As we come to an end of January 2014, we are starting a new challenge called WORLD's Biggest Loser. Now many individuals have seen the tv show, where overweight contestants go to an undisclosed location for a certain amount of time and have access to a state-of-the-art facility where two or three trainers work with these individuals to lose weight. You have probably scene images of a trainer yelling at a contestant and trying to motivate them to stay focused on the goal of becoming the Biggest Loser. As with many television shows they are designed to be dramatic and engaging so that a person … [Read more...] about WORLD electronics Biggest Loser Challenge for 2014
Are Nuts a Weight-Loss Aid?
If you read the fitness magazines, typically there are at least two or three articles touting the benefits of consuming nuts as part of your regular regimen. As with most discussions, there are two sides and each has a valid point. On the one hand they offer far more nutritional value than things like cupcakes, cookies, chips, and pretzels. On the other side of the coin, if you eat too many nuts in a sitting you can rack up a ton of calories for your daily consumption. In this article Michael Moss discusses the pros and cons of utilizing nuts as a staple in your nutritional lifestyle. WEST … [Read more...] about Are Nuts a Weight-Loss Aid?
Whole Foods Won’t Sell Chobani Greek Yogurt as of Early Next Year
I know a very large amount of individuals use the Chobani brand of greek yogurt as part of their daily nutritional regimen. In the next year, the Whole Foods Company will not sell this brand any more. As Stephanie Strom discusses, there are a variety of reasons for this decision being made. Several years ago the Chobani brand was the only player in the marketplace, but like with most things that are successful there are now a more bountiful selection of greek yogurts to choose from. Together, Whole Foods and Chobani have become two of the biggest success stories in the food business in the … [Read more...] about Whole Foods Won’t Sell Chobani Greek Yogurt as of Early Next Year
Desk Exercise – The importance of staying active at work
If you are like many employees, you spend a good deal of your work day sitting at a desk or cubicle. In recent studies, sitting has been compared to the health risks of smoking. Researchers have linked that sitting for long periods of time can cause a variety of health concerns from increased blood pressure, excess body fat, and high cholesterol levels. Too much sitting also seems to increase the risk of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer. One recent study compared adults who spent less than two hours a day in front of the TV or other screen-based entertainment with those who … [Read more...] about Desk Exercise – The importance of staying active at work

