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Birds Are Troublemakers
2008-05-17 21:28:00 , originally uploaded by Sameli.Great shot I found today on Flickr. Had to share it. More About: Birds
Weight Loss Insurance For Your Jeans
2008-05-17 21:05:00 How many times have you decided not to purchase that new pair of jeans because you committed to your weight loss plan and you know that they’ll be too big for you in a few weeks or months?You stick with the same old, dull clothes that you’ve been wearing for months and months.Well, not any more!Bertie Ranger, a former fitness competitor who gained 30 pounds (and subsequently lost 20 of it), had created what most women dream about – Jean insurance.What she does is insure your jeans at 30% of the original purchase price, then when you lose the weight you want to lose, she buys them back at the original purchase price so that you can buy new jeans that fit.No more worrying about investing in a pair of jeans that will only last a few weeks or months, insure your jeans and keep buying new ones as you get fit and healthy.Very interesting concept that I encourage you to check out.Lose and Win Free Jeans Lose the weight, Win free jeans.Great concept More About: Weight Loss , Insurance , Weight , Loss
World Record Weight Loss - Manuel Uribe
2008-05-16 20:47:00 Manuel Uribe holds the title of worlds fattest man according to Guinness World Records, weighing in at his highest weight of 1,235 pounds. Now he’s shooting for a second entry into that record book with his new mission, a world record weight loss!Since making his plea for help in 2006, Mexican native Manuel Uribe has lost 518 pounds on a diet of grapefruit, egg-white omelets, fish, chicken, vegetables and peanuts, as customized by USA’s Dr Barry Sears.Current Guiness World Record s for weight loss are held by and American woman Rosalie Bradford at 907 pounds lost, and a British man Jon Brower Minnoch who lost 924 pounds.I first heard of Manuel when I saw him on a TV show about one year ago in 2007. I then googled him and found his website. As far as I can tell, he does not have an English version of it, but it can be translated into english.I take one day at a time. The doctors told me I had a choice. To choose life or to choose death. I chose lifeManuel made it out of his ... More About: Weight Loss , Weight
Olympic Torch on Mt Everest Summit
2008-05-08 21:13:00 The Olympic torch made it to the top of Mt Everest on Thursday May 8. A Tibetan woman took the torch the last few steps to the summit shouting "Long live Tibet" along with the other climbers says this story in Routers.I'm set to climb to Mt Everest base camp this Oct with a group of six friends.Story via Straight to the Bar More About: Everest Summit , Summit , Torch
Fat Man Unleashed - Interview Part 3
2008-05-07 22:42:00 As I said in Part 1 of this interview with healthy weight loss blogger Israel Lagares, in his best shape, a few years ago, standing 6 feet tall and weighing a muscular 235 pounds, Israel enjoyed living the fit life, working out and turning food into muscle. A few years later, having fallen off the fitness wagon and tending to not so healthy foods, he put on some weight and ballooned up to 348 pounds.It happens to the best of us, something happens, life gets in the way, and for whatever reason, the guru of health or fitness gains some weight back.Part 1 of this interview discussed his fitness routine, while part 2 was about his diet. We conclude this week with part 3, the Mental Game of getting back in shape.The Mental Game of Getting Back Into ShapeHow important is the mental aspect to your training and nutritional program? Crucial. Your head has to be in the game. You need to be mentally prepared to undertake the ups and downs that a diet or training program can have on you. Ther... More About: Interview , Part 3
Whole Foods Market Shopping Tips
2008-05-02 02:38:00 How to Shop at Whole Foods Market The merger of Whole Foods Market with Wild Oats highlights the benefits and drawbacks of this organic retail giant. Although Whole Foods Market certainly provides a "feel good" shopping experience for millions of consumers, it's important to keep in mind that WFM isn't nearly as green as it pretends to be. But of course, for many consumers, Whole Foods Market offers the only access for green and organic products. If Whole Foods Market is the only option available in your area, here are some important tips for the organic-minded shopper:Tips For Shopping At Whole Foods MarketLook for locally grown produce: Whole Foods offers only a limited supply of local produce, although it is well labeled. Reduce the burden of long-distance food transportant on the planet by asking your WFM produce manager to stock more local produce. Not everything is as "natural" or "organic" as you might think: Although Whole Foods doesn't carry products with trans fats or ar...
