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Transformation #1 – the Healthy Irishman – Workout Overview by Douglas R. Patient ExpertHealth MavenPeople's HealthBlogger Award Nominee Posted in: Blog Posts in Obesity The other day on my blog, I introduced you to the Healthy Irishman and his plans to transform his body. Here is a link to that post.Today, I will be outlining his program.PROG ... Read on »
Rainbow Chard & Leek Saute with….+ by Douglas R. Patient ExpertHealth MavenPeople's HealthBlogger Award Nominee Posted in: Blog Posts in Obesity I’m really diggin’ our CSA box delivery service. So far the produce has been great and in order to use it all we’ve had to use our noggins and think outside ... Read on »
HealthHabits is Under Construction by Douglas R. Patient ExpertHealth MavenPeople's HealthBlogger Award Nominee Posted in: Blog Posts in Obesity No posts for the next few days as I attempt to make the shift from healthhabits.wordpress.com to healthhabits.ca.I transferred over the archives today (with some technical sup ... Read on »
Nutrition Deathmatch #2: Special K Protein Shake v.s. Chocolate Milk by Douglas R. Patient ExpertHealth MavenPeople's HealthBlogger Award Nominee Posted in: Blog Posts in Obesity I think it’s time for me to find another health club.Yesterday, while chatting with the “towel lady”, I noticed that they were carrying a new protein shake&h ... Read on »
Resistance Stretching by Douglas R. Patient ExpertHealth MavenPeople's HealthBlogger Award Nominee Posted in: Blog Posts in Obesity In yesterday’s post, I introduced you to microStretching.Today, it’s Resistance Stretching….made famous by 40-something Olympic and World champion Dara Torr ... Read on »
microStretching by Douglas R. Patient ExpertHealth MavenPeople's HealthBlogger Award Nominee Posted in: Blog Posts in Obesity We all know how to stretch….right?Bend over, touch your toes and hold for 30 seconds.So, why is it that after years and years of static stretching after each and every ... Read on »
Researchers Find the Answer to Senior Citizen Heart Health by Douglas R. Patient ExpertHealth MavenPeople's HealthBlogger Award Nominee Posted in: Blog Posts in Obesity Researchers have discovered a cutting edge technique to help senior citizens improve the elasticity of their arteries – thereby reducing their risk of heart disease and ... Read on »
Miso Marinated Cod with Sesame Soba Noodles by Douglas R. Patient ExpertHealth MavenPeople's HealthBlogger Award Nominee Posted in: Blog Posts in Obesity The first time I had Miso was in soup at a sushi bar, which I’m sure is the case for a bunch of you guys. Then a few months later I ordered the miso-marinated cod, which ... Read on »
Fitness Myth Busted: Core Stability and the Bosu by Douglas R. Patient ExpertHealth MavenPeople's HealthBlogger Award Nominee Posted in: Blog Posts in Obesity All across the globe, personal trainers push their clients up onto BOSU balls with claims that it increases core muscle activity.And while I personally think that the only rea ... Read on »
How the Internet Will Help You Improve Your Health, Boost Your Fitness and Help You Lose Weight by Douglas R. Patient ExpertHealth MavenPeople's HealthBlogger Award Nominee Posted in: Blog Posts in Obesity Yesterday, I opened up a can of whoop-ass on the Health/Fitness/Obesity industry.I argued that it was wrong of the “experts” to abandon their clients and deflect ... Read on »
The Failure of the Health/Fitness/Obesity Industry by Douglas R. Patient ExpertHealth MavenPeople's HealthBlogger Award Nominee 1 Comment Posted in: Blog Posts in Obesity Aaaaarrrgggghhhhh……I am so frustrated.Yesterday, I met with new client for the first time.Over the past 30+ years, this woman has tried and failed to lose 20 pou ... Read on »
Who is the best Blogger in the Weight Loss Community? by Douglas R. Patient ExpertHealth MavenPeople's HealthBlogger Award Nominee Posted in: Questions & Answers in Weight loss Who is the best Blogger in the Weight Loss Community? Read on »
Who is the best Blogger in the Strength Training Community? by Douglas R. Patient ExpertHealth MavenPeople's HealthBlogger Award Nominee Posted in: Questions & Answers in Strength Training Who is the best Blogger in the Strength Training Community? Read on »
Who is the best Blogger in the Exercise Community? by Douglas R. Patient ExpertHealth MavenPeople's HealthBlogger Award Nominee Posted in: Questions & Answers in Exercise Who is the best Blogger in the Exercise Community? Read on »
This is what happens when Health Habits doesn’t eat healthy by Douglas R. Patient ExpertHealth MavenPeople's HealthBlogger Award Nominee Posted in: Blog Posts in Obesity Yesterday was my wife’s birthday.Instead of going out to a restaurant, I offered to cook one of her favorite meals:Vegetable lasagna with 4 types of cheeseGarlic bread d ... Read on »
Introducing Eddie Riggs (aka Jack Black on STEROIDZ) by Douglas R. Patient ExpertHealth MavenPeople's HealthBlogger Award Nominee Posted in: Blog Posts in Obesity In his quest to fully become the character of Eddie Riggs, Jack Black has gone too far.Steroids, growth hormone, synthroid, stem cell gene therapy…you name it, Jack did ... Read on »
Family Style Artichoke Chicken by Douglas R. Patient ExpertHealth MavenPeople's HealthBlogger Award Nominee Posted in: Blog Posts in Obesity Would you believe I’ve made this dish three times in hopes of getting a good photo?Ah well, this is me best. Good thing it’s mouthwatering good! You’ll have ... Read on »
I Need Your Help by Douglas R. Patient ExpertHealth MavenPeople's HealthBlogger Award Nominee Posted in: Blog Posts in Obesity It’s that time of year again….Time for me to shamelessly beg for your vote.Please, please, please,please,please,please,please,please,please,please,please,please,p ... Read on »
Vinegar is a Fat-Burning, Waist Shrinking, Cholesterol Lowering Superfood by Douglas R. Patient ExpertHealth MavenPeople's HealthBlogger Award Nominee Posted in: Blog Posts in Obesity In yesterday’s post, I introduced you to a study which showed that plain ole’ vinegar is effective in suppressing body fat accumulation.More specifically, the rese ... Read on »
Fighting Fat With Vinegar by Douglas R. Patient ExpertHealth MavenPeople's HealthBlogger Award Nominee Posted in: Blog Posts in Obesity Your Grandma was right.It turns out that the acetic acid found in plain ole’ vinegar is effective in suppressing body fat accumulation.The ScienceEarlier this year, Japa ... Read on »