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Comment on Is Salt Making You Fat? by Chris

Chris — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 04:07:41 +0000

I was reading something about sodium cloride vs. sodium something else. I can’t quite remember the difference. Basically the message was that you should eat sea/rock salt (good electrolite stuff etc), and avoid cheap regular table salt (heart disease etc), which is of course the kind that would be added to most processed foods…. Does anyone else know what I’m talking about? I forgot the exact specifics to the different types of salt… and I can’t find where I was reading it.

Comment on Tips to Quick Muscle Gains by fast weight loss program

fast weight loss program — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:42:31 +0000

Tom, you are absolutely correct, it shows that you’re an authority on the subject. I admire someone that takes the pride you have and with your projecton of information. oSo when i actually do sit down to read material, I appreciate well written and organized blogs like this one. I have it bookmarked and will be back. Thanks.

Comment on Keeping Track of Calories by Rob Taylor

Rob Taylor — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:51:55 +0000

Nice post! I enjoyed the read. Thanks for sharing. I look forward to reading more.

Comment on What Should I Be Eating? by Total Mind and Body Fitness Blog Carnival 133 « Health Fitness Support

Total Mind and Body Fitness Blog Carnival 133 « Health Fitness Support — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:26:55 +0000

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Comment on The Male Ego by Total Mind and Body Fitness Blog Carnival 133 « Health Fitness Support

Total Mind and Body Fitness Blog Carnival 133 « Health Fitness Support — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:25:14 +0000

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Comment on What Should I Be Eating? by Chris

Chris — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:00:31 +0000

PS. Ketosis is extra bad for diabetics. Can lead to ketoacidosis and then coma.

Comment on What Should I Be Eating? by Chris

Chris — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:58:45 +0000

Thanks for that. It’s easy to neglect the basics. More whole foods, less incomplete foods….

Comment on Building a Strong and Healthy Body by Fittime

Fittime — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:14:48 +0000

Hi Kim,

It is important to first understand the different kinds of muscle soreness.

DOMS or Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness is the name given to the pain felt in the muscles 24 to 72 hours after intense exercise.
The cause of DOMS is still not fully understood but may relate to the lactic acid build up left in the muscles. Another theory is that the minute damage caused to the muscles during intense exercise may produce the pain. This the period which the muscle is broken down and begins to rebuild stronger (hypertrophy).

DOMS has been noted to be more intense after performing resistance exercises that focus more on the eccentric (lowering) phase of a particular exercise which helps to explain the importance of all 3 phases of an exercise to acheive maximum muscle growth.

DOMS can usually be massaged out and while they can cause slight stiffness, they never really prevent lack of movement like an injury would cause.

Any tears, sprains or strains usually result in swelling and intense sharp pain in certain movements and may involve bruising. The swelling will sisnificantly effect the movement in the joint or muscle.

Remember if the pain is instant and constant its always best to seek medical advice.

Thanks for your question Kim. I hope this was of some help to you.

All the best,
Corey.

Comment on Traps of the Modern Day Diet by Fittime

Fittime — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 05:09:12 +0000

Hey guys,
Thanks for the questions.
When it comes to packaged and pre prepared foods it is often hard to really know exactly what is in them. Most contain additives and perservatives that our bodies can really do without. Flavour enhancers such as sodium and sugar are one of the cheapest ways to increase shelf life and add flavour to refined foods that have had most of their basic nutritional content refined away. Just because something may be labeled “low in fat” or “lite” doesn’t necessarily mean it is good for you. Always check the label not just for fat content, but also sodium and sugar.

By far the easiest way to avoid these ingredients is cook and prepare all your food. When shopping at the supper market try to stick to the perimeter. All the fresh fruit and vegetables and meats should be found around the outsides of the store.

Hope you find these tips helpful,

All the best
Corey.

Comment on Traps of the Modern Day Diet by Tristan

Tristan — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:31:19 +0000

With those people that just don’t like cooking, which seems dramatic to me.
Would they benefit from those ready cook meals? The ads that say they are prepared by chefs in a kitchen. All you have to do is heat up and eat.
I guess it would better than burgers and chips etc…