Fat Man Unleashed - Interview Part 2
2008-04-30 21:29:00 Last week I began my three part interview series with Israel Lagares who runs his healthy weight loss blog Fat Man Unleashed. Part one of the series was about his fitness routine, and this week we continue with his nutritional program.Describe the diet you're following to achieve your goal.I am on a balanced protein, carb, low fat intake diet. I eat a lot of fruit, veggies and chicken. I don't eat a lot of refined or processed foods. I don't drink anything but water and green tea. Simple.Yep, sounds pretty simple. Seems we both believe eathing natural foods is the way to go. What is the main focus of the diet? (ie: cutting calories? cutting fat? eating natural?) Initially it was cutting calories, but now I have focused on eating more fruits and veggies to "fill" me up.So Volumization then? High fiber foods? How many meals a day are you eating? I strive for 5 to 6 but am more at about 4 to 4.75 meals a day. I'm finding the same thing. As I eat higher nutrient density foods ... More About: Interview
Free Recipes Blog - a Review
2008-04-29 06:59:00 As I write my course on better eating, I’m realizing that many of the participants are enjoying the recipes that are provided. Great whole food recipes that my girlfriend and I create and eat ourselves here at home.Everyone loves recipes, and the more the better I always say.I’ve posted a few of them here on my website and I’ve send out a monthly favorite to my subscribers each month along with my natural health newsletter.The recipes I’m interested in, and the ones we promote are low fat / good fat, dairy free, whole food vegetarian recipes. I figure that any high school or college student can cook meat, but it’s the rest of the important qualities of food, namely whole foods, that we could all learn more about.The free recipes website My Recipes Blog is most certainly not in that category. Great Recipe Photos? Nope! The pictures of the recipes are small and hard to see.Dairy Free ? Certainly not. The front page alone has a Bechamel Sauce that includes 300ml milk, 3... More About: Review
Lost Generation - More on Choices
2008-04-27 01:15:00 Just a few moments ago I posted about the power of words, about carefully choosing your words and how what you say influences your subconscious.then...magically...I received this... Length: 1m44sThanks to Greg Mooers of Life Camp More About: Lost , Choices , Generation
The Words You Choose
2008-04-26 23:49:00 Imagine the challenge of climbing to the top of Mt Everest. Imagine standing at the bottom looking up, knowing that the peak is your final destination. Imagine how long it’s going to take and how much effort to finally reach your goal and the summit. What words do you use to describe the journey ahead of you?Do you turn around and head home, or do you focus on the single step in front of you to get you moving?On occasion, I’ll either run a contest to give away my products or the products of good friends that I choose.During the current Big Give Health and Fitness Challenge that The Fit Bastard and I put on, readers were asked to post their story and why they should win the contest to receive the free products.One person has already told her story about feeling so motivated about taking action on her health.She submitted this as part of her story:When I got the email about this opportunity, I immediately clicked on…ready to enter and tell you my sad story of yo yo diets, the... More About: Words , Choose
Food Rationing In The US?
2008-04-25 21:43:00 Sams Club and Costco in the US are limiting the amount of rice customers can buy. More About: Food
Big Give Health and Fitness Challenge
2008-04-24 22:30:00 I love giving away things as much as I love getting things for free. My good friend Scott Tousignant, aka "The Fit Bastard" is in a really great mood (the secret is that he's always in a great mood) and he wants to give away his products to one lucky winner.Recently Scott and his wife Angie went through a transformation of their own and both achieved 6 Pack Abs. They used the methods that he teaches in his Fit Chic and Fit bastard workouts along with a good sensible eating program.As a result their lives have changed dramatically...This is Scott before he started his transformationBeforeAnd this is he and his wife after their fitness program was complete.AfterAs he says, their lives changed dramatically….They're relationship has risen to a new level, they can keep up with their 2 young children, their business has grown, their confidence has skyrocketed, and they have an overwhelming zest for life.The best part...They are willing to do whatever it takes so you can experience t... More About: Health , Fitness , Health and Fitness , Challenge , Give
Fat Man Unleashed - An Interview with Israel
2008-04-22 21:35:00 In his best shape, a few years ago, Israel Lagares stood 6 feet tall and weighed a muscular 235 pounds. Israel enjoyed living the fit life, working out and turning food into muscle. A few years later, having fallen off the fitness wagon and tending to not so healthy foods, he put on some weight and ballooned up to 348 pounds.Out of shape and wanting to turn his life around, Israel launched his weight loss blog Fat Man Unleashed, in May of 2007 to chronicle the weight loss challenge that lay ahead of him.In this first part of a three part interview, I ask Israel about the fitness routine that he's following to get him to his goal. In the following two weeks, we'll also discuss his nutritional approach and then finish up with the mental aspect.Israel, or "Fat Man" as he likes to call himself, is a 27 year old man from Tampa Florida.Hi Israel, thanks for doing the interview. Lets start with your goals shall we? What is your current fitness or exercise goal?Thanks Rob, glad to be ... More About: Interview
