Plastic containers have become so much a part of our lives that it’s hard to imagine a world without them.  We store food in them, we cook in them, we eat from them.  And therein lies the problem.
According to recent studies, 93% of Americans – let me say that again so you don’t miss the percentage – 93%, that’s almost …

The older I get the louder I hear my “life clock” ticking.  All of us only have so much time on Earth.  All of us only have so much life in us, and when it’s gone, it’s gone.
Now I know that most people believe in an afterlife but that’s not what this post is about.  This post is about extending …

I’ve found a way to really supercharge my weight workouts that I think you’re going to really love.  If you’ve been lifting weights for some time and seem to have hit a plateau, this will help you get back on track building and shaping muscle.
The Problem with Lifting Weights
Here’s the main problem with traditional weight lifting…

I love my iPhone.  I use it more than any other electronic device, with the exception of my desktop computer and, of course, my TV.  But unlike these immobile devices, my iPhone is always with me – even at the gym.
One of the biggest advantages of the iPhone is the thousands of applications, or “apps” that are available for …

I recently purchased a Polar F11 fitness monitor and it’s totally changed my workouts!  This wrist unit not only keeps track of my heart rate (which is an indication of how hard you’re pushing yourself), it estimates the number of calories I’ve burned during the session.
The best part is that I can upload all of that information to a website …

A friend of mine recently told the story of going to a nutritionist and being advised to completely “cut out all dairy and wheat products” from their diet.  This is the second time within the last two days that I’ve heard about people being given this advice so I had to say something.
Now, I can understand someone saying “cut out …