Tag Archive for: Weightloss

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Tasty Time-bombs

Additives:   Artificial colourings are a dangerous addition to any food.  The instance of colouring our food to make it look more appealing is on the rise and with negative consequences. A large part of the issue is the smokescreen…
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Would you shoot the firemen?

  In relation to cholesterol there are more fallacies than facts in the mainstream media.   Today I'd like to address some of these head on.   1) Excess cholesterol, a symptom not a cause   2) There is only 1 type…
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Bodybuilding: WARNING!! Proceed with caution.

    I see it more every day - the obsession with visible abs and trying to achieve superhuman levels of leanness.   We won't be happy until every ab is popping, every sinew visible and our body looks like a roadmap.   Why?…
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The Great Myths

This was originally part of a larger article on the three biggest myths about supplements but it took on a life of its own so here it is!!!   No 3 Costly supplements are not worth it! I'm the first to say that people rely on…
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Doggy Treats

Why (Some) Rewards don't work…   The idea of a food reward for doing exercise is inherently flawed because the crux of a reward is that you are rewarding yourself for something you wouldn't otherwise be doing! This is counterproductive…
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Not Just Placebos : Maca

Energy and Stamina - both in and out of the gym! ;)   Maca isn't just some new kid on the block it has been around for Millennia- about 3000 years in fact! Legend has it that Incan warriors took this energy giving herb before going into…
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Not Just Placebos! Busy as a B!

  There is a delicate balance at play within your body. Everyday it seeks to maintain homeostasis so that you can function optimally and all of your metabolic processes can run smoothly. Your body regulates everything to the best of…