Four Doctors of Health and Fitness
2008-04-18 03:53:00 Found this Paul Chek video via fight geek. I love his position on what to look for in a doctor. No better words have been spoken on the topic.The Four Doctors More About: Health , Fitness , Health and Fitness
Weight Loss Interviews - Steve
2008-04-16 22:19:00 Steve was 160 pounds when he graduated from high school and entered the Navy but years later, at 38 and being married for almost 13 years, he broke the 200 pound mark topping out at 212. Steve says he started burn the fat, feed the muscle on my recommendation and dropped 25 pounds. A knee injury a few months later stopped him in his tracks and the weight began to creep back on.He started blogging about his journey on the website No More Fat Dad, and says his turning point was in 2005 when he overheard one of his young sons friends say "Your dad’s fat!"After dropping 21 pounds in the past 11 weeks, he's on a mission to pass the Navy SEAL fitness challenge.Steve, aka No More Fat Dad, is a 38 year old sales engineer for a small company that sells Google Enterprise solutions to the U.S. Federal Government and hails from Cleveland, Ohio. Thanks for taking the time to do the interview Steve. I'm glad I had an impact on you - it's why I run the site here. I know you're married, s... More About: Weight Loss , Steve , Interviews , Weight , Loss
Fuhrman's Eat For Health
2008-04-11 06:08:00 Dr Joel fuhrman has a new 2 set book out entitled "Eat For Health " available at Amazon for $46. It's a two book set, part one being about the mind makeover and part two being the body makeover. His first book Eat To Live is a fantastic read that I recommend to anyone. I'm looking forward to the new two book set and have it in my shopping cart right now.Tonja R. Nansel, PhD has this to say about Eat For Health:Dr. Fuhrman's nutritional prescription is a greatly-needed antidote to the US way of eating which has become a leading cause of disease and premature death. Despite all the sophisticated medical technology available today, the sobering truth is that the greatest tools for preventing and reversing disease are your fork and spoon. This way of eating will greatly benefit those in poor health as well as healthy persons desiring optimal wellness and vitality. Further, unlike most weight-loss approaches based on will-power and difficult to sustain, Dr. Fuhrman's approach corre...
New Photos of My Cats
2008-04-11 03:36:00 Darlene was able to get some shots of my cats today. They're 14 and 15 (I think) and I want to get some photos done sooner rather than later.The orange cat is Pumpkin and the black one is Boo. They're my Halloween cats. I like dogs too, but they're much more responsibility. Cats take care of themselves while Dogs require "supervision". Looking for a dog? here's a Dog for Sale More About: Photos
Moving Servers Again
2008-04-10 02:55:00 Moving Servers AgainSo I moved servers again. I've been getting ready to re-launch my new blog since Jan 1 (I know, I know), and this is now the 3rd server I've been on.I still cannot get wordpress to work correctly because of the hosting environment.I've been on the web since 1995 on a Microsoft server because of my .asp format, but now want to blend the .asp (Microsoft) with .php (Linux). The last server I was on was not processing my .htaccess file resulting in broken permalinks.... oh, by the way, this has NOTHING to do with health, fitness or fat loss, it's a purely technical post to test the changes in FTP for publishing with blogger.So today I upgrade to Wordpress 2.5 which goes quite smoothly, but when testing the permalinks, they're still broken. A call to technical support tells me that the .htaccess file is not being processed because it's a microsoft box. ???? WTF?I just moved to this server because it was supposed to be a linux installation which would process... More About: Moving
Lifes Achievements
2008-04-06 00:04:00 I got this idea from Marla, while reading her "best of posts" list. I have my own "Life List" on my other blog, listing things I've accomplished and things I still want to do in my life.Copy and paste the list, link to the source who gave you the idea, and bold what you have done:1. Bought everyone in the bar a drink2. Swam with wild dolphins3. Climbed a mountain - Kilimanjaro, and I'm set to climb to Everest base camp in October.4. Taken a Ferrari for a test drive5. Been inside the Great Pyramid6. Held a tarantula7. Taken a candlelit bath with someone8. Said "I love you" and meant it9. Hugged a tree10. Bungee jumped - 6 times11. Visited Paris12. Watched a lightning storm at sea13. Stayed up all night long and saw the sun rise14. Seen the Northern Lights15. Gone to a huge sports game - Saskatchewan Rough Riders and Edmonton Oilers16. Walked the stairs to the top of the leaning Tower of Pisa17. Grown and eaten your own vegetables18. Touched an iceberg19. Slept under the stars20. C...
