Calorie Lab releases its data for the most obese states. There are a few changes to the rankings but there's no doubt an epidemic exists. Mississippi and Colorado each hold one end of the belt stretching around these alarming statistics. Click on the link to see where your state ranks. Calorielab.com "CalorieLab computed the fattest state rankings for this year based on the Behavioral … [Read more...]
Sweaty Music and Your Heart?
November 12, 2010 by
“Studies have concluded that listening to music while working out can increase the intensity level and duration of your workout. That “sounds” good, right? Beat, Tempo, Rhythm, are natural stimulants for our brain. Music provides all of these. I know that when I’m at home on the treadmill -- alone?, and start to sing out loud my heart rate increases. It’s like talking when you’re running. … [Read more...]
Size Matters?
November 9, 2010 by
"There are many opinions about how the size of your plate effects how much food you eat. There’s no doubt that portion control is part of any healthy lifestyle. Portion control has always been one of my biggest problems. Studies have shown that the size of our plate is directly related to the amount of food we eat at one sitting. I believe this to be true. I now buy 7” and 8” paper … [Read more...]
Success Story – Bess M.S. Robertson, “A Recent Heart Attack Survivor Changes Course”
November 7, 2010 by
Describe your success and what factors led you to change your life? On August 20th, 2010 I had a Life Changing Experience. That experience will haunt me for the rest of my life. My grandmother (age 42), my mom (age 62) both passed away at this age from the same exact thing I just survived. Heart Disease and Heart Attack runs on the female side of my family. I knew this when my mom passed … [Read more...]
Name a Heart Healthy Fruit and it can’t be a repeat:) One Word, One Fruit:)
November 5, 2010 by
Here we go again. Our heart healthy veggie list was huge. Let’s switch to fruits. Name a Heart Healthy Fruit and it can't be a repeat:) One word, One Fruit:) Place your fruit in the comment section below. Fresh fruit comes from the earth and each variety has so many natural minerals, vitamins, fiber, natural sugars, antioxidants and more. Most of don’t get enough fruits and veggies … [Read more...]
Success Story – Nicholas Shawn Campbell, “Have fun! Have fun!! Have fun!!!”
November 3, 2010 by
Describe your success and what factors led you to change your life? I was tired of having to go to special stores to buy clothes and being the "fat guy" in the pictures with my friends. One day I decided something has got to change. I never felt sick or unhealthy but I knew the days of feeling comfortable were limited if something didn't change. Diabetes and High Blood Pressure run in my family … [Read more...]
Safe or Sane? Not In My Opinion.
November 3, 2010 by
I get asked a lot about what I think of hGC for quick weight loss. I discourage it and don’t feel the benefits outweigh the risks. Again, it’s just my opinion. What is hCG? hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin), is hormone found in the urine of pregnant women. Many people are using this drug, along with a very caloric restrictive diet, as a quick weight loss system. The diet usually involves … [Read more...]
Success Story – Bree Boyce, “Eating Healthy and Fighting Obesity”
November 2, 2010 by
Describe your success and what factors led you to change your life? At the age of 17 I was tipping the scales at 230 lbs. I was obese and very unhappy with how my life was turning out. One day, I decided that enough was enough. I made a change that would effect my life forever, in many ways I would have never thought. I started off with a small goal to lose 10 lbs. After losing those 10 lbs. I … [Read more...]
I’m Not Lovin’ It So Much, But I Want To!
November 2, 2010 by
To: Mr. Jim Skinner, CEO – McDonald’s Corporation Dear Jim, As CEO of the largest food distribution and marketing company in the world, is it too much for me to ask that you develop and serve several “Heart Healthy menu items? I was one of your most loyal and devoted customers for over 40 years. Unfortunately, I had to stop eating at your restaurants almost 4 years ago after my heart attack, … [Read more...]
The New Website Is Up… Much More To Come:)
November 2, 2010 by
My new website is up. www.keithahrens.com New look, feel and much more content. All health related info and much more coming soon. My goal is to provide information that people can use today to improve their lives. There will be much more useful and inspirational content on this site with new posts. I will soon be having several experts contributing also to the content. Feel free to share the … [Read more...]