Exercise and Illnesses
Does an illness need to derail your exercise plans? Should I exercise when I am sick? This is not an exact answer. But I will…
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Progress: Bod Pod versus Impedance
The Bod Pod: Body Fat Percentages The Bod Pod is the Cadillac of body fat percentages. I have a scale in the bathroom and it…
Inspiration Quote: Quitting
Thoughts of Quitting do not mean failure! Quitting Quote [pullquote]“Be the person that when your feet touch the floor in the morning the devil says,…
Myth: You have to cut calories to lose weight
You can lose weight without cutting calories. Cutting Calories This statement is partially true, but if you fail to lose weight or have some stubborn…
Exercise: Interval Training
Interval Training can assist with weight loss We have all looked for exercise to help maximize weight loss. Which ones work and which ones do…
Weight Loss Mistakes: Part 1
Avoiding mistakes is the key to success. Weight loss fail. Losing weight is not easy. For some, the struggle to maintain a healthy weight, and others…
What Made Me Choose Walking?
Why did I choose walking as a form of exercise? This is an easy answer for me. It is an exercise that I can continue…
Jogging vs. Running vs. Walking
I have often thought about returning to running. I remember my days in Germany running with a jogging stroller for fitness and in hope that…
Research: Use a Tracker
If someone wants to lose weight, they should know what they eat and drink daily. The most effective way to do this is to log…
Myth: More intense exercise burns fat better
Moderate and low-intensity workouts are more efficient at burning fat. Figure 1: Heart Rate Zones – Click for larger version. This statement centers on…