It may be surprising to learn that over 70% of weight loss has to do with nutrition, not exercise. Don’t get me wrong, our bodies need exercise, but it doesn’t contribute to weight loss (or maintenance) as much as people […]
Feed Your One-Year-Old the Healthy Way
The “From Our Readers” series features articles submitted by – you guessed it – readers of THE FATHER LIFE. Today’s entry comes from William Reid, a WIC nutritionist and chef from Tarboro, NC. The greatest year of your life has […]
3 Healthy Snack Hacks
You had your workout, you ate healthy all day, only to be ruined with those late night munchies while you sit back with your wife and wrestle with the remote control. After a long day, and the house finally quiet […]
The Perfect Diet
This makes for a great magazine headline on your nearest news stand but unfortunately you become disappointed and confused once you flip through the pages. Wether it’s the magical Acai or Gogi berry one week, or the raw, cooked or […]
How To Feed Your Family Healthier Meals
If you’re today’s typical parent, you may not think you have time to cook a healthy dinner for your family. You may work outside of the home, or you may spend the day running numerous household errands; either way, you […]
Staying Fit Over the Holidays: The secret to less stress and keeping the weight off
You have undoubtedly heard the saying, “A mind is a terrible thing to waste.” The fitness equivalent to that statement is one of my favorite quotes by Jane Caminos; “A waist is a terrible thing to mind.” That is never […]
[DAD FITNESS] The REAL Secret To Transforming Your Body
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” “Knowledge is power.” Inspirational quotes are great for motivation and posting on your Facebook account, but they will do nothing for […]
Finally! The Answer to Permanent Weight Loss (Part II)
Editor’s note: This is the second in a two part series. You can find Part I here: http://thefatherlife.com/2009/09/29/finally-the-answer-to-permanent-weight-loss-part-i/ The answer is really simple: if you are not losing weight it is because you are eating as many calories as you […]
Finally! The Answer to Permanent Weight Loss (Part I)
Why can’t you just lose that weight! You watch what you eat and try to eat healthy and exercise–but the weight just won’t come off. Now I invite you to Part I of “the answer to weight loss,” where you […]
Do Meal Replacement Diets Work?
Meal replacement diets are very effective at helping people lose weight. The program is usually a meal replacement item–drink, bar, shake, soup, or cookie–five or six times per day, plus a “sensible meal” consisting of a lean protein and plenty […]
There Are No Bad Foods (Only Bad Diets)
Many people start their very next diet by making a list of “forbidden foods” and then attempting to avoid these altogether. What usually happens is the focus over the next several days becomes all those delicious foods that are not […]
Yes, Atkins Works: Here’s Why (and Why You Should Still Avoid It)
Have you ever wondered how the Atkins Diet works? There are so many diet plans available, how can you tell whether this one is good or not? Well, there is actually a scientific reason this very-low carbohydrate diet causes weight […]
[DAD FITNESS] Watch Your Waistline – 5 Tips For Eating Out
If you are eating out a lot you are putting your waistline at risk! Follow these 5 simple tips to eating healthy while eating at your favorite restaurants. 1. Never go to a restaurant starving! You are setting yourself up […]
Health Hazard: Skipping Lunch
Do you hectically work through lunch, rushing around with no time to refuel? Do you think you are fine because you don’t feel miserable? What people don’t realize is that they need to give their system more energy every four to […]
Fat Free Does Not Equal Calorie Free
If you are trying to lose weight, looking at labels to find the lowest fat foods may actually be sabotaging your efforts. Food labels can be quite misleading in an attempt to try to sell more products, and it works! One of […]