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The Good Ole' Days
2008-03-04 14:51:00
photo by EmJayIf you enjoy The Fit Club, click these links to receive regular updates via RSS or via email.Just because you could eat anything you wanted in college and not gain weight doesn't mean you still can. Now I realize that a few of you have maintained a lifestyle that allows you to eat plenty, but if you are just starting an exercise program, even if it's the same one that coach had you doing back when you were a PAC 10 linebacker, you still need to watch what you are eating if you intend to lose weight.Years of being sedentary will have several effects on your body that work against successful weight loss.Lowered Metabolism - As we age, our metabolism tends to creep downward. Studies suggest that this effect is mostly avoidable by doing strength training, but most people don't strength train, and, as a result, experience age-related metabolic decline.Lowered Intensity - Someone who is just beginning an exercise program won't be able to exercise with an intensity that...
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Designer Foods
2008-02-26 16:19:00
photo by peko-chanIf you enjoy The Fit Club, click these links to receive regular updates via RSS or via email.Life Water. Vitamin Water. Protein Water. Are any of these worth the two bucks a bottle that they commonly sell for? In my not-so-humble opinion, no, they are not. These are glorified soft drinks that, admittedly, do contain fewer calories, but they are still empty calories, and they still accumulate to put additional fat on your body. Water is still the best choice. No calorie diet drinks are still ok in moderation, but there are some recent studies that suggest that people who drink lots of diet drinks gain more weight than those who drink regular sugar-containing soda. Researchers hypothesize that people who drink lots of diet drinks are overcompensating by eating more food because they think that they are making healthier drink choices. This is known in scientific circles as the "I'll have a Big Mac, large fries, and a Diet Coke" syndrome.The latest marketing ...
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The Illusion of Being in the Game
2008-02-22 18:10:00
photo by bejanIf you enjoy The Fit Club, click these links to receive regular updates via RSS or via email.I had a conversation the other day, as I am wont to do, occasionally, and I mentioned that I was fascinated by people who continue to exercise for long periods of time, but so inconsistently that they really don't make any positive changes as a result. What motivates them to continue grinding away, basically fruitlessly?Now let me stop for a moment and explain myself. I am definitely a proponent of exercising for greater health, but consistency is a requirement to achieve this benefit. Let's say that Suzy hates running...absolutely despises it. But she forces herself to do it occasionally, maybe once every week or two, because she reads that its the "right" thing to do to better her health and lose that nagging ten pounds. She has the best intentions of running the minimum 3 days a week for 30 minutes, but doesn't seem to be able to find that much time, or motivation. ...
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100th Post Recap
2008-02-13 18:12:00
photo by creativity+If you enjoy The Fit Club, click these links to receive regular updates via RSS or via email.Well, I was about to post today and I noticed that the next post, i.e. this one, was going to be my 100th post so I decided to do a recap of what I consider the best posts from the first 100.Here goes:The skinny on getting thin - I still think that most people forget that losing weight is a matter of calories in vs. calories out. There are still too many people who avoid certain foods because they are considered "fattening". This post details a good formula for determining how much a person should be able to eat and lose weight. It isn't perfect...everyone is an individual and you may need to adjust the number up or down to lose weight, and as you gain, or lose weight. I still think that having a set calorie per day goal is useful.Want to lose weight? Get off of the scale! Part I - It really irks me that weight is the end-all be-all measure that people use to measu...
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Portion Distortion
2008-02-12 18:21:00
photo by hometown invasion clubIf you enjoy The Fit Club, click these links to receive regular updates via RSS or via email.More people are eating out at restaurants for many of their daily meals. As time has gone by, restaurants have been making portions much larger than they need to be. Now I don't know which came first, jumbo-sized meals, jumbo-sized appetites, or jumbo-size butts but either way, when you order a meal at a restaurant, you are likely to get a meal that would be more appropriately 2 or more servings. McDonald's sold meals in the 1950's that would be considered a kid's meal today.I recently went to a highly rated local eatery and was stunned when my plate of food arrived. In hindsight, the portions were definitely on the large side, but the plate that it was served on was, without a doubt, the largest plate I have ever seen. Large plates make large portions seem normal-sized. Here are some guidelines for appropriate portion sizes for different items:Lean p...
