Poor Sleep Patterns Promote Weight Gain*
America is a high stress society in which most people don’t get enough sleep. We could be paying for it with our health.Sleep deprivation is linked to obesity, heart disease, arthritis, diabetes and cancer. A seven year Finnish study of nearly 9000 people, led by Peppi Lyytikaine, found that people who developed sleep problems […]
Weight Training Helps Men Lose Fat*
A University of Connecticut study found that men who combine weight training with a well balanced diet lost abdominal fat rapidly. Weight training increases muscle mass, which boosts metabolic rate and promotes fat loss. Men should do resistance training at least three to four days a week, working the major muscle groups. * Disclaimer: […]
Feel The Burn*
By now you know FLEX’s stand on static (reach and hold) before weight lifting – don’t do it. That’s because research shows that this form of stretching can decrease muscle strength. So do it after your workout. New research from Florida State University (Tallahassee) shows that stretching before running also slows you down. However, they […]
Extra Strength Caffeine*
We recommend caffeine as part of the pre-workout regimen, but how much you take can have a huge impact on muscle strength and power. Make sure you’re getting in enough of this strength builder and fat burner before every one of your workouts to maximize your result in the gym. THE STUDY researchers from […]
Fresh Shrimp And Broccoli
1lbs. medium shrimp, peeled and de-veined 1/2 cup onions, sliced 2 cups broccoli, chopped 1 1/2tsp minced garlic (about 3 cloves) 3/4cup snow peas, fresh or frozen and thawed 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth Saute garlic in broth for one minute. Add shrimp and vegatables and continue simmering until shrimp is white, broccoli has softened […]
Salsa Flavored Beef Steak
1 lb. Boneless Beef chuck botton1/4 blade steaks; cut 1? thick 1/3 cup Salsa; prepared; mild, medium or hot. As desired. 2 tbs. lime juice; fresh 1 garlic glove minced 1 ts. Oregano leaves; dried ? ts. Cumin; ground Combine salsa, lime juice, garlic, oregano and cumin; reserve 2 Tablespoons marinade. Place beef steaks in […]
Gastric Bypass: Is it REALLY the easy way out?*
?People often like to take the easy way out, right? Why work hard if you can win the lottery? Why eat right and exercise when you can get gastric bypass? While some peoples? circumstances are worse than others, there are many who use gastric bypass, or the less intrusive version, Lap Band surgery, to lose […]
Stuffed Green Peppers
6 Medium fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped 1 Medium onion, chopped 3 Celery ribs, diced 1 can (8 Ounces) fat free tomato sauce 1 Cup of water 2 Teaspoons salt, divided 1/2 Teaspoon pepper, divided 4 Medium green peppers 1 Pound lean ground beef (93/7%) 1 Cup of instant brown rice, cooked 1 Teaspoon […]
Starvation: Weight Loss Sabotage*
Starvation: Weight Loss Sabotage. When looking to lose weight, our common sense tells us to eat less, move more. Some people, however, take that bit of information and take it to the extreme. Prime example: Starvation. We all want to be able to have a baby and lose all of the weight (and then some) […]
Grow Some Fresh Brain Cells and Ward off Alzheimer?s with Daily Exercise*
Not only can exercise improve your health, but an increasing body of research is finding that exercise benefits your memory. The advantages may be as diverse as reducing the risk of cancer, spurring the growth of new brain cells, and preventing Alzheimer’s. In a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in […]