I had an interesting conversation with a friend today that pretty much told me everything I needed to know about his chances of losing weight. Literally, I knew in 2 lines that he would unfortunately not be successful. We were talking about his weight loss progress and I asked him how he was doing? He […]
100 Calorie “Crap Packs”
Sometimes you just have to call it like it is… If I hear one more person use the excuse, “but the package said it was only 100 calories” I may lose my sanity. 100 calorie “snack packs” became popular a few years back when the low calorie, low fat craze came into popularity. Basically, food […]
1-Minute Weight Loss Interval (Video)
Today, I have a fantastic “1-minute weight loss interval” that you can do when you’re short on time, or after a metabolic resistance workout! This is one of my favorites since it works your body in an unusual way… Typically, when you’re exercising you are moving in the sagittal plane (forward and backward). There’s nothing […]
Improve Diabetes Naturally
“Naturopathic diabetes care can improve blood sugar, mood, says new study” Posted on April 18, 2012 by Stone Hearth News “A new joint study by Group Health Research Institute and Bastyr University Research Institute found that type 2 diabetes patients who received naturopathic care (as an adjunct to conventional care) had lower blood-sugar levels, better […]
Lower Blood Pressure Naturally with Vitamin C
ARTICLE: “BP lowered by big doses of vitamin C, says Hopkins study” Posted on April 18, 2012 by Stone Hearth News “Newswise — Taking large doses of vitamin C may moderately reduce blood pressure, according to an analysis of years of research by Johns Hopkins scientists. But the researchers stopped short of suggesting people load […]
Simple Abs and Core Exercise (VIDEO)
This abs exercise may be simple, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t challenging! Today, I have a short article for you and a fun instructional video teaching you how to do this abs and core tightening exercise. The exercise I’m referring to is called a “Standard Crunch on a Foam Roller.” It’s not the most […]
10 Tips for Better Sleep
Why is sleep so important? Without sleep everything you do during your day becomes that much more difficult. Every decision you make is slower and more clouded, and every physical activity you perform is weaker and slightly off its mark. Literally, all cognitive and physical activity depend upon a well rested mind and body… The […]
Smoothies Gone Wrong
I was given a book to review last week that a fellow nutritionist thought I would enjoy reading… Overall, the book was dead on. The author touched on all the basics such as limiting sugar intake, eating living foods with their enzymes intact, and staying away from processed foods. But then the author went on […]
Fat Burning Tri-Set Home Routine (Video)
Looking to spice up your workout routine? Today, I have a quick and powerful fat burning workout that you can do at home or in the gym. The great thing about this particular workout is that you only need 1 set of dumbbells to complete the whole thing! And, the total workout will take you […]
Burn 100 Calories Every 10 Minutes
Today I want to share with you THREE Ways to burn 100 calories every 10 minutes. The best part is that each of them is completely different so they’ll be something for everybody to pick from… Because after all, who doesn’t want to have some fun while burning off 600 calories an hour? Now before […]
Don’t Drink this Tall Glass of Sugar
If a friend were to recommend you drink down 36 grams of sugar when you woke up every morning you would probably tell them they’re crazy! That’s certainly no way to keep the weight off or stay healthy… Yet, that’s the diet choice most people start their day with. Don’t believe me? Let me share […]
Best Leg Toning Exercise? (Video)
Today I want to show you how to complete one of the best leg exercises in the world – pain free. In my opinion if you’re looking to develop strong toned legs that actually function as well as they look you need to be doing some type of lunging movement in your program. However, just […]
Beware of Dangerous Detox Diets
Apparently starting your weight loss program with a detox diet is the new biggest thing… This wouldn’t necessarily be a bad thing except most so-called detox diets do more harm then good. Here’s why: A detox diet in principle in meant to literally pull toxins out of your cells and body and eliminate them. Without […]
Strengthen Your Back & Butt (Video)
Today I want to show you a fantastic exercise to help strengthen a weak lower back, and as a fringe benefit you’ll be working your glutes as well. Technically this exercise works your entire backside (everything you can’t see looking in the mirror), but it’s best known for toning and strengthening the back and butt. […]
The Problem with Resolutions (Why 78% Fail)
When it comes to setting goals for ourselves it seems that the odds are stacked high against us right from the get go… The reason, oddly enough, has to do with our own brain. You see, there’s a little term psychologists like to throw around called “cognitive dissonance,” which is really just a fancy way […]
My Weight Loss Secret
Use this “Unfair Advantage” Weight Loss Method: I’m often asked what the secret is to creating the ideal body? Or, how I am able to help clients not only lose the weight and burn the fat, but actually KEEP it off permanently… The answer, of course, is simple in its complexity. Let me explain. First […]
Don’t Do These Abs Exercises:
Doing crunches to get abs is like trying to melt an iceberg with a hairdryer… They’re both extremely inefficient and a waste of your time. Nevertheless I see everybody who is trying to lose weight and flatten their stomach doing every variation of crunches in the gym. I think the reason for this is probably […]
Metabolic Resistance Training Explained (Part 2) (Video)
Reader Fat Loss Question: “Stephen I’ve been following your Fatlossity program for 3 weeks now and have lost just over 13 pounds! I never thought I would have lost this much weight because I am actually exercising for less time than I was before. Why is this method of working out better if I’m doing […]
#1 Way to Burn Fat (MRT Explained)
I often get asked, “What’s the #1 way to burn fat?” It’s a great question and just 10 years ago we didn’t have a definitive answer… But the times have changed and more research has proven without a doubt that there is a way to burn fat faster than any other method. First things first, […]
40 Second Fat Loss Interval (Video)
Today I want to outline a fun, fast, and highly effective fat loss interval you can add into your workout routine! This is one that I like to give my clients directly after we just finished an intense resistance based metabolic workout. What I’ve found is that even just adding 1-2 rounds of a super-charged […]