If you think that substituting Sweet ‘n Low for sugar in your iced tea will help you consume fewer calories, you’re right. If you think it will assist you with your problematic sweet tooth and help you trim down, you may be dead wrong. From Forbes.com: Artificial sweeteners may also have effects on other body parts besides the gut – like the brain. Katz points out that the new … [Read more...]
Being Yourself – Chyna Bardarson [Guest Post]
I’ll never forget the moment a hitting coach suggested that I “do it like Manny.” I was never Manny Ramirez, nor would I ever have that level of hitting talent. Trying to emulate him was not an efficient use of my time. I was much better served finding the best version of my own stroke. Additionally, comparing my offensive prowess to the best right-handed hitter of a generation … [Read more...]
Solving the “Skinny Fat” Issue
Sometimes, adding a few calories to build muscle is a solid strategy, even if you want to become leaner and harder. Kaplifestyle readers are a passionate group. They reflect the energy of the blog beautifully with their comments and questions. This one came in on Facebook and sparked a mind-fire for me. Kap, what advice can you give to us "skinny fat" guys? Up until 6 … [Read more...]
Eating Late? Go Ahead
It’s not when you eat that impacts you; it’s what you eat. Breaking bread late at night doesn't cause any more weight gain than grubbing earlier in the day. A friend came up to me last night. “Gabe,” she said. “Can I eat this late at night?” She held up a bag of dark crackers made of quinoa or seeds or something, followed by a Quest bar, then an avocado. “Betty (her name … [Read more...]
Weight Lifting for Women
Fashion and fitness magazines perpetuate the myth that weight lifting isn't for women. Females are steered away from the weights and toward Pilates, Yoga or Cross-fit classes. This is absurd – using barbells and dumbbells won’t make a woman look manly or less feminine. The women splashed across covers of bodybuilding magazines with skin stretched tight over bulging muscles … [Read more...]