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Run, Forrest, Run! Rocky Raccoon 100 Mile Race Report
2008-02-11 17:13:00
If you enjoy The Fit Club, click these links to receive regular updates via RSS or via email.Well, I'm just going to cut to the chase here...I didn't finish the run. Don and I were able to go 77 miles, but then called it for a variety of reasons, namely the six-inch steps we were reduced to taking weren't going to get us across the finish line in the required 30 hours. So at the last aid station, prior to the start/finish area, we turned in our chips and got a ride back in. Bummer.Prior week strata-ma-gizingThe weekend prior to the race was an easy run weekend with only a short jog on Saturday morning. Just enough of a run to keep us from stiffening up, but not so much as to use up much energy. The taper was in full effect. By this time, it's far too late to make any inroads into greater levels of fitness, and injuries simply CANNOT happen. Rest is the best thing that we could do, so that's precisely what we did. After our run, we went to breakfast to come up with a str...
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Don't Limit Yourself
2008-01-30 17:29:00
photo by partsnpiecesIf you enjoy The Fit Club, click these links to receive regular updates via RSS or via email.I've written for months in these posts about the actions that people can take to lose weight. The knowledge is out there and everyone understands what is necessary. So why are 66% of the population either overweight or obese? Why do so few people do the things that they know will result in losing weight? Some more common excuses...ahem...reasons:"I don't have the time to .""I know what I need to do...I just don't want to do it." (Well, at least that one is honest!) "I don't have the money for a gym membership." (Who says you need a gym membership to be healthy?)"I don't have the energy to exercise." "I'm not an 'exercise' person."I hear these all the time, and I've already posted reasons why these are really just excuses, and most readers would agree. As I speak to more people, I'm beginning to understand that these are really different manifestations of s...

Soreness - Is it OK?
2008-01-29 00:08:00
photo by JustABigGeekIf you enjoy The Fit Club, click these links to receive regular updates via RSS or via email.Muscle soreness is common for people just starting out with an exercise program. The painful feeling that you get after a particularly hard exercise session is known as Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, or DOMS and is the result of tiny muscle tears. These muscle tears cause localized pain and inflammation. This is a normal phenomenon and is short-lived. After a week or two the discomfort will subside as your body becomes acclimated to your new regimen. How do you know if you are suffering from DOMS or doing something that may lead to an injury? Here are some pointers:NormalDiscomfort peaks 2 days after the exercise that caused it Dull pain with "stiffness" in the effected areaDiscomfort is reduced by performing the same exercise that caused it, but at a lower intensity levelMay be tender to the touchPossible InjuryAny movement overwhelmingly painfulBruising not cause...

Obesity: A Problem That is Getting Worse
2008-01-24 16:57:00
If you enjoy The Fit Club, click these links to receive regular updates via RSS or via email.A recent report from Harvard suggests that the obesity epidemic may be worse than originally thought. It seems that the statistics were generated from an epidemiological telephone survey asking people their height and weight. Really? The geniuses at Harvard have discovered that women tend to underestimate their weight and men tend to overestimate their height. I NEVER would have guessed that. The result is that more people are obese (>=30 BMI) than originally thought...up to 37% in some states, mostly states in the deep South. Where can some of the blame be placed?More cheap calories availablePeople are consuming hundreds of calories per day more than Americans in previous generations. More money is spent eating out at restaurants, than is spent on groceries. Portion sizes are many multiples above and beyond what they should be. We simply eat more and we eat more calorie dense foods...
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Quick Tips for Healthy Grocery Shopping
2008-01-22 18:33:00
photo by appaloosaIf you enjoy The Fit Club, click these links to receive regular updates via RSS or via email.Buy most of your food from the outer perimeter of the storeMost grocery stores have basic staple items around the perimeter of the store. Produce, dairy, meats, and bread can usually be found by avoiding the store aisles. The aisles house the things that most people should avoid...processed, boxed, and canned goods. The exception is frozen vegetables. They do tend to be located in the frozen food aisles. Pick up those frozen vegetables, but avoid the frozen pizzas, etc. What about canned vegetables, you ask? Of the three choices, fresh, frozen, or canned; canned should be at the bottom of the list. Canned vegetables tend to have lots of extra sodium added to them and they leach water-soluble vitamins and minerals into the water in the cans, which is typically thrown away. Stick with frozen or fresh vegetables.Don't go shopping while you are hungryThis is a no-brai...
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What Is Going To Be Different This Time?
