http://thehealthyminute.com Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:01:37 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/10-transformation-weight-loss-contest-tips/ http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/10-transformation-weight-loss-contest-tips/#comments Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:30:52 +0000 Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS http://thehealthyminute.com/?p=1213 function sbmgValidateFormPostPg1(name,email) { var name_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg1' + '_' + name); var email_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg1' + '_' + email); var reg = /^([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\@([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\.([A-Za-z]{2,4})$/; var msg = ''; if ( name_fld.value == '' ) msg = '- Name Required\n'; if ( reg.test(email_fld.value) == false ) msg += '- Valid Email Required'; if ( msg == '' ) return true; else alert(msg); return false; } [Editor’s Note: I am a HUGE fan of using a transformation weight loss contest to dramatically improve your weight loss success! In fact, I personally entered two transformation weight loss contests in the past two years AND a muscle building transformation contest. This is in addition to the 2009 Lucas County (Ohio) Million Pound Challenge weight-loss initiative (it [...]]]> http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/10-transformation-weight-loss-contest-tips/feed/ 0 http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/simple-steps-to-avoid-weekend-weight-gain/ http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/simple-steps-to-avoid-weekend-weight-gain/#comments Wed, 14 Jul 2010 03:53:27 +0000 Pete Genot http://thehealthyminute.com/?p=1057 function sbmgValidateFormPostPg2(name,email) { var name_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg2' + '_' + name); var email_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg2' + '_' + email); var reg = /^([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\@([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\.([A-Za-z]{2,4})$/; var msg = ''; if ( name_fld.value == '' ) msg = '- Name Required\n'; if ( reg.test(email_fld.value) == false ) msg += '- Valid Email Required'; if ( msg == '' ) return true; else alert(msg); return false; } By Pete Genot Looking for some simple steps to avoid weekend weight gain? The video below has the 5 steps that I used recently to avoid weight gain on vacation. A couple of weeks ago, we took a trip to Potosi, WI, for my wife’s family reunion. She comes from a very large Italian family, [...]]]> http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/simple-steps-to-avoid-weekend-weight-gain/feed/ 4 http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/why-you-should-add-intermittent-fasting-to-your-workout-routine/ http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/why-you-should-add-intermittent-fasting-to-your-workout-routine/#comments Tue, 08 Jun 2010 17:51:39 +0000 Brad Pilon, MS http://thehealthyminute.com/?p=1036 function sbmgValidateFormPostPg3(name,email) { var name_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg3' + '_' + name); var email_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg3' + '_' + email); var reg = /^([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\@([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\.([A-Za-z]{2,4})$/; var msg = ''; if ( name_fld.value == '' ) msg = '- Name Required\n'; if ( reg.test(email_fld.value) == false ) msg += '- Valid Email Required'; if ( msg == '' ) return true; else alert(msg); return false; } By Brad Pilon, MS www.EatStopEat.com You may not even have heard yet about intermittent fasting and the benefits thereof. In fairness it is a relatively new way of looking at fasting and it’s possible uses, so let’s take a few moments and examine why intermittent fasting is quickly becoming a valuable element in your weight [...]]]> http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/why-you-should-add-intermittent-fasting-to-your-workout-routine/feed/ 1 http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/eat-more-protein-to-increase-your-metabolism-and-decrease-your-appetite/ http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/eat-more-protein-to-increase-your-metabolism-and-decrease-your-appetite/#comments Thu, 27 May 2010 20:01:11 +0000 Tom Venuto NSCA-CPT CSCS http://thehealthyminute.com/?p=1022 function sbmgValidateFormPostPg4(name,email) { var name_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg4' + '_' + name); var email_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg4' + '_' + email); var reg = /^([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\@([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\.([A-Za-z]{2,4})$/; var msg = ''; if ( name_fld.value == '' ) msg = '- Name Required\n'; if ( reg.test(email_fld.value) == false ) msg += '- Valid Email Required'; if ( msg == '' ) return true; else alert(msg); return false; } By Tom Venuto, NSCA-CPT, CSCS www.BurnTheFat.com There have been countless studies performed on the role of protein in the muscle growth process to try and determine exactly how much protein you should consume to build muscle mass. Recently, several studies have looked at the role that dietary protein plays in helping you lose fat, and [...]]]> http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/eat-more-protein-to-increase-your-metabolism-and-decrease-your-appetite/feed/ 3 http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/synergistic-diet-and-exercise-for-ridiculously-fast-fat-loss/ http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/synergistic-diet-and-exercise-for-ridiculously-fast-fat-loss/#comments Wed, 05 May 2010 20:52:26 +0000 Joel Marion, CISSN, NSCA-CPT http://thehealthyminute.com/?p=958 function sbmgValidateFormPostPg5(name,email) { var name_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg5' + '_' + name); var email_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg5' + '_' + email); var reg = /^([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\@([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\.([A-Za-z]{2,4})$/; var msg = ''; if ( name_fld.value == '' ) msg = '- Name Required\n'; if ( reg.test(email_fld.value) == false ) msg += '- Valid Email Required'; if ( msg == '' ) return true; else alert(msg); return false; } By Joel Marion, CISSN, NSCA-CPT www.XtremeFatLossDiet.com Most people treat their diet and exercise programs as two separate entities — Totally WRONG if you’re looking to lose fat at the fastest possible rate. You see, if you can learn how to use the most effective exercise strategies to “mirror” the goals of your diet each day [...]]]