Is Your Workout Wasting Your Time?
That’s the question being asked by this article on msn.com. But the answer, according to author Paul Scott, is a foregone conclusion if you belong to a gym: Is your workout wasting your time? If you belong to a gym, it’s likely that most of what you’re doing there is nearly useless—and might be ruining your chances of getting fit. According to this guy, if you’re having trouble getting into shape,...
So Much for “Expert Advice”
Martica Heaner, the exercise “expert” for msn.com is at it again…this time, she’s putting down the benefits of weight training vs. cardio for weight loss. There’s a lot of confusion about exactly what lifting weights can do for you. One thing is for sure, if you’re trying to lose weight, then doing more cardio activities—such as walking, running or using machines like the elliptical trainer—is the...
Keeping Sweets Around Builds Willpower?
There are times when studies get over-interpreted. I think this is one of those times. With food, temptation may be a good thing NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – While dieters often banish tempting foods from their kitchens, a new study suggests that keeping some sweet treats around might be a good way to build willpower. In three tests that presented female college students with tempting foods, researchers found that the women...
Looking Fabulous with the Flu!
Just because you feel like coughing up a lung doesn’t mean you can’t look great! No…seriously. Check out these excerpts from “Feverish to Fabulous: Beauty Tips for Cold and Flu Sufferers: Quick Tips for a Flawless Face, Even When You Have the Flu.” Maulawizada said that a slightly dry concealer with a lot of coverage, a cream formula for example, will last longer after it is patted over the red areas...
Is it News or St00p1d?
Sorry, but the popular press sometimes gets on my nerves…such as this article on the ABC News site: Is it Mutant or Health Food? Don’t expect to find irradiated spinach and lettuce in your supermarket any time soon, even though federal regulators have given the food industry permission to sell it. Several hurdles will discourage immediate widespread adoption, including cost, lack of irradiation facilities, concerns about...
Weight Loss Isn’t a Spectator Sport
I have to admit, this New York Times article made me want to bang my head my head against my keyboard. So it stands to reason that weight-loss shows are now a part of the television landscape, spanning NBC, the Style Network and Discovery Health, as common as crime procedurals, soap operas or talk shows. (All television genres have signature moments. On westerns it’s the cattle stampede; on weight-loss shows it’s the weigh-in,...
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