I recently came across the following email in my inbox from a blog buddy named Tom: This year I grew tired of being obese decided to make a complete lifestyle change. The weight came off very fast. I am now nearly 60 pounds lighter, and I am enjoying and have embraced my new healthy lifestyle. I am very close to [...]
The teasing is over: It’s finally here! Just in time for your New Year’s resolutions, I’m thrilled to announce the launch of The Davey Wavey Weight Loss Program – and a special discount for you! More than six months in the making, I worked with a team of industry experts on this amazing program to transform your body and your [...]
The other day, I noticed something peculiar at my grocery store. It was a giant green fruit that looked equal parts avocado and dinosaur egg. I was intrigued by the label which read: “SlimCado – half the fat and a third less calories than avocados!” For people counting calories or concerned with fat, could this be a dream come true? [...]
Yesterday, after my gymnastics class, I went with a friend to a nameless restaurant that happens to be part of a national chain. As someone who doesn’t eat at chains (Subway sandwiches excepted), I was a bit reluctant – but decided to give it a try. We ordered chips and guacamole for an appetizer, and my main meal was a [...]
When it comes to exercise and nutrition, they’re tons of myths out there. Like that the shake weight actually does anything. Since we hear many of these fallacies so often, we don’t always question their legitimacy. Today, let’s bust the top 6 myths about body fat: Muscle turns to fat. Because many people gain weight when they stop exercising, there’s [...]
Ask anyone what the tastiest part of a chicken is and their answer will undoubtedly be the skin. Crispy chicken skin is rich in flavor and practically melts in your mouth, but we’ve been taught and told to remove it due to it’s negative nutritional content. But is it true? No. Turns out, chicken skin isn’t so bad. A 12-ounce [...]
A lot of people are surprised the hear that I was once overweight. I casually mentioned my own fitness transformation in a recent post, and a number of people expressed interest in knowing more – and learning how I released my excess weight. So here it goes. As I very young child, I was healthy and active. But somewhere around [...]
Answer: Muscle turns to fat in the same way that lead turns into gold. It just doesn’t happen. Fat and muscle are two very different and distinct tissues. There is no biological pathway for one to become the other. But like many myths, this one does contain a kernel of truth. If someone is injured and can’t workout – or [...]
Yesterday, a package of those sugary, chewy “Swedish Fish” candies caught my eye. On the product’s package was a banner that exclaimed, “A fat free food.” And while this bag of candy may be devoid of fat, do not be tricked by this treat – there is nothing healthy about it. Of course, Swedish Fish candies aren’t alone – countless [...]
I love fats. Eating healthy and essential fats is an important part of any diet. But there is one part of the day, in particular, where consuming these fats should be avoided. And that time of the day is just after your workout. We know that it’s important to consume both protein and carbohydrates after you complete your workout. And [...]
