Comments for Answer Fitness®: Practical Fitness Advice for Everyone http://www.answerfitness.com The inside-scoop on Diet, Exercise, Nutrition and Training for People Who Are Passionate About Fitness Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:24:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 Comment on Fad Diets: Why They Are Bad & How To Spot Them | Diet & Nutrition by Chan http://www.answerfitness.com/186/fad-diets-why-they-are-bad-diet-nutrition/#comment-1157 Chan Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:07:54 +0000 http://www.answerfitness.com/186/fad-diets-why-they-are-bad-diet-nutrition/#comment-1157 Fad diets have been around for approximately fifty years; it should be no surprise that they are proven to be ineffective and often leave you feeling ill-omened and depressed. Not all of the fad diet drawbacks are physical; in fact the most important adverse effect of fad dieting is that it leads to depression and affect your emotional well-being. Fad diets have been around for approximately fifty years; it should be no surprise that they are proven to be ineffective and often leave you feeling ill-omened and depressed. Not all of the fad diet drawbacks are physical; in fact the most important adverse effect of fad dieting is that it leads to depression and affect your emotional well-being.

]]> Comment on Getting Real with Fitness Model Amanda Carrier | Female Fitness Model Interviews by Amber http://www.answerfitness.com/174/female-fitness-model-amanda-carrier-fitness-model-interviews-answer-fitness/#comment-1155 Amber Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:25:24 +0000 http://www.answerfitness.com/174/female-fitness-model-amanda-carrier-fitness-model-interviews-answer-fitness/#comment-1155 Wow...fab interview Matt. I'm glad to see you are highlighting gorgeous curvy, and real women who work their asses off to stay healthy and fit. I look forward to other female profiles! Wow…fab interview Matt. I’m glad to see you are highlighting gorgeous curvy, and real women who work their asses off to stay healthy and fit. I look forward to other female profiles!

]]> Comment on Fad Diets: Why They Are Bad & How To Spot Them | Diet & Nutrition by Amber http://www.answerfitness.com/186/fad-diets-why-they-are-bad-diet-nutrition/#comment-1154 Amber Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:16:08 +0000 http://www.answerfitness.com/186/fad-diets-why-they-are-bad-diet-nutrition/#comment-1154 So true Matt. Fad diets are a waste of time. If you eat healthy as a life style you'll never need to go on some fad diet. The discipline and workouts just have to be there. Period. So true Matt. Fad diets are a waste of time. If you eat healthy as a life style you’ll never need to go on some fad diet. The discipline and workouts just have to be there. Period.

]]> Comment on Kimkins Diet: Big Fat Fraud? | Diet Reviews by Jordan http://www.answerfitness.com/142/kimkins-diet-big-fat-fraud-diet-reviews-and-scams/#comment-1150 Jordan Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:02:36 +0000 http://www.answerfitness.com/142/kimkins-diet-big-fat-fraud-diet-reviews-and-scams/#comment-1150 Hi Matt! I would love to respond to you. I understand where you are coming from and I just want to say that I don't consider hoodia to be a supplement that produces rapid weight loss results. Hoodia has been around for hundreds of years and is a rare plant species that was once used by the San Tribesman of South Africa when they went on long hunting journeys. Today we are all well aware that hoodia is known for suppressing the appetite. Yes it does fall into the fad diet category with all the different products out on the market today and many of them making bogus claims but did you know that hoodia has many other health benefits besides reducing hunger? Hoodia can help with indigestion, diabetes, hypertension,abdominal cramping, regulate glucose levels. This rare plant was first noticed because of all its medicinal uses and because it gets so much attention with diet and weight loss many people don't know that it has so many other benefits. I don't believe there is a substitute for diet and exercise I think hoodia can help tame hunger and cravings though. Hi Matt! I would love to respond to you. I understand where you are coming from and I just want to say that I don’t consider hoodia to be a supplement that produces rapid weight loss results. Hoodia has been around for hundreds of years and is a rare plant species that was once used by the San Tribesman of South Africa when they went on long hunting journeys. Today we are all well aware that hoodia is known for suppressing the appetite. Yes it does fall into the fad diet category with all the different products out on the market today and many of them making bogus claims but did you know that hoodia has many other health benefits besides reducing hunger? Hoodia can help with indigestion, diabetes, hypertension,abdominal cramping, regulate glucose levels. This rare plant was first noticed because of all its medicinal uses and because it gets so much attention with diet and weight loss many people don’t know that it has so many other benefits. I don’t believe there is a substitute for diet and exercise I think hoodia can help tame hunger and cravings though.

]]> Comment on Why Workout Routines for Toning Fail | Fitness Tips by FitMom http://www.answerfitness.com/181/body-toning-myth-fitness-tips-answer-fitness/#comment-1128 FitMom Sun, 24 Aug 2008 14:50:51 +0000 http://www.answerfitness.com/181/body-toning-myth-fitness-tips-answer-fitness/#comment-1128 totally agree with the toning versus building muscle. feel like I'm pounding my head against the wall when I hear women who only focus on cardio. I don't even use the word tone. It's too foo foo la la for me. Just say it like it is- build muscle, lose fat. totally agree with the toning versus building muscle. feel like I’m pounding my head against the wall when I hear women who only focus on cardio. I don’t even use the word tone. It’s too foo foo la la for me. Just say it like it is- build muscle, lose fat.

