If you are like most Americans, the picture on your left is looking pretty delicious right about now. This is an actual meal from the food chain Five Guys Restaurant. The problem is that fast food has become a staple in most households across the U. S. With the development of fast food their has also been an increase in the health risks that go along with eating this type of food. The risks range from obesity, heart disease, kidney disease, and high blood pressure just to name a few. Below I have listed the caloric intake for some of the items on the menu at Five Guys. Five … [Read more...] about Five Guys = Five Heart attacks?
Outdoor Exercise: Beating your Allergies
It is that time of year when flowers are blooming and it seems to be raining every other day. If you are like most individuals, this is the worst time of year for allergies. Many people wait all year to be able to get outside and exercise, yet they suffer when they do due to allergies. This article written by Colette Bouchez offers some suggestions. With spring nearly upon us, and warmer weather not far behind, you probably can't wait to convert your stuffy indoor fitness routine into breezy outdoor fun. Even if you've never exercised before, adding physical activity to your life can seem a … [Read more...] about Outdoor Exercise: Beating your Allergies
Are you a Tough Mudder?
"Tough Mudder events are hardcore 10-12 mile obstacle courses designed by British Special Forces to test your all around strength, stamina, mental grit, and camaraderie. As the leading company in the booming obstacle course industry, Tough Mudder has already challenged half a million inspiring participants worldwide and raised more than $2 million dollars for the Wounded Warrior Project. But Tough Mudder is more than an event, it’s a way of thinking. By running a Tough Mudder challenge, you’ll unlock a true sense of accomplishment, have a great time, and discover a camaraderie with your fellow … [Read more...] about Are you a Tough Mudder?
Feeling unmotivated? Try the Jumpstart Program
As many of you already know, Xcellerated Speed Training has been in charge of WORLD electronics Corporate Wellness. This is the next chapter in our hopes to bring health and wellness to all employees. In May, we will be offering a new program to WORLD electronics called the Jumpstart Program. This program is specifically catered to any employee who has NOT participated in the wellness program thus far. This will be a series of half-hour classes that will contain information to get you up-to-date as to what has been going on so far. These classes will include information on nutrition and … [Read more...] about Feeling unmotivated? Try the Jumpstart Program
Soda: A deadly habit?
This is a recent article written by the Associated Press. Cola is believed to have played a part in this New Zealand woman's death. WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- Experts say a New Zealand woman's 2-gallon-a-day Coca-Cola habit probably contributed to her death, a conclusion that led the soft-drink giant to note that even water can be deadly in excessive amounts. Natasha Harris, a 30-year-old, stay-at-home mother of eight from Invercargill, died of a heart attack in February 2010. Fairfax Media reported that a pathologist, Dr. Dan Mornin, testified at an inquest Thursday that she probably … [Read more...] about Soda: A deadly habit?
Stress: The Silent Killer
Stress is all around us and everyone deals with it differently. This is a great article that analyzes stress and how to deal with it. Stress management starts with identifying the sources of stress in your life. This isn’t as easy as it sounds. Your true sources of stress aren’t always obvious, and it’s all too easy to overlook your own stress-inducing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Sure, you may know that you’re constantly worried about work deadlines. But maybe it’s your procrastination, rather than the actual job demands, that leads to deadline stress. To identify your true sources of … [Read more...] about Stress: The Silent Killer
Check Out My Recent Interview By Bodybuilding.com!
I was very happy to learn I was honored by Bodybuilding.com, and named their Personal Trainer of the Month! Check out the interview! … [Read more...] about Check Out My Recent Interview By Bodybuilding.com!
The Aftermath of Easter – Are you ready to hop onto a scale?
Now that the Easter holiday is over, have you noticed an increase on the scale when you step on? In 2011, Americans consumed 7 billion pounds of Easter candy. There are almost 90 million chocolate easter bunnies produced each year. A typical 5 oz. milk chocolate bunny contains approximately 170 calories, 99 calories are from fat, 63 calories from carbohydrates, and 8 calories from protein. That is from one bunny and most people consume several at once. The other favorite candy at Easter is Jelly Belly jellybeans. There are 4 calories per jellybean and the serving size is typically 25. That … [Read more...] about The Aftermath of Easter – Are you ready to hop onto a scale?