On more than one occasion, I’ve mentioned that I grew up overweight. Many of you have asked to see a picture – and so, the accompanying photographs illustrate my transformation. But don’t be fooled: It wasn’t easy. For many years during my childhood, I struggled with weight problems and an inactive lifestyle. Hell bent on looking like the Abercrombie & [...]
Researchers at the the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center released a study about obesity and weight loss. Analyzing more than 4,000 obese individuals with a body mass index of 30 or more, researchers found that 63% were trying to lose weight. Forty percent of these individuals reported weight loss of 5% or more – and another twenty percent experienced weight [...]
Today’s guest post is by Davey Wavey’s good friend and spiritual weight release coach, Diane Petrella. Diane is also one of the contributors to The Davey Wavey Weight Loss Program. If you’re feeling stuck with your weight loss progress, chances are it has nothing to do with what you’re doing and everything to do with what you’re thinking. Change your [...]
Dear Davey, Five weeks ago I decided I need to change my life, and I started to do cardio and strength training. I’m working out at least 6 days a week. I’m obese but I’m making progress and can lift much more weight than before. Every day I like to challenge myself physically and I’ve finally made it up to [...]
According to a recent study published in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, weight loss supplements make up a $2.4 billion industry in the United States – and yet not a single one of those supplements has been proven effective. A lot of people are looking for a magic pill that results in fat loss and muscle [...]
Today’s guest post is by my good friend and spiritual weight release coach, Diane Petrella. Diane is also one of the contributors to The Davey Wavey Weight Loss Program. Do you ever wish that you could love your body completely? Even if it seems difficult, you can learn to do this. Loving what already feels good about your body inspires [...]
As I’ve mentioned before, I’m not a big fan of scales. Even in measuring fitness progress, scales are very limited at best. But many people get on scales for other reasons. They get on a scale in search of validation. When a blog buddy sent the following story to me, I knew that I had to share it with you: [...]
Hey Davey, I have a question: Does being a vegetarian help with weight loss? From, Ashley Hey Ashley, It may – or it may not. Though people maintain vegetarian diets for a number of reasons (i.e., moral, religious, health, etc.), it’s not a weight loss program. It’s truly a lifestyle. I, for example, could have a vegetarian diet that consists [...]
Howdy Davey! I’m starting your weight loss program and I was wondering if you could answer one of my questions. I understand the three types of exercise (resistance, cardio, and stress reduction), but I am wondering if is best to set aside each day to do a different one – or should I cram them all in together? Thanks for [...]
When it comes to creating a healthier lifestyle, many people turn to the almighty scale as a way of measuring their progress. A new study published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association found that people who improve or maintain their fitness levels reduce their risk of mortality, regardless of changes in their weight. In other words, the scale [...]