2008-01-14 23:00:00
photo by emilyaugustIf you enjoy The Fit Club, click these links to receive regular updates via RSS or via email.You may have noticed that I haven't written anything about New Year's Resolutions. Admittedly, I'm not a big fan of that annual ritual. People treat it more like cleaning the attic out once a year just so they can get back to piling up crap again. Most resolutions lack commitment and frankly, resolve.At any given time, 20% of the population claims to be "on a diet". That number is even higher at the beginning of each year as new members flood the place in a rush to undo a year's worth of bad habits. If you have resolved to lose a few pounds this year, let me ask you this: What are you going to do differently this time? Is this the year that you are going to make lasting changes, or are you going to get back on the hamster wheel and spend an entire year "dieting" only to end up right where you started?"Do or do not, there is no try."-Yoda, the Great
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Proximity Snacking
2008-01-11 21:47:00
photo by lividfictionIf you enjoy The Fit Club, click these links to receive regular updates via RSS or via email.Believe it or not there have been actual studies that test whether having food close to you increases the chances that you will eat it. Um...DUH! In related news, smoking pot has been conclusively connected to getting high. Wow, that's profound! I can't believe tax dollars were spent on this, but since the money is already spent and the research is done, we might as well get some benefit from it. The study followed groups of secretaries who had candy dishes placed at different distances on their desk and on nearby shelves. The candy dishes that were physically located the closest to the workers got the most visits. I don't know that this is earth shattering news to anyone, but most people wouldn't think twice about taking a candy or two (or ten) during the course of a day.So you think that a single Hershey's kiss each day doesn't matter? Well, one kiss cont...
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Fast Food 4-1-1: Chili's
2008-01-08 17:18:00
photo by ben+maggieIf you enjoy The Fit Club, click these links to receive regular updates via RSS or via email.While not technically a "fast food" restaurant, Chili's is very popular and has some whopping, high-calorie offerings that everyone should know about. So I'm going to take some artistic license and give my picks and pans from their menu.CaloriesFat(g)Carbs(g)Protein(g)Fibe r(g)McDonald's Big Mac5402945253Worst Choices*Awesome Blossom w/Seasoned Sauce**27102031942415Texas Cheese Fries w/Jalapeno Ranch Dressing207016073858Caesar Salad w/Chicken and Caesar Dressing10107639387Country Fried Steak w/Sides1890107148997Chicken Crispers1880130133678Fajita Chicken Quesadilla1830951518612Grilled Shrimp Alfredo Pasta w/Garlic Toast154084123776BBQ Ranch Burger w/Fries154097103607Best ChoicesGuiltless Salmon***48014315410Margarita Grilled Chicken****6901881489Firecracker Tilapia5401463376Pita - Chicken Fajita4501735433* There are so many items on the menu with more than 1500 calories...
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What to look for in a workout partner?
2008-01-07 18:23:00
photo by sirwiseowlIf you enjoy The Fit Club, click these links to receive regular updates via RSS or via email.A workout partner can be a great motivating factor to continuing exercise. Whether you are a runner or workout in a gym, knowing that someone else will be there waiting for you can be a great motivator when you just can't seem to get moving.Similar schedule - A good workout partner must be available to workout at your selected time. Always fighting to try and meet up for a workout is just another barrier to getting to the gym. It's far simpler to try to find someone whose schedule fits yours.Reliability - It goes without saying that reliability is essential in a workout partner. Someone who misses more workouts than you won't exactly be a great motivator to get out the door.Personality - The perfect workout partner for the mild-mannered cubicle dweller may not be the clown pants wearing, do rag loving, obscenity screaming muscle guy. Try to find someone who matches...
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Should You Workout While Sick?
2008-01-02 20:14:00
photo by chickenlumpIf you enjoy The Fit Club, click these links to receive regular updates via RSS or via email.Well, this is the time of year when everyone gets sick to some degree. While you won't get a cold from going out in the cold, you do have a much greater chance of catching one from your co-workers or children because more time is spent indoors during the colder months. If you do come down with a case of the sniffles, should you continue with your workout even though you feel lousy or just skip it until you feel better?The usual advice given is this: If the symptoms are above the neck, i.e runny nose, sinus congestion, sore throat, etc., then it's OK to workout. If the symptoms are below the neck, i.e. chest congestion, stomach problems, fever, chills, then skip the workout and focus on getting better. With most minor respiratory illnesses (above the neck symptoms), exercise can actually relieve the symptoms if you can overcome the initial lousy feelings and do it. ...
