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Congratulations Christine!!

2009-11-11T19:52:00Z

A huge congratulations to Christine for completing her first 5K road race!
Christine made a decision to set a goal. A goal to start walking regularly outside.
She began accomplishing this goal. It was slow going and a little difficult at first. She started easy and slow.
Then something happened.
She started feeling great, getting healthier, losing weight and enjoying her time outside.
So she set additional goals. She started walking faster. She began walking farther. Then before she knew it, she was losing more weight and feeling even better.
Before she knew it, in only a few months she was able to walk in and complete a 5K road race!

Her first 5K road race ever and she is 61 years old.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Baby steps is all that it takes. But it does take the first step. Just put one foot in front of the other, and soon you'll be walking in a road race!

If They Can Do It, So Can You!

2009-09-24T19:13:00Z

Elderly body builders compete in Japan

Congratulations to Some Team FIF Members!

2009-07-27T14:18:00Z

Congratulations to the following Team FIF Members for getting on a walking/running program and participating in walking/running races:

Brad,
Stephanie,
Dave,
Janet,
Jeff,
Karlie,
Lyndsy.

Congratulations to Christine for starting and sticking with her walking at the park program that we got her started on.

Congratulations to Dennis for taking the opportunity to get back on a fitness program. He chose an activity that he enjoys doing - playing tennis.

Congratulations to Denise for losing 25 pounds so far in just 11 weeks! She is even eating what she likes to eat! She commented how the Fat Into The Fire breakfast program has helped her, along with the Fat Into The Fire diet cheating techniques. She also got herself a stationary bike and has been biking in front of the television.

Now is the time to evaluate your health. Have you written any goals or plans down? Did you start any type of routine for yourself? Wish you would have started something last year and had kept with it? It is never too late. Decide today to make a few goals. Decide today to make at least one small change today. And, tomorrow. And next week. Start yourself on a routine, like Christine walking at the local park every work day. Like Dennis playing tennis on the weekends.

Don't like to 'exercise'? Then pick something you do like to do. Or try a new activity to find if you enjoy it. Just like Dennis, you can start a fun activity and at the same time get yourself fitter and healthier. Not to mention you'll get more energy and reduce your stress!
Think of a plan right now. Start a routine. Make it a habit. You'll be amazed about how excited you'll feel just by doing something so simple!

-Your Online Personal Trainer,
David P. Morrow
Creator and Author of the Fat Into The Fire Books and program

Take it Outside!

2009-05-19T18:48:00Z

Warmer weather is here and plenty more is on the way! It is time to get outside and rev up your fitness program in order to feel and look great this summer.

Try something new. You might be suprised at how refreshing it can be to change your exercise plan a bit.

For instance, have you been walking at a 'recreational pace' for the past several months, or doing 'cruise control' cardio workouts on stationary exercise equipment?

How about trying to faster paced 'power walking'? Maybe add some jogging. What about some short sprints?

Take up some trail running throught the woods.

Anything different, and hopefully more challenging.

Don't get mentally and physically stagnant with the same old workout (indoors or outdoors for that matter).

Challenge yourself to something new, and enjoy!

Fun Fitness Tip - Try a Weekend Walk for a Cause

2009-04-28T19:44:00Z

It's that great time again - Spring! With that comes some fantastic walking weather.

Do you know of a way to make yourself healthier, more energized, happier, feeling better physically and mentally, all while helping someone?

It's called a walking event for a cause!

There are many great events going on right now and throughout the entire year that will accomplish just that. Here are just a few. Check your local papers and websites for more:

http://www.nationalmssociety.org/get-involved/events/walk-ms/index.aspx - MS Walk.

http://walk.jdrf.org/ - Walk to cure juvenile diabetes.

http://walk.avonfoundation.org/site/PageServer?pagename=walk_homepage - Avon Walk for Breast Cancer

http://www.churchworldservice.org/site/PageServer?pagename=crop_main - CROP Hunger Walks

http://host.curesearch.org/site/PageServer?pagename=2008_milestones_events_main - Walk to Conquer Kid's Cancer

And of course there are other similar events involving jogging, running, biking. The list goes on.

You will truly be amazed of how inspired, motivated, excited you will feel if you try it. It will truly increase meaning in your life. It is one of the best medicines!

Send me your great, inspiring stories of your walks and other events!

America - get off your couches, get off the computer, GET OUTSIDE and GET MOVING!

