BY: FITZ-GEORGE RATTRAY “I have been going to the gym and I’m still not losing weight” or “ I had a little extra to eat so I went to the gym last night but I still gained weight”. There are possibly hundreds of variations of these statements which I have heard hundreds of times, yet…
BY: FITZ-GEORGE RATTRAY Metabolism is commonly equated with simply burning energy. Metabolism is the collection of processes which sustain life in living organisms, whether catabolic (breaking down) or anabolic (building up). To be clear let us focus on what we are primarily interested in, our basal metabolic rate (BMR). This is the number of calories…
BY: FITZ-GEORGE RATTRAY If you are reading this, then you or someone you care about has a weight challenge and you have come to the right place. It also means that you probably have a few patterns which may be getting in the way of your ideal wellness. These weight loss essentials are the framework…
BY: FITZ-GEORGE RATTRAY Most of us do not exercise our power to choose what we eat. We are heavily influenced by habit, lack of facts, marketing and culture. Unfortunately, instead of eating healthy foods we are herded towards what we see as exciting without considering some foods hurt and some foods heal. For the sake…
BY: FITZ-GEORGE RATTRAY If you are a cheese lover as many of us are and not lactose intolerant the next question is how do I choose a healthier cheese for myself? To this end here are my top seven picks for real cheese.
So far, we have looked at a whopping 10 eating habits or choices which can thwart your fat loss efforts. In this article we complete our list with 5 more eating habits which can keep you from losing weight. Eating “Diet” Foods We are often so happy when we see a new fat free, sugar…
More and more, people are going insane with food myths, twisting their diets, health and minds with unnecessary, sometimes risky restrictions and ridiculous indulgencies. The problem is there are several different types of food and fitness so called “facts” circulating, and over the years I have realized that there are three categories:
If you or anyone you know had a problem keeping their weight down then you are aware of eating issues, but probably do not understand the desires and feelings to eat. So, what are comfort, social and binge eating, and how do I handle them?