Weight Loss

The Skinny on Weight Loss

June 28, 2011

If you’ve purchased our Defy Aging System, been a private client or read our blog posts, you know that our philosophy on weight loss is that only permanent lifestyle changes will lead you to a healthy, active and independent life. Losing weight is not about going on some temporary diet – it’s about changing your lifestyle. Obesity Today [...]

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Weight Loss Q & A

June 22, 2011

Question #1: Is it ever ok to eat in the evening if I want to lose weight? It is ok to have a snack in the evening for two reasons: It can help to regulate your blood glucose levels.  Better yet, it will help you eat less the next day. If you’ve just finished a [...]

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The Truth About BMI

May 3, 2011

Some of our personal clients have recently had their Body Mass Index calculated at their visits with their health care practitioners.  Most are confused about what this measurement means; they are told that, based on this scale, they are overweight, even though they have been working out and eating well.  So, what’s the truth about [...]

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Q&A: How Can I Get A Flatter Stomach?

February 22, 2011

Adding lean muscle on your body is one of the best ways to help you to get a flatter stomach. Why?  As you put more lean muscle on the body, you burn up calories faster and ultimately reduce your fat stores.  Women often accumulate fat in the abdominal area, but this will reduce with more [...]

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Q&A: Do different body types react differently to exercise?

December 29, 2010

Body types can be characterized most simply in three ways: Ectomorphs: narrow shoulders and hips, long fingers and toes, and small bone structure with little muscle development. Mesomorphs, the athletic body type: shoulders are wider than hips, bone structure is medium-to-large and muscle development is prominent. Endomorphs, the typical “hour glass” curvy figure: Hips and [...]

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The Problem With Elliptical Trainers

August 12, 2010

The Elliptical, or cross trainer, is a popular piece of cardio equipment in any workout facility. For exercisers who are prone to low back issues, an elliptical trainer can make the problems worse. Studies have shown that an elliptical trainer can affect your lower back in 2 ways: You adopt a more flexed position during [...]

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