What is Weight Watchers? Weight Watchers International was founded in 1963 by Jean Nidetch. While the program has evolved over the years, the philosophy behind it is a science-driven approach to weight loss. The core of the program is based on points. The food you eat is assigned a certain number of points, and your […]
“A Fat Person Walks Into the Doctor’s Office. . .” For most people, a trip to the doctor isn’t exactly a picnic. For others, it’s downright terrifying. So much so, in fact, that a fear of the doctor has a name: iatrophobia. The majority of people, however, manage to bolster up the courage to make […]
Plantar fasciitis has really been killing my cardio game. With my heel sensitivity pretty much taking running off the table, I’ve been seeking out other sweat-inducing alternatives. Alternatives that spike my heart rate and work those oxidative pathways that I don’t stimulate in my strength training programs. Alternatives that keep the pressure off my feet […]
SETTING YOU UP FOR A CASE OF DRUNKEN MUNCHIES Being on a diet doesn’t exclude you from an active social life. So, when that girlfriend calls you out for drinks, you’d better go. But, you’ll need to bring something besides your wallet: a battle plan. After all, failing to plan is the first step towards […]
The Importance of Work-at-Home Fitness. Congratulations! You finally managed to wrestle your way into a work-from-home schedule. You can probably picture it now: lounging in your pajamas, snoozing away the morning, and mocking all those morning commuters. Working from home has obvious benefits: a better work-life balance and fewer trips to the gas station. But, […]
THE CASE FOR OUTDOOR WORKOUTS Alison Hellig, the head motivational coach at Acadia TV, doesn’t believe you need a gym, or even equipment, to get in shape. She’s a huge proponent of outdoor workouts. When asked about her weekly outdoor workouts with a neighborhood running club, Hellig said, “Every time, we change it up and […]