http://www.shapingconcepts.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:33:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I received a good question this week from a client who wanted to know if she could take an Omega 3-6-9 fatty acid "blend" supplement instead of flax seed or fish oil. I’ll give you my answer but first let me explain what the heck the difference is in simple ... http://www.shapingconcepts.com/blog/2010/03/omega-3-6-or-9-which-is-best/ Without question one of the hottest trends in the fitness industry right now is small group personal training and rightly so. Many people are realizing the benefits of having professional instruction, structure, and accountability in their fitness programs. While gyms and health clubs provide plenty of amenities, classes, and equipment ... http://www.shapingconcepts.com/blog/2010/03/small-group-personal-training-pros-and-cons/ 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 ... http://www.shapingconcepts.com/blog/2010/03/how-food-affects-willpower/ I have long argued that you’ll never see a “one size fits all” solution for weight loss due to one thing- bioindividuality. Simply put each person is inherently unique with their body make-up. Everything from your metabolism, hormonal levels, down to your DNA is different. Taking hormonal balances (or more ... http://www.shapingconcepts.com/blog/2010/03/genetic-test-for-the-best-diet/ If you were to pick up pretty much any woman’s magazine from the grocery store check out line you’d have to say yeah sure there are weight loss secrets. So many secrets in fact that you’ll find a new one printed each week.  The latest “secret” I stumbled on this past week ... http://www.shapingconcepts.com/blog/2010/02/are-there-really-secrets-for-weight-loss/ Sodium 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 ... http://www.shapingconcepts.com/blog/2010/01/tips-on-reducing-sodium-in-your-diet/ Congratulations go out to Elisa Large the 2009 Charleston Biggest Loser Contest winner. She won the $500 grand prize for the biggest change in body composition over the twelve week contest period that ran from September 25, 2009 to December 22, 2009. The contest included coaching tips, nutrition e-books, and exercise ... http://www.shapingconcepts.com/blog/2010/01/2009-charleston-biggest-loser-contest-winner/ The American Heart Association released a study this week reporting that people who spend more than four hours in front of the TV daily have an 80 percent increased risk of cardiovascular death. While it’s no surprise that people who watch a lot of TV have increased health risks due ... http://www.shapingconcepts.com/blog/2010/01/breaking-your-addiction-to-tv/ When 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. ... http://www.shapingconcepts.com/blog/2010/01/insulin-resistance/ With 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 ... http://www.shapingconcepts.com/blog/2010/01/low-calorie-misconceptions/