Losing Weight is All About Counting Calories/Carbs and Exercising. Or Is It?With two thirds of our population overweight (one third in the obese category), watching our weight is no longer something we are doing to look more appealing, or perhaps thinging about doing. It has become a necessary action to prevent disease and increased health costs. So if you have "given up" because counting and exercising hasn't worked for you, consider the following five tips. Which ones can help you? The Atkins Diet - Separating Fact From FictionHave you ever wished for a diet where you ate bacon, eggs, red meat, butter and sausage all day? Surprise! It?s not the Atkins Diet. The Atkins Diet has been in existence for over 30 years and has e... Ephedra - Is It Safe And Effective?Burn fat while you sleep! Eat whatever you want and still lose weight! Don?t suffer through hours of grueling exercise to burn fat! You?ve probably heard all these phrases before but are the fat bur... The MYTH of Gaining Muscle Without Fat!The goal of trying to lose fat while at the same time building muscle mass is quite common. Unfortunately for most people it is not realistic, as each goal is unique and requires opposing training and dieting guidelines. Make Your Goals StickThe amazing thing about the future is that if you wait, it will always come to you. No doubt you sat down and created your share of New Year's resolutions to conquer this year. The unfortunate truth, however, is that most people's resolutions fizzle and die before the first quarter is even over. It doesn't have to be this way ? with a few key steps, you can be well on your way to goal-getting instead of just goal-setting and turn your resolutions into real solutions. The Sugar-Coated TruthThis article is about everything sweet. Learn about the history of sugar, the difference between refined and natural sugars, and sugar alternatives (artificial sweeteners). Your Top Fitness Questions AnsweredAs a certified personal trainer part of my commitment to clients is consulting with them. This includes answering their many fitness and diet questions. Needless to say, I get asked a lot of question... Diet Tactics You Must Know To Lose FatThis article is about making long-term changes in the foods you choose and eat, WITHOUT sacrificing good taste. Let's take a look at protein. Did you know the large majority of your body is protein? That's right. If all the water were removed from your body, 80% of what remained would be comprised of protein. Your hair and nails have protein in them, as do your brain, bones, heart, kidneys, even your skin. You must derive the adequate amount of protein from your diet or you will suffer from lowered energy, weakened immune response, high cholesterol, hormonal imbalances, liver toxicity, premature aging The list goes on and on. I Can, I Can'tYou?ve heard it before. ?Never say I can?t.? Think positively. It is almost a clich?, right? But how do the things we say, feel, and believe truly affect our lives? Every day you have internal conversations with yourself, and the way that you conduct those conversations will have a tremendous impact on your success. There is much more to positive thinking than ?can, can?t.?