Great Recipes for Easter!

2009-04-10T18:54:00Z

Here are some Easter recipes for you to enjoy ... taken from the FIF Cookbook For All Seasons ... Enjoy!

Spring Mushrooms with

Rosemary Sauce over Taboule

16 oz of fresh, cut mushrooms

¼ cup of olive oil

2 Tbsp of Rosemary

2 tsp of pepper

3 cups of skim milk or soymilk

½ cup of dry white wine

Cornstarch

Slowly sauté mushrooms in olive oil until juices fill the pan.

Add spices.

Add milk and wine. Bring to very low boil, then simmer.

Add cornstarch to thicken.

Can adjust amounts of milk and wine depending upon

number of guests.

Taboule (Bulgar Wheat):

Prepare per directed.

Serve sauce over warm Taboule.

Asparagus with Sesame

or Flax seed! Nutty and delicious!

1 bunch asparagus

2 Tbsp rice vinegar

1 Tbsp water

1 tsp sesame or almond oil

1 tsp lemon juice

1 Tbsp sesame or flax seeds – toasted (you can use a little of each)

Clean and snap off tough end of asparagus. Steam for 5

minutes (can microwave also).

Set aside in a covered serving dish. Add together the vinegar,

water, oil, lemon, and toasted seeds. Pour over asparagus

and mix well.

Spring Carrots with Rosemary

1 pound carrots, cut into thin sticks

1/3 cup water

2 Tbsp olive oil

2 Tbsp dry sherry or dry white wine (subst. apple or orange juice)

1 Tbsp brown sugar

1 tsp rosemary leaves crushed

1 tsp thyme leaves

¼ tsp salt

Bring carrots to a boil in the water, simmer 4 – 6 minutes, drain.

In a skillet, combine carrots, oil, sherry (or subst.), sugar,

spices and salt.

Heat until a nice glaze is formed, serve!

Lemon Cheesecake - Ricotta Style

Ricotta cheese gives cheesecake a unique texture.

1 ½ pounds low fat or fat free ricotta cheese

2 8oz blocks fat free cream cheese

1 cup organic sugar (can reduce to ½ cup for less sugar)

6 eggs (can change to 3 whole + 6 eggs whites to lower fat)

1 cup fat free sour cream

1 Tbsp vanilla extract

1 tsp orange extract

1 tsp lemon extract or 2 Tbsp lemon juice

Zest of lemon

Mix all together. Should be creamed well.

Bake at 325 for 90 minutes. Turn off oven, leave cake in for

another 60 minutes, do not open door. Cool 1 hour then

refridgerate.

Note: This particular recipe works best if you use a 10 inch

spring-form pan; wrap the bottom up with foil to make a

water proof seal. Place in a water bath, then place in the

oven. If you do not use a water bath, you may need to cook

at 350 for a shorter time – but you may dry it out.

Spring Into Action!

2009-03-05T18:42:00Z

Now is the time ... to Spring Into Action!

Want to feel and look great for the warmer weather that is right around the corner?

We have posted a 10 minute workout video for free on YouTube. It is the total body dumbbell weight training routine from the Fat Into The Fire Workout I on DVD.

It will get you toned and pumped up ... just in time for spring! Enjoy!

Fat Into The Fire **FREE** dumbbell training workout!

Happy New Year - Believe in Now!

2009-01-08T22:01:00Z

Happy New Year Team FIF! It's that time of year again to set resolutions for the new year.

Did you set any goals last year?
Did you achieve those goals?
If so, congratulations! If not, why not?
Were the goals set too high? Were the goals just wishful thinking and then blown off?
Were the goals unrealistic?
Was a daily and weekly plan put in place to reach those goals?

Like many New Year resolutions made, diet and health goals can easily fall through. Many just set wishful thinking goals:
"It would be nice if I could lose weight",
"It would be nice if I could get in better health and have more energy."
But then many go back to their old way of thinking:
"I can never stay on a healthy diet",
"I can never lose weight.", "I never have enough energy", "Eating healthy is too hard", "Exercising is a bother."

Review your diet and health goals to determine why they weren't achieved last year, then adjust them.

Now, you've got the goal - but what's the plan to get there?

The Fat Into the Fire book and journal has the plan for you. Did you follow the plan last year? Did you stick with the plan?
If not - why not? Do you really want to achieve the goal? If you do then read on.

