The secret to the buddy system

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Q. Glen, I hate working out by myself, Any suggestions?

A. Choose a workout buddy. It's far too easy to blow off your daily exercise regimen. Having a partner who you're committed to will give you accountability and you'll be less likely to come up with an excuse as to why you can't exercise. When you're in need of someone to boost your motivation, a workout buddy is the ideal candidate. Find a like-minded dieter to help you stay the course. You won't feel so alone in your endeavors

Glen's Bottom Line: Get a workout partner!

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The Write Way to Lose Weight.

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Q. Glen, Whats the right way to lose weight?

A. Keep a food journal. There's no better way to keep track of what you're eating than by logging it. Record every morsel that goes into your mouth. This will help you keep a tally on your caloric intake. In the event you hit a weight-loss plateau, you can look back and see what foods could be preventing you from losing. All you need is a spiral notebook and a pen to keep tabs on your eating behaviors.

Glen's Bottom Line: Write it down!

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Tricks For Treat

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Q. Glen, Can I treat myself to some of my favorite food sometime?


A. Allow yourself a weekly treat. Eliminating your favorite foods is a recipe for disaster. Instead of completely cutting out the brownie you love or the cookie you can't live without, practice moderation. Once a week, allow yourself to indulge. By depriving yourself, you're only setting yourself up for disaster. In time, you'll cave into those cravings and more than likely overindulge.


Glen's Bottom Line: Make smart choices!

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Beware of the Silent Killer

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Q. Glen Is salt really bad for you?

A. Yes, Eliminate sodium. It's a proven fact that sodium contributes to high blood pressure, heart disease, fluid retention and other health ailments. Most of the sodium in our diets comes from table salt. The American Heart Association recommends that healthy adults limit their sodium intake to 2,300 milligrams a day. A quarter teaspoon of sodium contains 600 milligrams of sodium.

Glen's Bottom Line: To avoid getting too much sodium, read labels.

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Eat More, Lose More

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Q. Glen, What can I eat more of without gaining more weight?

A. Fill up on soups and other high energy-density foods. Research shows that foods with high water content fill you up faster and for a longer period of times. Fruits, vegetables and broth-based soups all fit the bill. By starting a meal off with a bowl of soup or a healthy salad, dieters reduce their overall calorie consumption for each meal. In addition, it's possible to eat larger volumes of these foods for a smaller amount of calories.

Glen's Bottom Line: Eat Water!

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Work out like a cover model

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Q. Glen, How can I get a body like a magazine cover model?

A.Before Gerard Butler, Jamie Foxx, and Jason Statham, there was Owen McKibbin—the most popular cover model in the history of Men's Health. He inspired thousands of guys to strive for a six-pack by following these fitness rules. Listen up.

Rule 1: Cardio and strength training are equally important. You can get washboard abs without doing a single situp, but you can't get a rippling stomach without consistent cardio work. Choose any machine—or mix up several—and do some interval work to start burning fat.

Rule 2: Sprint. It's the quintessential cover model exercise—perfect your form, raise your resting metabolism, and start getting lean with all-out, hard-as-you-can-go, straight-ahead effort.

Rule 3: Hidden muscles need as much work as the big ones. When guys get hurt, they don't hurt the big stuff—they injure a rotator cuff, or their lower back, or the tendons around their knees. Work those, too, and you'll stay in the gym—and progress towards your goals.

Rule 4: It's about looking good, but it also isn't. Strength training strengthens your bones, pumps up your natural testosterone release, and sharpens your mind—meaning a sweat session can get you a raise and put hair on your new, bigger chest.

Reference: Men's Health

Glen's Bottom Line: Cardio, Weight Training and Intensity

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A Weight-Loss Investment You Can Afford

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Q. Glen, I am a women I need to lose weight and speed up my metabolism! Any suggestions?

A. Buy a set of light weights. There's no denying the benefits of strength training. If you're worried about bulking up by lifting weights, think again. Weight training with 3, 5 and 8 pound weights actually raises your metabolism, improves strength and endurance and helps boost weight loss. An effective routine also strengthens bones and prevents diseases such as osteoporosis

Glen's Bottom Line: strength train with weights!

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A simple way to eliminate calories

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Q. Glen, I eat out alot any tips on how to order?

