You have got to be kidding me! There is a new report released out of Great Britain. Doctors there claim that the extra daily fat from eating a Quarter Pounder with cheese can be off set by taking a statin drug. I must say that I am amazed that medical doctors are making this recommendation. It is as if people are going to eat the hamburger anyway, so lets through in some drugs to counter act. I feel it would be better to teach people how to choose a healthier meal instead of adding pills. The report equates statin drugs to wearing a seatbelt while driving a car, but a seatbelt does not have side-effects because your wearing it while driving. A statin drug, on the other hand, can cause liver damage, muscle pain, muscle weakness, and memory loss.
We have become a society that runs to the pill box to fix everything. There is a time and place to use drugs like statins, but to say that we should offer them with a Happy Meal is out right ridiculous. Taking a balanced approach to food and general nutrition can have a greater impact on your overall health and happiness rather than be weighed down by popping pills with every Happy Meal.
Please understand that I am not recommending anyone stop taking medications a doctor has prescribed, however taking a statin as a daily vitamin has to be one of the craziest recommendations I’ve ever heard.
(The Picture above is a Happy Meal that was left sitting on display for 1 Year. It looks like it just came out from under the heat lamp. How can bread not mold?)
I want to help people find a way to make exercise a part of their daily lives. I know I went for years just laying on the couch. I would come home from work and lay-down on the couch and turn the TV on. My 4 kids would run around wanting me to get up and play. I was just to tired. What I did not know was that the lack of exercise and proper nutrition was literally killing me. My cholesterol was 220 and my Doctor was wanting to put my on daily medication. I hate taking pills so I hit the gym. The funny thing about gyms is that they have all the equipment and nobody to show you how to use it. I would watch people and they would wonder around hitting a machine and stop then look around for something else to do. There was no plan it was I was doing and what most people do in the Gym. I want to break that by having a Weekly FitClub every Thursday at 6pm. I will lead a group workout and this is also your chance to learn new exercise routines and ask me your nutrition questions. Each week will be a different workout and also varying intensity levels.
I have done 4 rounds of P90X and I’m currently going through my 1st round of TurboFire. These 2 programs complement each other so I have worked on a Hybrid program that I will do after this round of TurboFire. I am also a subscriber to Tony Horton’s One on One program so I have added some of those workouts into this program. If you do not have these programs you can get them here or just use the regular P90X workouts. Here is a link to a Google Spreadsheet with the layout. http://bit.ly/duyAEw
I use P90X as my base workout program but I also use Crossfit workouts to keep things interesting. I made this video to cover some of the differences and similarities of these too great programs. Tell me what you think in the comments below.
For all you folks out there who have “lost” or misplaced your P90X Nutrition Guides and or if you’re looking to better understand what a clean nutritional diet looks like, Beachbody has made the P90X Nutrition Guide available online.http://bit.ly/p90x_nutrition_guide
This is one of the most comprehensive nutritional guides put together, once you understand it you’ve got the knowledge to lead a healthy lifestyle.
Please note that this guide isn’t designed for NORMAL everyday nutritional caloric intake, it’s designed for anyone doing P90X, however you can take then concepts and modify them for your specific needs.
You don’t need to have a TeamBeachbody.com account to get the guide but if you don’t, why not? You do know that you can log your workouts in and win up to $1000 just for exercising right? And you don’t have to be doing a Beachbody program. Log that bike ride, swim, run, trip to the gym, whatever it is JUST MOVE YOUR BUTT, log your workout and you’re eligible to win. Get your free Team Beachbody account here, http://bit.ly/996rLt
If you are a fan of TurboJam then you are going to love TurboFire. It is the latest workout program from Chalene Johnson and Beachbody. It uses the HIIT principal to ignite your metabolism. It will be available June 18th. If you want the best price and early availability then now is the time to sign up and reserve your spot in line.
Signup for your free account at www.matthewhillis.com
I am taking my family on vacation in the next couple of weeks to the magical land of Disney World. We are all excited and the kids each have a plan of what they plan to ride and the shows they want to watch. My wife and I are completing our 1st round of Insanity the day that we leave so this got be wondering how should I plan my diet and fitness on vacation. I know many people have this same question so I will tell you what I plan to do on my vacation and some of the things I have done in the past.
1st and foremost I always remember this is a vacation and I am meant to relax and get away from the stress of what might be happening at work or other areas of my life. Stress can be have a big effect on your weight-loss. Stress can increase cortisol levels and trigger a flight or fight response. It is important to relax and de-stress just as much as having an exercise plan.
I have been drinking Shakeology® since June 2009 and I have to say I really love it. I have been getting the chocolate flavor each month and it I am hooked on this Shakeology. I am sure that many of you have never heard of Shakeology or those who have heard of it or you might be skeptical of this “Healthiest meal of the Day!”
What It Does
In an independent 90-day study, participants replaced one meal a day with Shakeology® and exercised regularly.
Here’s what they told us:*
* “I felt full and didn’t struggle with hunger.”
* “I felt a better sustained energy throughout the day.”
* “I have tons of energy. I feel so healthy!”
* “I replaced all my vitamin supplements. I felt healthy and energized.”
* “I was able to think more clearly and stay focused.”
* “I have more energy, less cravings, more endurance, and feel more youthful.”
* “Shakeology reduced my appetite and increased my energy so that I could accomplish more things throughout the day.”
* “I have tried a lot of protein shakes and meal-replacement-type drinks, and Shakeology is the best tasting of them all. I mix it with a bit of soy milk and ice, and it tastes like an ice cream shake!”
Here’s what the doctor who ran the study observed about the participants:* Continue Reading
I get asked how to over come plateaus and it always comes back to the basics of weight loss. So many of my people that I help have to increase the calories that they consume before their weight loss starts again. Here is a video from Steve Edwards that explains all the basics that you need for weight loss.
extra daily fat from eating a Quarter Pounder with cheese can be off set by taking a statin drug. I must say that I am amazed that medical doctors are making this recommendation. It is as if people are going to eat the hamburger anyway, so lets through in some drugs to counter act. I feel it would be better to teach people how to choose a healthier meal instead of adding pills. The report equates statin drugs to wearing a seatbelt while driving a car, but a seatbelt does not have side-effects because your wearing it while driving. A statin drug, on the other hand, can cause liver damage, muscle pain, muscle weakness, and memory loss.
I am taking my family on vacation in the next couple of weeks to the magical land of Disney World. We are all excited and the kids each have a plan of what they plan to ride and the shows they want to watch. My wife and I are completing our 1st round of Insanity the day that we leave so this got be wondering how should I plan my diet and fitness on vacation. I know many people have this same question so I will tell you what I plan to do on my vacation and some of the things I have done in the past.