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Medical Research and the Media
2007-12-19 18:29:00
photo by culhanenIf you enjoy The Fit Club, click these links to receive regular updates via RSS or via email."Research is what I'm doing when I don't know what I'm doing."-Albert EinsteinI admit to being a bit of a fitness and health dork, so I read up a lot about different studies that come up in the news. Just because some new groundbreaking study comes out, doesn't mean that the results are all that meaningful. With a little research, you can quickly find out more about how the study was performed, what population was it done on, etc. Most of the time the media picks a small, controversial nugget of information from the result while leaving out the explanation.The scientific process takes time to ensure that results of an experiment are repeatable. This explains why there is so much conflicting information in the media. Research studies have shown that high saturated fat intake is linked to a greater incidence of cardiovascular disease1, but other research shows that a ...
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Find Thy Limiting Factor
2007-12-17 18:28:00
photo by onelove69If you enjoy The Fit Club, click these links to receive regular updates via RSS or via email.In the beginning of a training program, physical changes come quickly. Your body adapts at the fastest rate that you will ever see in the first six months of a training program. After that the rate of change begins to slow down as your body becomes accustomed to your new lifestyle. You can continue to improve for a long time, in the case of certain adaptations like aerobic capacity, for many years, but at some point you must become smarter about your training.Once you have a foundation of consistency and adequate intensity, over time, progression will become more difficult. You must work on your limiting factor. You can get complicated in trying to determine what is holding you back, or you can do it the simple way: Figure out what you hate doing the most. Nine times out of ten, the thing that you hate doing the most is holding you back from further improvement.You S...
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Dear Flabby
2007-12-14 16:19:00
photo by notmyown2k3If you enjoy The Fit Club, click these links to receive regular updates via RSS or via email.Can cardio exercise kill you?Is it possible? Yes, but it's very rare. I know Jim Fixx dropped dead while running, but it was a congenital heart defect...dammit! Actually, intense cardio is more likely to cause death because it exposes heart defects that may not be known. If you have concerns, schedule a treadmill stress test to determine if you have a heart issue that may cause problems with intense exercise. Many more people die each year from complications that could be avoided by doing cardio exercise (cardiovascular disease, Type II diabetes, etc.) than die from intense cardio.Can you get fat eating salad?Depends on what you put on it. Most vegetables are not very calorie dense and are okay, but watch out for the cheese and high calorie dressings. There is nothing magical about a salad that will make you lose weight if you load it with a cup of ranch dressing....

The Process of Progress
2007-12-12 22:53:00
If you enjoy The Fit Club, click these links to receive regular updates via RSS or via email.OK, let's get something straight, right now. Simply getting out there and doing the same thing, i.e. running the same speed/distance or lifting the same weights will not lead to improvement. If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got! There is nothing wrong with lifting the same weights if maintenance is your goal, but don't spend the next two years lifting the exact same weights or running the same 3 mile loop and wonder why your squat or your 5k times haven't improved. The following three factors, in order, are essential for improvement.Consistency Leads to DedicationConsistency is the foundation on which a successful training program is built. The body requires a constant cycle of overreaching beyond your comfort level, followed by adequate rest and recovery to lead to supercompensation, i.e. your body becoming stronger, faster, etc. A go...
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The Supplement Game
2007-12-10 18:25:00
photo by laura aIf you enjoy The Fit Club, click these links to receive regular updates via RSS or via email.In 2000, 17 billion dollars were spent on dietary supplements. The desire for a pill to solve all that ails us is pervasive in our culture. We want...no expect...some smart guy to provide the answer to all of our problems, for three small payments of only $19.99. To even begin to try to unravel all of the available supplements would be an monumental task. Instead, here are some supplements that seem to have a substantial amount of evidence that they can provide some benefit.MultivitaminThe common view of multivitamins is that they are a good "insurance" policy against vitamin deficiencies. As long as they contain vitamin and mineral amounts near the Recommended Daily Allowance, you should be OK. Again, these should only serve as a supplement to a healthy diet. If you are eating the recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables, you shouldn't need a multivitamin. If i...
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Top Nine Ways to Get Fat...Stat!
