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Is farm raised seafood better than wild seafood?
Is farm raised seafood better than wild seafood? – Carol H. Ecology aside, I'll assume you mean "better" for your health. It really depends on the variety of seafood and conditions they are raised in. Some wild fish are richer in omega-3 fatty acids and all are...
Dumbbells 101 – Get a Leg up with these Dumbbell Exercises!
So you've gotten comfortable with a pair of dumbbells in your hand and you’re ready to start using them more in your workouts. How exciting! Now it’s time to move onto the largest muscle group in the body…your legs. Also, remember if you’re just beginning weight...
Is it possible for me to eat too many vegetables?
I just read the response to "Am I eating too many fruits." It's got me wondering if it is possible to eat to many vegetables? Please say "no" I love my vegetables! 🙂 –Melanie S. NO. It's not possible to eat too many vegetables, as long as you have a variety and...
The 90 Day Weight Loss Workout Plan – Part 4 (Days 45-60) – Half Way There!
#MoveMoreBurnMore You’ve made it over the hump and to the HALF WAY POINT! Congratulations! If you are new, remember to start from the beginning by CLICKING HERE: 90 Day Weight Loss Workout Plan Part 1 By now, you have probably experienced some or all of the...
Is tuna packed in oil better than tuna packed in water, and does one contain less mercury?
Is tuna packed in oil better than tuna packed in water? Which has the most mercury? -Carol H. Here are your seafood answers, Carol: 1) Tuna packed in oil contains way more fat and calories, otherwise the nutrition is the same. The oils most used with canned...
Dumbbells 101 – Chest Exercises
When you're just beginning a strength training routine weight machines are an excellent option to help you build a solid foundation. However, as you continue to progress you should begin to substitute some of those machine exercises with dumbbell exercises to help...
How can I avoid eating bad and sugary snacks at work?
Do you have any advice to avoid sugary treats at the workplace? I bring my own nutritious snacks, but often find myself eating the bad snacks. Dan O. One of the best ways to avoid temptation is to remove it from sight. If that's not possible, remove yourself...
Should I avoid eating in the middle of the night, and also avoid napping after I eat if I want to lose weight?
I know it is important when looking at weight loss and a healthy lifestyle to eat every 3 hours; beginning with your first meal upon waking up within 30 minutes. We basically do a little higher calorie meal and then the next 3 hours is a smaller snack. We keep...
90 Day Nutrition Plan to a Leaner You – Part-2 (Days 31-60)
Debbie J., MS, RD contributed this article - - #MoveMoreBurnMore - Part II (days 31-60): Making impactful changes Week 5: Learn to build a perfect meal. To stay fueled all day you need carbohydrates, protein and fat. Selections from each food group supply a...
How should I eat so I have the energy to lift heavier weight when I work out?
I am member of LA fitness, and I also get regular, weekly personal training, but I have energy problem, I think. After one year of regular training, I still don't have enough energy to lift heavier weights to gain bulkier muscles. Is there anything that I can...
The 90 Day Weight Loss Workout Plan – Part 3 (Days 30–45) #MoveMoreBurnMore
#MoveMoreBurnMore Wow, you’re really on a roll now! Great work on making it this far; you’ve made it a third of the way to completing the 90 Day Weight Loss Workout Plan. If you are new, remember to start from the beginning by CLICKING HERE: 90 Day Weight Loss...
Will I lose weight if I am eating healthy ‘clean’ food, but going over my daily calorie count?
We know that the calories from an apple aren't the same as the calories from a fun-size Snickers bar. So how do I factor that in when I'm reviewing my overall daily calorie counts? Should I be concerned that my calories are exceeding 2,000 even if I review the...
With so many diets out there—like South Beach, Cabbage Soup and Paleo etc.—which is the best diet for ME to lose weight?
I have been trying to lose weight and I have been unsuccessful. There are so many people out there telling you what to do and what not to do how do I know what is right? I am 44 years old and I quit smoking last year. I have put on 35 pounds over the last...
Does soda sweetened with Stevia pose a health risk?
As a follow up to the question on drinking a lot of diet soda, is there any health risk if the soda is sweetened by a natural artificial sweetener like Stevia, and the soda is caffeine free? -Sherwyn D. Studies aren't definitive on whether "natural" diet sodas...
20 New Ideas for the New Year
The New Year is a new opportunity to learn and incorporate new ideas that keep you moving forward and achieving new benchmarks with your health & fitness. Okay, so “idea” is a pretty broad term…but that’s the point! A “new idea” can be anything that keeps your...
What are good sources of mono and poly unsaturated fat besides nut and seed based foods and oils?
I am having a hard time getting mono and poly unsaturated fats in my diet. I am allergic to tree nuts and seeds. I have to avoid sunflower and sesame seeds along with their oils and most anything that is processed. I do have my staple foods such as cottage cheese...
As I get older it’s harder to lose weight, what should I do?
Hello I am in menopause. I work out almost every day. I have a trainer which I train with 3 times a week, and the other days I train on my own. I have not lost any pounds in a while; what can I do? I watch my diet. I am 56 years old. - Jane Despite regular...
Your 90 Day New Year’s Resolution Weight Loss STRATEGY
How to get started and what to do for the first 30 days…THE STRATEGY! Measure your Success… Weigh yourself and take some circumference measurements---of your waist at the very least---and write it down. For those of you who just joined us, we already published some...
Your 90 Day Weight Loss Workout Plan – #MoveMoreBurnMore – Part 2 (Days 16 – 30)
#MoveMoreBurnMore You’ve made it through the hardest part, congratulations! Now that the first 15 days are a thing of the past---and you’ve completed your first 10 to 12 workouts---you’re probably getting into the groove of your workouts and schedule. If you are...
If I want to lose weight, but my shift is long and my job is very sedentary, how should I eat?
During my long work shift should I eat only a prescribed amount of calories evenly spaced out, and what should I eat to lose weight? I truck drive and we are parked on location most of the night. When I get off, I go to my LA Fitness gym to workout, but usually...