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Jorg Mardian CPT, RHN

Jan 2, 2016

Dieting Myths and Truths

How do we know what we know? Often, our knowledge comes through repetition and stories. In childhood, we call them fairy tales or bedtime stories. However, as adults these myths can be harmful when we start making decisions based on inaccurate information. Here are ten dieting myths to watch out for…

5 years ago · Jorg Mardian CPT, RHN

What's So Ideal About The Ideal Protein Diet?

A diet that has been floated about in the USA since February 2008, but has been available in Canada for 10 years and in Europe for 20 years is called the "Ideal Protein Diet." It was developed by a French doctor, Dr Tran Tien Chanh, initially intended for French Olympic athletes, allowing them to drop weight quickly…

5 years ago · Jorg Mardian CPT, RHN

Extreme Diets: The Big Fat Trap

BY JORG MARDIAN • THETRUMPET.COM • MARCH 4, 2020 These days, growing awareness of nutrition has popularized drastic diets that promise to produce significant weight loss, better moods, longer life, more satisfaction and other health benefits. From keto to raw food, vegan to low-fat, if you want to go on an extreme diet, you have plenty from which to choo…

5 months ago · Jorg Mardian CPT, RHN

The Mythical Weight Loss and Calorie Connection

Few have lasting success taking weight off because thy have been brainwashed into a tight and linear way of thinking. We now look at food as an energy value, rather than the quality of what we eat. It’s calories in – calories out! Don’t get me wrong, calories are extremely important to human health, as our body needs calories to survive. Without energy f…

5 years ago · Jorg Mardian CPT, RHN

Is Your Reason For Losing Weight Valid?

What’s your primary reason for losing weight – overall better health or getting thinner? For most, it’s the latter reason and though that may be the most popular, it’s unfortunately not the correct approach. Below I’m going to give you seven reasons why you should focus on your health rather than weight loss…

5 years ago · Jorg Mardian CPT, RHN

Get Off the Yo-Yo Diets!

How many times have you successfully lost weight — only to gain it again further down the track? Yo-yo dieting (such as losing 6 pounds, gaining 8 and losing 3, repeat) is not only frustrating, but it may also cause changes in your brain that prime you to eat more when stressed, a study from the…

5 months ago · Jorg Mardian CPT, RHN

Slow Weight Loss is a Long Term Solution

For many people weight loss is a chronic, lifelong battle. All too often the shedding of pounds is a temporary event followed by a steady regaining of weight already lost. Most diets are unsuccessful in the long run because they fail to address the multi-faceted nature of what successful, permanent weight loss entails…

5 months ago · Jorg Mardian CPT, RHN

Packaged Shakes: Inferior Weight Loss

Ok, you’re ready to start. Your fitness goal is firmly implanted in your mind and the excitement is building as you gear up to re-make your body into a healthier self. Yet I never cease to be amazed by how far people go to make their journey easier and faster, more convenient. Marketers cater to this impatient approach with pre-packaged protein or meal r…

5 months ago · Jorg Mardian CPT, RHN

Make Your Choices Count!

We make choices every moment of the day and most of them are made subconsciously. The conscious choices often tend to hold more relevance for us, but we tend to forget about the power of them until we’re faced with a difficult decision. Even minor decisions, like choosing the incorrect shoe size can make the entire day difficult. What about the difficul…

5 months ago · Jorg Mardian CPT, RHN

Food Is Not The Enemy!

How many diet books have you read personally? Five, ten or even more? Each one promises the key to weight loss; the secret to success. Problem is, most of them are dead wrong because they operate on wrong principles. These authors will lock you into a regimented approach of calorie counting, weighing food portion, focusing on macronutrients or opening a …

4 years ago · Jorg Mardian CPT, RHN

Six Nutritional Keys To Sustainable, Healthy Bodyweight

Have you been dieting in hopes of losing weight or improving your health? Have you found it difficult, or actually suffered because you have drastically restricted calories or entire food groups? You are experiencing a common, unsustainable struggle. The…

5 months ago · Jorg Mardian CPT, RHN

Is A “Normal” Body Weight Healthy?

