Freezing off fat?
It's called cryolipolysis (or Zeltiq), and in my research there is only one doctor in Colorado Springs who will do it.Cryolipolysis is a method of non-invasive fat reduction surgery which freezes and...
View ArticleThe Top 10 Reasons Why Everyone Should Exercise
Statistically, if you are slowly gaining weight and maintain your current eating patterns, you need to exercise 1-2 times per week for 30-60 minutes in order to maintain your current weight.On the...
View ArticleVote Now - The Best of 2011!
I NEED YOUR HELP! Each year, a few places here in Colorado Springs host a 'Best of...' contest between local businesses. Right now, The Colorado Springs Independent is taking submissions to honor the...
View ArticleFree range meat for less?
Recently, a lady came to our home representing Town and Country Foods and gave us a great presentation on their all natural and organic meat and vegetable programs. With the rising costs of groceries,...
View ArticleFrozen Yogurt - Friend or Foe?
There have been so many new frozen yogurt stands opening up all throughout Colorado Springs, with a recent one being right by our house on 19th and Uintah. They boast 'low fat' and 'healthier than...
View ArticleShould you take supplements?
I was at Mountain Mama's the other day browsing through their selection of supplements. I soon became lost in an array of bottles all boasting some sort of health necessity I am apparently missing out...
View ArticleFavorite exercise DVDs
Let's face it, sometimes just getting to the gym is all the excuse we need to not go at all. The monotony of the machines, coupled with the idea of using precious (and not to mention expensive...
View ArticleIs Yoga Really A Workout?
My very first experience with yoga was at a 24 Hour Fitness gym about 6 years ago while living in Washington state. I was ready to try something new to mix up my workout routine and thought yoga...
View ArticleWhat Is Actually In Frozen Yogurt
In my previous article Frozen Yogurt: Friend or Foe, I discussed the illusion that frozen yogurt gives to being a "health food" in today's market. In this article, I would like to take a...
View ArticleNew Children's Book: Maggie Goes On A Diet
It is no secret that childhood obesity is on the rise in our country. The surgeon general warns us that currently 2 out of every 3 kids are overweight or obese. With this sad statistic, one man, Paul...
View ArticleWhy Diets Fail
Diets often fail for two main reasons: (1) They are not realistically sustainable for the long term, and (2) They require an ‘all or nothing’ behavioral change which is not compatible with many...
View ArticleABCDEFG Diet to Paleo Lifestyle: Week 1
Welcome to Week 1 of the ABCDEFG Diet to Paleo Lifestyle! Each week we will eliminate one food or food group from your diet. If you haven't already, please read my article on Why Diets Fail...
View ArticleABCDEFG Diet to Paleo Lifestyle: Week 2
Before reading this article, please see my Introduction and Week 1. Reading these will help prepare you for this next step.Week 2: BeansBeans (or legumes) which includes soybeans, peanuts, and lentils...
View ArticleABCDEFG Diet to Paleo Lifestyle: Week 3
Before reading this article, please see my Introduction , Week 1, and Week 2. Reading these will help prepare you for this next step.Week 3: refined CarbohydratesOkay, so it doesn't officially start...
View ArticleABCDEFG Diet to Paleo Lifestyle: Week 4
You are about to enter Week 4 of the ABCDEFG diet! If you haven't already, please read the Intro, Week 1, Week 2, and Week 3 before continuing on. This week, we are going to focus...
View ArticleABCDEFG Diet to Paleo Lifestyle: Week 5
If you haven't already, please read the following articles before beginning week 5. Introduction, Week 1, Week 2, Week 3 and Week 4.Welcome to Week 5, mighty warriors! Thus far, we have eliminated...
View ArticleABCDEFG Diet to Paleo Lifestyle: Week 6
If you haven't already, please read the following articles before beginning week 6. Introduction, Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4 and Week 5.Welcome to Week 6! We are so close to the end...
View ArticleABCDEFG Diet to Paleo Lifestyle: Week 7
If you haven't already, please read the following articles before beginning week 7. Introduction, Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, and Week 6.Week 7: GrainsOur final week! This week you...
View ArticleBook Review: Eat Stop Eat
Okay, I admit it...I am a complete nerd when it comes to books! I will wake up an hour before I have to just so I can read before I start my day. I absolutely love to...
View ArticleAre Your Workouts Causing You to Gain Weight?
Being a personal trainer, I sometimes think people try to impress me with how much they work out. I constantly receive comments like “I work out every day for (insert ridiculous amounts of hours...
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