]]> Comment on Kimkins Diet: Big Fat Fraud? | Diet Reviews by Matt http://www.answerfitness.com/142/kimkins-diet-big-fat-fraud-diet-reviews-and-scams/#comment-1119 Matt Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:10:35 +0000 http://www.answerfitness.com/142/kimkins-diet-big-fat-fraud-diet-reviews-and-scams/#comment-1119 Jordan, I couldn't help but notice that your name links to a website hawking hoodia diet pills. Doesn't that qualify as a "rapid weight loss" promise? It doesn't really seem to be all that different from a fad diet, IMO. Interested in knowing your response. Jordan, I couldn’t help but notice that your name links to a website hawking hoodia diet pills. Doesn’t that qualify as a “rapid weight loss” promise? It doesn’t really seem to be all that different from a fad diet, IMO. Interested in knowing your response.

]]> Comment on What is Whey Protein Powder and Do I Need It? | Diet and Nutrition by Matt http://www.answerfitness.com/44/what-is-whey-protein-powder-and-do-i-need-it/#comment-1118 Matt Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:08:02 +0000 http://www.answerfitness.com/44/what-is-whey-protein-powder-and-do-i-need-it/#comment-1118 Nick, did the whey powder come with a scoop? If not, generally 1/3 cup is a serving -- which will typically provide between 20-23 grams of protein, depending on the brand (and whether it is whey isolate or whey concentrate.) In terms of how much fluid to mix with the whey powder, this is really a matter of personal preference. I like 1-1/2 scoops in 1-2 cups for skim milk for a post-workout recovery drink. If you are trying to keep calories down, you can mix it with water -- although it won't taste as rich. Best of luck! matt Nick, did the whey powder come with a scoop? If not, generally 1/3 cup is a serving — which will typically provide between 20-23 grams of protein, depending on the brand (and whether it is whey isolate or whey concentrate.) In terms of how much fluid to mix with the whey powder, this is really a matter of personal preference. I like 1-1/2 scoops in 1-2 cups for skim milk for a post-workout recovery drink. If you are trying to keep calories down, you can mix it with water — although it won’t taste as rich.

Best of luck!
matt

]]> Comment on Free Printable Workout Log | Exercise & Training Logs by Matt http://www.answerfitness.com/164/free-printable-workout-log-exercise-training-logs/#comment-1117 Matt Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:04:38 +0000 http://www.answerfitness.com/164/free-printable-workout-log-exercise-training-logs/#comment-1117 Gina, thanks for stopping by. Glad this workout log helped you out. Let me know how things go with the the basketball team. Keep us posted. Gina, thanks for stopping by. Glad this workout log helped you out. Let me know how things go with the the basketball team. Keep us posted.

]]> Comment on Kimkins Diet: Big Fat Fraud? | Diet Reviews by Jordan http://www.answerfitness.com/142/kimkins-diet-big-fat-fraud-diet-reviews-and-scams/#comment-1116 Jordan Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:18:07 +0000 http://www.answerfitness.com/142/kimkins-diet-big-fat-fraud-diet-reviews-and-scams/#comment-1116 I would like to make a comment for Dana if I may. I understand that this diet worked for you but just because it worked does not make it healthy. You got the results you wanted, great! Ultimately this is not a way of life and if it is for you there will be heavy consequences to pay with your health down the road. I went to school for health and nutrition as well as managed a large vitamin retailer for years. I have seen it all as far as fad diets go and this one is just as bad as all the others. I am not out to hurt your feelings just out to let you know that these issues truly concern me. It is your health that is at stake so be careful and good luck. I would like to make a comment for Dana if I may. I understand that this diet worked for you but just because it worked does not make it healthy. You got the results you wanted, great! Ultimately this is not a way of life and if it is for you there will be heavy consequences to pay with your health down the road. I went to school for health and nutrition as well as managed a large vitamin retailer for years. I have seen it all as far as fad diets go and this one is just as bad as all the others. I am not out to hurt your feelings just out to let you know that these issues truly concern me. It is your health that is at stake so be careful and good luck.

]]> Comment on Kimkins Diet: Big Fat Fraud? | Diet Reviews by Jordan http://www.answerfitness.com/142/kimkins-diet-big-fat-fraud-diet-reviews-and-scams/#comment-1115 Jordan Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:12:22 +0000 http://www.answerfitness.com/142/kimkins-diet-big-fat-fraud-diet-reviews-and-scams/#comment-1115 Wow! I have never been one for fad diets or crash dieting. Since I was a young child I was taught the importance of proper nutrition and health along with exercise. I have been blessed with good genes as well. This is terrible though because so many people get sucked into fad diets and especially the ones that promise rapid weight-loss. There really is no such thing if you think about. My thinking is if it's too good to be true it usually is. Wow! I have never been one for fad diets or crash dieting. Since I was a young child I was taught the importance of proper nutrition and health along with exercise. I have been blessed with good genes as well. This is terrible though because so many people get sucked into fad diets and especially the ones that promise rapid weight-loss. There really is no such thing if you think about. My thinking is if it’s too good to be true it usually is.

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