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Does Fruit Make You Fat? Is Fruit Dangerous?

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Wednesday, August 10th, 2011

Does Fruit Make You Fat? Is Fruit Dangerous If You’re Trying To Lose Weight?

I’ve been noticing a scary trend over the past couple years, and it seems to have only gotten worse lately and that is scare tactics when it comes to diet.

Scare tactics are nothing new. They’ve been around for quite some time.

This guy's a bad guy...not an apple

I don’t know if this is true or not, but I remember reading that Henry Ford (the car dude) stopped eating sugar after seeing some under a microscope while hanging out with his good buddy Thomas Edison. The sharp edges freaked him out so much that he thought it would rip apart his insides.

I suppose that could be a good scare tactic?

But I digress…

The scare tactic I’ve been seeing lately is people asking, “Does fruit make you fat?”, or at the very least hinder your weight loss results.

There seems to be no shortage of “experts” telling you it does, including writing entire books about the subject. The argument, and they may even cite studies to prove their point, is that the fructose in fruit is easily converted to fat and stored around your stomach.

But is it true? Does fruit make you fat? Even if it were true does it make that much of a difference?

Let me answer that by asking you a question… Read More→

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4 Foods To Help You Lose Stomach Fat

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Tuesday, July 19th, 2011

Are some foods better at helping you lose weight than others?

Of course they are! It would be silly to think that all foods are created equal, especially when it comes to slimming and toning your figure.

The big “secret” though is that many of the foods being marketed to you are not good, and won’t help you lose weight, because they’re manufactured and processed foods that are made in a factory.

Whenever I talk to a client about healthy foods to add to slim down, I always start by asking if they would feed their toddler those pre-packaged foods. If they say “I don’t know,” or “No,” I them ask why they would eat them themselves.

If it’s not good enough for their toddler, why is it good enough for them?

It’s not.

So if you’re really serious about losing stomach fat, I want you to first focus on eating REAL FOOD. If you focus on that first, you can still make room for some of the other stuff – but I promise you won’t want to, nor have room.

Here are 4 Foods To Help You Lose Stomach Fat

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3 Weird Weight Loss Foods

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Monday, July 18th, 2011

I have a few weird weight loss foods for you today.

Why are they weird? I don’t know. Probably because they’re not commonly thought of as foods that specifically help you lose weight. Sure they’re in the category, but when we usually think of weight loss foods, these foods don’t usually hit the list and that’s too bad because they’re awesome.

Here are a few weird fat loss foods that not only help you drop a couple pounds, but are loaded with nutrition and will keep you healthy and energetic:

How’s that for the world’s shortest opener? Anywho…

Here’s your quick list of Weird Weight Loss Foods

1) Raspberries

I love raspberries and I especially love telling my clients to eat them regularly to help them lose weight because they’re the perfect weight loss food.

They’re low in calories, rich in vitamins and phytonutrients and loaded with fiber per serving.

You can munch on ‘em by themselves, add them to a nice little fruit cocktail, or like me, add them to a homemade smoothie.

You could also add them to yogurt (don’t buy yogurts with fruit already added), or add them as a topping to oatmeal or granola.

My mouth is watering just thinking about raspberries!

2) Cashews

You’ve probably been told before that almonds are weight loss foods, and it’s true because they are.

But have you ever tried cashews? If not, you’re missing out because they’re just as healthy as cashews, but they’re just a wee bit sweeter where almonds are a bit drier tasting.

I absolutely love cashews and have ‘em most days of the week. I munch on them with some homemade trail mix my wife makes up for me, or add them to all-natural yogurt, along with some berries, or mix ‘em in with granola.

Make sure you eat plain cashews and don’t get stuck in the thought process of “any almond is a good almond” because that’s not true. If you buy cashews that are honey roasted, heavily salted, or otherwise altered you are turning an otherwise healthy, weight loss food, into a fat-gaining food. Don’t do it!

Do be careful on how much you eat because it is a calorie-dense food, especially if you’re just enjoying it as a snack. Go overboard and you can turn a great diet food into a gut bomb!

Last on the list of weird weight loss foods is…

3) Kale

I’m going to be the first to admit that I don’t really like Kale, but that wasn’t going ot stop me from adding it to the list because it’s too powerful.

Kale is loaded with nutrition and is low in calories, which makes it a perfect food to help you lose weight.

Not only will it help you lose fat, but it’s also great for your skin – by eating it, not letting it rest on your face . It strengthens the skin from the inside out and supplies it with nutrients it needs to protect itself from our damaging environment.

The great thing about these 3 foods is that they’re easy enough for the whole family to enjoy.

I’ve always insisted that if you can eat healthy as a family, long-lasting weight loss is easy. Get your significant other and kids to eat like you, and watch the health of your family soar!

