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6 Proven Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple Cider Vinegar Benefits with a las vegas personal trainer and nutritionist

6 Proven Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar (No. 3 is Best) By Kris Gunnars | 1,071,578 views For centuries, vinegar has been used for various household and cooking purposes. It is also an ancient folk remedy, claimed to help with all sorts of health problems. The most popular vinegar in the natural health community is Apple Cider Vinegar. It is claimed to lead to all sorts of beneficial effects… some of which are supported by science. This includes weight loss, lower blood sugar levels and improved symptoms of diabetes. Here…

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Tricks to Boost Your Metabolism

tips to boost your metabolism with a las vegas personal trainer

Do you ever wonder to yourself, “I need all the help I can get!” when it comes to your metabolism? If you’re like me, you may not have the greatest genetics or have been blessed with a rocking metabolism. Let’s avoid all the “sciency” stuff. Your metabolism is your ability to burn fat at rest (for instance, while you’re reading this). Now because you’re over 30, your metabolism may not function as well as it used to. I remember being able to chug all my friends’ milk shakes in high…

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Can Gluten-Free Foods Make You Fat?

Gluten-free meal plans in las vegas

You’ve seen stars like Oprah Winfrey and Gwyneth Paltrow touting the benefits. Dozens of new products have appeared on the shelves of your local grocer. And you’ve seen gluten-free options popping up on restaurant menus and in bakeries. With all this fanfare, you may wonder if “going gluten free” is just another food fad… or if it could be the path to a better body and healthier life.Today, I will show you why a gluten-free diet is a wise and healthy choice. I will also show you how a gluten-free…

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WARNING if you eat yogurt!

Did you know that almost ALL yogurts are flat out bad news for your waistline? “Light” yogurts, for instance, are absolutely terrible for you, and for more reasons that one. First, most “light” yogurts are loaded with artificial sweeteners and/or high fructose corn syrup. High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is one of the top 3 WORST ingredients you could ever consume.  First, as it’s name suggests, it’s made of primarily fructose, a sugar that easily spills over to fat storage when consumed in sizable quantities. And artificial sweeteners are…well…artificial.  Do…

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Staying Committed To Your Weight Loss Program

how do you stay committed to your workout program?

I am not going to lie, staying committed to your weight loss program is tough. Achieving your health and fitness goals is a lot of work. Even when people hire me as their personal trainer, it still requires some self discipline to eat healthy and do the extra cardiovascular required to see results. Some clients eventually fall to the wayside not staying committed. To give you the best possible chance of staying committed to your weight loss program and succeeding, I will give you some of the best tips I…

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Skipping Meals Leads To Muscle Loss & Fat Storage

Skipping Meals Leads To Muscle Loss & Fat Storage   By Las Vegas Certified Personal Trainer Mark Lani  In today’s on-the-go world, fast food has become, for some, a necessary part of daily life. Unfortunately this often means chowing down on grease, salt, and more grease, a habit, which inevitably leads to weight gain. So the dilemma stands—you need food on the go, but $.99 cent burritos end up expanding your waistline. With all the carbohydrate hype and fad diets out there, it’s confusing to the average consumer on what…

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Eat these 3 unusual foods for faster fat loss (and better sex)

faster fat loss and better sex article

contributed By Shaun Hadsall Stubborn Fat Expert & CPT The levels of declining hormones, like testosterone, in aging men and women is extremely abnormal in today’s day and age. Although most women think that testosterone only defines manhood, it’s declining at a rapid rate for women too. This can cause both men and women to lose energy, stamina, sex drive, muscle, and just generally “feel” worse than they should. Sperm count and quality has dropped, infertility problems have increased, and the number of men and women visiting the doctor for…

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Are Whole Eggs or Egg Whites Better for You?

whole eggs better than egg whites

Are Whole Eggs or Egg Whites Better for You? by Mike Geary, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer As a Certified Fitness and Nutrition Professional I am often asked which is better. Obviously most people I speak to think that egg whites are nutritious and you just throw away the yolk? Check out this article from Mike Geary, the answer may surprise you!   Keeping my eye on you in health and nutrition, Mark Lani CPT, CSN PI4L Fitness & Nutrition Coaching   Whole eggs are a perfect food. I…

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