Water is without a doubt the building blocks of life. But, did you know water can be just the thing to cut those unwanted and unnecessary calories in your diet. Studies show that nearly 20% of our calorie intake per day comes from liquids. Coffees, carbonated drinks, energy drinks, etc are major culprits in people struggle against weight gain. I know for coffee drinkers this could be considered blasphemy but, cutting these drinks out can be the equivalent of a trip to the gym. Strictly on a calorie count basis. There are even more reasons to switch to water than calories.

November in NY means the Marathon is right around the corner. November 4th to be exact. 26.4 miles are not easy to come by so here are the steps you need to take to go from weekend warrior to Marathon Maven. Please consult your doctor, or better yet see at least two.

1. Follow through. It is no secret that people often join a gym an go three times. When it comes to running a marathon get others to help keep you going.

A couple months ago my grandmother could not turn on a computer. Times are changing for the gaming industry and everyone is in its path. You must be asking why is he writing about gaming systems on a fitness blog, well settle down I will tell you.

Since Ray Kroc turned the McDonalds brothers invention into one of the most well known corporations on earth. Fast food has become part of the fabric of not just America but our idealogoy as well. We are all so busy, look at us on cell phones texting, checking stock quotes. Americans need a meal that works with them.

People often can not see just two feet in front of their face. When it comes to health and fitness it only gets worse. It took a very lovely couple on a plane to L.A. (which makes sense) to realize it. While they were playing healthy food fact or fiction the flight attendant came by with our meals. I also was surprised the airline still served, and at such great quality. The plate contained a sandwich, fruit, yogurt and a couple other items. The couple glanced over the plate and began to debate each item with meticulous detail. This until they collaboratively decided which each could have.

I don't feel that this article will break ground in suggesting that fast food restaurants are not healthy. I myself have not eaten any fast food in nearly five years. Compared to my prior consumption of McDonalds, Burger King, Wendys, and Taco Bell a couple times a week, it is an impressive feat. Since I became aware of the troubles that fast food has caused I have heard an anecdote that made me cringe and I am ecstatic to share it with you now.

Fast Food is filled with preservatives:

How could I know its not right for you if we have never met. I know this because you are human. Despite its enormous popularity and founder (who was 255lbs at his death) it has some terrible side effects on the human body.

A very audacious claim, no? Considering we are the largest nation in the world what possible reasoning could I have for saying this. How many people reading this eat breakfast every morning? A study done by the National Weight Control Registry found that 80% of people who eat breakfast daily are able to keep their weight controlled for a year and beyond. Many were able to lose 30 pounds over the course of that year.

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