Archive for the 'Misc' Category

14
May
09

New Discussion Forum Up

For those who like the discussion format I have just put online our new discussion forum at aliveandfit.com . It will be a combination of what BFLnebraska was and Alive and Fit combined into a new AFS Transformation Workshop.

AFS = Alive and Fit Solution is the new integration of all things old and all things new in total to bring about changes needed to become Alive and Fit!

I hope to see you there!

- Jim

16
Sep
08

Exercise blocks effect of fat gene

If you’re fat, maybe you CAN blame your genes. But there’s a way to overcome that family history — just get three to four hours of moderate activity a day.

Sound pretty daunting?

Not for the Amish of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, who were the focus of a new study on a common genetic variation that makes people more likely to gain weight. It turns out the variant’s effects can be blocked with physical activity — lots of it.

Read More of the Story

Here is a link to TIME magazines version of the story