I’m always amazed at how so many people overlook the importance of nutrition when trying to slim down. I think it has been banged into our heads to eat little portions… the smaller the portions the faster you lose weight, right?

Honestly, I hate it when Dr.’s give older clients gloom and doom. Just because their older doesn’t mean there is no hope for their health.

And that’s the same way my client felt… that there should be something she could do to help her condition. And she was right! Her Dr. told her it was “old age” and that she would have to take pain pills and anti-inflammatory’s for the rest of her life. She refused the pain meds, they don’t agree with her anyway.

I’ve seen many bad exercise habits first hand. They’re not only bad habits, but they’re bad choices that are going to affect your health in the long run. If you’re guilty of any one of these, it’s time to make a change now.

Working out on an Empty Stomach

These foods are on the top of the list for 2012: Learn about the latest lentils, the veggies in vogue, the seeds in style, and more.

Brussels Sprouts

Now that we’re kicking off 2012, brussels sprouts are the veggie of the year. A cup of sprouts is just 55 calories and provides 4 grams of filling fiber.

I’ve been through many diets, trends, and enough failure that I’ve come to realize your hormones affect the way you lose weight. I’m not negating exercise and watching calories, but the key to a healthy metabolism is healthy hormones. They key to adding years of quality to your life.

Don’t judge this wonder-bean too quickly

Soybeans (Glycine soya) are an important part of the food chain in many Asian countries. They have high protein content and have been consumed in times of food shortage. Humans can survive and thrive on soybeans when animal protein is scarce or not preferred.

The mind has a way of playing tricks. Of course if your brain doesn’t get all the vitamins and minerals it needs it can play bad tricks. Forgetfulness, cloudiness, brain fog, confusion, fatigue, headaches… any of those sound familiar? Among the elderly it’s worse and so many of these folks simply don’t know what’s wrong. They blame it on “getting old”.