What's the first step?
BELIEVE!!
BELIEVE and it can be ACHIEVED!

Continuous belief. Believe every day. Believe all day long. Keep it in your mind. Believe right now. Believe right now!

So, what do YOU choose to do. Do you choose to continue to put negative thoughts in your mind and tell yourself you can't succeed.
Or, do you choose to believe?

If you've read my book, then read the Missing Links section again. Pay close attention to all of the medical studies I write about
that prove you control your thoughts and your beliefs effect your outcome. So, what have you believed in the past?
Did you believe you couldn't do it? Did you tell yourself you couldn't do it?

Back to your New Years resolution and goals. They seem far off sometimes, don't they. They seem like you'll never get there.
WELL - WHAT ABOUT RIGHT NOW?! Forget about talking about what you are going to do in the future.
What are you going to choose to do right now? What are you going to do right now?

WHAT ABOUT RIGHT NOW - BELIEVE IN NOW. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you can't. It's as simple as that.

-Your Online Personal Trainer,
David P. Morrow

Merry Christmas!

2008-12-23T21:25:00Z

I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas! Please be sure to visit the recipes section of this blog for delicious yet healthy holiday recipes from my FIF Cookbook For All Season.

Also, be sure to check out the free Christmas Cardio short version in the free video section of this blog.
It is from my Christmas Cardio DVD.

Your Online Personal Trainer,
David P. Morrow
Creator and Author of the Fat Into The Fire book and program

"Maximize your health to maximize your life."

Thanksgiving Recipes

2008-11-24T19:30:00Z

Thanksgiving Recipes from the FIF Cookbook for All Seasons

Here are just a few of the recipes for Thanksgiving and an excerpt from the FIF (Fat Into The Fire) Cookbook for all Seasons.
Thanksgiving History - When the British arrived in America, they arrived too late for the harvest season. With the Native American Indians help, they were able to survive their first winter. Let's take a moment to honor and remember these Native American Indians.

Today, give thanks for all things: past, present, and the future greatness to come.

Over the Thanksgiving Holiday, remember to take or have a few fun sports supplies with you, such as a football, soccer ball, basketball, etc... Step up and get everyone actively involved in some light activity to help digestion and get energized! It's fun and can create some great smiles and laughter!

Turkey Breast with Spinach Cheese Stuffing

1 boneless turkey breast

Prepare the stuffing. Combine in a bowl:
10 oz. frozen spinach, thawed, squeeze the water out
2 ounces of blue, feta, or fresh grated parmesan cheese
¼ cup chopped green onions
1 Tbsp. Dried Italian seasoning blend
1 Tbsp. prepared mustard (I like Dijon or whole grain German style)
Black pepper to taste and paprika

Heat oven to 350.
Get a meat mallet and pound out the turkey breast.
Place the stuffing on the breast.
Roll it up and tie off with butchers string or unwaxed dental floss.
Place in a roasting dish, cover, and roast for 1 – 1 ½ hours.
Depending upon size of the turkey breast, you may need to adjust this so:
Check temperature with a meat thermometer (a must).
180 is usually the recommended temperature for poultry.
However, you may prefer to remove it from the oven between 160-175.
Let stand 10-20 minutes so juices will stay with the turkey.
It will continue to cook a few degrees also.
Slice and enjoy! Makes 7 – 14 servings (3-6 oz. serving sizes).

There is also a recipe for Roasted Duck and Oyster stuffing in the cookbook, along with a Turkey salad for the day after Thanksgiving.

Acorn Squash with Cranberry Filling – Very Festive!

4 acorn squash (each squash serves 4)
Cranberry sauce

Cut acorn squashes in half, place in a baking dish with some water.
Bake at 350 for 30 – 40 minutes, until they soften up.

Prepare fresh cranberry salad/relish as per the package directions – but cut back on the sugar.

Spoon cranberry mix into the cavity of each cooked acorn squash (you can quarter the squashes, then fill).

There is also a green bean recipe and an easy broccoli recipe in the Thanksgiving section of the cookbook.

Garlic Smashed mock potatoes

Enough cauliflower for all
1 can of white beans
1 Tbsp – ¼ c of extra virgin olive oil
Parmesan cheese to taste
Skim milk or soymilk to blend
Fat free sour cream to blend and add creaminess
1-2 Tbsp of garlic powder to taste
Provolone cheese to taste
Chopped fresh parsley
White pepper to taste
Salt to taste

Microwave cauliflower. Combine cauliflower and other ingredients in a pot. Cook over the stovetop on low while

smashing. Remove from heat and blend ingredients. Sprinkle parmesan and extra parsley on

top. They will like this better than the high glycemic index (high carb) white potatoes. Plus, this

dish is full of nutrients and fiber. Your body will thank you.

