“When you are living the best version of yourself, you inspire others to live the best versions of themselves.” – Steve Maraboli. Obesity is an increasing issue in America that leads to many other health concerns. Here at Lifetime Fat Loss Center we are excited to help decrease obesity in our country by getting you started […]
Stress, Inflammation and What You Can Do About It
STRESS, INFLAMMATION & WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT Inflammation is a normal, healthy response to an injury suffered by the body. For example, when there is a cut in your skin, white blood cells rush to the rescue and macrophages get rid of any foreign invaders to avoid causing an infection. The outward […]
Electrolytes and Gatorade
Do you know what electrolytes are and why we need them? You’ve heard all the push to drink sports drinks to replenish these said electrolytes. But do we really need specialty drinks to get the job done? First off, here’s a little information on what we’re talking about here. Electrolytes are actually minerals in your […]
“M” is for Measure
Good Thursday to you all. I have a run on my exercise schedule today. It is wet out. It looks like I have a window of time to get my run in between the rain, but I also have other things in my life I need to attend to. Like many of us, […]
Kung Pao Chicken Recipe
One of my favorite Asian dishes is Kung Pao chicken. I hadn’t made it before but thought it’d be easy to find a simple recipe. That wasn’t the case. I made this last night – A recipe the WHOLE family loved! Miracle!! So, I’d like to share MY version of this great dish here: http://www.pernuwell.com/?p=1007
I is for Individualized
It’s Thursday again. I’m getting to the end of the Acronym BE SLIM. B is for a nutritionally balanced breakfast. Avoid sugars. Make sure you have some protein. E is for Exercise. A jog, or going to the gym is great, but don’t discount activity though out the day. Take the stairs. Park at the […]
L is for Low Fat Meals, 6 Times a Day
Thursday Thoughts from Coach Jill, L is for Low fat meals 6 times a day. Today I’ll continue working my way through the acronym “BE SLIM”. In review: B is for breakfast. A nutritionally balanced one. Not Orange juice and a bagel. Avoid fast carbs, and sugar. Make sure you get at […]
Nutritional Support for Acne
Most of us have heard of acne and know how it looks. But do you REALLY know what it is? Acne is an inflammatory skin condition found mainly on the face but can also be found on the back, chest, and shoulders. The severity and progression of acne is determined by environmental exposures, interaction of […]
Support for Lasting Change
Hi All, Sorry about the gap in the weekly update. Technical difficulties happen sometimes. To refresh, I’m discussing the Acronym BE SLIM. B is for breakfast. A nutritionally balanced one. Not Orange juice and a bagel. Avoid fast carbs, and sugar. Make sure you get at least 10 grams of protein. E is for Exercise. […]
Trans Fats and How to Read Labels
What are trans fats you may ask? Trans fats are a type of fat found naturally in animal fats but at pretty low concentrations compared to processed foods. In chemistry, you learn about hydrogenation. That’s what these synthetic fats are that are in packaged foods such as chips, cookies, baked goods, and the list goes […]