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The Curse of the Cupcake
Aug 20, 2012
Topics: Fitness Tips, Awareness and Support, nutrition
The Curse of the Cupcake
Aug 20, 2012
Topics: food and diabetes, health fitness tips, Fitness Tips, exercise and health, obesity and health, Awareness and Support, diet lifestyle change, nutrition, healthy diets
Optimize Calorie Burn and Fight Exercise Boredom
May 9, 2012
Topics: Personal Training, Fitness Tips
Optimize Calorie Burn and Fight Exercise Boredom
May 9, 2012
Topics: weight loss by exercise, Personal Training, an exercise plan, best exercise workouts, best calorie burn, Fitness Tips, fitness workouts, wellness, training and weight loss, baltimore personal trainer, workout major muscles, Personal trainer, best exercise program, fitness goals, workout training plan, great core workout
KNOWLEDGE IS YOUR WEAPON
Jan 31, 2012
In the world of “Eat This Not That” you may wonder why certain foods are less than healthy and can derail your efforts towards fat loss and better health. Often it’s not the food itself but rather the chemicals that are added to preserve the food or to make it taste better. One such ingredient is hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated fat. Some common foods that often contain these types of fats include: margarine, most spreads, many cookies, crackers, ice cream, convenience foods, snack foods, and some breads, etc. Increased consumption of hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated fats can lead to the following health issues:
*Hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated fats are difficult to digest and stay in the body for a long time
*Excess weight gain independent of excess calorie consumption
*Chronic inflammatory diseases and pain
*Increased LDL (bad cholesterol), decreased HDL (good cholesterol)
*Increased blood clotting and increased risk of coronary artery disease
*Increased development of autoimmune disease
*Increased risk of cancer
*Accelerated aging (increased skin wrinkling)
*Depressed milk fat production in nursing mothers
As much as possible eat organic, natural whole foods that are not processed. READ THE LABEL! Avoid breaded or deep-fried foods at restaurants and stay away from anything that contains hydrogenated fat, partially hydrogenated fat, or shortening. Arm yourself with knowledge about the foods that you eat and you will be one step closer to success at achieving your goals.
By Karen O'Donnell, Personal Trainer at Towson
Topics: Personal Training, nutrition
KNOWLEDGE IS YOUR WEAPON
Jan 31, 2012
In the world of “Eat This Not That” you may wonder why certain foods are less than healthy and can derail your efforts towards fat loss and better health. Often it’s not the food itself but rather the chemicals that are added to preserve the food or to make it taste better. One such ingredient is hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated fat. Some common foods that often contain these types of fats include: margarine, most spreads, many cookies, crackers, ice cream, convenience foods, snack foods, and some breads, etc. Increased consumption of hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated fats can lead to the following health issues:
*Hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated fats are difficult to digest and stay in the body for a long time
*Excess weight gain independent of excess calorie consumption
*Chronic inflammatory diseases and pain
*Increased LDL (bad cholesterol), decreased HDL (good cholesterol)
*Increased blood clotting and increased risk of coronary artery disease
*Increased development of autoimmune disease
*Increased risk of cancer
*Accelerated aging (increased skin wrinkling)
*Depressed milk fat production in nursing mothers
As much as possible eat organic, natural whole foods that are not processed. READ THE LABEL! Avoid breaded or deep-fried foods at restaurants and stay away from anything that contains hydrogenated fat, partially hydrogenated fat, or shortening. Arm yourself with knowledge about the foods that you eat and you will be one step closer to success at achieving your goals.
By Karen O'Donnell, Personal Trainer at Towson
Topics: Personal Training, weight loss fat loss, fat loss, healthy snack cravings, obesity and health, healthy snacks, get healthy, nutrition, eat this not that, health issues, healthy diets
When a Near Death Experience Isn't Enough
Jul 13, 2011
Recently, in the course of attempting to motivate a few of my clients to be more committed to achieving their fitness goals, I was reminded of a very close relative. Due to a bout of bronchitis she had to have a chest x-ray. The x-ray revealed a cancerous spot on her lung (she’s a smoker). It was in the early stages so the chemotherapy treatment (I’m not sure if she had radiation) successfully treated her cancer. You would think that she would consider herself extremely fortunate and make a lifestyle change! Unbelievable to me, she did not and is still smoking at least a pack a day. If a life threatening illness isn't enough then what is?
Topics: Personal Training
When a Near Death Experience Isn't Enough
Jul 13, 2011
Recently, in the course of attempting to motivate a few of my clients to be more committed to achieving their fitness goals, I was reminded of a very close relative. Due to a bout of bronchitis she had to have a chest x-ray. The x-ray revealed a cancerous spot on her lung (she’s a smoker). It was in the early stages so the chemotherapy treatment (I’m not sure if she had radiation) successfully treated her cancer. You would think that she would consider herself extremely fortunate and make a lifestyle change! Unbelievable to me, she did not and is still smoking at least a pack a day. If a life threatening illness isn't enough then what is?
Topics: Personal Training, Preventing disease, cause of illness, exercise and illness, good diet, results personal training, exercise to prevent disease, diet and disease, personal training session, number one cause of cancer
