It's NOT About the Bathing Suit...

It's warm weather time in Florida. We're heading to the beach, lounging by the pool, going on vacation. Also about this time you start seeing ads with a familiar refrain: "It's swimsuit season! Time to get in shape!" And that means for so many women anxiety, frustration, even fear.

As a result of this annual event, some of you may be thinking, "Ugh, I dread putting that suit on," or "Oh no, I look terrible in my bathing suit..." To that you might be also saying, "I'm going on a diet TODAY!"

To Fast or Not To Fast?

Whether or not to fast is a question that seems to be on many of my patient’s minds and with very good reason -- there is a lot of conflicting information in the media and on the web when it comes to this question.  For the majority of the population, fasting is a healthy and natural process and I recommend it to most of my patients as a part of their healthy lifestyle.

The Value of Challenging Yourself Physically

Most of us remember when we were at our "best" - when physical limitations were more about "guts" than they were about strength or flexibility or stamina. We would take on any challenge offered up by our buddies. We could stay up all night just for the fun of it. We tried new things because they looked fun and we laughed at our pals when they failed with heroic attempts. And all the while, never did a bruise or a scrape or even a broken bone deter us from taking on the next challenge once it was brought to our attention.

Weight Loss... Does Diet and Exercise Really Work?

While a balanced diet and moderate exercise program is certainly necessary for healthy weight loss, many people express frustration as they describe "even though I'm following a strict diet plan and an exercise routine, I still can't seem to lose the weight".

The Deadly Truth About Beer Bellies

"Spare tire", "beer belly", "pot belly"...call it what you may, extra abdominal fat on men and women is usually unwanted and always unhealthy!

Here are some facts about this type of fat:

• The fat that causes a "beer belly" or "keg belly" is mostly made up of a type of fat called visceral fat. This fat is tucked deep inside your waist-line, wrapping around your vital organs, making it the most dangerous kind of fat!
• Visceral fat comes from ingesting too many processed carbs, be they from beer, white bread, sugar, pastas, chips, pretzels... etc.
• It is especially common for men after 35 and women after
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  Last Updated on 28 March 2010
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