Q. Hey Fitz, I have heard a lot lately about pre-workout and workout pills. What is your opinion of these types of supplements? Jake A. Thanks for asking Jake. My answer is this. THOSE PILLS ARE CRAP! GARBAGE! TRASH! SNAKE OIL! People don’t need pills to work out. Pre-workout. Post-workout. Whatever. People need to eat a well balanced diet full [...]
Setting sail on a cruise does not mean you must gain weight! Especially with elite fitness facilities like the one on board the Disney Wonder to use. Take Fitz’s advice and squeeze time for exercise in to each day. Here’s how. Video courtesy of ABC’s WCJB TV20 News
The holidays are about to be gone, leaving us with happy memories, full bellies, and most likely a ton of leftovers. Leftovers are the best for convenience, and allow you to eat without putting much thought into a meal. However, the same meal over and over can get a bit repetitive. Spice up that leftover turkey by making soup! It’s [...]
The meat is usually the center of every holiday meal. However, whether you’re a vegetarian, or more interested in everything but the bird, this recipe is the perfect alternative. Millet is a whole-grain that is naturally gluten-free, as well as a wonderful source of protein and fiber. According to health.howstuffworks.com, Millet is also a great source of fiber, copper, niacin, [...]
Baking during the holidays serves as tradition, entertainment and dessert. Kitchens across the world are dusted with flour, sugar and salt, smeared with frosting, chocolate and more. However fun this process may be, we know it offers a downside. Weight gain! If you bake, Fitz has four simple moves you can employ to make sure you enjoy all of the [...]
Cheryl Ladd, one of the original Charlie’s Angels is still a beauty. In her late 50′s, Cheryl looks as gorgeous as most women half her age and shares her fitness routine and eating habits here in this video interview. Her activity level is fantastic, which is what makes her a great role model. So nice that one of the “great [...]
Brownies made with black beans instead of butter, oil and eggs are better for you and taste great too. Give this unique recipe a try.
1. Maria Menounos – This star stayed lean and athletic training for Dancing With the Stars, she is committed to staying healthy and fit year-round. In fact, Menouos wasn’t always in this great of shape. She told Fitness Magazine that she lost about 20-40 pounds simply by watching what she ate. Now, she makes sure to eat healthy without depriving herself. [...]
If you’d like to escape holiday weight gain, follow this simple rule of thumb for baking. Only bake desserts when you’re able to give the bulk of your treats away. Even if you’re baking low-fat cookies or cakes, they still account for extra calories. Leaving temptation on the counter is unfair to your efforts to become more fit.
It can be hard to resist eating batter while baking cakes, cookies, or brownies. A simple way to help yourself refuse the temptation while you bake is to suck on a peppermint.
