Author: bornagain
The mighty apple
Apple nutrition facts – the mighty apple An old proverb attests to the health benefits: “An apple a day keeps the doctor” So an apple a day is perhaps the most delicious prescription ever made. However it will take more than a daily apple to keep you healthy Apples are a source of both soluble…
My weight loss story
I am going to elaborate on my background before I share my weight loss experience today. I grew up in a pretty chaotic environment. It wasn’t all bad but it helped to contribute to me being a very obese child and young adult. I was absolutely miserable although I would try to put on a…
How to overcome emotional eating
Stop trying to “fix” an internal problem with external solutions. Since our beliefs drive our behavior, healthy or unhealthy, then it stands to reason going on another fad diet isn’t the answer to an internal problem. You have to go inside and address the beliefs that are driving you to emotional eating, drink to excess,…
Overweight? expect to lose 6-10 years of your life
With two out of three Americans (children included) overweight today, we’re learning more and more about the numerous ways that carrying excess weight can really affect our health and diminish our quality of life. But you may not have heard the hard facts about how overweight and obesity can diminish your quantity of life. Simply…
Are you getting enough fat in your diet?
Despite being vilified for many years, dietary fats are one of the 3 main nutrients that your body needs to function properly. Their numerous health benefits include controlling blood levels of cholesterol and glucose, preventing the development of cancer, reducing your heart disease risk and supporting your vital organs (including your brain, your heart, your…
Some lessons i have learned on my own journey called life
Here are some lessons I have learned in my 38 years on this earth. I have had to endure some real mess but God saw me through to the other side. I thank God for my experiences for they have made me the man I am today. I am grateful for the people He saw…
How certain prescription drugs deplete your body of nutrients
Certain drugs may lead to decreased absorption of vital vitamins and minerals and increased excretion of many nutrients. The effects of these prescription drugs on the body have only been moderately studied, but what has been found is alarming. Below are a few of the findings: The drug estrogen/progestin hormone and HRT can lead to…
Stabilize blood sugar levels
Blood sugar regulators help to moderate the release of insulin or stabilize blood sugar levels, reducing appetite and cravings and leading to fat loss. Chromium: A mineral that helps to regulate blood sugar and improve glucose tolerance, helping to suppress appetite. Arginine And Leucine: he amino acids arginine and leucine are noncarbohydrate inducers of insulin.…
Create and design your own training program
Most people are confused as to how to design their own fitness program. You want to design a training program based on your specific fitness goals. The program must cover a variety of parameters such as: Desired outcome: What do you want to see happen in X amount of time? Exercise duration: How long are…
Are you a typical American? Why are we eating so much?
The average American consumes around 4000 calories a day and counting! That’s anywhere from 1500 to 2500 more calories than the average man or woman really needs (children and athletes have different needs). Translation: 3500 calories is equivalent to one pound. If you’re an “average American”, you could be eating anywhere from 12 to 15…