What's in Marla's Gym
2008-04-05 23:26:00 I've been reading Marla's blog Someday is Now. Marla is a 46 year old woman who works from home, and interestingly enough helps with edition on Project Gutenberg. At her highest weight, she was 260. She's lost 60 pounds from 2003 to 2005 but has been plateaued ever since. In her words, she's quite interested in building up her strength during this plateau and not taking it too personally.So, I was reading about her latest pushup success story, which initially got my attention, then I stumbled over to her "what's in my gym" page.I laughed my ass off when I read her point #6 A jumprope that I'm not going to use until they invent a much more serious type of sports bra.too funny.Check out Someday is Now, a great read for any woman taking on the fitness lifestyle.
Vitamix Blender Question and Answer
2008-04-04 22:20:00 I've gone 18 years now since I first began my natural health journey, and for the full 18 years I've not yet purchased a Vitamix blender or other similar whole food processing blender. I'm now in the market for one and have been researching the various models, the pro's and cons etc. During my research, I was happy to receive Organic Annie's monthly newsletter in which she answered a question about this very subject.When I do buy one, I'd either get the Vita-Mix 1300 TurboBlend 4500 or BlendTec HP3AQ. I have some questions for you... I'm looking into buying a blender such as VitaMix or KTec and wondered if you have any thoughts on how these perform. Also, I've read that with some juicers/blenders the nutrition oxidizes faster and so you need to drink it soon after making. Will you share what you know about this, too? Thanks! SherriA. Hello Sherri, Vita Mix is recommended because the blade rotates in both directions therefore, supposedly, protecting the magnetic polar... More About: Question , Blender , Answer , Question and Answer
Inspirational Quotes
2008-04-04 00:14:00 What We Focus On We ReceiveSeek and Ye Shall Find, so the bible says. And similarly, many spiritual teachings say that whatever we focus on, we we move towards. In business they teach you that whatever you believe, you can achieve. And from what I've heard, seen, and learned in philosophy and in life, you become like what you love. I think this is a wonderful order that exists in the universe! Seek joy and you will find it! Seek love and you will find it! Seek health and you will find it! In Joy!Jinjeehttp://www.TheGardenDiet.comCat ching LionsNo lions are ever caught in mousetraps. To catch lions you must think in terms of lions, not in terms of mice. Your mind is always creating traps of one kind or another, and what you catch depends on the thinking you do. It is your thinking that attracts to you what you receive. - Gil Bailie.TruthLet the truth, Rob, be your greatest source of comfort. Because therein lies every possibility, hope, and second chance one could ever imagine. - The... More About: Inspirational , Quotes
Exercising Before or After You Eat
2008-03-28 21:43:00 This is a response to an email I got from a friend through facebook. Christina recently went to the gym for the very first time earlier this week with my girlfriend Darlene. On Monday, they did a little fitness assessment and then did a short workout so that Christina could find dumbbell weights that were comfortable for her. She intends to purchase the dumbbells and continue her workouts at home.Today she asked me about the timing of food and her workouts. She asks if she should eat before or after her workouts.Great question.It depends on what you want to accomplish. Exercise on an empty stomach is said to burn more fat because you’re using fat rather than any glucose running through your veins. Exercise in the morning, after fasting all night should burn more fat, or so they say.Exercising directly after eating diverts blood from the stomach, required for digestion, to the muscles. Doing so results in an incomplete digestion process, so that’s not good either.Exercisin...
Weight Loss Roundup
2008-03-28 21:06:00 A year ago on this blog, I was talking about vegan protein sources, vegetarian fitness, night time eating and how it applies to weight loss goals and changes in your diet to make it better.Here are the posts from last year at this time:Vegetarian FitnessBeing a vegetarian requires a full understanding of the role nutrition plays in achieving your fitness goals.There is a direct relationship between nutrition and physical performance in workouts or sports. Hard physical activity requires an increase in nutritionally dense calories and also due to sweating a higher fluid intake. Therefore you need to carefully plan what you eat and drink.Vegan nutrition including vegan protein sourcesNight time eating and weight loss - guest post by Tom VenutoEat breakfast like a king, eat lunch like a prince and eat dinner like a pauper.This maxim can be attributed to nutrition writer Adelle Davis, and since her passing in 1974, the advice to eat less at night to help with fat loss has lived on and ... More About: Weight Loss , Weight , Roundup , Loss
Weight Loss Blog Interviews - Andrew Scott
2008-03-24 19:43:00 I had to opportunity to interview Andrew Scott , a Scotsman living in Indonesia about his weight loss program. I met Andrew when he answered the call to be a beta tester for the 12 week course in whole food eating I'm developing. In a post I did the other day about other weight loss blogs, I quoted from Andrew's website Discipline or Regret where he says:It’s time to think for myself, it’s time to educate myself about my body and the foods that I eat and how exercise affects it. And that’s what I did, for months I read and asked people and read some more. Then the time comes when all that knowledge has to be turned into actions to be come wisdom. I had to initiate all the information I had, and I am ... I am embracing the pain of discipline because I don’t want to suffer the pain of regret!Hi Andrew, thanks for doing the interview. Lets start with your age.I'm 29 Rob.Where are you currently living?I live in Surabaya, Indonesia, but I'm originally from Scotland And what... More About: Weight Loss , Interviews , Weight , Blog
What Happens When One Door Closes?
