Your Total Wellbeing...Optimum Health & Fitness

How To Gain Muscle And Burn Bodyfat At The Same Time

slater — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 19:11:30 +0000

I just received this article from Jon Benson and HAD to share it with you. It really opened my eyes to what is possible. Let me know what you think, okay? Toresa ——————————————— How To Gain Muscle And Burn Bodyfat At The Same Time by Jon Benson What is your “big dream?” I have two: – To make an impact on the lives [...]

The Peaceful Warrior

slater — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 14:50:46 +0000

Last night I watched the most awe inspiring movie I’ve seen in years. As I watched it, it reminded me of “The Karate Kid”, but the adult version. This movie takes you through the journey of a young man who has it all including a huge ego. He’s training for the Olympics as a [...]

It’s Been a While…My Weight Loss Journey Did Continue…Really!

slater — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 13:43:01 +0000

Wow, my last post was in May! I haven’t posted but I have continued my weight loss journey, so now I guess it’s time to do a quick catch up. I would consider my journey re-starting in June at which I was 241 lbs…Yikes! Can’t believe I’m actually posting that. But it’s true [...]

Hormones and Bodyfat

slater — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 12:27:21 +0000

If you have stubborn bodyfat that just does not want to budge, you will find this free video helpful. It’s only 16 minutes long and covers the connection between your “hormones” and bodyfat. Not only bodyfat… Your sexual-drive, your energy, your mood, and of course issues like menopause, andropause (male menopause) and more. Give it a look… Free [...]

Don’t Eat Breakfast for Weight Loss? Highly Controversial or Not?

slater — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 15:45:05 +0000

I just watched this video on YouTube from Ori Holfmekler who wrote the book, “The Warrior Diet”. I’ve never read his book so I can’t give any opinions, but from watching the video, I can see some of his points as being true. Myself, I tend to eat lighter during the day, apples and protein [...]

Eat Your Favorite Foods and Still Shed Bodyfat Like Crazy…

slater — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:43:11 +0000

Yes, this is a shameless promotion, but a product I would recommend. I’ve been practicing the principals of this diet myself and have seen results without feeling deprived. If you are searching for a plan to follow, read up on this one and see if it may be right for you. Two “former fatties” [...]

Whole Foods vs. Processed Foods Video

slater — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 11:51:49 +0000

Natalie of Nutritionbynatalie.com breaks down the real facts on whole foods vs processed foods. She shares with us why whole foods are better and why processed foods are destroying our health. This is nothing new to us, but everyday we are bombarded by commercials and ads telling us to eat foods that will ultimately destroy [...]

2009 Weight Loss and Fitness Challenge

slater — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:23:59 +0000

I’ve just launched my “Special Site” for the upcoming 2009 Weight Loss and Fitness Challenge! All are welcome to join me in my journey to better health, better fitness and a skinnier body. I started this challenge as a way of finding others who are working on losing weight. I’m not an expert by [...]

10 Healthy Cooking Tips Video

slater — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:22:56 +0000

Again, Natalie of Nutritionbynatalie.com brings us more great tips that will help us on our weight loss journey. This video shows us how to use alternatives in our cooking that will make each dish healthier and lower in fat. So, here’s 10 simple things you can do to recipes you may have been cooking for [...]

Fast Weight Loss workout exercises to lose 5 lbs. a week

slater — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:10:44 +0000

Here’s a video I found on Youtube that people are saying actually works for losing 5 lbs. in a week. Adrian even shows you alternatives if the exercises he’s showing are too hard for you to start out with. Once you’ve watched the video, you can visit his site at nowloss.com/i for interval workouts that [...]