Overweight
Why Athletes Should Throw Out the Scale
Many of my athletes are surprised to find that I will often not weigh them at our nutrition appointments. One of my biggest turn offs when it comes to...
New Study Says ‘Food Deserts’ Not to Blame for America’s Junk Food Addiction
Americans are fatter and more unhealthy than ever before. In October, a report released by the National Center for Health Statistics confirmed that U.S. obesity rates have reached an all-time [...]
Are You ‘Overfat’? Researchers Say This New Health Condition Affects About 70% of All People
Given how frequently it gets thrown around, the term “overweight” can be pretty confusing. Over what weight? Who determines what a person is “supposed” to weigh, and how can that [...]
Americans Epically Fail a Fitness IQ Test
Americans aren’t doing too great when it comes to fitness. Over 68 percent of adults are considered overweight or obese, and childhood obesity continues to rise. This trend may be [...]
Leptin: Could This Hormone Be The Reason It’s So Difficult To Keep Weight Off?
Why is it so tough to keep weight off? It's a question many Americans struggle with. A 2015 study found an average obese person who lost more than 5 percent [...]
Someone Made a Website Showcasing Your Favorite NBA Players as Fat People
If you're like me, while watching an NFL or NBA game, you've thought to yourself, "yeah, those guys are in great shape, but I wonder what they would look like [...]
Perfect Your Squat Technique With the Unloaded Squat
Having trouble teaching a new athlete to squat? Try an Unloaded Squat Sometimes even an athlete's own body weight is too much for them to squat,...
3 Unlikely Ways to Lose Fat
There are hundreds of weight loss diet plans and supplements out there that claim to help individuals lose fat. Although some weight loss diet plans and...
Football Workouts: Hazards of Overtraining Overweight Athletes
Cutting weight isn't the easiest thing in the world, and it doesn't matter if you play a sport or not. Probably one of the toughest things to do, for an...
Ask the Experts: How Much Weight Can I Lose in One Month?
Q: How much weight can I lose in one month? A: Weight loss is a tricky subject. Because people want fast and easy ways to trim fat, fad diets are [...]
