Although binge eating disorder affects more people than anorexia and bulimia combined, it was only recently recognized by health experts. Our friends at Self are here to explain the facts behind binge eating disorder. If you think that you or someone you know may be suffering from an eating disorder, refer to the support links…
by David Greenwalt If you’re looking to eat healthier, including green leafy vegetables into your meals regularly is a must. These nutrient-dense foods are great for your health, and they can help you to lose weight, too. A recent study in over 130,000 adults found that people who increased their intake of green leafy vegetables…
by David Greenwalt Overweight young adults may have poorer episodic memory — the ability to recall past events — than their peers. This research adds to the increasing evidence of a link between memory and overeating. In a preliminary study published in The Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology, researchers from the Department of Psychology at…
The popularity of high intensity interval training is on the rise. High intensity interval training sessions are commonly called HIIT workouts. This type of training involves repeated bouts of high intensity effort followed by varied recovery times. A Complete Physical Activity Program A well-rounded physical activity program includes aerobic exercise and strength training exercise, but…
by David Greenwalt People who exercise have better mental fitness partly because of an increase of two common neurotransmitters — glutamate and gamma-aminobutyric acid, or GABA — that are responsible for chemical messaging within the brain. We already know exercise can improve depression but this research gives new insights into brain metabolism and why exercise…
by David Greenwalt What’s the most common excuse given for anyone not engaging in exercise? “I don’t have the time to work out.” I can safely say it’s now been elevated to FACT that you don’t have to spend two hours a day doing low-intensity steady-state (LISS) cardio to get the health and fat-loss benefits…
by David Greenwalt You weigh 200 pounds and wonder if losing 10 pounds can make a significant and positive difference in your health? It can! This study, a randomized controlled trial, looked at 40 obese men and women and compared losing 5%, 10% and 15% of starting weight. The more they lost the more improvements…
By David Greenwalt As rates of many chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease consistently rise, far too many public health messages focus, wrongly and solely on sugar, salt and fat OR the macros (i.e., carbs, protein and fat). A study published in Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases reported that we may…
Patricia Fay, a long-time fitness professional, first learned of Leanness Lifestyle in 1999 when she got my first-edition book. 15 years later she finally decided to give the program a try after struggling for years to get her own weight under control. She recently wrote me this … My name is Patricia Fay and I…
Lori Sailors, a 39 year old wife, mom and dental hygienist lost a total of 45 pounds with Lifestyle 180 and as a Leanness Lifestyle University student. Lori had done pretty much every diet gimmick out there. She’d done Weight Watchers ten times and lost weight with it only to regain it every time. Lori…