A. Cut your meal in half. When dining out, have your server bring out half of your entrée. The other half should go right into a to-go container. This will prevent you from over-doing it at dinner or lunch. Most restaurant servings are far beyond what a typical portion should be. Polishing off that plate of pasta is like eating for two. The leftovers lend an element of convenience with one less meal to plan for the following day.

Glen's Bottom Line: Can I have a to go bag!

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Crunch, munch and lose

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Q. Glen, Any thing to snack on with out gaining weight?

A. Eat cruciferous foods. Crunch and munch. Filling up on foods such as broccoli, carrots, apples and other foods that require plenty of chewing is a slick way to boost health and weight loss. These fruits and vegetables are low in fat, high in fiber and leave you feeling fuller for a longer period of time. In addition, they require more effort to eat and they fill you up faster. Plus, you're not consuming an excessive amount of calories.

Glen's Bottom Line: Eat a carrot! Whats up Doc!

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The connection between toothpaste and weight loss

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Q. Glen, I snack alot! any suggestions that work?

A. Brush your teeth. When you feel like snacking, try brushing your teeth. For many people, having fresh minty breath staves off the need to snack. Keep a toothbrush and a travel size tube of toothpaste in your purse or desk drawer. Many times the desire to nibble doesn't come from hunger but from boredom or stress. Instead of paying a visit to the vending machine for chips or candy, hit the bathroom and give your mouth a quick cleansing.

Glen's Bottom Line: Smile with your teeth instead of eating with your mouth!

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Small steps to slimville!

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Q. Glen, I have high expectations on losing weight and getting in shape! Am I chasing rainbows?

A. Set small goals. Rome wasn't built in a day and there's no way you're going to conquer your weight issues overnight. Have patience. Instead of concentrating on the bottom line, think in five or ten pound increments. You'll be less likely to get discouraged when you're in it for the long haul. As you get closer to achieving your goal, reward yourself and keep track of the milestones you've already hit.

Glen's Bottom Line: KEEP MOVING...FORWARD!

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Diet food swimming in goodness

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Q. Glen, Should I eat a lot of Fish?

A. Make fish a staple in your diet. The American Heart Association recommends eating fish (fatty fish to be specific) twice a week. In addition to being low in saturated fat and high in protein, fatty fishes such as albacore tune, mackerel, salmon, trout and herring are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. These omega-3 fatty acids decrease the risk of arryhythmias, decrease triglyceride levels, decrease growth rate of atherosclerotic plaque and lower blood pressure.

Glen's Bottom Line: Got any unhealthy Fat? Go fish!

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Drive-thru directions: stay on the diet track

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Q.Glen, I eat at fast food places alot, Any suggestions on eating healthy?

A. Healthy fast food choices. Before you order a burger, fries and soda, explore the healthier options available. Dining at a fast food restaurant doesn't have to derail your diet efforts. There are plenty of choices that can fit your healthy meal plan. Enjoy a plain grilled chicken sandwich, broiled fish, a plain baked potato, fresh vegetables or a side salad. Substitute a soda for water or unsweetened iced tea. Bypass anything fried, breaded or prepared with cream-based sauces.

Glen's Bottom Line: Make the healthy choice!

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Diet food swimming in goodness

How Computers Keep You Fat!

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Q. Glen, I sit in front of a PC all day, I get very tired and stiff any suggestions?

A. One of the best ways to increase your performance at work and in the gym is to take a break from the computer. Sometimes we get so caught up with work that it's hard to remember to get up and stretch or go for a walk, but doing so will help minimize stress, improve your concentration and encourage you to burn a few calories in the process. Performing the same actions again and again without rest can lead to Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI) such as carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, tendinitis, tenosynovitis and thoracic outlet syndrome. Make it a point to get up and walk away from the computer every half hour, and your body, mind and eyes will thank you.

Glen's Bottom Line: Get up and Get moving!

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Kick Out The Jams

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Q.Glen, I need to find an exercise that keeps my heart going and reduces stress! Any suggestions?



A. A great way to let out aggression, reduce stress and get super fit is by kicking, ducking, elbowing and jabbing it out with some kickboxing. This fun workout typically involves repetitive punches, alternating hand strikes, kicks and a combination of all three. After a stressful day at work, a fun session of kickboxing will do wonders to brighten your mood. Learning valuable self-defense skills at the same time is an added benefit.


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