Archive for October, 2006

Natural and Organic Foods

Natural and Organic FoodsWhy do people buy natural and organic foods? We seem to believe that natural and organic foods – produced without pesticides and antibiotics – are better for our health.

Some studies seem to suggest that natural and organic foods contain more (more…)

Ruben Studdard: Weight Loss

Ruben Studdard: Weight LossThe 2003 American Idol winner Ruben Studdard a.k.a “Velvet Teddy Bear“, has been busy lately. He recently released his third album, The Return, and, while at it, somehow managed to find enough time to get in a better physical shape.

Ruben Studdard’s weight loss has been estimated to be 100 pounds. In his recent interview, he sets the record straight – “I only lost 70” - - only 70?

Okay, because of his starting weight, some people (you know who you are) said that Ruben Studdard’s weight loss is not that impressive - - I (more…)

Britney Spears: Diet, Weight Loss, Workout

Britney Spears: Diet, Weight Loss, WorkoutAccording to Us Weekly’s “How Brit Got Thin”, Britney Spears lost 26 pounds in one month without a personal trainer, Clenbuterol, or a nutritionist.

How did Britney Spears lose weight? While pregnant, Britney gave in to her cravings: chocolate, bags of Cheetos, and frequent trips to Wendy’s and Chili’s - - sounds familiar?

But that was then, now Britney Spears’ diet is different and it is clearly working for her, in her first (more…)

Oxygen Water

Oxygen WaterMove over detox diets and supplements - oxygen water is here. It promises to cleanse your body of toxins, increase athletic performance, improve your immune system and, if all goes well, perhaps cure cancer.

Unlike other brands, OGO oxygen water does not actually make these bold claims. It only alludes to them, stating that it has an oxygen concentration 35 times higher than regular water. Now, what are we (more…)

Training to Failure

Training to FailureIn what seems to be a never-ending pursuit to perfect the art of sculpting an inspiring physique, training to failure is a hot topic of the endless debates.

Some people will tell you that training to failure will hinder your progress, while others, claim that training to failure is the fastest and more efficient route to reach your weight-training goals.

Amid these debates, there is yet another group of experts – they seem to believe that training to failure has little to do with your weight-training goals (more…)