A client asked me the other day about CLA: what it is and how it works in the body.  Well known in the world of body building as a “must take” supplement, this is one that I have been taking for years and recommend to all my clients that want to get lean and mean.

CLA stands for conjugated linoleic acid—a fatty acid known for promoting good health.   Decades of research indicates that CLA actually changes body composition by reducing body fat and increasing or preserving lean muscle mass—giving you a leaner, healthier appearance.  It prevents the storage of fat on your belly and in the liver.  Studies have shown that you literally can lose 6-8 lbs. of belly fat in the first 6 months of usage. (more…)

Are you eating a low-fat diet rich in complex carbohydrates with moderate amounts of protein, and you’re still one of the millions of people getting fatter and fatter? 

Did it ever occur to you that even though your diet may be low in fat it’s too high in calories, and that’s why you’re not losing weight? 

The “eat-all-you-want-as-long-as-it’s-low-fat” approach is the reason that many people think it’s OK to eat half a box of low-fat cookies everyday as an afternoon snack…then they wonder why they can’t zip their pants!

Think of your body as a bank account: if you make more deposits than you do withdrawals, your bank account grows.  In the same way, if you consistently eat more calories than you need (and make too many “deposits” in your fat cells) your hips grow! 

While there are many factors that determine how many calories your body utilizes each day, the bottom line is that you cannot eat as much as you want just because it’s low in fat; calories do count!  (more…)