The Pandemic Nobody Wants to Acknowledge
The pandemic I’m speaking of is obesity, and unlike COVID-19, it doesn’t seem to be subsiding. What’s even worse is that it’s getting worse each year.
How to Avoid Obesogens
Obesogens are kind of exactly what they sound like: a chemical that can heavily contribute to obesity. Get to know some of them by name, learn how to avoid them, and potentially drop some body fat.
The Obese Body and Exercise — Physical Cross-Talk
The main reason I would suggest you engage in exercise is happiness. You might ask, “You mean managing depression?” No. I mean simple and plain happiness, although I’ll discuss depression and mental health, too.
The Obese Body and Exercise
What I try to offer here is information to both coaches and obese people about why and how to exercise — different reasons than the conventional assumption concerning weight loss — considering some of the difficulties inherent in the condition.
To Swab or Not to Swab: Genetic Testing and Performance
We all share about 99.9% of the same genes. It’s only 0.1% that makes us unique, but that 0.1% can make a big difference in your physique and performance.
Unraveling Insulin Resistance
IR sufferers need to replace their carb intake with proteins and fats…or do they?
Observations From My White Trash Vacation
Every year my wife and I take our kids on a vacation, and that usually means a cruise. If you’ve been on a cruise, you know what I mean when I say “white trash.”
“Fat but Fit” Isn't Accurate
A new study finds obese men to be at a higher risk of mortality than normal weight men regardless of aerobic fitness.
Cornell Discusses Whether or Not Junk Food and Sugar are to Blame For Fa...
What does national data tell us about the link between junk food consumption and body fat? Do healthy people consume less junk food than obese people? A Cornell study reveals something very interesting.
Breast Milk Carbohydrates and Transmission of Obesity
Can carbohydrates found in breast milk be used to predict obesity and health trends of infants as they mature into adulthood?
Puerto Rico Considers Labeling Child Obesity as Child Abuse
For parents of obese children, should there be incentive or penalty to encourage change?
Overeating Linked to Brain Hormone Deficiency
Not hungry but still want cake? It might be hormone related...
Obesity Is Beating Americans
In a time where we have more health based resources ever before how can the obesity epidemic be worsening?
Low Carb vs. No Carb
I followed all of the rules and got huge. It was more fat jacked than truly huge.
The Research Meathead: Dynamic D
Vitamin D is an extremely important nutrient for health and performance outcomes.
No Bullsh*t: Obesity Is a Disease—What Are You Gonna Do About It?
Any life you live will require sacrifices, and no one is better than anyone else for making health a top priority.
Knowledge and Nonsense: Health & Diet Claims, Part 1
Does insulin cause obesity? Should you be eating fruit?
Dysfunction and Obesity
Dietary changes have been shown to improve mood and motivation, and exercise will improve self-efficiency and lead to healthier relationships.
