You may have heard (or realized!), that it’s more difficult for women to lose fat than men. Differences in male and female hormones are certainly involved - both in the fat loss process as well as in the patterns of fat storage on the body. But the biggest obstacle is NOT hormonal issues, it’s one little fat loss relativity factor that almost all women overlook…

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10 March, 2010 posted in Weight Loss | Comments (19)

“How can I gain muscle and lose fat at the same time?” That’s right up there with “How do I get six pack abs” as one of the most frequently asked fitness questions of all time. The problem is, when you ask it, you get all kinds of conflicting answers - even from experts who are supposed to know these things. So what’s the deal? Is it really possible to lose fat and build muscle simultaneously?

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03 March, 2010 posted in Weight Loss | Comments (7)

Why is it that any time you hear the words “calorie counting” or “food journaling”, people start running for the hills? If creating menus, counting calories and keeping a food journal are research-proven, effective tools for nutrition awareness, education, motivation and accountability (they are), then why is there so much resistance to it?

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25 February, 2010 posted in Food & Nutrition | Comments (36)

For years, concerned consumers and watchdog organizations have been screaming that the U.S. labeling laws are full of loopholes and in need of serious revision. After years of talk, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says they’re planning to so something about it. But will it be enough?

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17 February, 2010 posted in Food & Nutrition | Comments (32)

Are you an ectomorph, mesomorph or endomorph body type? To maximize your results, regardless of whether your goal is fat loss or muscle gain, it’s helpful to know your body type and adjust your approach according to your type. But a big question that almost no one has ever answered is, “Does your body type change over time?” If so, then what? Do you have to totally change your nutrition and training again? And if your body type doesn’t change, does this mean you are stuck being a fat endomorph for the rest of your life, doomed because of genetics? Read today’s blog post to find out..

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05 February, 2010 posted in Weight Loss | Comments (23)

Do you get fatter in the cold weather? It’s a good question right now, considering that the 2010 farmer’s almanac is predicting a frigid winter. The Huffington Post just ran a story, “Cold Temperatures Greet 2010.” It’s FREEZING here in New Jersey and it’s not like we’re THAT far North…

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24 January, 2010 posted in Weight Loss | Comments (22)

The Body Fat Solution 2010 Goals contest and book giveaway winners have been selected and announced! Scroll down to see the winners list!

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23 January, 2010 posted in | Comments (0)

Don’t ever say there’s no such thing as a “free lunch”, because I’m giving away FREE BOOKS today - personally signed too! For Real! Okay, there is a slight catch. You have to write something important to get entered in the Free book giveaway. Read on for details…

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20 January, 2010 posted in The Body Fat Solution (Book) | Comments (794)

The diet wars are over? Well, maybe not in everyone’s mind yet, but in my book, that’s all she wrote. No more need for debate. The solution is already here. We already know what it takes to lose weight and keep it off. It will surprise the heck out of most people… at least at first… but then the light bulb of understanding WILL go off and the truth and simplicity of the solution will become crystal clear, and undeniable…

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19 January, 2010 posted in The Body Fat Solution (Book) | Comments (32)

The Body Fat Solution 2010 FREE book giveaway winners have been selected and announced! Scroll down to see the winners list!

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14 January, 2010 posted in The Body Fat Solution (Book) | Comments (0)