Simple Fitness: Take the 100 Rep Daily Challenge

photo by salomon886 Are you bored with your workouts? Burned out on doing the same stuff? Making excuses not to workout because you are “too busy” or travelling and don’t have access to a gym? Well try this out then, make every day a 100 rep challenge day. 100 reps of what? Anything you want. Pick a new exercise everyday. It can be with bodyweight only….or use weights if you have access to them. It could be a quick 15 min... (read full article)

Good Link Reads

Here’s just a quick post to go over some good reads (and links to them, in blue) I have stumbled across lately. Scott over at Modern Forager did a post about my favorite supplement Apple Cider Vinegar. Also if you want to know 1001 uses for ACV, this is a good page as well. and another site with reader feedback. As they say, an apple a day (or maybe some ACV) keeps the doctor away! Before you ask…do NOT take it straight (too much can... (read full article)

The Best and Worst Hollywood Beach Bodies

photo by anonymousmuse Now I normally don’t get caught up in the likes of Hollywood, who they are dating, what they are wearing, etc…..as I really don’t care. But I came across an interesting show this weekend and it peaked my interest. It was called the “15 Best and Worst Hollywood Beach Bodies” or something like that. What interested me was seeing who kept themselves in great shape, how they did it….and on the... (read full article)

Lessons from Luigi. How to Live to 102.

This is an interesting story about a man named Luigi Cornaro who overcame his own illness and lived to the ripe old age 102. Apparently here’s a man who discovered CR back in the 14th century as a lifestyle choice for better health. Here’s a pretty good overview about Luigi from Wikipedia: Alvise (Luigi) Cornaro (1464-1566) was a Venetian nobleman who wrote treatises on dieting, including Discorsi della Vita Sobria (Discourses on the... (read full article)

Insulin and Sugar - The One Hormone You NEED to Control and the One Enemy You NEED to Avoid!

photo by W You have heard “insulin” discussed here many times, I’ve said that sugar is your #1 enemy in Fat Loss 101, and I have also said that the biggest health factor that contributes to most all degenerative diseases as being insulin resistance. But really…it’s quite simple to just take control, and that is what we need to do (as we do have full control and responsibility for everything we put in our mouths). Looking... (read full article)

Intermittent Fasting, Stress and Anxiety

A few people have commented about increased “anxiety” during Intermittent Fasting, so I thought I would share this discussion I had with someone about anxiety. As much as IF have brought people a more stress free life (along with all the other numerous health benefits) when it comes to eating, with others it also may amplify some underlying issues there are that need to be addressed (especially if one does IF too much too soon). It comes... (read full article)

4th of July Holiday Tips - How to Keep Your Figure, Your Sanity and Not Blow off all Your Fingers.

photo by TimothyHamilton Well another holiday is upon us known as the 4th of July, a time for cookouts, friends, sunshine and playing with tiny explosives. Just because it’s the holiday it doesn’t mean that we can’t go enjoy ourselves, but we should make wise choices and stay in control of what we put in our bodies. There will always be temptations out there, and consider this just another test in which you have total control on... (read full article)

Resvertol, Red Wine, Diabetes, Cancer and Longevity

photo by JessicaDeWinter Ok a while back we talked about the longevity genes associated with the CR and IF studies as being Sirt1 gene expression (see the Longevity Gene post here). So now we come across a compound from grapes that may be able to express the longevity gene without needing CR or IF, this compound known as Resvertol. But is it really all it is claimed to be….let’s look into it: Red Wine Ingredient — Resveratrol —... (read full article)