Archive for August, 2006
Blaine’s Low Carb Kitchen
Thursday, August 31st, 2006I love watching Blaine’s Low-Carb Kitchen on FitTV. The show focuses on overweight home-chef Blaine Jelus and his quest to lose weight and adopt a healthier, low-carb lifestyle. Blaine is a likeable, down-to-earth guy who obviously loves food. His love of cooking is evident through his interesting and appealing recipes. I like the show because [...]
Take a Nap to Avoid Sleep Debt
Wednesday, August 30th, 2006I think people fall into two categories when it comes to napping: those who nap and those who don’t. I certainly fall into the napper category. I have always had the luxury of being able to fall asleep anywhere and at any time. As I get older I think that napping becomes a more important [...]
Sugar in the Raw
Tuesday, August 29th, 2006I like to keep my ingredients as natural as possible and sugar is no exception. I started buying Sugar in the Raw a few years ago in an effort to expand my growing list of natural foods. Sugar in the Raw is a natural, unrefined sugar made from sugar cane grown in Maui. The distinctive [...]
5 Things to Look for when Buying a Treadmill
Monday, August 28th, 2006Running is the backbone of my exercise routine and I rely on a sturdy, high-quality treadmill to get me trough my morning run without any hassle. When you go to the gym you have access to commercial-grade treadmills, but for those runners who prefer to stay home you should still be able to experience a [...]
Body Mass Index vs. Waist to Hip Ratio
Friday, August 25th, 2006Body mass index (BMI) is a simple way to measure body fat using your height and weight as a basis for the calculation. BMI measurements have long been considered the standard indicator to determine if someone is overweight. BMI is typically used to screen for weight categories that may lead to health problems and determine [...]