With our fitness expert, Bruce Krahn Ask Bruce Krahn a question about fitness Latest Question We are bombarded with protein powders, glutamine, and a host of supplements. How dangerous are these and how much of them should be consumed for the average person? Bruce Krahn's Response

I believe that your nutrients should come primarily from food. That being said, there are some supplement I do recommend: 1. omega-3 fish oils; 2. green drinks (like greens+™); and 3. whey protein isolates. These are all safe to consume. Avoid artificial sweeteners, stimulants, and supplements that make ridiculous claims.

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Besides exercise, would you recommend the use of weight-loss pills for losing weight? If so, which one would you recommend? I'm in shape but want to tone up the abs and lose the love handles. Can reusable plastic water bottles cause cancer? Does eating fat make you fat? Every year I make a New Year's resolution to start exercising. The problem is I never keep it up past about March. What can I do differently this year to finally succeed? Hi Bruce, I'm a 24-years-old guy. I have the opposite problem as most people have, which is that I can't keep weight on. I have been weight lifting for a short period of time, and I have to eat enormous amount of food to ensure that I don't lose muscle mass. The problem is that I regularly eat fatty, unhealthy stuff because it's the easiest way for me to get calories. My diet consists of, among other things, pizza, burgers, fries, pasta, etc. I know that eating this unhealthy can't be a good thing, regardless of whether or not I am gaining weight. So here's my question: is there a way to keep my muscle mass and not have to eat so unhealthy, but at the same time not have to eat mountains of healthy food just to get enough calorie intake? Hi Bruce, I'm one of those rare people who have very high metabolism and therefore cannot keep my weight. What should I do to gain some weight (and hopefully some muscle)? How can I lose stomach fat? How do we keep up a positive attitude and change our behaviour? How many calories a day should a woman in her 40s and who exercises daily take in to lose weight? How many calories do I need to burn in a day so that my workout is effective for weight loss? I am 5 feet 1 inch tall and 156 pounds. Though I am following a sensible diet, I don't see any results (I am also taking medication for hypothyroidism). I am planning to buy a home exercise machine, but I couldn't decide on the elliptical (OrbiTrek Elite®) or Pilates Power Gym®. Which one would be more effective for me to lose weight as a hypothyroid patient? I am a 57-years-old male who has worked in an office-type environment for 30 years. My weight has now pushed me into the "obese" category on the BMI chart. Other than hours of daily, sweaty exercises or taking medications, is there anything I can do to increase my metabolic rate? I am not happy with my large chest. What kind of exercises do you recommend for me to help reduce my breast size? I come from a family of overweight people and find it very difficult to lose weight. What can a person with poor genetics do? I have been exercising and doing lots of work on my stomach but I can't seem to lose my "love handles." Why is this and what can I do? I have been working out for the past 2 years and I have lost 30 pounds. My problem is that I have reached a plateau but I would like to lose another 20 pounds. My nutritionist said that I am not eating enough (1,200 to 1,500 calories a day) and I should be eating 1,600 to 1,800 calories a day. Is there anything else I can do to break through this plateau? I have heard that the best way to lose fat is to cut out carbohydrates from your diet. Is this true? Does eating carbohydrates make you fat? I just quit smoking and now I am gaining weight. Do you have any suggestion to help me get into exercising? I want to start taking an omega-3 supplement as I don't like fish. You had recommended one with a high EPA. How high should I go, and can you recommend a brand? I'm new to supplements! I workout on a circuit for 45 minutes 5 to 6 times a week, and for the last 3 months I've not seen any results. Is that normal? I have also changed the way I'm eating. I've been doing an 8-minutue abs workout that is posted on YouTube™ everyday. Is 8 minutes enough? Just bought your book, which was recommended by someone who's getting great results. I'm 45 years old (female) and slow exercise bores me to tears. What do you suggest? I'm ready! What exercises will help me build upper arms after losing 20 pounds over one year? I golf and bike from April to November, then walk every day during the inclement weather. What is the best exercise to do for stomach fat, love handles, and big thighs? What is the best form of exercise for losing fat - cardiovascular training or resistance training? What is the most efficient way to use my 1-hour workout time at the gym? I go 3 times a week and want to lose 30 pounds and tone up.

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