There is also a Sweet Potato au Gratin recipe in the cookbook.

David’s Grand Prize Winning Holiday Pumpkin Pudding Cheesecake!

2 – 8 oz packages of fat free cream cheese
½ cup sugar
2 eggs
32 oz can of pumpkin (plain pumpkin – not the mix)
1 large box of vanilla pudding mix
1 Tbsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg

Simple and quick pie crust: 6 low fat cinnamon graham crackers – crush by hand, spread out

over bottom of your baking dish.

Preheat oven to 425.
Blend the ingredients in the order listed.
Pour into the baking dish (springform pan) on top of the graham crackers.
Put in oven - After 15 minutes, reduce heat to 350.
Bake until set, 30 – 40 minutes.
Cool down completely before slicing, sets well in the fridge. Easy, delicious, and award winning!

There are many other tasty desserts and snacks in the FIF Cookbook for all Seasons. Enjoy!

If you already haven't, please read my recommendations for the upcoming Holiday Season in Keeping the Weight off.

Happy Thanksgiving!
-David

Veterans Day Recipe from the Fat Into The Fire (FIF) Cookbook For All Seasons

2008-10-27T15:38:00Z

A special upcoming Happy Veterans Day to everyone!

In honor of our Veterans, I included a special recipe in my FIF Cookbook for All Seasons. I have this cookbook available in an easy to read, large print spiral bound and I also have just released it in on Kindle through Amazon. Kindle, a wireless and portable reading device, was just named as Oprah's favorite thing. Kindle is a fantastic way to have instant access to thousands of books, newspapers, magazines, and more, at a much lower price compared to buying the paper version of books.
The Fat Into The Fire Book is also available on Kindle.

This recipe will maximize your metabolism and boost your energy!

A healthy yet hearty one dish meal that is easy to make, and a special dessert for a special day. Remeber, with the Fat Into The Fire plan, you can cheat and eat things like dessert! Enjoy!

Veterans Day
Veterans Day is an American holiday honoring military veterans.
November 11th is the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. Major

hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th

month of 1918, with the German signing of the Armistice.
Veterans Day is largely intended to thank veterans for their service; to acknowledge their

contributions to the United States. Thanks to all veterans, and our current Military, we are a

secure nation.
Get together with a Veteran that you know, take them to a nice lunch. You can always volunteer

some time at the local VA hospital. Thank them!
Thanks to my Grandpa, Dad, Wife, and other relatives and friends for being in the military and

serving our Country!

Merchant Marine Soup A complete meal soup! Quick and easy!

4 carrots, sliced thin
2 celery stalks, diced
1 med. Size onion, diced
2 cups diced cooked chicken (or lean ham slices)
2 cans drained navy beans
1 envelope onion soup mix
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste
8 cups of water

Bring all to a boil except beans and meat. Upon boiling point, reduce heat, add beans and meat.

Simmer 20 minutes, serve.

Note: Can make this in a crock pot also. Pack it up and go visit a Veteran for lunch!

Note II: To make this a vegetarian soup – omit meat and add some green beans, soy beans, or even some soy

meatballs or soy sausage!

Blueberry Pie For special occasions!

½ cup sugar
1/3 cup whole wheat flour
½ tsp cinnamon
4 ½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1 low fat graham cracker pie shell
1 Tbsp lemon juice

Mix first 4 ingredients well. Put the mix in a pie shell, and sprinkle on the lemon juice.

Bake at 375 for 30 minutes.

-David

Get an Afternoon Energy Boost with this 5 Minute Coffe Break Boost Video!

2008-09-23T17:49:00Z

This is so easy!

You can perform these simple movements right along with me while at your desk right now!

What a fantastic way to get that afternoon energy boost, relieve tension and stress. A healthier and more productive you!

After the 5 minute boost, watch the tips for what power foods to snack on for even more energy!

Enjoy,
David P. Morrow
Creator of the Fat Into The Fire program and
Team FIF - your free online support team to maximize your metabolism to maximize YOU

It is my Birthday today! Sharing a recipe for healthy Birthday Low Fat Brownies!

