tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460603Sun, 01 Sep 2024 09:32:13 +0000tln health news heads-upFitnessTransformMikki Reillyfitness tipsphils journalkids nutritionNutrition 411SmartGroceriesTLN GroupFast Food Hall of Shamemeal and food tipsgrocery shopping tipsmoms' nutrition hotlineTLN Quick Mealsfamily nutritionnutrition tipsweight training tipsSupplements 411dietshealth and wellness tipshealthy eating tipsweight training 101Chewing the FatMike DaveyTLN Presscorporate wellnessgrocery 101msnbc.comwebmdTLN AdvisorsTLN BookshelfwelcomeBarilla Plus PastaHalloween treatsLance Armstrong FoundationWild Harvestaboutcostco connectiondietary supplementsdunkin donutseating on the roadfitness 411food labelsholiday eatingnutrition hotlinenutrition supplementsportion controlsquatsvitamin tipswhey protein powderChili recipeCountry Hen EggsFRS PlusFamous BowlsHappy MealHardee'sHealhy Choice SoupsKFCLIVESTRONGMcDonald'sOprah gains weightPetra SmejkalPetra's PointsSports Performance and Conditioning EnhancementTLN PlugsTrader Joe'sadvertise with tlnalliantioxidantsbalancebetter nutrition magazinebiggerbrain fitnessburger kingcarbscheat days when dietingchildhood obesitychin-upscleansingcolchester triathlondetox dietsdiet and weight loss pillsdisclaimerdomino'sdumbbell chest pressdumbbell curlsenergy barsenormous omelet sandwichepikonefast foodfasterflufffood inc.french toast twistgluten-free dietsgrilled chicken saladhard-boiled eggshealhy foods on a budgethealthhealth food storeshealthy foods magnetshealthy school luncheshealthy vending machinehomegym.comhothouse vegtablesjack challemjack lalannejunkfoodlimited time for gym workoutslose weightlow-carb dietsmadhouse munchiesmeal guidelinesmeatzza feast pizzamen's healthmental floss storemetabolismmilky way hot chocolatemonster thickburgernutrition aidsnutrition barsnutrition reporterolive oilorganic producep'zonepalm kernel oilpeace cerealpizza hutpostureprivacy policyprotein shakesquaker oatsresolutionsrotator cuff solutionrubbermaid shaker bottlesmart groceriessmartformesoda consumptionsports kids snacksspring updatestoneyfield farms yogurtstrongersupplement tipsthe food networkthebostonchannel.comtime magazinetriceps extensionsusa weekend eat smartvitamin waterwhite carbsTough Love Nutrition contains everything and then some to increase your knowledge and motivation AND most importantly, to stop making excuses for why you eat like crap or can’t seem to find the time to exercise. Nevermind celebrity trainers, diet books and bogus supplements. It is all about learning (or learning again) the basics and how to get a grip on making good, consistent food choices and some form of regular exercise.http://tlnutrition.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Tough Love Nutrition)Blogger121125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460603.post-8952690273906273349Sun, 02 Oct 2022 16:39:00 +00002022-10-02T12:45:10.758-04:00In what seems to be a blink of an eye, ten plus years have passed since cranking out posts on Tough Love Nutrition.  Between changing occupations, raising kids, family stuff, domestic duties, lazy times, etc, it was shelved.  The cool thing is that my commitment to staying healthy through nutrition and fitness did not waver.  Now in my fifties (yikes!), I'm hanging in there quite http://tlnutrition.blogspot.com/2022/10/a-decade-plus-later-tln-reboot.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Phil LeClair)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460603.post-108793496386864022Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +00002012-01-29T15:58:23.234-05:00family nutritionNutrition 411resolutions(TLN Editor's Note: Here's another timeless gem that I love to cycle in at around this time each year. Read on and get back on the wagon...in a more sensible manner!)Now that we are several weeks into the new year, how well is your New Year's resolution to get in shape and eat right holding up?If your best intentions have already fallen by the wayside, don't feel too bad. You are not alone. http://tlnutrition.blogspot.com/2009/01/nutrition-411-9-realistic-nutrition.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Phil LeClair)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460603.post-4806099191729532112Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:00:00 +00002012-01-29T16:00:35.123-05:00aboutphils journalwelcome(TLN Editor Note: Before you start reading my banter below, I do most of my posting these days on Facebook and Twitter. Follow me for a daily dose of Tough Love Nutrition!)To this point of my life, I have heard every "Wait until you..." prediction as to when I am going to fall out of shape. They include: "...get out of college and start working all the time.", "...start traveling a lot on your http://tlnutrition.blogspot.com/2006/08/phils-journal-welcome-to-my-world_25.