Review: G.I. (Glycemic Index) Diet
The “G.I.” of the G.I. Diet stands for glycemic index, which is a measure of how fast the body breaks down carbohydrates to form glucose, the body’s energy source. The glycemic index was developed by Dr. David Jenkins, a professor of nutrition at the University of Toronto. So what’s the deal with the glycemic index? Ah, good question… Foods with high GI ratings break down and release their stored energy...
Review: Dr. Connelly’s Body Rx
With Body Rx, Dr. Scott Connelly enters the weight loss arena with a pretty decent diet offering. Dr. Connelly is the main man behind Met-Rx, a highly successful sport and weight loss supplement company recognized for their quality formulations. Let me get to fundamentals of the Body Rx diet plan… 1. No calorie counting. Sounds odd, doesn’t it? After all, calorie counting is something you expect to do on any diet. But...
Dr Phil’s Ultimate Weight Loss Solution
Dr. Phil McGraw, best known for his no-nonsense advice about relationships and family, has entered the weight loss arena with a plan called “The Ultimate Weight Solution: The 7 Keys to Weight Loss Freedom.” One of the strengths of Dr. Phil’s program is the emphasis he places on lifestyle changes. He asks dieters to accept the reality of obesity and take the steps necessary to change their lives for the better. Dr. Phil’s approach is...
Zone Diet Review: Barry Sears’ 40/30/30 Diet
The Zone Diet, the popular diet by Barry Sears, is also commonly referred to as the 40/30/30 diet. “40/30/30” refers to the proportion of each food group in the diet. In this case, 40% of daily caloric intake comes from carbohydrates, 30% comes from protein, and 30% from friendly fats. The Zone Diet is all about getting into that mysterious place Sears calls “the zone.” What the heck is “The Zone?”...
A To Z Fitness Total Body MakeOver
I review a lot of nutrition, fitness and weight loss books and e-books on Ultimatefatburner.com. Some are good, some are so-so, and once in a very great while, one comes a long that is exceptionally well done. Lewis Wolk’s A To Z Fitness’ Total Body MakeOver is one of those few products that make me sit and go… “Wow! This is great stuff.” What Lewis has done with this publication is brought the collective...
Lose Fat, Not Faith!
“…physical transformation starts with a goal in mind, but along the way you realize it is the journey and not the destination…” (Jeremy Likness, “Lose Fat, Not Faith”) I really like Jeremy Likness’ “Lose Fat, Not Faith”. There are numerous reasons why this so. For instance, it’s very well written, it flows nicely, it contains a ton of very useful cutting edge dieting and...
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