2008-09-16T21:01:00Z

3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup butter
8 egg whites (fattier version would be 4 whole eggs instead)
12 Tbsp cocoa powder (unsweetened)
1 1/2 cups sugar (may use less if you like)
2 tsp vanilla
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup soy flour
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Mix applesauce, butter and cocoa powder over low heat well. Add and mix well to remaining ingredients.

Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.

Note: Traditional brownie recipes do have a lot of sugar. Feel free to reduce sugar content, and replace the butter with a healthier fat substitute if you like. Remember, it's okay to splurge every once in a while, if you like!

Change your Beliefs to Change Your Outcome

2008-09-08T14:25:00Z

A passage from the Fat Into The Fire Book:

There are studies and evidence that states beliefs and expectations contribute to health and wellness. That being the case: Change your beliefs and change your outcome.

"I think that everything is possible as long as you put your mind to it and put the work and time into it. I think your mind really controls everything."
-Michael Phelps

Audio Training CD For Maximized Fat Burning Available - The Fat Into The Fire Missing Links Mind Training Techniques

2008-08-26T18:10:00Z

Fat Into The Fire - The Missing Links, Train the Brain and the Body will Follow, Audio CD is available on AMAZON!

What is the real 'hook' of the book, CD, and overall program: "Fat Into The Fire" 'The Simple Missing Links to Maximize Metabolism, Energy, and Yourself'?

What really makes it so different than any other diet or fitness book/program ever made?

What are the 'simple missing links'?

Well, there are many 'missing links' I've discovered. These include affirmations, visualization processes, and mind exercises that I have created.

I share these Simple Missing Links in the Fat Into The Fire book.
I am now also reveaing this proprietary fat loss process on the audio CD:

TRAIN YOUR BRAIN AND YOUR BODY WILL FOLLOW
Learn and practice these never released before effective secrets to get to the next level of your diet,
fitness, and wellness goals:
•Increase your vitality & energy. Reduce stress.
•Specific yet easy mind exercise techniques to burn fat, gain
energy, and feel fantastic!
•Proprietary techniques by Americas Personal Trainer, David P.
Morrow after twenty years of research.
Includes bonus section:
•Learn high mental focus and de-stressing techniques.

          "A cutting edge, one of a kind CD, that will leave you refreshed,
            focused, and in control to reach your goal! You can burn ,
            fat, increase your energy, and decrease stress even while driving in
            your car (don't close your eyes though)! Anywhere you've got a CD player!"

Plus, I've got a very special yet easy to perform fat loss mind exercise technique. Mind-body connection training.

I have a REAL, specific process to shift your body's metabolism into a fat burning mode.

I have been using this process for almost 20 years. I know it works.

I completely explain this process in the Fat Into The Fire book. I give you the exact and precise techniques.
You will be amazed how pleasant and easy it is to use.

I am so excited about sharing this, that I have also produced this audio CD to assist in your training . You can learn and practice right along with me.

The CD guides you in the 'training process' for fat burning, plus a lot more.

I guide you from STEP 1 all the way through to maximum fat burning. There is no guesswork now as to whether or not you are doing it right.

The CD, Fat Into The Fire - The Missing Links, is available on AMAZON now!. I am also going to make a downloadable version for you.

As mentioned, there is a BONUS on the CD. The CD includes 2 segments to reduce stress and completely re-energize you. You too can learn and practice these Fat Into The Fire special meditation techniques.

Do you want to discover for yourself how to tap into the amazing power of your own subconscious...and turn your body into a 'fat burning machine'?

I am very happy to be able to share this all with you.

Best of health to all,
David Paul Morrow

What's the secret of success?

2008-08-12T14:15:00Z

What's the secret of Success?

"People become really quite remarkable when they start thinking that they can do things.
When they believe in themselves they have the FIRST secret of success."
-Norman Vincent Peale

Team FIF Summer Newsletter

2008-08-06T18:28:00Z

Tap Into Your Olympic Spirit to unleash your potential!

Ask Dave: Do cleansing and flushing products help you to lose weight? Are they healthy?

2008-08-04T20:33:00Z

I have been asked this question many times lately - Can cleansing and flushing products really flush away pounds? Are they safe? After researching the pro's and con's here is the information I found:

Cleansing products and programs, often referred to as 'Detox' products, claim to function in miraculous ways to remedy many problems.

