Pastas, noodles, breads, rice, potatoes, and cereals are all foods that are very high in carbohydrates, and in addition, all fruits and vegetables, as well as whole grains, contain a lot of carbohydrates. But what are carbohydrates? Carbohydrates are a type of nutrient, and they are generally assumed to be an essential part of the [...]

When you meet Robin Meade, the hostess of HLN’s Morning Express and the author of the best-selling book , you realize that she has put all her stress buster mantras to use. This young author radiates confidence and comes across a person who can tackle anything. After the book, Meade’s debut album is now available. [...]

Most people begin a weight loss program, which begins fantastically well, for a couple of weeks before stalling. This state is referred to as weight loss plateau and it can be very frustrating, prompting most people to opt out of a weight loss program. The problem however is never the failure of the program but [...]

When I had my thirty third birthday I took a long look at myself in the mirror.  I did not like what I saw.  There in the mirror was a typical man approaching forty years old, with growing belly and mid-section.  For the first time in my life, I felt like I was old.  I [...]

Image by Desirée Delgado via Flickr By Jeffrey Norris It’s almost amazing that so many people can live such an unhealthy life that it’s surely to take years from them, and to also cause them to have a poor quality of life for those years that they do have. Unfortunately, the vast majority of those [...]

Image via Wikipedia By Alex Brown Do you want to lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks and lose fat from your hips, belly and thighs? Then the first thing you need to do is to stop making excuses and start making a difference. Top 3 excuses for not losing weight: “I can’t lose weight because [...]

Image via Wikipedia There are a lot of Low Carb Diet and No Carb Diet myths confusing women who are trying to lose weight fast. As America’s Trusted Weight Loss Expert I am here to educate women worldwide on the dangers of low carb diets. I’m not going to be the one to lie to [...]

Image via Wikipedia Exercising with a Pet Does this scenario sound familiar?  It’s 6:15am and you feel a little nudge on your hand courtesy of a cold wet nose.  You turn over, only to have that nudge coupled with a whine and then a high pitched bark.  Yes, it’s time to walk the dog again, [...]

Sickness, Disease, Suffering. I see it every day at the pharmacy.  Patients that come in ages 50′s to 60′s that take eight to 10 different prescription medications.  The usual assortment goes like this: heart pill, cholesterol pill, water pill, potassium pill, nerve pill, blood pressure pill, blood sugar pills, sleeping pills, pain pills, etc… It [...]

Image via Wikipedia Can carbohydrates make you fat? Are carbohydrates essential for fueling the body and having it run efficiently? Do I need to watch my intake of carbohydrates to prevent fat storage? The answer to all 3 questions is Yes! So what does all this mean? Am I not to eat carbs or am [...]