense Tips for Healthy Living, Weight Loss and a Diet Free Life) made its debut at IDEA World Fitness Convention in Anaheim, Ca. “This book is the culmination of 25 plus years in the health and fitness industry. I continue to see people battle with…
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Time Article – More Thoughts From the Fitness World – Part II
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Time Article Missing a Few Points
I love my clients. They are great about bringing articles to me about weight loss, exercise, etc. that I may have missed. This past week, a client brought in Time Magazine. There was an interesting article written by John Cloud, Why Exercise Won’t Make You Thin. While there were many interesting points, as a fitness…