Exercise Your Mind

Think you can't eat carbs AND lose weight? Think again. I'm breaking down this weight-loss myth once and for all!

The Truth: You CAN eat carbs — the "good" ones!

Many days, breakfast can become lost in the shuffle, somewhere in between hitting your alarm clock's snooze button for the last time and flying out the front door, car keys in hand. ...read more

Shoulder exercises are a popular part of resistance workouts. Working out while facing a mirror, many people train what they can see — the front and middle heads of the deltoid muscle. But the rear head of the deltoid needs attention, too. ...read more

All of us want to "tone" our muscles to achieve a cut, fit look. But what exactly is "toning"? ...read more

Q: I went on the Atkins diet once and lost weight fairly easily and quickly. (Later, I gained it all back.) I'm afraid that I will lose weight very slowly — or worse, gain weight! — with the amount of carbs I'm eating. Am I off base?

If you suffer from constant food cravings, there are some steps you can take to remedy the situation. The first step is to make sure you're eating correctly for your metabolic type. This will help a lot. ...read more

Q: I have stretch marks on my stomach, back and thighs. If I lose weight, will they go away?

You may already know how I feel about synthetic sugar substitutes. To put it mildly, I really, really don't like them because they confuse your body and mess up your metabolism. ...read more

Growth hormone (sometimes referred to as HGH, for "human growth hormone") is something we all want more of. It builds muscle, burns fat, helps you resist heart disease, and protects your bones — among many other health benefits. ...read more

Q: I have a huge appetite. It's not emotional or mental hunger. I've tried every gimmick out there (including the grapefruit diet!), but nothing has helped. If you have any insights into appetite control, please share them!