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What is the Best Cardio?
What is the best form of cardiovascular exercise? The easiest answer is whatever you enjoy doing the most…or in some cases, whatever form of cardio you can tolerate the most! Ideally, if there is some physical activity you already like to do such as basketball, tennis or cycling, I recommend participating in those activities. In […]
VICK'S TAKE: THE ABS-OLUTE TRUTH ABOUT ABS
I recently had a friend of mine from high school ask me what was the best way to work her abs. Despite what most of those cheesy infomercials and gimmicky abdominal machines claim, there really isn’t a “best way” to work your abs. I am both appalled and amazed by many of these commercials and […]
VICK'S Top Ten: Healthy Snacks
Top Ten: Healthy SnacksIt’s the middle of the day—somewhere between lunch and dinner—when all of a sudden you hear your stomach growling. Uh oh! You just ate a few hours ago but it’s too early for dinner so what do you do?? Grab a healthy snack of course! Throughout the course of day—particularly between breakfast and lunch or […]
VICK'S TAKE: DON’T DRINK THE KOOL-AID! (OR ANY OTHER SUGARY DRINKS)
You know there may be a problem when the Mayor of New York City tries to put a ban on sodas and other sugary drinks over 16oz. I mean, from time to time our elected officials do try to look our for best interest…right?? Anyways, I thought I might elaborate on what the the fuss […]
Vick's TAKE: BLAME IT ON THE ALCOHOL
I am often asked what is the best drink to have if you are on a diet or trying to lose weight. The answer is simple: water, duh! Unfortunately I don’t think that’s the answer most people want to hear when they are inquiring about drinking alcohol. The truth is alcohol doesn’t make you fat—at […]