Obesity and Exercise

Obesity is the fastest growing health problem in America. At present 66% of Americans over the age of 20 are overweight. Approximately 34% of Americans are obese, which equates to approximately 72 million Americans.

The causes of obesity are complex however, few disagree the primary problem is energy balance (too many calories consumed and too few expanded). It has been suggested that adults who remain sedentary throughout their life span will lose approximately 5 lbs of muscle per decade, while simultaneously adding 15 lbs of fat per decade. In addition the average adult will experience a 15% reduction in fat-free mass between the ages of 30 and 80. It has been determined that body fat is not an age related problem, but instead relates to the number of hours individuals spend exercising per week.


Regular physical activity and exercise is one of the most important factors related to long-term successful weight loss. Exercise should be as frequent as 5 days a week.  HIIT or High Intensity Interval Training has been proven to be a the most effective type of exercise to burn fat. Bouts of high energy exercise followed by short periods of rest for 30 minutes have been proven to burn more calories than the traditional steady-state exercise period of 40-60 minutes. Not only that, HIIT has been proven to burn calories over 24 hrs after you are done exercising.

 For exercise beginners activities should consist of low-impact aerobics (walking, rowing, and or water activities). For the more advanced cardio, resistance and strength training can be added to burn more calories and increase lean muscle mass. 

The excuse of not having enough time is no longer valid. 30 minutes and you are done! So don't waist anymore time. Get up and get moving! In the time it takes to watch your favorite sit-com you could be improving your health and extending your life.

Chorizo Egg Skillet
Here’s a flavorful and exciting way to start your day! Chorizo, eggs, tomatoes and arugula are the star ingredients in this protein filled breakfast skillet. Feel free to enjoy it for dinner or lunch as well! 

Servings: 4 

Here’s what you need…

• 2 links chorizo, casing removed
• ½ yellow onion, chopped
• 15-oz can diced tomatoes
• 12 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup arugula
• sea salt
• black pepper

1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. 
2. Place the chorizo links in a medium, oven-proof, skillet over low heat. Cook until all sides of the chorizo are browned. Periodically deglaze the pan with water. Allow the chorizo to cool, remove it from the skillet, and then slice each link into 10 pieces. 
3. Sauté the onion in the leftover chorizo fat until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the can of tomatoes to the skillet. Arrange the halved cherry tomatoes and slices of chorizo around the edge of the skillet. Use a spoon to create four 2-inch wells in the tomato and egg mixture. Crack each egg into a ramekin and gently pour one egg into each well. 
4. Place the skillet in the oven for 10-15 minutes, until the eggs are set. Top with fresh arugula and season with sea salt and black pepper. Enjoy!

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 289 calories, 20g fat, 8g carbohydrate, 2g fiber, and 17g protein. 

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