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Comment on WHEN you Eat can make you Fat by Tina Price

Tina Price — Fri, 24 May 2013 07:51:57 +0000

Hello!! I am wondering if you have seen the documentary Fat sick and nearly dead with Joe Cross …with his 60 day juice fast.If so, what do you think of the whole idea? I tried it for a couple of days but caved :/ I was also just going to try the 7 day fast
Thanks
Tina

Comment on 13 Training Mistakes You Need to Avoid by Health Habits

Health Habits — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:53:18 +0000

I advocate a dynamic stretching warmup before resistance training – cardio & static stretching both impair performance during a high intensity resistance training workout. Cardio would increase blood flow, heart rate, muscle elasticity but it also impairs speed/power/strength performance. A brief dynamic stretching/calisthenic warmup gives us the benefits of a cardio warmup with improved joint preparation…all without the negatives of a cardio warmup

Thanks for the comment..it makes me realize that I need to do an article on warming up pre-workout

Comment on 13 Training Mistakes You Need to Avoid by Barters

Barters — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:07:56 +0000

So, with the first two, don’t do any warm up before resistance training? Agree with #2 but #1, wouldn’t some cardio increase blood flow, heart rate, and make injury during resistance training less likely?

Comment on Is Sugar Addictive? by Sweet Talkin’: A Simple Guide on Added Sugars

Sweet Talkin’: A Simple Guide on Added Sugars — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:59:34 +0000

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Comment on 10 Really Good Diet Hacks by Best Diet Tips & Hacks 2011! | Everything Health EHB

Best Diet Tips & Hacks 2011! | Everything Health EHB — Thu, 23 May 2013 01:19:13 +0000

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Comment on 3 Pieces of Fitness Gear that You Need to Buy Right Now!!!! by Health Habits

Health Habits — Sun, 19 May 2013 19:09:30 +0000

Hey Josh - take a look at this Jill Miller video. It gives you a good idea of her work Here's another video I can't stand yoga either...and the GGs are better than Fat Gripz - the size/shape works better for me

Comment on 3 Pieces of Fitness Gear that You Need to Buy Right Now!!!! by Josh Hewett (@topformfitness)

Josh Hewett (@topformfitness) — Sat, 18 May 2013 16:55:46 +0000

Not a big fan of most forms of Yoga… the extreme passive stretching involved with certain poses can increase risk of injury IMO. But those GlobeGripz look interesting. Have the Fat Gripz… might check these out also.

Comment on Coca Cola to End Canadian Obesity Epidemic by sio

sio — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:36:42 +0000

I really actually thought Coca Cola was going to stop producing for Canada as it goes on its global crusade of obesity cans.

Comment on Think Yourself Thin….The Complete Beck Diet for Life by Five Weight Loss Secrets that the Experts Will Never Tell You

Five Weight Loss Secrets that the Experts Will Never Tell You — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:13:05 +0000

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Comment on Why Do We Crave Carbs? by sunshinemonkey74

sunshinemonkey74 — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:28:02 +0000

thank you i will try this…because this is so me…i crave sweets and salt and the bad. i am ready for a change. so i will trt this sounds like a good start for me.

Comment on 10 Really Good Diet Hacks by How to Include Flax Seed in Your Diet

How to Include Flax Seed in Your Diet — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:42:31 +0000

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Comment on Peri-Workout Nutrition by 4 Tips for Pre and Post Workout Nutrition: What to Eat When

4 Tips for Pre and Post Workout Nutrition: What to Eat When — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:41:48 +0000

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Comment on 3 Pieces of Fitness Gear that You Need to Buy Right Now!!!! by jgarma

jgarma — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:01:22 +0000

Hey Doug.

Just wanna say that I’m glad you’ve connected with Jill Miller and Kelly Starrett. I’ve been following and learning from them for some time.

Good stuff.

BTW, can truly relate to your statement about betting bruised and battered over the course of decades of running, jumping and overall banging about. As we grow older, the mobility capabilities that Jill and Kelly teach will be much more valuable than adding another 10 pounds to one’s bench press.

Yep.

-Joe

Comment on Changes at Health Habits by Health Habits

Health Habits — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:25:30 +0000

Thanks for the kind words Ben. They’re appreciated.

Re my program design – I have been accumulating and testing fitness programs since I was about 16 yrs old. And as it is still a constantly evolving thing, I can’t even begin to fully describe what my training approach really is. I steal methods or parts of methods from different approaches to create this weird hybrid.

Comment on 3 completely badass fitness products that you’re GONNA buy…or else. by Sue

Sue — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:53:33 +0000

But I’m allergic to dairy.

Comment on Changes at Health Habits by Ben Amirault

Ben Amirault — Sat, 11 May 2013 11:44:37 +0000

Sorry to hear it Doug, but totally understandable. I have also been in a situation where something that was supposed to be fun becomes work, and when that happens you gotta step back.

I’ve been using your BBW for nearly 2 years now, and I’m currently revisiting the 2011 workouts. I was wondering if you might have any information about how you designed the program so that I may be able to create my own workouts. Let me know.

Thanks again for all the great content you have posted on the site over the years. I’ve always felt that your site presented honest and accurate fitness information, which unfortunately is rare on the internet. Be well.

Comment on The Immorality of Obesity by Bridget McKinley

Bridget McKinley — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:50:06 +0000

I am a nurse practitioner– and I can tell you first hand that NO ONE who is obese– likes having this problem. Many have tried every diet- & excerise program in the world– only to gain back the weight. I truly believe their will be a scientific break through sometime soon of the true cause of obesity– whether is be a hormone or enzyme lacking or a combination of many problems for the millions of people who suffer from this disease. Certainly our culture has gotten quote ” Less active” kids play outside much less than they did 40 years ago when I was a kid. But to blame or finger point at people is not helping anyone. But one thing for sure this joke of a Congress that we have– is not helping matters in regards to research into this issue for the many other things that need further research. Let’s just try to work together– or play nice in the sandbox PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!

Comment on “Healthy” Food Makes You Hungrier by Tacoma Fitness

Tacoma Fitness — Fri, 10 May 2013 06:36:22 +0000

Impressive post mate, I agree with you, a good diet plan can help in burning fats as well as maintaining weight. Eat preferably organic foods and avoid eating junks.

Comment on Why do Health Insurance Companies Cover Weight Loss Drugs but not Fresh Fruit and Vegetables? by Dagny Kight

Dagny Kight — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:39:19 +0000

Glad I subscribed to this and I was updated to Justin’s reply!!

Yes, my concern all along was that American insurance companies wouldn’t have a way to do this. Interestingly enough, not long after Doug’s post, I saw Walmart’s announcement that they’ve partnered with Humana to promote the “Great for You’ food products line with a discount that DOES include the fresh fruit and produce section.

I think there are two factors here: First of all, when you’re WALMART you get to do whatever you want. Partner with Humana for anything and the PR for both corporations will be FANTASTIC. Second, Walmart can control everything within their own stores. They can identify the “Great for You” items, including fresh items, within their own pricing systems. Personally, I think they’re going to sell a helluva lot more low sugar ketchup than fresh tomatoes!

I wrote an article about the Walmart “Great for You” program back in December:

http://www.powerfulhunger.com/powerful_hunger_blog/walmart-has-whats-great-for-you/

Comment on Why do Health Insurance Companies Cover Weight Loss Drugs but not Fresh Fruit and Vegetables? by Health Habits

Health Habits — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:23:23 +0000

So what would work Justin?