Author: johnbarban

  • Barriers to Weight Loss

    Barriers to Weight Loss

    Losing weight isn’t exactly a walk in the park, if it were that simple nobody would have a weight problem and we wouldn’t be talking about it right now (and I wouldn’t be writing an entire program on how to do it) Through my experiences working with bodybuilders, fitness competitors, varsity athletes and regular personal…

  • Thyroid Hormone and Weight loss

    Thyroid Hormone and Weight loss

    Sticking with the hormone theme we’re going to discuss thyroid hormone today based on a request from Lillea. I’ll try to knock this out in a way that makes sense without leading to more questions but rather leading to at least some sort of understanding. Thyroid hormones T3 and T4 are released from your thyroid…

  • Hormones and Weight Loss

    Hormones and Weight Loss

    Certain hormones have become buzz words in the diet and fitness media and I get a lot of questions about them. People want to know more about each hormone that they’ve heard of like, insulin, glucagon, growth hormone, leptin, ghrelin etc. But my question back would be…what for? Having a technical explanation of the workings…

  • Soup or Salad

    Soup or Salad

    I’ll be going out for dinner tonight and I’m not entirely sure what will be on the menu or what I’ll be eating, but I think I definitely want to include a soup or a salad (or both) Soup and salad can be great low calorie (but tasty) options when you’re trying to pay attention…

  • Protein Power Pumpkin Pancakes

    These pancakes were effin’ great! I ate them as soon as we were done filming! I think I might have let her have one bite! Ok so here is the nutritional breakdown for both pancakes together: 280 calories 27g carbs 39g protein 2g fat Recipe 3 egg whites 1/3 cup oatbran 1 tbsp low fat…