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tough Love Nutrition)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460603.post-7866083809798716818Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:17:00 +00002011-11-23T21:52:44.185-05:00holiday eatingmeal and food tipsNutrition 411(TLN Editor's Note: Every year around this time, I recycle this article. It's probably been a decade or more since I wrote it, but it continues to hold its relevance and represent our traditional [over]eating habits around the Holiday Season. Read on and Healthy Holidays!)Without a doubt, there is not a more difficult time of the year to stay focused on keeping good eating and exercise habits http://tlnutrition.blogspot.com/2006/11/nutrition-411-eating-around-holidays.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460603.post-3005435583325748221Sun, 10 Apr 2011 22:13:00 +00002011-04-27T01:28:32.555-04:00dietshealthy eating tipslose weightNutrition 411white carbsYou want a quick and effective way to start losing weight, feel better, and dramatically improve your eating habits? It is as easy as making a 30-day commitment to yourself not to indulge in any foods containing processed grains, sugars, or corn sweeteners. More specifically these concentrated carbohydrate bombs:Bread, bagels, muffins and other baked goods Pasta and instant riceCold and hot http://tlnutrition.blogspot.com/2011/04/lose-weight-feel-great-by-just-saying.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Phil LeClair)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460603.post-8680395831352249908Tue, 11 Jan 2011 05:49:00 +00002011-04-27T01:24:24.172-04:00healthy eating tipsmeal and food tipsmeal guidelinesNutrition 411 p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 12.0px Arial; min-height: 14.0px} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 12.0px Arial} p.p3 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial; min-height: 14.0px} p.p4 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial} p.p5 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 36.0px; font: 12.0px Arial} http://tlnutrition.blogspot.com/2011/01/tlns-simple-reference-guide-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Phil LeClair)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460603.post-3922393030168659964Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:11:00 +00002009-12-30T21:03:41.312-05:00food inc.TLN BookshelfWhether you choose to eat fast food or not--and I hope you don't--do yourself a favor and get the lowdown on mass-produced beef, poultry, corn and soybeans. Food, Inc. does not use tactics such as trying to repulse you with images of livestock being slaughtered. Yeah, it's in there, but only in short bursts. You'll be more shocked when you learn what's being done by big time food manufacturershttp://tlnutrition.blogspot.com/2009/12/tln-bookshelf-food-inc.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Phil LeClair)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460603.post-1072055037504140082Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:42:00 +00002009-11-09T11:03:33.206-05:00gluten-free dietsTLN GroupQuestion: I am curious if you feel that people would benefit from a gluten free-style "diet" even if they don't have celiac disease? Answer: I get this type of question quite often. Not only for gluten, but also dairy, nuts and other foods that trigger allergic reactions or intolerance. Read TLN Phil's complete reply on the TLN Group Page!http://tlnutrition.blogspot.com/2009/11/tln-group-opinion-on-gluten-free-diets.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Phil LeClair)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460603.post-8222087357616478499Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:07:00 +00002009-10-05T22:30:09.885-04:00healthy vending machinephils journalI was stoked to see this healthy vending machine in our town hockey rink for the start of the youth season. From top to bottom, none of the products are ify whether they are healthy choices or not. They are all natural and/or organic.Brands include Stonyfield Farms, Barbara's Bakery, Clif, Anderson (Pirate Booty), Late June PB Crackers and more good stuff.Kudos to whomever was responsible for http://tlnutrition.blogspot.com/2009/10/phils-journal-healthy-vending-machine.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Phil LeClair)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460603.post-7178362594295156367Sat, 12 Sep 2009 16:40:00 +00002009-09-13T14:59:29.316-04:00moms' nutrition hotlineNutrition 411sports kids snacksBy Phil LeClairAs a sports dad and coach, I know how much time (and money!) is invested by parents for their kids to play youth sports. A just as important part of getting them ready to play is good nutrition habits before, during and after games and practices. Your kids are pint-sized athletes and need to eat like ones to be at their best mentally and physically.Allow me to provide you with a http://tlnutrition.blogspot.com/2008/12/moms-nutrition-hotline-sports-kids.