Fit Bytes – Unplugged

Diet analysis and advice that helped a Fitbytes Insider lose last 4lbs.

Those who became a Fitbytes Insider by subscribing to my FREE fitness and nutrition training on the home page  have received a free diet analysis.  For many of these Fitbytes Insiders, there diet has gone from bad to good.  I’ve witnessed people lose 8-21 lbs in only 1 month.  Obviously, those who have lost massive weight [...]

High Protein, Low Fat and Versatile: Black Bean Salad Recipe

Black Bean recipe is a great versatile option for a snack or a high protein, low-fat and healthy meal.

Healthy Turkey Day Tips That may Help You from Packing On the Calories

Hey, it’s turkey time….ready set go!!!! It’s really an excuse for many of you to stuff your face and put as many pounds on between now and Christmas.  Honestly, is it the food that’s so important or is it just an excuse to just gorge.  Well, if you think back to every thanksgiving and you [...]

Tuna Consumption: The Good and Bad! For You and It’s Population.

The heart-health benefits of eating fish has been long known by the general public.   Over the last few years,  the craze for eating  fish that contain high amounts of the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids — DHA and EPA omega-3 — such as tuna,swordfish and salmon has increased dramatically.  The high levels of omega-3 fatty acids [...]

#1 Workout Excuse-Time…Finding time to workout can be tough!

The number one reason why people don’t exercise is that they don’t have time.
At least that’s what they tell themselves .
I know we are all busy. Between getting to and from work, balancing responsibilities and having time for yourself, there’s little left over for workouts.
With the holiday season fast approaching your busy schedule is sure [...]

Grilled Fruit, Nature’s Natural Candy

We are entering the holiday season, a time when sugar-and-fat laden desserts will materialize wherever you go. Wait! Before you forego your fitness goals for another piece of pie, try this simple recipe.
Fruit is nature’s candy – it’s sweet, delicate and delicious. Grilling fruit extracts the natural sugar, making it a warm, tasty treat. Serve [...]

21 Healthy Snacks while dieting or for better health.

Small Organic Apple, 1 ounce turkey slices
Protein Drink
Salad Greens with 1 ounce protein (tofu, chicken,tuna,turkey,turkey bacon, etc..)
2-3 ounces white tuna with favorite dressing (1-2x week because of mercury levels) mixed with your favorite dressing (I like bbq, Annies terriyaki or Paul Newman’s balsamic and raspberry vinaigrette.)
Sliced fruit mixed with organic plain Greek yogurt (Brown Cow) or [...]

Can Hypnosis Help?

Hypnosis is a state in which a person becomes highly responsive to suggestions.  It is focused concentration, otherwise known as “trance,” when your consciousness is altered through the narrowing of attention. You are actually hyper-attentive in this state. Your imagination can be heightened and you are thoroughly relaxed.  You “tune out” the outside world…yet you are always in [...]

Genetics can be unfair.

So, there I was the other day in the seat getting my hair cut.  The hair stylist walks up and says ” I’ll be cutting your hair today.  My name is Maria.”
Yes, she was 5′5″ and a complete knockout. Fit, slender and an angelic face.  Naturally, we talked and I asked, ” You obviously workout! [...]

Halloween Tips that don’t work!

I got an email on Thursday, “  Doug, can you put up a post on Halloween Tips to abstain from blowing your diet ? ”
No, I won’t. lol.
You know why?  People will do what their going to do no matter what you say!  Here’s some good ones I’ve seen on the internet or tv!

Eat a [...]