Quit Being So Damned Optimistic!

Contrary to the title of this post, I’m all about being optimistic.  In fact, I could even be described as very optimistic myself.
So you can imagine my surprise when I read a recent study that shows that optimism may actually be a hindrance to your weight loss efforts! My initial thought was “these researchers have [...]

Is It Calories That Matter Most When Dieting to Lose Fat?

The latest episode (# 22) of the Dr Clay Show (my fitness video podcast) is up and ready for you to enjoy.
The episode is called “Is it calories that matter most when dieting to lose fat?”
I dispel the ongoing myth of “calories in versus calories out” when it comes to dieting to lose  fat (or [...]

Pre-Contest Water Retention in Lower Abs. Or Is It Fat?

Question: I am getting ready for a bodybuilding contest and I have always held water in my lower abdominal area.  So I was just wondering if this would be taken care of with the proper peak weak nutrition.
I thought about trying a peak week to drain all the subcutanous water out, but thought I would [...]

Eating on the Go: Is a Subway Club a Good, Decent, or Bad Option?

When you’re out on the go and don’t have any healthy food prepared ahead of time (as you should), finding food that’s fast and healthy is a challenge — no doubt!  Just yesterday I found myself in that exact situation.
(BTW, if you think my being a nutrition expert makes it easy for me to eat [...]

Is KFC’s New Grilled Chicken Menu Healthy?

One of my clients recently asked me about KFC’s new Grilled Chicken options and whether or not they would fit into his meal plan.  I recently saw a new commercial advertising this new menu option at KFC and was wondering the same thing myself.  I wanted to share with you what I found out about [...]

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