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Phil LeClair)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460603.post-1419050756496807042Sun, 23 Aug 2009 04:35:00 +00002009-08-23T01:29:28.183-04:00biggerfasterstrongerTLN BookshelfWith news of steroids and the use of performance enhancing drugs in sports "cycling" through the news more often than less these days, it's important for individuals to get a better sense of what they are, what they do, who's using them and why (and do we really care if it is not affecting our non-user lives!). Bigger, Stronger, Faster on DVD offers a well-crafted, middle of the road presentationhttp://tlnutrition.blogspot.com/2009/08/tln-bookshelf-bigger-stronger-faster.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Phil LeClair)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460603.post-7788137714278651091Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:21:00 +00002009-07-03T16:01:13.731-04:00grilled chicken saladTLN Quick MealsThis tremendous salad main dish was prepared for my family and me by our close friend Laurie O. from S. Windsor, CT.It was so good that I asked if she would mind sharing the recipe with TLN readers. She happily obliged and I thank her for doing so.Ingredients:1. Grilled Chicken Breasts (1/2 to 1 per person) - Marinated in Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing (at least 1 hour).2. Tortellinis http://tlnutrition.blogspot.com/2009/07/tln-quick-meals.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Phil LeClair)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460603.post-7347637208824673691Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:14:00 +00002009-07-03T16:26:56.049-04:00limited time for gym workoutsTLN GroupQuestion: After quite the layoff, I am back to the gym but only have a couple days per week to get workouts in. I want to split a 60 minute workout between cardio and weights. What can I do and is two days enough?Check out TLN Phil's response to this very excellent fitness question at TLN Group!http://tlnutrition.blogspot.com/2009/07/tln-group-getting-back-to-gym-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Phil LeClair)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460603.post-7349587570653085703Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:09:00 +00002009-02-16T14:04:37.317-05:00healhy foods on a budgettln health news heads-upusa weekend eat smartTLN Editor Comments: This is a solid list of affordable, yet highly nutritious foods that can be easily found at your local grocery store. I have an upcoming article on eating healthy on a budget, so this piece serves as a nice lead-in. With a little shopping sense, you really can eat healthy within a realistic budget. More to come...by JULIANA GOODWINThis article was originally published in http://tlnutrition.blogspot.com/2009/02/tln-health-news-heads-up-10-healthful.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Phil LeClair)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460603.post-2819929531284224165Sun, 25 Jan 2009 17:54:00 +00002009-01-25T13:22:36.602-05:00grocery 101SmartGroceriesWild HarvestFor those of you in New England and living near a Shaw's supermarket, they have a solid, and usually affordable, line of natural foods under the Wild Harvest brand. You can't go wrong when choosing any of these products because they are sold under the following conditions:With the highest standards for taste, quality and health, our Wild Harvest department brings you natural grocery, dairy and http://tlnutrition.blogspot.com/2009/01/smartgroceries-wild-harvest-natural.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Phil LeClair)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460603.post-6953708052858426222Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:40:00 +00002008-12-30T11:59:13.471-05:00Fast Food Hall of Shamep'zonepizza hutPizza Hut and Domino's never fail to surprise me with their latest and greatest value meals and side dishes. Between Oreo Pizza (or whatever that concoction was) and these nutritional nightmarish P'Zones, I will never have a shortage of new inductees into the Fast Food Hall of Shame!Here are the Nutrition Facts for a Half Order (1/2 serving is 8 ounces) Classic P'Zone (Not suprising, the http://tlnutrition.blogspot.com/2008/12/fast-food-hall-of-shame-pizza-hut-pzone.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Phil LeClair)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460603.post-5190118219589237829Mon, 29 Dec 2008 21:30:00 +00002008-12-29T16:38:38.487-05:00FitnessTransformMikki ReillyOprah gains weightHave you seen the January issue of O magazine? Oprah admits that she now weighs 200 pounds and has "fallen off the wagon" when it comes to healthy living."I'm embarrassed," she writes. "I can't believe that after all these years, all the things I know how to do, I'm still talking about my weight. I look at my thinner self and think, `How did I let this happen again?'"And to top it off, she gainedhttp://tlnutrition.blogspot.com/2008/12/from-fitness-transform-blog-oprah.