Muscle Building Blog

How do I put my 11-year-old daughter on a diet? She is 50 pounds overweight, though she looks only about 20 pounds over. She has a lot of muscle. She plays sports year-round. She is a picky, picky eater.

By Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDN - Q: In order to turn my fat to muscle, should I focus on exercise or diet? Q: Is sprouted brown rice really a healthier choice than regular brown rice?

Are you so oversized that it is difficult to get in and out of your car? Do you have trouble breathing after going through a flight of stairs? Have you got joint issues because of your weight? Have you developed diabetes or are having heart strain due to your weight gain over the last couple of years? If you can say yes to any of these questions then it is way over due for you to get to your health practitioner and talk to him about medical weight loss. Exercise and an altered diet are 2

Funny girl Kristen Bell graces the cover of the latest Women’s Health magazine in sexy heels and hot thigh-hugging dress. But how does the 29-year-old maintain her figure? The Veronica Mars actress shared her secrets with the magazine as she graces the cover of its November issue. “I made a New Year’s resolution five years ago to always take the stairs,” Kristen tells the magazine. “Even at the airport, I won’t take the escalators. I find that those little bits of exercise make a differ

Modern day diets are woefully short on healthy ingredients like fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. We live in a fast paced society that values instant gratification, so it comes as no surprise that we favor fast food and our bodies pay the price. It is very important to create a diet that is both balanced and varied. Indulging in the occasional sinful treat is not going to ruin your health, but making wise food choices can substantially improve your nutrition. If you need to evaluate yo