Is Sitting The New Smoking?

Is Sitting The New Smoking?

A study from the American Cancer Society finds a link between long periods of time sitting and a higher risk of death from all causes, including 14 of the 22 causes of death measured by the study. This includes 8 of the 10 most common causes of death. Risks of death...
Can We Do Something Different Every Time I Come In To Exercise?

Can We Do Something Different Every Time I Come In To Exercise?

Q: Can we do something different every time I come in to exercise? A: We understand that exercise isn’t always enjoyable  and that in order to improve their chances of sticking to an exercise program, a lot of people will want to do something different, exciting and...
Laurie’s Rant:  Are You Headed For A Fat-Loss Wreck?

Laurie’s Rant: Are You Headed For A Fat-Loss Wreck?

When you were first learning to drive you likely studied, remembered and followed all of the road laws very carefully and closely. This of course allowed you to become a good driver and pass your driving test. However, once you’d had your drivers license for a while,...
Laurie’s Rant: Are You Rolling Downhill?

Laurie’s Rant: Are You Rolling Downhill?

I meet hundreds of people each year who want to shed fat, change body shape and generally transform the way their bodies look and feel. Unfortunately though, most people have highly unrealistic expectations of what results they should achieve over the first few weeks...
Laurie’s Rant: How’s Your Garden?

Laurie’s Rant: How’s Your Garden?

I’m not sure what your garden currently looks like but, for the sake of this rant, let’s pretend it’s not too flash. There are quite a few weeds growing and spreading, the flowers are all wilted and the grass is looking very brown and patchy. Now this might not...