Fat is our biological insurance policy against disaster. It is the fuel your body can use in case of starvation, sickness, injury to the digestive system, etc. We are genetically programmed to hold on to a certain amount of fat and this “set” amount is programmed to...
By running and walking for 90 minutes during one session each week, the leg muscles become fat burners. Over time, this means that you will burn more fat when you are sitting around all day at your desk and even burn it when you are sleeping at night. Slow aerobic...
Key Points 1. You are in control of the process. 2. You have the power to take responsibility for your eating and your exercise 3. Have patience and don’t give up. 4. Enjoyment of the exercise is the key 5. You are in command of a “calorie budge”, as you add gentle...
Does Your Energy Drink Add to Holiday Fatigue? Dr. Robert Portman Everyone feels tired around the holidays. Shopping, family obligations, parties, overeating and lack of sleep can quickly drain your energy stores. Polls have shown that 68% of Americans experience...
Barb and I used to like a particular type of ice cream so much that we ate a quart or more of it several nights a week. It was the reward we gave ourselves for reaching exercise goals for that day. Then, on a fateful New Year’s Day, we decided to eliminate the...
If you must stand around or sit for long hours each day, you may suffer from what I call “sedentary fatigue”. I’ve worked with thousands who feel more tired, the longer they sit at their desk. Getting a boost of energy can be as simple as standing up and walking down...