2007-12-05 18:58:00
If you enjoy The Fit Club, click these links to receive regular updates via RSS or via email.Obesity...it's the new black. Thin is out! Fat...that's what it's about! A team of researchers at Johns Hopkins University predict that by 2015, 75% of adults in the U.S. will be clinically overweight or obese. Don't be left behind in the, ahem, stampede, to keep up with the Joneses. Here are my top ten tips for livin' la vida grande:Skip breakfast - Cultivate your appetite and hunger by not eating anything for breakfast. Have no fear, you will make it up, and then some later in the day.Eat lightly throughout the day...then pile it on at night - To pack on some prodigious poundage, you must have the appetite to eat vast amounts of food. By eating lightly throughout the day you can be ravenously hungry to get in as many calories as possible in the evening. Cookies and ice cream calling your name? Well, answer that call!Pass on the Protein - Protein consumes too many precious cal...
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Picking the Perfect MP3 Player
2007-12-03 16:50:00
photo by oliver laveryIf you enjoy The Fit Club, click these links to receive regular updates via RSS or via email.Well, it's a fact, lots of people like to exercise with MP3 players. I have one, rarely use it on a run, but in the event that I find myself needing to workout in a gym, or need the distraction in a long race, it is an invaluable tool to mentally keep me going. There are lots of models available to choose from. Some of the basic features that you must consider:Storage SpaceAll MP3 players have a certain amount of storage space to store songs. Using Apple's numbers (4 MB per song), you can get approximately 250 songs per GB of storage space on the device. Some models have small amounts of storage space and will need to be loaded frequently if you want to listen to new songs, but some models have space to store you entire music collection. I honestly don't think I could fill up anything more than 4 or 8 GB, much less a 160 GB IPod! Consider how much storage capa...
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Not-So-Healthy Health Foods
2007-11-29 17:48:00
photo by yuckbananasIf you enjoy The Fit Club, click these links to receive regular updates via RSS or via email. Excessively Sweetened Yogurt - The worst offenders here are the "fruit-on-the-bottom" style yogurts and the super sweetened, kid-friendly yogurts. If a cartoon character is on the box, beware of the sugar content. Fruit on the bottom yogurt is another example of taking a healthy food and turning it into something not healthy while still allowing people to rationalize to themselves that they have made a good choice. Don't fall for this trap. Breakfast Cereals - The largest breakfast cereal makers are doing a great job of plastering the 100% Whole Grain label on all of their cereals, which is great, but don't be seduced into believing that makes Fruit Loops healthy. Consider the sugar content, as well. Flip over the box and look at the Nutrition Facts label. Glance at the grams of sugar and divide by 7. Each 7 grams of sugar is equivalent to 1 tablespoon of sugar. ...
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Cold Weather Running
2007-11-27 15:52:00
photo by ben lawsonIf you enjoy The Fit Club, click these links to receive regular updates via RSS or via email.The leaves have almost completely fallen and the evenings are beginning to have a distinct, chilly bite to them. The mornings, well, they are downright frigid. So what's a runner to do to avoid having to resort to the forsaken "dreadmill" to get in those miles. Here are a few tips for keeping warm when the temperatures drop:Layer up - You've heard it before and I'm telling you again...the best defense against the cold is to dress in layers. Layering clothing traps air between the layers that insulates you against the cold. Think that fluffy down coat is warm because the down is a good insulator. Wrong! It's the air trapped between the feathers that does the heavy lifting to keep you toasty. A second benefit of layering is that as you begin to generate heat from running, you can remove layers that are no longer necessary. The only thing worse than being cold on ...
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Fast Food 4-1-1: Burger King
2007-11-21 17:35:00
photo by jwrbIf you enjoy The Fit Club, click these links to receive regular updates via RSS or via email.CaloriesFat(g)Carbs(g)Protein(g)Fib er(g)McDonalds Big Mac5402945253Worst Choices*Triple Whopper w/Cheese**12308252713BK Quad Stacker10006834621Double Whopper w/Cheese9906452523Best ChoicesHamburger2901230151Cheeseburger330 1631171ExtrasKing sized French Fries600336966Medium Chocolate OREO Sundae Shake96032154133*All menu items are listed in their unadulterated form. You can cut down on fat and calories by leaving off the sauce, which is invariably mayo-based.** Even w/o cheese, the aptly named triple whopper packs 1100 calories.Related Posts:Fast Food 4-1-1: StarbucksFast Food 4-1-1: Taco BellFast Food 4-1-1: Subway
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Holidays are On the Way
2007-11-19 22:46:00
photo by master phillipIf you enjoy The Fit Club, click these links to receive regular updates via RSS or via email.All of the articles that I've been reading on the Internet for the past few weeks have been discussing ways to handle the Thanksgiving holiday, carefully examining which foods are best to eat and which foods are forbidden. Here are some of the well-meaning suggestions that I've read...if you're into this sort of thing:Eat only the breast meat with no skin.Have a slice of that pumpkin pie, but only eat the filling. Leave the crust. Make those mashed potatoes with skim milk and no butter.Skip the pecan pie, it's got 500 calories per slice.Skip the cranberry sauce, it's just sugar. Wow. Some holiday, huh. If you've read any of my posts in the past, you know that I'm definitely a proponent of eating healthy. But I'm also of the opinion that holidays and special occasions should be just that...special. If you want spend the holiday counting calories, knock yo...
