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 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 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 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.
Read MoreSBG Seeks AGM
Single Beautiful God is looking for an Amazing Gorgeous Mate. I am on a mission. This mission is one of great importance. I have decided that it is time for me to settle down, for the most part, and to find a mate to share the remaining of her earthly life with. No more concerns about bills or grocery shopping! I am not a man that falls for the first woman I see or meet. I need to find someone who can be a perfect match for me in life, and I will not settle for anything less than perfection. Some flaws, I might add, can be corrected with surgeries that I certainly have the money for thanks to all of the running races that I have won so far in my lifetime, but perfection is what I seek. If you are a woman, and you feel that you can meet the criteria of perfection and the below requirements.
Read MoreChange of Pace
Today I did something I have never done before. Usually, the feeling I get when I run is more than enough to keep me going–that feeling of wind hitting you like you are literally fighting the very fabric of nature to go faster, the feeling of being a driven to go on by a single purpose–it is the very reason for my existence. When I tried to fight the wind today I won but it wasn’t nearly as fun as it usually is so I decided to take a different route. I came across a man that was going extremely slow; turtles were passing him left and right kind of slow.
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