5 No-Fail, Classic Tips for Weight Loss

5 No-Fail, Classic Tips for Weight Loss
Let me make something clear: This story isn't about juicing, shakes, cutting out entire food groups, or jumping on the next popular quick-fix diet. The tips I list here are tried and true guidelines proven to help you tone up and trim down. I’m sure you've heard some of these before, but I thought it would be handy to list them all here, in one place, for your easy reference. So without further ado, here are my five favorite no-fail weight loss tips:  read more

TOPFIT Daily Activities --- Upper Table Rock Run and a Bench Press/Chinup Workout
I just couldn't have asked for better weather for an Upper Table Rock run today.....it had cooled off a bit from past days, and there was a nice breeze blowing too.  In the evening I made time for a workout of BB bench presses and weighted chinups.

~Feelin' Alive!~

14 Bad Habits That Drain Your Energy

14 Bad Habits That Drain Your Energy
Lack of sleep isn't the only thing sapping your energy.
Little things you do (and don't do) can exhaust you both mentally and physically, which can make getting through your day a chore.  read more

TOPFIT Daily Activities --- Calisthenic Circuits and Heavy Bag
This afternoon I made time for a high intensity circuit workout of susp. pullups, pushups, squats, SB crunches and SB leg curls with reps of 25, 20, 15, 10, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 on the 9 circuits.  Later I spent 30 mins on the heavy bag.

~Feelin' Alive!~

How Many Calories Do You Really Burn Each Day?

How Many Calories Do You Really Burn Each Day?
While it seems like it might be a relatively easy question to answer, the number of calories a person burns each day can vary widely based on several factors:  read more

TOPFIT Daily Activities --- Lower Table Rock Run
I made time today before it got too hot for a great run on Lower Table Rock.....and I almost had it all to myself.

~Feelin' Alive!~

Does Alcohol Really Cause "Beer Belly"?

Does Alcohol Really Cause "Beer Belly"?
You might notice a man struggling to fit his large stomach underneath the bar at a pub and assume he's a regular beer drinker because of his weight--but is that beer really the reason behind that belly? In a word, no--but it's a bit more complicated than that. What really causes the infamous "beer belly"?  read more

TOPFIT Daily Activities --- Jacksonville Woodlands Run/Hike
This afternoon I revisited some trails I hadn't been to in several months.....the Jacksonville Woodlands trails.  Although I had intended on primarily running them, I guess the activities of the past week left me a wee bit fatigued and I only ran about half the time.

The horse-pig forest gremlin was keeping his eye on me

~Feelin' Alive!~

TOPFIT Daily Activities Review

I picked up the pace quite a bit this week,  In addition to some long overdue yard work and plenty of active time with grandkids, I made time for:

1 heavy bag workout
4 resistance training workouts
4 Table Rock runs
1 Grizzly Peak run/hike

Did you meet your health and fitness goals this past week?

~No Challenge, No Change~

Are butter, cheese and meat that bad?

Are butter, cheese and meat that bad?
Low-fat diet not as healthy as previously thought
"When the dietary recommendations came out in 1961 saying that saturated fat causes heart disease, that was based on total cholesterol," Teicholz said. "But our understanding of heart disease has evolved enormously."  read more

TOPFIT Daily Activities --- Leg Workout
After a few hours of active time with Hailey and Mason, I made time for a workout of DB stationary squats, DB SLDLs, and DB single leg calf raises.

~Feelin' Alive!~

Does High-Impact Exercise Strengthen Bones?

Does High-Impact Exercise Strengthen Bones?
You have probably heard that physical activity is important for building and maintaining strong bones. Exercise may help with the formation of bones, improving your bone mineral density (BMD). Previous research has found that putting some physical stress on your bones helps increase bone mass and prevent bone mass loss as you age, but what type of exercise is best for boosting bone health? How much force is needed to actually induce bone growth?  read more

TOPFIT Daily Activities --- Grizzly Peak
A friend and I got out this afternoon for a fantastic hike and run on Grizzly Peak.  It was great getting out of the valley heat, and the wildflowers put on quite a show.

Just a few days too late to see these Mission Bell Fritillaria in their full glory.

~Feelin' Alive!~