Is being fat genetic? Nope, sorry! Ok maybe 1-5% I am always amazed at the slow metabolism myth or the genetic myth. The truth is that obesity is an environmental influence. Even Mayo states clinic states "A low metabolic rate is unlikely to cause obesity."
Causation versus correlation is what is important here. Example if someone notices an obese child and also obese parents, that person might say "they have bad genes." What is the reality and truth though? Most of the time being overweight is a person's environment not their genetics. Just because there is a correlation among overweight parents and overweight children does not mean genetics causes them to be overweight.
In my opinion, environment and how we treat the body is the number one cause of obesity. Trust me I understand how environment can influence a person's health. If you went to college and had "environmental fun" you know what I am talking about:)
The great news is we can control our environment. We can control how we treat our bodies and most importantly we can look and feel great.
To a great environment,
Jeremy
10/31/08
10/30/08
Fitness in the Fast Lane
If you are like me time is of great value to you. Some of you might not like to here this next part, but the truth is I do not think you need hours of exercise a day. In fact, I believe in "intensity over time." A shameless plug is that I am offering the "Fat Blasting Boot Camps" that focus on intensity over time so you can receive fast, quick, and effective workouts. If you are a busy mom, business person, or executive these camps are for you. For more information go here
The truth of the matter is that to much cardio can burn lean muscle tissue instead of burning fat. What was that? Yes you can lose lean muscle tissue if you do to much cardio and are not eating properly. I avoid that by using three pronged approach of balanced nutrition, intense short intervals, and finally strength. Unless you are competing in long distance events "intensity over time" is where it is at!
To fast fitness,
Jeremy
The truth of the matter is that to much cardio can burn lean muscle tissue instead of burning fat. What was that? Yes you can lose lean muscle tissue if you do to much cardio and are not eating properly. I avoid that by using three pronged approach of balanced nutrition, intense short intervals, and finally strength. Unless you are competing in long distance events "intensity over time" is where it is at!
To fast fitness,
Jeremy
10/29/08
Are You a Dreamer?
Have you ever been called a dreamer? I know that in the past I have been called a dreamer. The truth is I believe that dreams can be thought of as challenging goals.
One challenging goal for me is to get Milwaukee to become more fit. For more people to take my challenge and to learn how to get in better shape. You see you can get in the best shape of your life or accomplish any other dream if you take action.
Take control and start now! To see how my clients are taking control, you can read these testimonials and get started by going here
Turn your dreams into reality,
Jeremy
www.jeremybelter.com
One challenging goal for me is to get Milwaukee to become more fit. For more people to take my challenge and to learn how to get in better shape. You see you can get in the best shape of your life or accomplish any other dream if you take action.
Take control and start now! To see how my clients are taking control, you can read these testimonials and get started by going here
Turn your dreams into reality,
Jeremy
www.jeremybelter.com
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