Author: johnbarban
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Fish Oils to the Rescue
It’s been approximately 16 months since I last had my blood tested and I just got my test results back today. Everything checks out A-ok. Last time my HDL numbers were a little low, so I took a fish oil supplement which brought my HDL up nicely into a cardio protective range. If I didn’t…
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How Much Do You Weigh?
Actually I’m interested in knowing how stable or not stable your weight has been since you’ve been an adult, say starting at 20 years old. The reason I am asking is because of the concept of ‘set point theory’. This theory assumes that our adult bodyweight is genetically predetermined and that it’s ‘set’ at a…
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Diet and Fitness Answers vs Truth
In the interweb age you can find ‘answers’ to any question you can think of asking, but this doesn’t mean you’ve arrived a ‘truth’. This is largely how the diet and fitness industry works, delivering ‘answers’ without really delivering truth. People want to spot reduce fat (scientifically determined to be impossible) but you can buy…
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Why do you Workout?
This is the only life you’re going to live (that we know of, or can prove, or can remember) You can change the look and shape of your body if you choose to. The shape you build your body into can garner admiration from others, boost your own self esteem and confidence, and ensure you’re…
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Set Clear Goals to Get the Most out of your Workout
Working out without a defined plan or goal is a little like running a race without knowing where the finish line is. You could be putting in lots of effort, enough effort to actually win the race, but if you’re not heading in the right direction you’ll never see the true benefit of your effort.…