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11/25/2015 / By Michael Bundrant

Children around the world experience obesity, malnutrition and stunted growth as junk food companies exploit them for profit

Big food has multiplied its efforts 10-fold in the third world, targeting children. According to this New York Times article, giant food corporations are showing no mercy in their efforts to exploit children. Interestingly, as I read the article on that page, an ad for Starbuck’s new “Chestnut Praline Latte” appeared in the sidebar. Oh, […]

11/24/2015 / By Michael Bundrant

Do infrared saunas burn fat?

Infrared saunas are all the rage in the natural health world. The holistic health benefits are impressive and have been well documented by legitimate Japanese researchers. Do infrared saunas burn fat off your body, however? No.   Of course not. There is only one biological phenomenon that burns body fat. It’s not exercise. It’s not nutrition. […]

11/23/2015 / By Michael Bundrant

So simple it’s ridiculous: #1 tip for losing weight and keeping it off forever

Record what you eat. Done. Take 10 seconds at every meal to log what you eat it in a smartphone app (LoseIt is my favorite). When you use LoseIt or a similar app, you’ll get an automatic calculation of calories, carbs, protein, fats, fiber and more. LoseIt tracks your progress toward goals and even tells […]

11/19/2015 / By Michael Bundrant

Food label lies fool consumers – Check out the misinformation!

Anyone paying attention to the food going into their body understands how hard it can be to find healthy options in public eating establishments. It makes matters worse that big food brands deliberately attempt to hide the truth about their products. Case in point. I’m sitting in Starbucks with a cup of coffee and the […]

11/18/2015 / By Michael Bundrant

Three parts of metabolism you must understand to lose weight

As we age, our metabolism tends to slow down. Even young people experience this. I remember the first time I noticed this happening, I was eighteen years old and fresh out of high school. All of the girls that I knew gained a good ten to fifteen pounds. We were all used to being able […]

11/17/2015 / By Michael Bundrant

The truth about weight loss plateaus

It happens to nearly everyone who is successful at losing weight: the plateau. You’ve counted endless calories, worked your butt off (literally) at the gym, and then all of the sudden the progress stops. Or does it? Science shows that initially, when you set out on your weight loss journey and you cut calories, your […]

11/16/2015 / By Michael Bundrant

Juice cleanses: Are they the right weight loss choice for you?

Juice cleanses have become an interesting fad in weight loss, and with quick weight loss being one of the benefits, it’s no wonder it has become so popular. Is a juice cleanse right for you? Many that choose to try a juice cleanse have a hard time because it involves absolutely no solid foods. Being […]

11/12/2015 / By Michael Bundrant

Beyond endorphins: More biochemical reasons why running can make you happy (it’s all about dopamine and leptin)

For many people, the excitement of running is about putting on your shoes and setting yourself free to feel the sun on your face and the wind in your hair. For others, it is about the burn of the workout and the results thereof. But without a doubt, everyone who gets their blood pumping has […]

11/11/2015 / By Michael Bundrant

Miracle plant curbs cravings and helps you feel fuller, longer

For millions who embark upon a weight loss journey, the one thing that inhibits success is something sweet. If you have a sweet tooth that just won’t quit, this post is for you. What if I told you that there is a miracle plant out there that can curb cravings and help you feel fuller, […]

11/10/2015 / By Michael Bundrant

Is slow metabolism to blame for chronic weight loss failure?

“I’ve tried everything under the sun and I still can’t lose weight. I must have a super slow metabolism.” Diet resistant people are those for whom weight loss is seemingly impossible. These folks typically try a large variety of weight loss programs, over and over, and fail, over and over. It’s discouraging, to say the […]

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