2007-12-21 19:42:00 I got this note from the universe today:It's not just that when one door closes, another door opens.When one door closes, Rob, choirs burst into chorus, orchestras orchestrate, bugles bugle, marching bands march, dogs catch Frisbees, cats 'chow, chow, chow,' pigs fly, and 10,000 new doors open. Kind of makes you want a door to close, huh? -The UniverseKinda on topic for me More About: Door
Calorie Restriction Weight Loss Program For Longevity
2007-12-13 03:17:00 Since the 1930’s studies show (in rodents, dogs, cows, mice, worms, spiders and monkeys at least) that by restricting calories, we can extend life. Calorie restriction also reduces the incidence of virtually all diseases of aging such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, auto-immune disorders, neurological decline and diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. (source)No tests have yet to be done on man, however, in 1991, quite by accident, 8 scientists sealed themselves up in a giant airtight terrarium in the Arizona desert for a 2 year experiment on self sustaining ecosystems called Biosphere 2 and quite quickly found that indeed, they could not grow enough food to support themselves.Roy Walford, the team’s physician, had been studying calorie restriction diets for a number of years and convinced his fellow scientists to give it a try. I don’t really think they had a choice.When their project ended and they exited the bubble … tests proved them h... More About: Weight Loss , Weight , Longevity , Loss , Program
Drop Sets Leg Workout for Women
2007-12-13 01:23:00 Want to get in a quick 10 minute leg workout that burns fat, increases metabolism and makes you sweat? What if you can’t leave the house and you’ve got kids to deal with? Angie the Fit Chic proves that you can get in an effective 10 minute leg workout in this video by her personal trainer husband Scott Tousignant.Drop sets allow you to get maximum results with minimum time and are a part of Angie’s Fit Chick workout program.Check out the Quick and Intense Ladies Drop Set Leg Workout More About: Women , For Women , Sets
5 Whole Food Soup and Stew Recipes
2007-12-12 00:10:00 Gone are the days of dieting for weight loss, in is the smart way to get results – eat higher quality food full of nutrients, fiber, protein and carbohydrates. Cutting calories doesn’t necessarily cut it anymore. Instead of starving your body, feed your body to a healthy slenderness.If you’re new to whole foods, some recipes would certainly help in getting your started.Soup s are great meals to prepare in the cold winter months and can be easily packaged to take to work with you for a healthy meal.Here are 5 whole food soup recipes you can create at home to provide essential nutrition for your weight loss program.Black Bean Soup - When it comes to three basic categories of nourishment - protein, fiber and anti-oxidant related substances - few foods have as solid a nutritional profile as black beans.African Peanut Stew – Featuring Chickpeas (Garbonzo Beans). A prominent ingredient in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and East Indian dishes such as minestrones, hummus, and fala... More About: Food , Recipes , Reci
What A Golf Ball And String Can Teach You About Life
More articles from this author:2007-12-11 22:14:00 Duration 3:48Resources:Start Strong MondaysStart Strong ArchivesRed Hot MetabolismMy Interview With ShawnListen for the Key Moment:What did the golf ball on the string teach Tom about what really matters?[Rob's Note:] I think getting hung up on the past, what we were, what we used to do, be or have can get us down. It's not about what happened yesterday, last week, month or year, but about what we choose to do today and tomorrow that makes us who we really are.I've fallen into this trap and beat myself up good a number of times.know what?I'm looking forward to what today brings. Getting to the gym today, getting out for my walk today, eating great whole food meals today, drinking plenty of distilled water today.I'm focusing on today and tomorrow so that I can become my best today. More About: Life , Golf , String , Ball 1, 2, 3 |
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