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Phil LeClair)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460603.post-8225041602422082175Sat, 27 Dec 2008 19:00:00 +00002008-12-30T14:11:10.956-05:00cheat days when dietingTLN GroupQuestion: I have read several blogs about people claiming that taking a day off from your daily diet routine is a good idea because it prevents your body from getting accustomed to decreased calorie intake.Check out TLN Phil's response to this very excellent dieting question at TLN Group! http://tlnutrition.blogspot.com/2008/12/tln-group-taking-day-off-from-your-diet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Phil LeClair)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460603.post-3910397960072150807Thu, 09 Oct 2008 21:59:00 +00002008-10-09T22:53:24.087-04:00Halloween treatskids nutritionmoms' nutrition hotlineHi Phil,This is a two-part Halloween question. With Halloween fast approaching, how does a parent deal with the influx of sugar (okay, more sugar) into the house? Is there a good way to go about doling out the dole? Also, can you recommend alternative Halloween treats to hand out? Thanks! AnneAnne,"Influx" is a great word to describe the sharp-increase of household processed sugar levels when http://tlnutrition.blogspot.com/2006/11/moms-nutrition-hotline-halloween-treats.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460603.post-2699061053375768298Wed, 08 Oct 2008 22:08:00 +00002008-10-09T22:54:02.355-04:00Halloween treatskids nutritionmoms' nutrition hotlinenutrition hotlineThis is part 2 of the previous post. The second question was suggestions on healthy alternatives to give out to Trick-or-Treaters.Anne, Being that parents were Trick-or-Treaters a "few" years ago, we still remember being bummed out with the neighbors, that although in good faith, passed out apples, popcorn balls and pennies. I even had a neighbor that gave out toothbrushes (no surprise, he was a http://tlnutrition.blogspot.com/2006/10/moms-nutrition-hotline-halloween-treats.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460603.post-2536869551592814270Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:42:00 +00002008-06-16T15:49:34.662-04:00fitness tipsFitnessTransformMikki ReillySports Performance and Conditioning EnhancementThere seems to be a bit of confusion around the concepts of flexibility and mobility. So let's begin with a couple of definitions. Flexibility is the ability to flex, extend, or circumduct a joint through its intended full range of motion. So we're talking about the length of the tissues here, nothing more.Mobility, or joint mobility, is the ability to move a joint through its full range of http://tlnutrition.blogspot.com/2008/06/flexibility-vs-mobility.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460603.post-8914019558172015493Sun, 01 Jun 2008 14:45:00 +00002008-06-01T10:51:01.313-04:00fitness tipsFitnessTransformhealth and wellness tipsIn the past, aging has often meant a gradual loss of health and vigor as the years progress. But with the recent advances in research on aging, we now know this slow decline is no longer inevitable. With the right exercise and nutritional program, even an unfit person can turn around most of the consequences of aging.We know, for example, that VO2max, the single best measure of cardiovascular http://tlnutrition.blogspot.com/2008/06/mavericks-guide-to-booming-fitness.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460603.post-5422410311249520054Sun, 04 May 2008 12:18:00 +00002008-05-07T23:12:43.770-04:00phils journalspring updateI recently returned from vacation in Southern CA. It was great to see family, friends and colleagues--and enjoy some regular sunlight after an extra long winter in VT!It was a must to include this picture of my family eating a healthy lunch at the San Diego Zoo (which is a fantastic place!). We packed our snacks for the day to not have to rely on high-priced, not-so-great-for you park food. http://tlnutrition.blogspot.com/2008/04/phils-journal-tln-springs-back-into.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Phil LeClair)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460603.post-998792744216725199Fri, 02 May 2008 12:14:00 +00002008-12-27T13:06:11.777-05:00corporate wellnesshealth and wellness tipsBy Phil LeClairWhile many of us don't practice them, we all know the broad things necessary to maintain good health through busy work schedules (i.e. diet, exercise, blah, blah, blah).However, for the millions of us that are chained to a desk every day, there are several little things you can do that collectively help promote wellbeing.Taking just minutes each day, try (I mean, "DO") these http://tlnutrition.blogspot.com/2008/04/corporate-wellness-just-minutes-day-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Phil LeClair)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460603.post-1870764149897687597Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:09:00 +00002008-04-20T11:29:31.940-04:00palm kernel oilTLN GroupQuestion: It seems the more food labels I read I'm starting to see "fractionated palm kernel oil" more frequently. What's the deal with this? Is it cheaper for the manufacturers? If so, then I have to assume it's probably not the best choice for the consumer. Any thoughts?Check out TLN Phil's response to this very excellent food ingredient question at TLN Group!http://tlnutrition.blogspot.com/2008/04/tln-group-topics-fractionated-palm.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Phil LeClair)0