> http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/synergistic-diet-and-exercise-for-ridiculously-fast-fat-loss/feed/ 0 http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/best-way-to-burn-belly-fat/ http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/best-way-to-burn-belly-fat/#comments Wed, 28 Apr 2010 16:23:24 +0000 Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS http://thehealthyminute.com/?p=942 function sbmgValidateFormPostPg6(name,email) { var name_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg6' + '_' + name); var email_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg6' + '_' + email); var reg = /^([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\@([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\.([A-Za-z]{2,4})$/; var msg = ''; if ( name_fld.value == '' ) msg = '- Name Required\n'; if ( reg.test(email_fld.value) == false ) msg += '- Valid Email Required'; if ( msg == '' ) return true; else alert(msg); return false; } By Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS www.TurbulenceTraining.com I often get asked, “What’s the best way to burn fat and lose my belly?” People want to know if aerobics is better than strength training, or if traditional cardio exercise is better than intervals. Well, to say I’ve done them all would be an understatement. With over 15 [...]]]> http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/best-way-to-burn-belly-fat/feed/ 1 http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/7-ways-fasting-increases-fat-burning/ http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/7-ways-fasting-increases-fat-burning/#comments Wed, 07 Apr 2010 02:08:21 +0000 Brad Pilon, MS http://thehealthyminute.com/?p=876 function sbmgValidateFormPostPg7(name,email) { var name_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg7' + '_' + name); var email_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg7' + '_' + email); var reg = /^([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\@([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\.([A-Za-z]{2,4})$/; var msg = ''; if ( name_fld.value == '' ) msg = '- Name Required\n'; if ( reg.test(email_fld.value) == false ) msg += '- Valid Email Required'; if ( msg == '' ) return true; else alert(msg); return false; } By Brad Pilon, MS www.EatStopEat.com Flexible intermittent fasting is becoming a very popular way to use your body’s natural ability to burn fat in a short period of time. Here is a list of the ways that flexible intermittent fasting will turbo charge your fat loss. 1.  Increases Fat Burning Hormones Hormones are usually at the [...]]]> http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/7-ways-fasting-increases-fat-burning/feed/ 2 http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/the-5-laws-of-new-school-fat-loss/ http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/the-5-laws-of-new-school-fat-loss/#comments Tue, 30 Mar 2010 17:48:12 +0000 Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS http://thehealthyminute.com/?p=859 function sbmgValidateFormPostPg8(name,email) { var name_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg8' + '_' + name); var email_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg8' + '_' + email); var reg = /^([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\@([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\.([A-Za-z]{2,4})$/; var msg = ''; if ( name_fld.value == '' ) msg = '- Name Required\n'; if ( reg.test(email_fld.value) == false ) msg += '- Valid Email Required'; if ( msg == '' ) return true; else alert(msg); return false; } By Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS www.TurbulenceTraining.com Turbulence Training is a structured routine that I came up with that allows you to get the most results in the least amount of time, no matter what your goals…but it works especially well for fat loss. This revolutionary new workout system evolved from both scientific principles as well [...]]]> http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/the-5-laws-of-new-school-fat-loss/feed/ 1 http://thehealthyminute.com/general-health/sprint-training-benefits/ http://thehealthyminute.com/general-health/sprint-training-benefits/#comments Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:06:07 +0000 Vince DelMonte http://thehealthyminute.com/?p=835 function sbmgValidateFormPostPg9(name,email) { var name_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg9' + '_' + name); var email_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg9' + '_' + email); var reg = /^([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\@([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\.([A-Za-z]{2,4})$/; var msg = ''; if ( name_fld.value == '' ) msg = '- Name Required\n'; if ( reg.test(email_fld.value) == false ) msg += '- Valid Email Required'; if ( msg == '' ) return true; else alert(msg); return false; } By Vince DelMonte If you are looking to improve your physical conditioning, the benefits of sprint training are numerous. Basically, it is one of the best ways to train your body. Many individuals prefer sprint training because it takes a lot less time than traditional forms of cardio that have you going for thirty to [...]]]> http://thehealthyminute.com/general-health/sprint-training-benefits/feed/ 8 http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/biggest-fitness-mistake-women-make/ http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/biggest-fitness-mistake-women-make/#comments Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:44:24 +0000 Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS http://thehealthyminute.com/?p=819 function sbmgValidateFormPostPg10(name,email) { var name_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg10' + '_' + name); var email_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg10' + '_' + email); var reg = /^([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\@([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\.([A-Za-z]{2,4})$/; var msg = ''; if ( name_fld.value == '' ) msg = '- Name Required\n'; if ( reg.test(email_fld.value) == false ) msg += '- Valid Email Required'; if ( msg == '' ) return true; else alert(msg); return false; } By Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS www.TurbulenceTraining.com Following the cardio mentality and depending on the cardio confessional is the biggest fitness mistake that all women make when it comes to fat loss. Let me explain… On Saturday morning I was walking home from the gym when I passed by a young women – about 28 years [...]]]> http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/biggest-fitness-mistake-women-make/feed/ 0