Just because it’s in front of you, it doesn’t mean you need to eat it. Though it may be a revolutionary concept to many of us, this guiding principle would do wonders to improve our health and decrease out waistline. There is a difference between portions and servings. A portion is the amount of food you choose to eat while [...]

Negative sets, also known as eccentric training, is a powerful technique for rapid strength gains – and it is devastatingly effective at breaking through stubborn plateaus. Negative training involves loading the resistance beyond your maximum and only performing the exercise in the muscle-lengthening (or eccentric) movement. The opposite of an eccentric movement is a concentric movement – and this involves [...]

Not all fats are created equal. Olive oil is a monounsaturated fat, and like other unsaturated fats, it offers some great health benefits and is generally considered to be a “good” fat. According to the Mayo Clinic, unsaturated fats: Lower risk of heart disease by improving related risk factors Lower total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels Normalize blood clotting [...]

Let’s face it: We’re a society that looks for quick fixes. And so the idea of losing weight by taking pills certainly has its appeal. And each year, dieters spend more than $13 billion on weight loss supplements. It begs the question: Do over-the-counter diet pills work? Not to long ago, a German study was released that examined the effectiveness [...]

Davey, Just left the doctor’s office. I’m 348lbs, HIV positive and feel like my life is smacking me in the face. I don’t know how to eat though I can tell you I love food. I downloaded your program, any advise would help. Have to be honest though seems like it might be eaiser to step in front of a [...]

I’ve mentioned the importance of love when it comes to lasting fitness results. When you love yourself and your body, you’re more likely to make healthier decisions that benefit and nourish it – like following proper nutrition and honoring your body with movement. For many people, the whole concept may seem a bit too “out there” – but, thanks to [...]

Hey Davey, I’ve gotten plenty of tips for workouts from friends in the past but there’s one recurring rumor I keep hearing. To your knowledge, can ab exercises be done everyday? Or do you have to give them rest like you do the other parts of your body such as arms or legs? From, Max Max, Whether or not abs [...]

Though it’s possible to shop for and consume healthy foods on a budget, it’s certainly something of a challenge. When I purchase nourishing ingredients and make my own meals, for example, the price tag is generally much higher than if I had stopped at McDonald’s for a Big Mac. Or some crispy strips at KFC. Or some Chinese food take-out. [...]

Diane Petrella, spiritual weight release coach, is a great friend of mine who holds a refreshingly powerful and enlightened perspective when it comes to losing extra weight. She recognizes the importance of internal change to produce the external results that so many of us desire. According to Diane, “Many dieters feel detached from their bodies, making weight release an anxiety-ridden, [...]

Dear Davey, Does it matter how far apart or close my hands are when doing a lat pulldown? Is one more effective than the other? Love, Jacob Dear Jacob, The lat pulldown is a great exercise for your back. Primarily, it works the lat muscles (hence the name) – but you’ll also feel this exercise in your biceps and traps. [...]