Diet Trends 2012
There are some pretty bizarre diets in the world. The worse I’ve ever heard of is unquestionably the ultra low carb, high fat, moderate protein approach known as the Atkins Diet. In its original form as published by its founder, Dr. Robert Atkins, in 1972, the diet called for eating unlimited portions of meat with all its fat included, dairy in the form of full fat, firm cheeses, full fat salad dressings, mayonnaise, and sauces — and tons of greasy bacon, burgers, and eggs. Since the death of Dr. Atkins several years ago, a company called the Atkins Foundation now runs the diet and its website and have made significant improvements to the diet in an attempt to remarket it as a healthy lifestyle choice — but the basic elements are still in place: severe restriction of carbohydrate intake is practiced; bread, pasta, cereals, fruit and most vegetables are forbidden. Meat is still the primary source of nutrients for an Atkins dieter — and plenty of good science shows us that people who eat more meat get more clogged arteries, have higher cholesterol over time, and suffer more heart disease than people who consume less meat and fat. Atkins, whether the old or new version, would be best avoided altogether for maximum health in 2012.
Read MoreRacers: Men vs. Women
Why do you run? There are so many different reasons that people hit the roads or trails to run. A lot of runners even get involved in races ranging from 5Ks to full on marathons. Have you ever considered the differences between men and women runners? Often I have thought about whether men and women have the same motives for running and even which gender tends to run the most or the least.
Read MoreGet Off The Couch
Happy New Years, Nackans. I have to be honest and say that those holidays were stressful and filled with a lot of tempting treats and foods, but I hope you all stood strong and stuck to your guns so that you could start out the year in tip top shape. However, for those of you that may have struggled and have some new goals for this new year, this article is for you. When I first got into running my hardest step was the one out of the front door. I know I am not the only person who has been through this problem, so here’s some ways to get off the couch and onto the road.
Read MorePaleo Diet and Running Barefoot
You’ve probably heard about the radical lifestyle known as “paleo,” that involves a combination of eating according to the patterns of early humanoids, and running barefoot. The two facets of paleo living go hand in hand for the hard core adopters, although many simply follow the dietary system alone in hopes of staying slim and avoiding the pitfalls of the modern, Western diet. Many people believe that the Western diet is the leading cause of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and obesity — all conditions that have been proven to be worsened by the consumption of highly processed foods and a general lack of exercise. But is the paleo lifestyle for you? Let’s take a look.
Read MoreThe 2011 Carrier Classic
Today is a really special day. For starters, the date alone is pretty interesting, 11-11-11. On top of that, it is Veterans Day. Need even more to convince you that today is special? Well, I’ve got it. My favorite college basketball team, the University of North Carolina Tar Heels will be starting their basketball season tonight against Michigan State.
Read MoreRun Better For Your Health
On a recent run with a good friend, I noticed that her technique of running was not quite right. After I mentioned this to her she said that she did feel like running was far more difficult than she thought it would be. It was hard for her to get adequate amounts of oxygen in while running. You see while running her upper body was slightly leaned back instead of forward as it should have been.
Read MoreAvoid Running Injuries
Imagine that you are on your favorite running path when all of the sudden you feel a sharp pain radiating down the back of your leg. Or maybe you feel a pull or strain on a muscle in your groin while running? It is more common than many people think for a runner to experience some type of injuries related to running. If you are an avid runner like me, then you might have even had to deal with a running injury. As you can understand that is never fun. You might have to lay off of running and other exercise as well.
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