Carrollton, TX, March 30, 2010 – New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees is the first-ever national spokesperson for AdvoCare International, LP.

Building on an eight-year relationship with the health and wellness company, Brees is stepping into this new role. As part of a three-year agreement, he will be involved in AdvoCare’s national marketing efforts, as well as act as a spokesperson for the company and its more than 71,000 member independent sales force.

Brees is a perfect fit for the company whose slogan is “We Build Champions”. “We are proud to be associated with Drew Brees. He is a true champion who embodies the spirit of AdvoCare,” says AdvoCare President and CEO Richard Wright. “We have always been drawn to his character and high integrity on and off the field.”

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Most people say the Mediterranean diet is high in fat. Can people still lose or maintain weight on a Mediterranean diet?

While the Mediterranean diet is high in fat, it is high in the monounsaturated and polyunsaturated healthy fats, in contrast to diets rich in saturated fat. It is not the fat content that will determine weight loss on the Mediterranean diet. People who wish to eat the Mediterranean diet may experience other health benefits but still not lose weight if they do not lower their caloric intake.

What makes the Mediterranean diet different from the common American diet?

Americans consume high numbers of red meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy, while the Mediterranean includes very little. The diet also differs from the typical American diet through its dependence on fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, olive oil, beans, breads, cereals, and… Read the rest

How about a dozen? Here are twelve ways to lean out and loo your best in a matter of weeks.

No drastic changes necessary, and certainly no fad diets, as you most likely already know just how strongly we feel about those. The following tips, most just simple adjustments you can make to your existing diet and exercise habits, can create drastic changes in very short periods of time if done properly.

Choose as many of these tips that fit nicely into your current daily routine, decide to stick with them, and in a matter of weeks you will see considerable changes in your body!

#1 -Move Faster
One great way to increase your workout intensity is to simply move faster between sets. By limiting your rest period to 30-60 seconds instead of 90-120 seconds,… Read the rest

Work. Kids. Carpools. Housework. Soccer games. With everything that you do in the run of a day, it’s no wonder that by the time dinner time rolls around, the last thing you feel like doing is cooking. All too often, if you’re anything like most of us, you decide that you just can’t be bothered to cook, and either pick up the phone to order something, or jump in your car and head for the nearest drive-through. Sure, this is okay once in a while; everyone needs a nice treat now and again. But, too many of us are making a habit of doing this regularly, and we are not getting the nutrients we need.

It is actually quite easy to eat a healthy diet, no matter how busy you are. Here are some tips for eating healthy, no matter… Read the rest

This eventually led me to research the topic on the Internet and was able to receive my certification as a specialist in that area.  Many women have  trouble during and after pregnancy with keeping fit. With the research and information that is available, it is now easier to keep fit during and after pregnancy. The information that I am presenting will go over a few basic things to know for these crucial times in life and hopefully make women feel more in control.

The first question normally asked is ”is it safe to work out during my pregnancy”. Most doctors’ will usually tell their patients that they can keep up their workouts. Unless there is underlying medical condition. While most doctors’ will also tell… Read the rest

The problem is, when you ask it, you get all kinds of conflicting answers – even from experts who are supposed to know these things.

So what’s the deal? Is it really possible to lose fat and build muscle at the same time?

There’s now a definitive answer, which is backed by science and real world case studies:

YES – you can gain muscle and lose fat at the same time!

Natural bodybuilder and fat loss expert Tom Venuto has just published a new ebook on the subject that explains it in detail, called: “The Holy Grail Body Transformation Program: How to gain muscle and lose fat at the same… Read the rest

Almost everyone knows about the biggest loser – that reality show/ wt loss contest on TV where overweight people drop ridiculous amounts of weight – like 15 or 20 lbs in a week, and 150 or 200 lbs by the time the show is over.

This past January the guys at over at the Burn the Fat websites completed their first ever body transformation challenge contest.

But their contest was NOTHING like the biggest loser.

In fact, Josh Ketter, the overall men’s winner, and Ryan Cochrane, one of the finalists, only lost a pound.

Now, you must be thinking, “what the heck kind of weird body transformation contest were they running where the

winner and the finalists only drop a pound?

Well, it would seem weird if you thought that success at body transformation meant dropping weight on the scale.… Read the rest

(HealthDay News) — Does carrying a gene tied to obesity doom a teenager to becoming obese? Not if that teen stays physically active, a new study shows.

Among genes related to obesity, mutations in the so-called fat mass-and-obesity-associated gene (FTO) appear to be particularly important. In fact, each copy of a mutation in this gene has been tied to an average jump in weight of about 3.3 pounds, the researchers say.

However, an hour of physical activity a day largely negated the gene’s effect, the new study found.

“These findings have important public health implications, and indicate that meeting the physical activity recommendations may offset the genetic predisposition to obesity associated with the FTO [gene variant] in adolescents,” said lead researcher Jonatan R. Ruiz, a scientist in physical activity and fitness epidemiology at the Karolinska Institute in Huddinge, Sweden.

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The following article is just one of the many reasons we so strongly suggest that each and every women be supplementing their daily diet with OmegaPlex!

(HealthDay News) — Women who consume high levels of trans fats have a 48 percent increased risk of endometriosis, while those who eat diets rich in omega-3 oils are 22 percent less likely to develop the condition, a new study finds.

In endometriosis, pieces of the womb lining (endometrium) are found outside of the womb. Some women experience no symptoms, but many suffer severe pain. The condition, which can lead to infertility, affects about 10 percent of women. Treatments include pain medication, hormone drugs or surgery.

In this study, researchers analyzed dietary and other data from almost 71,000 women enrolled in the U.S. Nurses Health Study. Over 12 years of follow-up, 1,199… Read the rest

By Rob Poulos, Fat Loss & Fitness Expert & Creator of ‘Fat Burning Furnace’

Do you want to know how to triple your results from your resistance training? Why wouldn’t you?

Properly conducted resistance training can give you startling fat loss results, along with muscle and strength gains.  On top of that, when using the techniques I describe in the Fat Burning Furnace eBook, you’ll also receive “top drawer” cardiovascular health benefits.  And all from 2-3  workouts each week lasting just 15-20 minutes on average.

But, you’ve got to do them right, not like the average resistance trainer is taught these days.  Walk into any fitness center or gym and you’ll see at least half if not more of the exercisers performing their workouts in a less than optimal way…and that’s being kind.

So let’s get right to one… Read the rest