I have been working really hard to get in shape for the last 8 wks. I am not doing this to loose weight although for the burn and sweat going into it I thought I would have lost a couple of pounds. My problem is that I am actually gaining weight and my pants are tighter. This is obviously discouraging to say the least. I don’t want to give up my workouts I actually enjoy that time. I’m running 25 min. every other day and doing cross training with light weights 3 times a week along with a walk. PLEASE tell me what I’m doing wrong. [via Ask Questions]

It is a bit difficult to tell you what is going on with your body without having at least some basic information about your diet and workout. It could be any number of things, but first let me tell you the good news. (more…)

Continued from Carnie Wilson: Gastric Bypass Surgery.

How are you feeling? I’ve hit rock bottom with my weight. Everyone can see that I’m bigger, but I cannot hibernate. I’ve never lied or been dishonest about what’s going on in my life.

Even all these years later, having had such a great weight-loss story, being back in this place is so familiar. And it hurts. I don’t want to feel this way anymore. It doesn’t feel good when you have to struggle to get your pants on.

Why have you gained weight? Ever since I had my daughter, my focus is not on me; it’s on her. For the past two-and-a-half years, I haven’t slept. I am convinced there has to be a link between sleep deprivation and a slower metabolism. My husband left to tour on the road, and I was with my daughter alone. I had anxiety, started snacking, and gained it all back and more. (more…)

What is CrossFit training all about? CrossFit is an exercise training method that’s sweeping the nation. It is consistent with the tradition of Navy Seal and decathlon training.

The CrossFit philosophy of fitness is that people should be prepared for a variety of physical challenges.

What does CrossFit training involve? The fit person can crank out 20 pull-ups and 30 dumbbell swings and then do squats or stationary rowing without passing out or throwing up.

CrossFit training can be thought of as a “rainbow” training program, because it involves aerobic and anaerobic exercise, gymnastics, weightlifting, sprinting, whole-body exercises and calisthenics. (more…)

Your La-Z-Boy may make you look like one. That’s because sitting shuts down your fat burners, say scientists at the University of Missouri.

After examining the muscle tissue of people being active and of those kicking back, the researchers concluded that parking your butt switches off an enzyme that prevents fat storage.

“The enzyme is mostly found in the muscles that keep you standing up, so if they aren’t active, the enzyme doesn’t function,” says study author Marc Hamilton, Ph.D. One way to spend more time on your feet: Stand at your desk for part of the day, by installing a computer-monitor arm. (more…)

Shar Jackson has lost 20 pounds. How did she do it? No, she has not gone as far as using clenbuterol, but unfortunately she has fallen for a common diet fad, some sort of a cleansing diet.

Her diet apparently calls for consumption of fruits and vegetables, which is a good thing, but the cleansing claims are bogus, obviously.

Here are all the details about Shar Jackson’s workout, diet and weight loss from a recent interview with her: (more…)