The age old perception of health may have changed this Wednesday.  A new study done on mice gave scientists insight into why bacteria in the gut could change how humans process fat.  Before the question was … ” How many calories are you consuming?  How many calories are you burning?”  The difference between the 2 would determine if you gained weight OR lost weight.       We all know those people who seem to eat whatever they want and they still  stay lean and thin.  ... Read Full Story

      With the increase in job loss and the economy suffering.  People have put their fitness on hold to keep up with their bills. As a corporate gym worker we have seen our sales plummet and our clientele dwindle down to only our most motivated and financially blessed.  However, another part of the industry is also suffering; the home gym companies.       For the first time in 20 years the sales of “at home fitness equipment” is actually suffering.  It seems as though many would ... Read Full Story

       Winter is the best time to eat warm breakfast treats.  However, none of us want the weight that goes along with those comfort foods.  I found a recipe on Fit Celeb.com that is low calorie and fun to make for both you and your family. Visit Fit Celeb to get this easy and fun recipe!       Read Full Story

      If you look carefully at your local restaurants you will see the nutrition facts placed on the table.  I always seem to have to search for them ( I think they do this on purpose).   Recently, I went to Coco’s for breakfast and I was shocked to find that some of the healthiest things on the menu were extremely bad for you.  If you have some background in nutrition and you don’t mind altering the foods you can definitely change them up and make them better for you.       How... Read Full Story

        About 3 years ago a new person walked into my life she was more then  a client, she became a good friend and is a wonderful human being.  Through training I learned that her weight loss was less about vanity and health; it was about saving her daughter’s life through her own weight loss.  In order to keep her daughter alive she would have to lose close to 100 lbs so she could donate a kidney to her daughter who had been on dialysis for close to 5 years.       There was no doubt ... Read Full Story

      Most people fear the scale.  They hate seeing the numbers pop up on the scale that never seem to be what they wish them to be.  So, what if there was a way to use positive reinforcement to help you lose weight.  This Quantum scale doesn’t show you what you weigh but rather what progress you have made.  The Quantum Scale promotes the development of a positive self-image that grows stronger and healthier each time you step on the scale. Staying positive and feeling good about your ... Read Full Story

       We all thought the problem with BPA’s had been solved when they were discovered in plastics.  Everyone ruched out and switched up their old water bottles to new “BPA Free” bottles.  Now there is a new scare and this one may be worse then the last!     It seems that the FDA has been testing foods for BPA.  The biggest threat to your health the the all American soup!  The metal cans are leaching BPAs into your food.  HOW SCARY IS THAT!      The products that tested high... Read Full Story

      I was raised in Washington state, so you would image my surprise when after living in California for 9 years, they told me I have severe Allergies.  As a kid growing up I never had any real issues.  However, when the forest fires hit my area this year, I came down with puzzling symptoms that couldn’t be cured through over the counter medications and even 3 rounds of antibiotics.       Being sick for nearly a month can really ruin the routine you have worked so hard to build up.  S... Read Full Story

     It’s not uncommon (at the gym) to see the same people day after day, step on the scale.  However, what people don’t know is that the scale isn’t as accurate as the employees would like.  This is mainly due to the fact that a select few try to calabrate our equipment for us and in the process, mess the whole thing up!  Sure, the employees know how to fix the scale but never really have the time to do it.       At our particular gym we actually hide our own personal scal... Read Full Story

    Ok, I’m definitely on a polenta kick.  This stuff is great in the morning and has less carb in a 5th of a tube (from trader Joe’s) then 1 slice of bread!  In my search to create meals without gluten I decided I would dip thin slices of pre made polenta in  egg whites with cinnamon.  They turn out great and are definitely worth making when you have a craving for something bad but “should” eat something healthy! Ingredients: 1 Tube of trader Joe’s polenta (pre... Read Full Story