From patches that you put on your feet, to strange liquid concoctions, many emphasize a fiber supplement and laxatives.

There is not a lot of scientific evidence to back up many of the products and their claims. In fact, there is no evidence in professional medical literature.

While some may not be harmful, they certainly may be a waste of money and time. Just like many so-called 'fat burners'.

There are some flushing and cleansing programs that lack essential nutrients. There is one plan that puts you on a 600 calorie, carbohydrate only 'diet'. While others lack important proteins and fatty acids.

These programs and products can cause dehydration and depletion of electrolytes. Some have a negative effect on the metabolism.

Many experts suggest these products and programs could effect your intestinal system negatively by disrupting your good bacteria.

In my opinion, here is your best defense to not get 'toxic' in the first place and to flush away fat:

Eat healthy, exercise, get plenty of sleep, and maintain your regular Doctor check ups. Read the section in my Fat Into The Fire book on fiber and how you can flush away fat naturally.

Remember, the human body is a very powerful protector of itself.
It was made to excrete toxins and metabolic wastes/by-products all by itself. No extra help needed for most other than the above mentioned healthy lifestyle.

Rather than spend your money on 'Detox' or 'cleansing' products in hopes of losing weight or curing other ailments, invest in a healthy future!

Start eating healthier, get regular with your exercise...take care of yourself. No detox product or programs will do that for you.

Your Online Personal Trainer,
David P. Morrow
www.FatIntoTheFire.com

You can send me any question by leaving a comment on this blog or by emailing me. Thanks.

10 Steps to Take Daily on Your Quest to Lose Weight and Burn Fat

2008-07-30T18:46:00Z

Here is a quick outline of an ideal day to get the 'fat into the fire':

Step 1: 10 - 15 minutes of walking, stretching, light calisthenics, exercise video, or anything to get you moving. Get this done first thing in the AM, even if it means getting up 10 - 15 minutes earlier.

Step 2: Eat breakfast. Time to get some protein, a little bit of carbs and hopefully some fiber.

Step 3: If the time between breakfast and lunch is greater than 4 hours...then a 100 - 200 calorie snack that has some protein should be consumed sometime mid-morning. If less than 4 hours between breakfast and lunch, then skip the snack.

Step 4: Lunch. Focus on lean protein and veggies. Large salads work great. High fiber wraps, no white bread please.

Step 5: Afternoon movement. If all you can do is a 5 - 10 minute fast paced walk or even some stretching, you can keep your metabolism alive. Avoid the afternoon 'slump' by energizing yourself.

Step 6: Afternoon snack. 100 - 200 calories, make sure to get some protein.

Step 7: Exercise. The best exercise program should include some cardiovascular work and some resistance training.

Step 8: A 'fat burning' dinner. Build your evening meal around lean protein.

Step 9: After dinner leisure 'digestion stroll'. Relax; take time to get focused with a light walk after dinner. Even if it is some simple marching in place as you watch TV.

Step 10: A very light snack before dinner is good for some, but not all. Judge for yourself what works best for you. But it can't just be 'anything'. It must be a light healthy snack that is in line with your healthy diet plan. Very important: Get some good sleep. A good night's rest is important to a healthy metabolism and a sound mind.

Fructose sugar - the super fast fat producer...is too much Lipogenesis happening in your body? You have got to read this new study!

2008-07-24T13:22:00Z

I came across this article and new study about fructose. I wrote about it in the "Fat Into The Fire" book, and this study really drives the point across as to how bad fructose is, and is a major contributor to producing body fat. It is a quick read, and VERY interesting. Here are a few excerpts, and a link to the whole article. If you are still drinking soda or fructose sweetened drinks, or if you think fruit intake on a weight loss diet is 'unlimited', then you should definitely read it.

"Limiting Fructose May Boost Weight Loss, Researcher Reports"

ScienceDaily (July 24, 2008) — One of the reasons people on low-carbohydrate diets may lose weight is that they reduce their intake of fructose, a type of sugar that can be made into body fat quickly, according to a researcher at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

"Our study shows for the first time the surprising speed with which humans make body fat from fructose," Dr. Elizabeth Parks said

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/07/080724064824.htm

Of course, fructose is not the only culprit. The article ends by pointing out that it is a combination of overeating many nutrients (too much protein, too much fat, too much carbohydrates) and not exercising enough. It really does boil down to the idea of too many calories in, and not enough calories 'out' = weight gain.