Monthly Archives: February 2011

What if Your Parents Did This?

My dad refused to come to my wedding. How would you react to this if it happened to you? How would you feel? I think any person in this situation would strongly consider changing the nature of their relationship with … Continue reading

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How the Body Works: Glycogen and Exercise – Part 2

In a previous post, I talked about what glycogen is and where the body likes to store it.  Today I want to talk about WHEN the body utilizes glycogen, and how that can actually help make you thinner. In order … Continue reading

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Understanding How Your Body Works: What is Glycogen?

Glycogen is the stored form of glucose.  It is the primary source of energy during higher intensity exercises such as running, cross-country skiing, and heavy construction work. Understanding glycogen is pretty easy actually.  Think of many, many glucose (sugar) molecules … Continue reading

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3 Simple Reasons You’re Not Losing Body Fat

A Quick Nugget: 1.  Eating Too Much: Okay, seriously.  This is like “duh” territory.  But you know what?  So many people are so bad at knowing how much the actually eat.   When was the last time you sat down and … Continue reading

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