Sure your kids may poo-poo on the kale, but you could turn it into chips and they might enjoy it…or you could hide it in other foods

That’s it for today!

later,

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Categories : Fat Fighting Foods, Fat Loss for Men, fat loss for women, fat loss nutrition

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Ready To Lose Weight? Here’s Your Fast Start Plan!

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Thursday, June 30th, 2011

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The weather is so, so sweet, the birds are chirping and the flowers are poppin’…

…and my allergies are in full swing, which can mean only one thing!

Summer is here!

Wooo-hoooo!!

What’s that you say? You’re not ready for summer? You’ve let yourself go into hibernation mode and have accumulated a layer of goo that’s hiding the body you’re wanting to have?

Wow! That sounded very infomerical-like, didn’t it?

Okay, let’s back off the silly-voiced overly excited pitchman and get down to the nitty gritty.

Fall and winter oftentimes bring on a few extra pounds, but not to worry. Even though the weather is getting nicer and you’re getting more anxious about pool and yard-work season, doesn’t mean it’s too late to make progress.

It’s never too late!

Here are a few tips to get you started and rolling. Read More→

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Don’t Make This Bad, Bad Mistake…

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Saturday, June 18th, 2011

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Given that today is Saturday, I think it’s quite poignant to write about this today…

I’m a big fan of cheating/rewarding.

I actually like to use the word “reward” more than cheating because a reward is a positive behavior, where cheating is not.

A reward is a benefit for having done awesome.

Cheating gets you kicked out of school and fired from your job.

Sorry for the side tangent…

What was I going to say?

Oh yeah. I am a big fan of rewarding, but it must be used wisely.

Rewarding when used properly is a powerful thing.

Rewarding when used improperly is a stupid thing.

Most of us, if we decide to use the “reward” route when trying to lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle, tend to use those rewards on the weekends.

Life is set up for us to do so. We go on date nights on the weekend, if we work a jobby-job, we usually don’t have to work on the weekends, parties are held on weekends, you’re forced to hang out with people you don’t like on the weekends, etc.

That’s all well and good, but there can be a problem with using weekends as your reward time.

There are typically 12 Friday/Saturday/Sunday combinations in a given month (very difficult math on my part!).

That’s roughly ½ of every month that can be devoted to the “reward” lifestyle.

That is a recipe for disaster.

I know what you may be thinking, “But Ed. I swear I don’t eat that bad on weekends…stop being such a jerk.”

First, don’t call me names. It hurts my feelings.

Second, are you sure you don’t eat that bad on weekends?

Another aspect of weekends is that we get out of our normal routine. We live for routine. You may not like hearing that, but it’s true. Routines keep us on track.

What happens when our routine is thrown out of whack?

All common sense goes out the window.

We splurge while dining out.

We eat bad snacks.

We drink booze.

We skip breakfast, or eat a bad one – I love my Donut Sundays!

All I’m trying to say is be careful if you reward yourself, and be especially careful if you reward yourself on the weekends.

It is very easy to let that mentality get out of hand and turn a perfectly good and healthy habit into a habit that will destroy your goals.

You can either split your rewards up or spread them across the weekend.

For instance, maybe have a small dessert after dinner Friday, a couple drinks while playing golf on Saturday and a small “fun” breakfast on Sunday.

If the numbers are kept in check, and you’re strict the rest of the time, that is a perfectly fine way to reward yourself and still lose weight.

You could also devote an entire day to your reward.

Go out for breakfast with the family or friends and eat some pancakes (not those healthy protein pancakes either!) or have a scone.

Have a burger and fries for lunch and a piece of cheesecake after dinner that night.

The key with both of those is not to go crazy.

Always remember your goals.

Always remember why you made the decision to improve your lifestyle (weight loss, health, etc.).

Keep those thoughts and goals in the front of your mind at all times and listen to the little angel on your shoulder while kicking the devil on the other shoulder to the curb.

Remember that the weekend makes up nearly ½ of the month and can either make or break your goals – and how long you keep your results once achieved.

Talk soon!

P.S. – The latest issue of Fit Parent Force Monthly is finished and ready for your reading/working pleasure! The big article this month is on the “stress-hormone” cortisol and the workouts are called “Arms Attack.” Good times to be had by all!

If you’re a client, head to –> http://fitparentforce.com/fpf-monthly-june-2011/ to get your hands on this month’s issue.

If you’re not a member of FPF Monthly head to –> http://thefitdadsays.com/fit-parent-force-monthly/ to become a member today!

Categories : Fat Loss for Men, fat loss for women, fat loss nutrition, fat loss workouts, goal setting, Motivation, social support

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Easy Weight Loss Food Swaps

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Thursday, May 12th, 2011

Howdy! What’s going on in your world this fine and dandy day?

Have you ever picked something up to eat – whether a snack or for use in a meal – and wondered if it was really and truly healthy or whether it was truly a weight loss food?

