Usually towards the end of December every year, you’ll hear talk of diets and gyms and workouts. This goes in line with other so called resolutions like quitting smoking and saving more money. If you read these articles you know I’m not immune to saying what is on my mind. So here it goes. I fail to accept the fact that people resolve to do things they should have been doing all along just because it is the beginning of the year. Now with that said, here is my issue. Since this is all about fitness, I will use diet as an example. A new year is days away, so you may come to the conclusion that you’re going to undertake a healthier lifestyle come the first of January. That is commendable. There … Read entire article »

We received an e mail from a reader looking for clarification on the often debated and confusing weight difference of fat and muscle.  Hi, I was hoping you could settle a debate for me. Over Christmas my sister and I had a disagreement about muscle weighing more than fat. She claims that muscle weighs more than fat. I tried to reason with her that a pound is a pound regardless, but she maintains I’m wrong. Could you please explain the difference if any in the weight of muscle and fat? Thanks  Martin D.  To answer your question, Martin. Yes and no, was that vague enough? I’ll explain why it can be viewed different ways. Ultimately one is right. Does a pound of muscle and a pound of fat weigh the same? You’ll find a variety … Read entire article »