Posts

5 Cheap and Convenient Ways to Burn Fat Fast

Performing cardiovascular (cardio) exercise is one of the best ways to burn calories and melt away excess fat. But, in spite of popular belief, this type of exercise doesn't require expensive, monotonous equipment or even a substantial amount…

Dieting’s Done, Now Leave That Fat Behind For Good

Have you achieved a significant weight loss goal through dieting? If so, congratulations! So, now that you've lost the weight, how do you intend on keeping it off? Have you developed a long-term weight maintenance strategy? Thinking of keeping…

5 Reasons Why Resistance Training Is Necessary for Weight Loss

Many weight loss seekers tend to avoid resistance training (weight lifting) for a fear of "bulking up" or "getting bigger". But, in spite of what many believe, this type of training is absolutely critical for long-term weight management and…

Eliminating Cardio Exercise for Weight Loss?

A while back, one of my Facebook followers asked an interesting question pertaining to the role of cardiovascular (cardio) exercise in weight loss: "Dr. Nina, I would like your take on the idea of eliminating intense cardio exercises…

Diurnal Fasting: What It Is and Why You Should Try It

It is well known that regular fasting can help you lose weight and improve your health. But, for many people the sheer act of abstaining from all foods and beverages can be a difficult, if not impossible, process. Those able to fully abstain are…

Eating Without a Conscience: My Personal Battle with Food Addiction

I could easily tell you my upbringing in a food desert on Chicago's South Side contributed to my battle with obesity during my early teen years, but, this was not at all the case. Looking back, I now know I had a severe addiction to food—Very…

Guidelines for Taking Circumference Measurements

Measuring your training progress is a great way to continously monitor achievement of your general health and weight loss goals. Taking circumference measurements is one of the simplest methods by which you can do this. Using a tape measurer…

An Unintentional 20-Pound Weight Loss

I've been actively controlling my weight for over 20 years. It isn't always the easiest task, as I'm naturally big-boned with an extreme pear-shaped figure. I've also suffered with food addiction, a condition that led to my being extremely overweight…

3 Simple Ways to Get Rid of Jiggly, Wiggly Arms

Oftentimes, women ask me, "how do I get rid of this," pointing to the back of their arms. Some women even wiggle their arms for me to emphasize the point. I was most amused when a young lady in one of my weightlifting classes specifically asked:…

10 Types of Dieting Resources to Reject

Oftentimes, weight loss seekers fall victim to one or more of the hundreds of dieting programs on the mainstream market. I'm sure you've done it at least once yourself. Now, don't get me wrong here, some of them do offer useful strategies,…