Articles from our Nutrition Experts

Muscle Your Way to Weight Loss

For years we have been told to diet and do aerobic exercise to lose weight. Current research, however, finds that this formula may help you lose some weight, but not the right kind. And 98 percent of people gain it back. According to Wayne Wescott, PhD, only 10 percent of those who do aerobic exercise do enough to impact their weight. Let’s look at the facts to see why we gain weight over the years, and the role dieting and exercise play in successful weight loss.

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The No Nonsense Six Pack

My recent survey of fitness magazines in the airport gift shop resulted in eight articles ranging from “The Best Exercises to Flatten Your Tummy” to “The Ultimate Six Pack Diet.” Despite what these articles may suggest, there is no magic bullet for toning this part of your body and you won’t get there by diet or exercise alone.

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Fit after Fifty

Life is a precious gift and most of us want to live each day to the fullest. Unfortunately, as we get older, less than optimal health and fitness can affect our quality of life by limiting our ability to do our favorite activities. Many of us blame this on age. But actually, much of what we consider a result of aging is actually due to the gradual decline in muscle mass. According to the American College of Exercise (ACE), we lose 3-5% of muscle mass per decade after we turn 30. The rate of muscle loss accelerates after 50, particularly for post menopausal women. This results in a loss of stamina, strength, and balance. According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ASCM), we can slow these losses by doing things that maintain – or even improve – muscular strength and power.

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Myths

Strength training is all about protein; no carbohydrate needed.

You Need to Cut Carbs to Lose Weight

To Lose Fat, Exercise Slower and Longer

Male Athletes should avoid Soy