Maybe you eat those dreadful 100-calorie snack packs and have thought “Maybe this isn’t as good as they make it sound.” (which is true)

Maybe you like yogurt, but wonder if some of them are glorified candy bars (which some are).

Or maybe you’re just confused and need some ideas on what to eat

*To help answer those questions, here are 3 easy weight loss food swaps***

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Need An Easy Tip? Here’s One Of The Easiest I Can Give

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Thursday, April 21st, 2011

Are you a thinker?

I am.

I sit and “brainstorm” quite often thinking I’m making progress, when all I’m really doing is spinning my wheels and limiting my results.

I felt a nice little pain in my stomach after writing that sentence, but it’s the truth.

I think too much, which is another way of saying I’m a procrastinator…and I hate it.

Procrastination pushes your results farther and farther back and is very maddening (and that’s putting it nicely).

The same thing happens when many people decide they want to get in better shape, lose weight, tone up, or whatever their goal may be.

They make the decision, then search out in hopes to find the “best” program, and the easiest program.

Last summer I had a consultation with someone who made the decision to lose weight, feel better and get stronger. She came to me while “shopping around” trying to find the best program. We talked for a while and she went on her way to “think about it” and compare all her research. Read More→

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Carbohydrates…Are Carbohydrates Bad?

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Tuesday, April 19th, 2011

Carbohydrates – the most loved, yet reviled form of calories known to man…

…Sound a bit harsh?

After all, what have carbs done to you? Have they attacked your family? Have they stormed into your house, rifled through your junk drawer only to have stolen your long, lost stapler?

Are Carbohydrates bad? Are they really the devil?

is this on the same level as Satan himself?

Simply put, we eat way too many carbohydrates.

Why?

Because they’re so dad-gum tasty and they make great “comfort foods” (and food manufactures love to use added carbohydrates because they’re very cheap which makes for huge profit margins, while your waist line and quality of life go down the tubes).

That may be all fine and dandy, but consuming too many of the little devils gives you all that extra jiggly stuff sitting on your tummy, tush and triceps (back of your arms…I needed a third “t”).

So what are you supposed to do?

Go on a low carb diet?

You can, but you’d have to suffer the consequences of low energy, mood swings and being an all-around pain in the butt to everyone you come in contact with.

I’ve had lots of clients follow low carb diets and I would have locked the door before they could come in the studio, but I was too afraid they’d transform into the Incredible Hulk and tear me limb from limb because their mood changed with the wind!

On a serious note, low carb diets, for an extended period of time can really tweak your energy and give you some nasty mood swings.

Those carbs you simply removed from your diet (without increasing your vegetable intake) are necessary to keep your body and brain functioning.

Do you lose weight while following low carb diets? Absolutely…but they have drawbacks.

That’s why, for the past several months I’ve had an idea swirling around in my noggin.

You see about a year ago, I created an assignment for my boot campers involving Carb Rotation. It only lasted a week, and was simply an experiment, but that concept has always been swirling around in the giant wading pool that is my brain.

I wanted to expand it.

I wanted to make it into its own “thing.”

I wanted to create something incredibly simple to follow that would give all the benefits of following a low carb diet, minus the negatives.

I think I’ve finally done it and I want to share it with you.

I call this program “The Wave” and it’s a 30-day nutrition program revolving around Carb Rotation. All that means is that you rotate between days of low carb, medium carb and high carb to lose weight…lots of weight.

The program is brand spanking new (and all clients got it for free…) and I want to share it with you at a hugely discounted price.

I want to give it to you for the super-low price of $19 if you give my “Fit Parent Force Monthly” inner circle club a try.

~~Click here to grab your copy of “The Wave” at the promotional 50% off rate and get all the Fit Parent Force has to offer!~~

Why so low?

Because it’s brand new and I want to get as many people doing it as possible so that I can get results, and receive feedback for future revisions.

In short, I want your help.

I want you to give “The Wave” a try, lose fat, and give me feedback so I can make the program the best it can possibly be.

~~Click here to grab your copy of “The Wave” at the promotional 50% off rate and get all the Fit Parent Force has to offer!~~

Sorry, but the promotion for “The Wave” Carb Rotation is over, but you can still get in on the action with membership in The Fit Parent Force!

Talk to you soon!

P.S. – This special discounted rate will only last for the next couple days, then the program will be yanked and put into the vault, so if you want to give it a try and see just how far “The Wave” can go in helping you achieve your summer figure BEFORE summer actually arrives, click here

P.P.S. – As a “bonus” you also receive all the past issues and workouts of the The Fit Parent Force, including last month’s wildly popular “Challenge” workout series…just thought I’d throw that in there because I love ya so dang much!

Like I said, the promotion for The Wave is over, but you can still get in on the action with membership to The Fit Parent Force. Click here to join the fun and learn more, and get much, much more information and workouts (and videos) than just answering the question “Are carbohydrates bad?”

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