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Fast Facts about Fast Food: KFC Edition

Believe me, I could go for an order of popcorn chicken just as much as the next guy. I get why KFC is one of the most popular fast-food chains in the U.S. The fried chicken. The mashed potatoes. The …...

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Walk It Out

So you’re trying to get into better shape, but between school, work, family and friends, it can be hard to fit a good workout into each day. Sound familiar? Well, did you know that you don’t have to...

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Obesity in Black Culture

How many people in the U.S. do you think are overweight or obese? 15%? 20%? Actually, according to the Center for Disease Control, a whopping 73% of adults, and 43% of children in the U.S. are obese or...

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Try This, Not That

Most of us know that it would be wiser to have an apple in the morning, instead of a doughnut. Or choosing a salad for lunch over a greasy cheeseburger is obviously the more nutritious option. However,...

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All about the gains

After discussing the topic of using exercise as a way to relieve stress in a previous blog, I figured I would go more in depth on the subject. With the new experience that college brings us, many...

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17 days until Spring Break…

Say whaaat. You probably have really cool Spring Break 2015 plans; maybe beach plans, road trips, or adventures off University Park Campus. I bet you are looking forward to warm weather, bathing suits,...

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How Can I Lose Weight?

This is a question I get a lot. And I have a lot to say in response. Like, a lot, a lot. Paragraphs. Essays. Books. Like a whole blog’s worth of things to say. People ask me because they assume …...

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Weight Loss: First Steps & Goal Setting

The building blocks of any successful weight loss and health journey are concrete goals and motivation. Hopefully, you’ve got some motivation to dig out from underneath the old piles of lethargy and...

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So It Begins

So I guess I should start with why I have decided to start this blog.  Ever since I heard about the Spartan Race I knew I wanted to participate but unfortunately, I was severely out of shape and knew I...

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Why do people….fight for front parking spots when going to the gym?

I have observed an extensive quantity of irrational behavior in people throughout my life. Some behaviors can be easier to explain than behaviors. Usually after pondering possible explanations for...

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