Fiber: Why We Need More
If you’re like most Americans, you likely consume less than 14 grams of fiber per day, falling very short of the 25 grams per day recommended for women and the 38 grams per day recommended for men. [...]
Welcome Facebook Friends!
Welcome Facebook friends and family! Today I finally announced this blog and encouraged people to like my Facebook page. I am mostly hanging out on Instagram but know that not everyone is over there with me, so [...]
Why Calorie Counting Doesn’t Work
Calories in versus calories out. What you eat minus what you burn. Eat less, move more. There are a million other ways to shorthand the myth that weight loss is nothing more than a simple math equation. [...]
What is a Set Point?
The body set point theory suggests your body has an established and predetermined weight range where it feels very comfortable. Throughout your life, your brain will work very hard to maintain a weight within this range. A [...]
Do I need a fitness tracker to lose weight?
Fitness trackers have become one of the most popular consumer items in the last 5 years. Over 310 million of these wearable devices (Fitbit, Apple Watch, etc) were sold in 2017 generating over 30 billion dollars in [...]
2017 Top 10 Book List
I have always desired to be a "reader" and I have always enjoyed reading. This has never translated to me actually being what I would call a "reader." In 2017 I made a goal to read more. [...]