Diet Plus Exercise Best For Long-Term Weight Loss  (now this is a no-brainer, not to fond of the word diet though) Two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese. Weight-loss studies don't offer much hope for a long term solution to the obesity epidemic.  Researchers from Harvard School of Public Health pooled the results of 18 weight-loss studies using a statistical technique called meta-analysis.  They compared the effect of exercise plus diet versus diet alone on weight loss and body mass index (BMI, a measure of the proportion of weight to height).  People lose about 2.5 pounds more by combining diet and excercise, compared to dieting alone, in studies lasting as long as two years.  Unfortunately, the average weight loss in these studies was less than 15 pounds- and most people regained some of the weight regardless of which weight-loss program they followed.  Just like in real life, the dropout rates in these studies were as high as 65 percent.  There is hope!  In one study, people sustained a 5.6 percent decrease in BMI for six years.  'Successful losers' should cut calories, excercise consistently and receive regular encouragement from professionals or support groups to maintain weight loss. Article from Obesity Reviews, 10:313-323, 2009  Twelve Point Cure for Complaining

It is easier to preach ten sermons Than it is to live one..

Our bodies are not garbage cans, let's not kid ourselves, we will reap what we sow.   Processed ain't so bad!

TOP 5  REASONS KETTLEBELLS PROVEN MOST EFFECTIVE EXERCISE TOOL KNOWN:         1. Burns Fat in Less Time By use of the Peripheral Heart training (PHA), the entire body is trained. The idea is to provide uninterrupted blood flow throughout the body while taking no rest between sets, similar to circuit training. You will be doing 4 times the work, in a shorter time frame. 2. Displaced Center of Gravity The kettelbell's center of gravity is 6-8 inches below the center of your hand. Barbells and dumbbells center the weight with your hand. The offset of the Kettlebell makes it “alive” in your hand and increases the difficulty and benefit of many of the drills. Kettlebells can do anything a dumbbell can do, even better in fact, but not vice-versa. 3. Variety and Versatility Your workout's variety is only limited by your imagination and safety. One Kettlebell, two Kettlebells and combination drills provide unlimited protection from boredom.  Kettlebells can be used anywhere. It is basically a gym in one hand and provides you with a total body workout.  4. Balance of Tension and Relaxation Tension is strength, relaxation is speed. An athlete must balance both to maximize skill. Kettlebell training utilizes a balance of tension and relaxation. 5. Trains Hip Extension and Deceleration Ballistic Kettlebell drills provide an intense load to the hips and buttocks. Very similar to the vertical leap, this “grooved” hip extension transfers to many athletic skills such as jumping, running, and throwing. Similarly, deceleration occurs when “throwing” and “catching” the Kettlebell behind you. Your muscles contract together to produce force reduction and deceleration of the weight.         from: http://www.artofstrength.com/articles/why-kettlebells.aspx

"When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long in the first place."                                                                                                        Unknown Encouraging Article

“Rather train yourself for godliness; for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.” (1 Timothy 4:7-8)

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