Get Fit with Team KMBC!
I’m so excited to be working with KMBC to help them get fit and I want to help you get fit! We are going to work hard and have some fun! Larry Moore, Lara Moritz and Bryan Bubsy all got a copy of The All-Pro Diet which I co-authored with NFL Future Hall-of-Famer Tony Gonzalez. […]
Meeting Rodney Yee and The Benefits of Yoga
You don’t have to break into a run or spend hours lifting weights to do your body a good workout. Yoga, which is estimated to go back 5,000 years, is relaxing, diverse and gadgetless—but don’t be fooled into thinking it’s easy or sweat-free. According to this online fat-burning calculator provided by Glamour magazine , one […]
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Sleep Your Way Skinny
We all take things for granted, but not getting enough sleep should not be one of them. Getting in those needed 7-8 hours of sleep each day may seem like a daunting task, but there is a big correlation between the amount of sleep you get and your health. Sleeping an adequate amount of hours […]
Prebiotics Versus Probiotics: What’s the Difference?
There’s been a lot of attention given to the benefits of pre- and pro-biotics recently. They are both functional foods, or foods that have health benefits beyond simple nutrition. In the case of prebiotics and probiotics, they can help restore the balance of good-for-you bacteria in your intestinal tract. Let me break it down for […]
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5 Ways You Can Affect Your Mood with Food
The foods you eat are the building blocks for neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters are chemicals in the brain that affect many different aspects of our lives, including our mood. Thus, what you eat can have a big impact on how you feel! Here are some good mood foods to try: 1. Protein-rich foods lead to increased production […]
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5 Delicious Foods You Can Eat
Life is short: enjoy your food! In fact, I love food! Finding pleasure in eating your food is also part of establishing healthy eating behaviors. Eating foods you enjoy should bring you a sense of pleasure, not guilt. Additionally, you can learn to be more satisfied with less if you learn to savor and appreciate […]
Is Wii Fit America’s Fitness Answer?
The Positives: Body Mass Index (BMI) check to provide some information about your overall health. A variety of programs: aerobics, yoga, strength training, balance, boxing, tennis, and more. It doesn’t take up as much space as other home exercise equipment might. It can burn calories!! It’s fun! The Negatives: It’s expensive, and the reality is […]
5 Great Fall Foods
Pumpkin: Pumpkins are a great source of fiber, potassium, vitamins, minerals and carotenoids, which help fight cancer, heart disease and eye disease. You can buy pumpkin canned, or even better: cook fresh pumpkin yourself! There are many simple cooking methods. This site explains how to cook pumpkin in the oven, microwave, or stove: http://hubpages.com/hub/How-to-Cook-Fresh-Pumpkin. Pureed […]
Hemp Foods: A Great Plant-Based Protein Option
When you think of hemp, any number of associations may pop into your mind. Is protein one of them? Well, it should be, and not only that, it should be at the top of your list! Available in many products such as hemp milk, cereal, oil, frozen waffles, and protein powder, hemp is also being […]
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24 Brain Foods For Kids
As a parent, it is critical to keep your kids properly nourished starting at an early age for proper brain development and functioning. The sooner you begin, the more long term effects your children can benefit from. So before your kids start hitting the books, make sure they’re properly fueled with these brain boosters. They […]
Six Secrets to Controlling Hunger
The best way to increase your satiety throughout the day is with 2 secret ingredients: protein and fiber! Including some protein and fiber at every meal will help keep you powered up and satisfied throughout the day. This is one of the principles emphasized in my new book with Tony Gonzalez, The All Pro Diet. […]
5 Great Body Exercises for Home or Hotel!
Although a variety of fitness gadgets can certainly help you break into a sweat (see my related post “Do It Yourself Home Gym”), don’t discount the workout potential of your own body. Body weight exercises use your own weight to increase strength and muscular endurance. If you don’t belong to a gym or own fitness […]
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Top 5 Beauty Foods
There are tons of products on the market today boasting to contain the real secret to eternal youth and beauty. But what if I told you that the fountain of youth is only a few delicious bites away? That’s right. You can get gorgeous simply by eating the right beauty super foods! Packed with powerful […]
7 Ways to Stretch Your Grocery Budget Further
With the current economy, you may be wondering how you can save some money and still eat healthfully. Here are some helpful tips to help you stretch your grocery dollar and still get plenty of nutritious foods for your family: 1. Shop Smart: Here are a few ideas to help you shop smarter: •Find a […]
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A Cup of Tea for Good Health?
For thousands of years, and reaching to the far corners of the world, tea has been considered a potent elixir of life. Used to treat everything from anxiety to acne to liver disease, tea was the “cure all” medicine of choice. Now, cutting edge scientific research is proving that we have been right all along. […]
Do It Yourself Home Gym
Let’s face it—gym memberships aren’t for all of us. While it can be nice to socialize with people while getting in shape, it can also get pricey—and it’s sometimes all too easy during a hectic week to justify that we “don’t have time” to make a gym stop. Staying in shape doesn’t have to be […]
FREE All-Pro Diet Food Log
Here is the All-Pro Food Log which will help you stay accountable. Would love to get your feedback! Also, Tony and I would like to thank everyone for all of your kind words about the book. We are very inspired by the stories we have already hear in just a few days with ALL-Pro Success! […]
School Lunches Need a Facelift
We can all picture the typical school lunch: chicken nuggets, French fries, canned fruits and vegetables and a carton of milk. The Child Nutrition Act, which plays a large role in determining the type of food our children are served at school, is set to be reauthorized by Congress on September 30th, 2009. With the […]
10 Tips for Intelligent Wellness
It may not be easy, but the basics to getting fit and healthy are definitely simple. Keep these tips in mind as you strive for your healthiest life: 1. Discard “diet” from your vocabulary Face it—every time we try to go on a “diet”, we fail. The word diet connotes limitations, and who wants a […]
