Just a Few Pounds. . .

Posted on May 30, 2007 by Valorie Delp

That’s what happens isn’t it? We gain a few pounds here and a few pounds there and we’re no longer in the realm of healthy. A few pounds here and there isn’t that bad. Why? Because it’s only a couple. No one bats an eye lash when you go from 135 to 137. Then maybe the next year you go from 137 to 139. . .and well, you see the pattern. And just how do you gain a couple of pounds here and there? By slowly changing your habits. Lots of college freshman gain the “freshman 15” because no one … Continue reading →

CLA: Burns Fat, Increases Lean Muscle, Helps Maintain Weight

Posted on February 13, 2007 by Lashell Hoover

Conjugated Linoleic Acid, or CLA, is a naturally occurring fatty acid which can be found in meat and dairy products. It is also sold as a dietary supplement. Three health benefits of CLA are reduction of body fat, increased lean muscle, and weight loss maintenance. A study of CLA was conducted by Jean-Michel Gaullier, PhD and his colleagues at Scandinavian Clinical Research Group in Norway. Participants were divided into three groups. Two were given either a pill or CLA syrup and the third was given an olive oil filled capsule. In twelve months, the pill group lost 9% of body … Continue reading →