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billnad
Calgary
I am a husband, with two kids, and a cat, a dog
Interests: weightlifting, running, walking, playing with the kids, computers, marketing and business
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Although there are a few reasons we become overweight, the simplest explanation is that we consume more calories than we burn off. Do this for long enough and youâ??ll pile on the pounds, unless youâ??re lucky enough to be one of those people with a super-fast metabolism! If you want... Continue reading
Posted 5 hours ago at billnad's blog
Losing weight is often a long process and many people struggle on their journey. However, after reaching your earlier set goal weight, you may ask yourself; â??Have I lost enough weight?â? When figuring out if youâ??ve lost enough weight, there are a few things you must consider such as your... Continue reading
Posted yesterday at billnad's blog
How many of us have created a weight loss or fitness goal that we gave up on just a few weeks, or even days, later? Most of us create weight loss goals that are not realistic, and give up when we donâ??t see the results we want. Here are some... Continue reading
Posted yesterday at billnad's blog
Sticking to a fitness or weight loss program is never easy. However, youâ??re far more likely to keep going if you can see that youâ??re making progress. This is where an exercise journal comes in. Itâ??s a great way to keep yourself motivated through those times when youâ??re just not... Continue reading
Posted yesterday at billnad's blog
If youâ??re trying to lose weight then the very best way to stay motivated to meet your goals is to track your progress. The weighing scale is a great way to see progress, but you want to get accurate results. Here are some tips for weighing yourself the right way.... Continue reading
Posted 2 days ago at billnad's blog
Losing weight is no walk in the park. You probably already know that it is a difficult process, one that requires willpower, patience, and determination. We all know that we need to weight, but we all want to see results yesterday! The main question people have when they first set... Continue reading
Posted 3 days ago at billnad's blog
Joining a slimming club (such as Weight Watchers) is a great motivator for anyone who wants to lose weight. By joining a slimming club, you can meet people with the same goals as you and interact with them as you lose weight together. There are many slimming clubs available and... Continue reading
Posted 3 days ago at billnad's blog
If you often weigh yourself when trying to lose weight, you may have noticed that your weight fluctuates on a daily basis. In fact, your weight in the morning may be completely different from your weight at night. However, itâ??s usually when there is a gain between one day and... Continue reading
Posted 4 days ago at billnad's blog
Telomeres have been compared with the plastic tips on shoelaces because they prevent chromosome ends from fraying and sticking to each other, which would scramble an organism's genetic information to cause cancer, other diseases or death. Telomeres are actually sequences of DNA. Telomeres prevent a chromosome’s DNA from being eaten... Continue reading
Posted 5 days ago at billnad's blog
Telomeres have been compared with the plastic tips on shoelaces because they prevent chromosome ends from fraying and sticking to each other, which would scramble an organism's genetic information to cause cancer, other diseases or death. Telomeres are actually sequences of DNA. [caption id="attachment_31083" align="alignright" width="300"] The white spots are... Continue reading
Posted 5 days ago at billnad's blog
We are all looking for an easy out, a way to get fit and healthy without having to work really hard. Give that thought process up. You can toughen yourself up just by doing whatever it takes. Almost everything is within your control. This picture says it all. You don't... Continue reading
Posted 6 days ago at billnad's blog
[caption id="attachment_9686" align="alignleft" width="230"] Raw Food Diet Nuts[/caption] Raw food diet nuts are important if you are doing the raw food or paleo diet. For many people who are following a 100% raw diet, nuts and seeds are their main source of essential fats as well as many minerals. Lets... Continue reading
Posted 7 days ago at billnad's blog
We all start from the same space. No matter how out of shape you are you can still get in incredible shape. Do you want to look like the model in the picture below? If you do you may be selling yourself short. The thing is that we are all... Continue reading
Posted May 16, 2013 at billnad's blog
I have recently switched from eating Bagels with either Jam or Nutella to eating oatmeal for breakfast. This morning I found out that January is oatmeal month (Quaker oats names months?). Anyway Oatmeal is very good for you as it is high in fiber which is good for your heart... Continue reading
Posted May 15, 2013 at billnad's blog
I have always found that the best way to get started on something is to do it for consecutive days. Exercise is no different than anything else but in the past I have been terrible for this as I used to never do enough to prevent injuries What I have... Continue reading
Posted May 15, 2013 at billnad's blog
I have always found that the best way to get started on something is to do it for consecutive days. Exercise is no different than anything else but in the past I have been terrible for this as I used to never do enough to prevent injuries What I have... Continue reading
Posted May 14, 2013 at billnad's blog
We all need these little reflections on how our life should be lived and what we should be thinking everyday. I truly believe that we can affect our lives and especially our attitudes just by thinking the right way and not letting the world beat us down Read more ... Continue reading
Posted May 13, 2013 at billnad's blog
The study results are in. If you want to reduce the risk of dying before your time, fat but fit isn't the way to go. Ditto for being slender but not fit. Fat and sedentary is the worst combination, of course. Early in 1999, Steven Blair, director of research at... Continue reading
Posted May 12, 2013 at billnad's blog
A huge study just took place and was reported by the Journal of the American Medical Association on the affect of multivitamins and cancer in men. In the study they looked at a huge number of male doctors and came up with some good although vague results. Scientists at Brigham... Continue reading
Posted May 10, 2013 at billnad's blog
A huge study just took place and was reported by the Journal of the American Medical Association on the affect of multivitamins and cancer in men. In the study they looked at a huge number of male doctors and came up with some good although vague results. Brigham and Women's... Continue reading
Posted May 10, 2013 at billnad's blog
Knee exercise is vital if you are suffering from the painful condition of arthritis in the knee joints. The right kind of exercise can help to maintain or possibly even increase your range of motion, which helps to prevent the knee from causing sudden acute pain or giving way. Exercise... Continue reading
Posted May 10, 2013 at billnad's blog
Apple Cider Vinegar is a great health additive to anyones diet. I am always looking for new ways to improve my health and Apple Cider Vinegar is the latest for me. The first thing you have to think about is: "what is apple cider vinegar good for?" When I first... Continue reading
Posted May 8, 2013 at billnad's blog
and the best ways to get rid of a sunburn but now that Summer is here and I really do get concerned about the people that read my suntanning articles. I worry that people will get sunburned, I know that people can easily get skin cancer from overexposure to the... Continue reading
Posted May 8, 2013 at billnad's blog
[caption id="attachment_9196" align="alignleft" width="250"] natural remedy for kidney stones[/caption] Natural remedy For kidney stones are something for any sufferer to look at. If you are suffering from the excruciating pain that kidney stones or renal calculi can cause and your doctor has advised waiting to see if the stone will... Continue reading
Posted May 8, 2013 at billnad's blog
Detoxification diets are specially-developed with the main purpose of sanitizing and cleansing the body by flushing out toxins and other synthetic chemicals. Detox diet plans are proven to have good beneficial effects on the over-all state of health of users. However, some scientific studies have revealed that detox diets can... Continue reading
Posted May 6, 2013 at billnad's blog