Protein Consumption and Weight Loss

Scientific research is now revealing that people who consume higher amounts of protein (20 to 30 percent of their daily caloric intake), while cutting back on their carbohydrate intake, tend to lose weight faster and stay leaner than those people on low-fat diets.

The reason higher protein, lower carbohydrates diets are more conducive to weight loss and maintenance is interesting. First, high-protein foods slow the movement of food from the stomach to the intestines, meaning you feel full longer and don’t get hungry as often. Second, protein has a leveling effect on your blood sugar which means you are less likely to get spikes in your blood sugar that lead to cravings for carbohydrates. Third, your body uses more energy to digest protein than it does to digest fat or carbohydrates. Click here to read the entire post.

The Benefits of Exercise

Your body is designed to be active.  Nicholas A. Dinubile, MD says "If all the benefits of exercise could be packaged in a single pill, it would be the most prescribed medication in the world".  I'm a personal trainer and I specialize in fitness over the age of 50.  I would argue with anyone that a sedentary lifestyle is the leading cause of most of the aches and pains associated with aging.

I've seen first hand people of all ages who complain of back pain, shoulder pain, knee pain, and many other physical and mental aliments get better when they get up and start to exercise on a regular basis.  I have a client in his 60s who had been getting steroid shots in his lower back for years recently tell me that he hasn't needed another shot since he started working out with me over two years ago. Click here to read the complete post

Age Can't Stop You

Don't let age keep you from living life to the fullest.  I'm 60 and I hold the North Carolina Masters Over 60 Powerlifting Record.  Your body is designed to be healthy and strong all your life, and with proper exercise and nutrition it will.

Age Has Nothing To Do With Strength

Age has nothing to do with losing your strength.  Strength is a state of mind. Trust me I turn 60 in three months.

Starting My 9 Week Cycle

Who says you get weaker with age? I turn 60 in three months and I'm stronger than I was in my 20s.  I'm getting ready to compete in USAPL Raw Nationals powerlifting competition this October.  Benched 350lbs today for two reps.

What You Think About Aging Determines How You Age

I firmly believe how you think about aging is just as important as your heredity and genetics in determining the way you age . Everyone will age, but not everyone will get old.  Ever met someone who seems to be ageless?  They could be in there 90s but are as full of life as any 30 year old.

There is no longer any doubt that what happens in the brain influences what happens in the body. When facing a health crisis, actively cultivating positive emotions can boost the immune system and counter depression. Studies have shown an indisputable link between having a positive outlook and health benefits like lower blood pressure, less heart disease, better weight control and healthier blood sugar levels.(1).  Read the entire article here

Do You Have Trouble Putting on Muscle?

My post are normally targeted for middle-aged adults and over.  However, I realize there are some people trying to gain muscle and strength regardless of age.  If you find it hard to gain muscle, here is an excellent article by Mass Gain Source which provides details of how to effectively put on muscle and obtain more strength.