I often hear my weight loss clients tell me about their struggles with willpower in avoiding snacks and impulse eating. Truth be told, it’s not so much an issue with willpower (psychological) as it is with hormonal signals (physiological). Once you understand how certain foods react in your body you’ll have a much better chance of overcoming willpower issues. (more…)
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How Food Affects Willpower
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010Tips On Reducing Sodium In Your Diet
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010Sodium is a BIG problem in our diets now more than ever before. Over the last thirty years or so there’s been a major shift in the foods most American’s eat on a daily basis. Everything has become focused on being quick and easy. Look no further than the skyrocketing sales in fast food restaurants for your proof. I guess it’s a by-product of a society that’s always in a hurry and can’t slow down for anything, even to eat! (more…)
Insulin Resistance
Monday, January 11th, 2010When it comes to weight loss insulin is one of the most important hormones in the mix. The majority of people who are overweight have some degree of what’s called “insulin resistance.” This is where the body no longer responds to insulin as it should and becomes insensitive to it. The end result is the fat storing switches being left on and the body programmed to send energy to fat cells instead of muscle cells. In this post I’m going to explain the main reasons why insulin resistance occurs and your best strategies on reversing it. (more…)
Low Calorie Misconceptions
Monday, January 4th, 2010With the start of New Year’s resolutions food manufacturers are not surprisingly focusing their ad campaigns on weight loss. A primary focus will be on the calorie content of their products. While calorie content is important don’t be fooled into thinking it’s the only factor you should consider. Low-calorie foods are not always your best option especially when they’re processed or refined. In this post I’m going to show you how to spot some of the misconceptions in commercials and ads so you can make informed decisions with you diet. (more…)
The One Essential Supplement For Weight Loss
Monday, November 30th, 2009If you’ve followed my writing you’ll know that I’m not a huge supplement guy. There are individual cases where someone can greatly benefit from additional vitamins and minerals but in most cases you just need to eat more whole, natural, live foods. That’s why I’m such a big proponent of a Primal Blueprint diet.
When you eat natural foods you feed muscle and when you eat processed-refined foods you feed fat. It’s pretty much that simple. The catch is I’ve found it to be difficult always staying perfect with a Primal Blueprint diet. That’s why I depend on supplementation to help fill in the gaps. There is one supplement in particular that is non-negotiable in my opinion. It’s so important that I think it’s next to impossible to lose weight on a consistent, permanent basis without it. (more…)
Avoiding Thanksgiving Weight Gain
Monday, November 23rd, 2009With Thanksgiving only a few days away and Christmas right around the corner I figured it would be a good idea to give you some tips on how to avoid holiday weight gain. Not only will you have to deal with diet challenges with traveling you’ve also got the temptation to overeat at holiday meals. The average thanksgiving dinner will contain over 3000 calories and when combined with snacking and other meals through the day it’s not uncommon to consume over 4500 calories. Don’t let unnecessary weight gain put a damper on an otherwise joyous holiday. Just know what you’re getting into beforehand and be prepared with a game plan. (more…)
Beer, Wine, Liquor Which Is Better For Weight Loss?
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009When I’m consulting clients on weight loss I often get asked which alcohol drink is best for weight loss. While it’s true that some choices are better than others there’s a lot of trickery being used by alcohol manufacturers to deceive you. I figured it would be helpful to give you a quick course on the straight truth about alcohol and how it impacts your body’s ability to burn fat. (more…)
Dangers of Diet Sodas
Monday, November 9th, 2009If you’re a diet soda drinker please take a minute to read this very important post. There’s a big misconception that diet sodas aren’t bad for you since they’re sugar-free and don’t have many calories. The reality is diet sodas are just as harmful (even more harmful) to the human body and can have serious negative effects on health. The reason is a poison called aspartame that’s used as an alternative sweetener to sugar. (more…)
Ranking Snacks For Fat Loss
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009I get asked this question all the time. “Shane, what are some of the best healthy snack choices I can choose from?” Instead of just telling you what snacks are best for weight loss, I figured it would be helpful to also explain why. We’ll start with the “worst” snack choices and move up the ladder to the “optimal” snack choices if your goal is to lose fat, increase energy, and change your shape. (more…)
Empty Calories versus Supportive Calories
Monday, November 2nd, 2009When it comes to weight loss there’s a huge misconception about calories. While it’s true that you can’t eat more calories than your body needs and lose fat, it’s more about the quality of calories than the quantity that’s important. The food industry has done a magnificent job in deceiving people with low-fat, low-calorie, aka “diet foods.” Truth be told, it’s the processed and refined foods that are largely to blame for people not being able to lose weight. (more…)
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1009 Anna Knapp Blvd #101, Mt. Pleasant-Charleston, SC 29464. Phone: 843-971-8665. Shaping Concepts, LLC is a leading provider of personal training programs in South Carolina with locations in Charleston, Myrtle Beach, and Bluffton-Hilton Head. We are also a provider of fitness DVDs, books, audio CDs, and much more.