Archive for February, 2012

Last week, I discussed some of the basics regarding the Paleo lifetstyle and nutrition program.  Today, I wanted to give you ammunition so you can incorporate some of the foods into your own daily eating regimen.  Below is a Paleo grocery list and then, some sample meal plans.  Challenge yourself to make some positive changes by [...]

I’ve been hearing alot about this Paleo lifestyle lately.  Many books have been published the last few years or so promoting the Paleo diet as a way to lose weight and promote better health.  The recent buzz regarding this way of eating has become more popular by the wave of Crossfitters in gyms across the [...]

Leptin, from the Greek word “leptos” meaning thin, strives to live up to its name.  Although this hormone has many functions, its main role is to let your brain know how fat you are.  Leptin is manufactured in the fat cells and sends satiety (fullness) signals to the hypothalamus – the brain’s eating control center [...]