Pedometers: Part 2: History of Pedometers
What is the history of pedometers? Pedometers were first popular in the 1960s. They gained fame in the 1964 Olympics in Japan as the…
September 2016
Progress Report: 7 Weeks of Weight Loss
We are at 7 weeks and I am getting much closer to my goal. Week 7 has been a week in which I climbed over…
Supplement: Alli Diet Pills
Will Alli help with weight loss? Orlistat is a pharmaceutical drug, sold over-the-counter under the name Alli, and under prescription as Xenical. It has been…
Myth #5: Calories are just calories.
Calories from different sources are not the same. Cutting Calories I have had a lot of nutrition lectures. Whether it was a medical instructor or…
Road Bump: Negative Emotions
Healthy, positive emotions are key to weight loss success. Weight loss quote with apple and tape measure If you are trying to lose right or…
Weight Loss and Eating Out, Part 1
Eating Healthy In Restaurants Eating out with family and friends shouldn’t be an excuse to eat unhealthy foods. This article contains five of the tips that I use…
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…
Supplements: Green Coffee Bean Extract
Green Coffee bean may help with weight loss, but it is probably not worth the risk. Green coffee beans are the seeds of the Coffee…
Pedometers: Part 1: What is a Pedometer?
What is a pedometer, and how does one work? A pedometer is a relatively simple device. Pedometers are devices that are portable and electronic, mechanical, or electromechanical and…
Progress Report: 6 Weeks
We are at 6 weeks. Week 6 has been a week in which I his a bit of a plateau. I did not take any…