Glycolysis Step-by-Step
As stated previously, glycolysis is essential for converting carbohydrates to ATP, the energy currency of the cell. A previous post discussed the overall process. Some people want more information on how this process occurs. This article is for you! Read more
How the Body Gets Energy Through Glycolysis
The body requires glucose for much of its energy supply. It is an essential nutrient during rapid burst, short duration energy as well as slower, sustained activities. So how is it utilized? Read more
Adenosine TriPhosphate (ATP) is the Energy Currency for the Cell
Nearly every function in cells requires energy. ATP is the currency for this energy meaning that it is how energy is stored and released at the right time and in the right place. All energy producing or consuming cellular metabolism requires ATP as the energy source. There are some minor exceptions by which the cell can obtain a very small amount of energy but that is another topic. Read more
The Cost of the Eirofit Weightloss System
I remember the first time I saw the price of the Eirofit weightloss system. I was a little concerned about the cost. I felt that it was a little bit expensive at $199 for the month. Granted, that does include 2 meal replacement shakes per day (EiroLean) and the thermogenic pills (EiroBurn) but I still felt that it was a little pricey. But then I started doing the math. My fears were laid to rest. Read more
Insulin: Friend or Foe?
Insulin is an essential hormone in the body for a multitude of reasons and it has essential functions. However, it also has some significant downsides if there is too much of it. In order to understand why this is the case, lets delve deeper into how it works. Read more
Exactly What is the Paleo Diet?
You may have been wanting to improve your health and fitness or lose weight and stumbled across the “paleo diet.” So what, exactly, is the paleo diet? Good question and I hope I can give you a good introductory overview in a few hundred words.
Let me start by saying that the scientific evidence supporting this diet for health and weightloss is substantial. This is NOT some fad diet that was dreamed up as a gimmick to sell a book. From what I have been able to ascertain, the rational behind this method of nutrition is very sound. Read more
New York City Agrees with Me
I found it VERY interesting that I had just posted my article ‘Don’t Drink Your Calories‘ when I saw a TV News report that showed this video. Play it now…
WOW! Hard to argue with that – I thought that video added some great emphasis on what I was trying to say!
That video is a Public Service Announcement in New York City addressing obesity. Apparently NYC agrees that one thing you can do to improve success with weight loss is to not drink your calories.
Don’t Drink Your Calories
I have stated several times how important it is to know exactly how much you are consuming (in a caloric sense) and to decrease total caloric intake if you are trying to lose or maintain your body weight.
One of the best ways to decrease calorie intake is to STOP DRINKING YOUR CALORIES!
Meal Replacements or Bars for Weight Loss Increase Success!
Meal replacement bars or shakes provide a known quantity of calories and nutrition. Knowing this quantity increases weightloss success.
I talked about portion control and counting calories in the last post. You now know that this can be more difficult that most people expect and lead to frustrating results. The key is to know exactly how much you are taking in. You can accomplish this in a number of ways. Read more
Portion Control is Key!!!
As stated previously, controlling intake is an essential component to weight control. You must know how much you are taking in. Otherwise, you will never know what adjustments need to be made. The scientific method requires the manipulation of only one variable and evaluating the results. The fact is, many people are inadvertently manipulating multiple variables without even knowing it. This results in erratic responses and, ultimately, frustration. They will make some changes without knowing exactly what they are changing and hope for the results they want. This often leads to further frustration, depression, and failure. It doesn’t have to be this way! Read more