Fad Diets Don’t Work

I firmly believe that the “cleaner” you eat, the “leaner” you will be. I have been in the fitness business for over 15 years and have worked with many clients who have experimented with many different diets. The clients who lost the most weight and kept it off made lifestyle changes, and didn’t follow a strict diet.

Throughout the years, I have watched my clients transform their bodies. Instead of cutting out entire food groups or going on “crash diets,” they were able to do this purely by working hard and resisting the temptation of large portions and processed foods. In fact, many of them only gave up diet sodas and didn’t change anything else in their diets and they still lost weight.

 

I believe that the chemicals in processed foods, especially in diet sodas, have to go somewhere. My clients have helped prove this point. Just because a food has 0 calories doesn’t mean it just evaporates from our bodies. We have to figure out where it goes, what nutrients we need from it, and how to digest it.

 

In fact, I was watching The Biggest Loser last week and the first diet quiz question was, “What makes you live longer, diet sodas, or regular sodas?” The answer was regular soda of course and surprisingly, both contestants got it right. I’m happy to see that the current trend in health and fitness is eating right, not trying diet after diet! 

 

 

Tips for People Living With Food Allergies

If you have a child who has a food allergy or you have one yourself, you know how frustrating it can be to find food that meets your dietary needs but also tastes great.  Today, you should be able to find substitute ingredients that allow you to make certain meals, but what about those days you are on-the-go or just don’t feel like cooking?

As a personal trainer and triathlete, I advise my clients and friends to keep healthy snacks on-hand at all times.  Having something readily available decreases the chance of eating junk food or over eating later during a meal.  This same logic can be applied to someone with a food allergy.  If you keep allergy-friendly food on you at all times, you’ll be less likely to snack on something that could be harmful to your body.

Maybe you fall into both categories: you have a food allergy and you are looking to get into shape.  If you do, you probably feel like there aren’t many choices out there.  In response to this problem, I have created 3Bar.  3BAR is formulated to be a balanced, all-natural energy bar that is wheat and gluten free, diabetic-friendly, safe for hypoglycemics, vegans and vegetarians, and is the best food for energy.  It’s also a Kosher product.  3BAR helps you stay satiated for up to two hours.  Which means you won’t be reaching for those doughnuts in the office break room around 3 p.m.

3BAR is a great option for those suffering from Celiac Disease, moms, dieters, and just anyone looking to be healthy.  You can check out the available flavors and ingredients at my website: http://www.tri3bar.com/Unwrapped.shtml.

If you or someone you know is suffering from a food allergy, please tell us your story in the comments section.  Also, feel free to share any tips, informational websites, or support groups you found to be helpful.