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Pimp Your Ride
2007-11-16 15:53:00
photo by uncle suIf you enjoy The Fit Club, click these links to receive regular updates via RSS or via email.I consider myself pretty fit right now, but I've also been a fat slug in the past. Lots of people look at me with sorrow because I eat healthy and don't eat very much junk food. "Oh, Scott, poor thing, won't even allow himself to have a single dessert. That's no way to live." The irony is that during my fat slug period, I did eat whatever I wanted...with unabashed abandon. I frequented restaurants and loaded up on desserts of all kinds. As a result, I felt terrible. And I don't mean terrible in some Freudian guilt complex sort of way, I mean terrible as in lack of energy and lethargy. Feeling terrible was the norm.Well, I had a epiphany and started exercising and eating healthier. I haven't looked back since and as a result, I feel better all the time. I do occasionally indulge in junk food, but the negative effects are even more pronounced. So the benefits ...
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Fast Food 4-1-1: Starbucks
2007-11-14 17:25:00
photo by andrewmartinIf you enjoy The Fit Club, click these links to receive regular updates via RSS or via email.Ok, ok, so Starbucks is not technically fast food, but lots of people, including me, frequent them and they are fraught with danger for those looking to make healthy choices. Most of the drinks contain plenty of calories, fat, and sugar and they pass under the radar because few people consider how many calories can be shoved into a drink.CaloriesFat(g)Carbs(g)Protein(g)Fib er(g)McDonalds Big Mac5402945253Worst ChoicesStrawberries and Creme Frappucino w/Whipped Cream (Venti)*75015135102Eggnog Latte6303069210Iced Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha71026 (5 g Trans Fat!)109140Best Choices**Coffee50010Cafe Americano250410Various Tazo Iced Teas***13003100 * The highest calorie drinks are all Frappucinos. I only listed this one because it is the absolute highest calorie item on the menu, but all other Frappucino flavors have very similar numbers.** The best choices are simple co...
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The Number One Rule You Must Follow to Lose Weight
2007-11-13 17:58:00
photo by webschepperIf you enjoy The Fit Club, click these links to receive regular updates via RSS or via email.One of the interesting things about running this site is that I get to see what people who end up here are searching for. Yesterday, someone asked the question: What is the number one rule the you must follow if you want to lose weight?The answer: You must burn more calories than you consume. That's it. Whoa there, Scott? What about dieting? What about exercise? What about fat-torching weight loss pills? Well, here's why they are a secondary concern.I've started to exercise, but I'm not losing weight. Why not?Great. Starting an exercise program is a great start and you may lose weight as a result, but it isn't a guarantee. If you burn 1500 calories per day including your new exercise program, but continue to eat 2000 calories per day, you WILL NOT LOSE WEIGHT. That's the bad news. The good news is that you aren't gaining weight as quickly as if you di...
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Make yourself a slave to good habits!
2007-11-07 16:48:00
photo by pupskiIf you enjoy The Fit Club, click these links to receive regular updates via RSS or via email.I can hear the groans now. Scott's gone off on another unrealistic tangent that "regular people" can't do. I know, I know, you don't have the time. When the day is done you are just a shell of your former self...totally devoid of energy. Let's face it...we are all slaves to our routines and habits. These daily rituals help us get through the day. Make sure that you are a slave to healthy habits, not unhealthy ones. Here are some healthy activities that you should do each day:Eat breakfast - I've said it a thousand times and I'll say it again, "Don't skip breakfast". A good breakfast sets the stage for a great day.Eat 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables - Few people eat the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables each day. These foods provide the essential nutrients that our bodies need to be healthy and strong. They also tend to be very low calorie d...
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