Have you been told you’re a normal weight for your height? Great, but have you also had your body fat tested? One of the best barometers of heart health is the amount of body fat we carry. That’s why working out with weights is so good for you, because you can put on lean muscle mass and reduce body fat.Let’s face it, we no longer work as hard as in the…

5 years ago · Three60Fitness & Nutrition Blog

Is Your Reason For Losing Weight Valid?

What’s your primary reason for losing weight – overall better health or getting thinner? For most, it’s the latter reason and though that may be the most popular, it’s unfortunately not the correct approach. Below I’m going to give you seven reasons why you should focus on your health rather than weight loss…

5 years ago · Jorg Mardian CPT, RHN

Increase Fat Loss With This Simple Tool

Everyone seems to be pushing a new method of weight loss these days – fancy diets, shakes, powders and so on. Lost in the shuffle has been something even more important: consistency in how we eat. I’m sure we’ve all heard of food logs, but it’s incredible how few people use them. Now research proves, they work. A study from the…

5 years ago · Jorg Mardian CPT, RHN

Slow Weight Loss is a Long Term Solution

For many people weight loss is a chronic, lifelong battle. All too often the shedding of pounds is a temporary event followed by a steady regaining of weight already lost. Most diets are unsuccessful in the long run because they fail to address the multi-faceted nature of what successful, permanent weight loss entails…

5 months ago · Jorg Mardian CPT, RHN

Packaged Shakes: Inferior Weight Loss

Ok, you’re ready to start. Your fitness goal is firmly implanted in your mind and the excitement is building as you gear up to re-make your body into a healthier self. Yet I never cease to be amazed by how far people go to make their journey easier and faster, more convenient. Marketers cater to this impatient approach with pre-packaged protein or meal r…

5 months ago · Jorg Mardian CPT, RHN

Nutrition: The Key To Weight Loss

It’s amazing how many times I’ve heard the excuse, “I just don’t have time to eat right.” Sure you do! Most of us can make healthier choices in some way, if we take time for ourselves. An apple here, a few carrots there, and we’re replacing too many carbohydrates or sugary foods with added fibre and nutrients. If you want to lose body fat and weight, y…

5 months ago · Jorg Mardian CPT, RHN

Lose Weight With Soup In a Blender

Even if you’re not the best cook, there is a great way to make a quick, healthy soup for weight loss. Simply take your blender and add some basic ingredients to get started: **beef or chicken stock **any vegetables (broccoli, tomatoes, squash, carrots, zucchini, asparagus etc. or mixed varieties…

5 months ago · Jorg Mardian CPT, RHN

Four Common Pitfalls To Defeat Fat Loss

There are plenty of excuses for gaining weight, but it’s usually only a few persistent habits which kick us in the butt. We don’t want to admit them, so we’re less than honest with ourselves about where we’re cheating on our nutritional plan. Some of the most common pitfalls can be avoided simply by being aware of them…

5 months ago · Jorg Mardian CPT, RHN

Does Calorie Restriction Lead To Weight Gain?

When you want to lose weight, a very low-calorie diet often seems to be the most attractive approach. After all, the faster you lose weight the better, right? Not a chance. Low calorie diets, especially those under 1200 calories a day are at best short-lived attempts at dieting, and at worst recipes for long term health problems…

5 months ago · Jorg Mardian CPT, RHN

Improve Health And Lose Weight With Spices

Adding some spice to your foods may do more than give them a kickin' flavour, they may also give a subtle boost to your metabolism. New research indicates that spices, including turmeric and cinnamon, may help in the fight to lose excess body weight…

5 years ago · Jorg Mardian CPT, RHN

Eat More And Lose Weight

If you’re looking to lose weight and getting the usual advice, you’re probably on the wrong track. How do I know this? Because all too often we’re told to eat less, skip meals and skimp calories. Or the advice veers towards a restrictive approach by cutting out certain food groups tot he detriment of nutrient loss…

5 years ago · Jorg Mardian CPT, RHN

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