No time like the present.John Beavers: The Biggest Loser finale is this week. What are your thoughts on these weight loss reality shows? John,My initial thought is the transformations of the contestants are fascinatingly impressive. It’s been a long while since I’ve seen an episode, but I watched a season with my family years back. In some ways, it was inspiring. In … [Read more…]

In order to be a strong communicator, sometimes you have to shut up and listen.I’ve always enjoyed the process of problem solving. My first inclination is always to come up with a solution. In recent years, however, I’ve discovered that playing a hushed role is far more effective to another working through an issue. From sklatch.com: Another significant barrier to good … [Read more…]

Let’s get straight to the point. There is a far better way to replenish lost fluids than drowning yourself in toxic colorings, chemical additives, and ridiculous amounts of fake sugar. Gatorade, Powerade and the like have no business calling themselves “sports drinks.” They have absolutely no place in the nutrition plan of a healthy … [Read more…]

When someone in your life is facing a difficult situation, don’t wait for the “right moment” before reaching out with support. From Dr. Karin L. Smithson: We pull back because we “don’t want to bother” someone who is struggling. Let me debunk that myth: Your friend needs to hear from you. If you stop connecting, that communicates that their situation is unimportant. They will … [Read more…]

Opting for a low-fat diet while on a training program might sound like the right thing to do to get lean, but the opposite may be true, particularly when it comes to hormone production. From marksdailyapple.com: Eat plenty of saturated and monounsaturated fat. Fat blunts insulin secretion while increasing testosterone production. Insulin may be useful for stuffing your muscles … [Read more…]