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High-Carb Foods Harm Your Heart

By Jay Madrigal / / Comments Off on High-Carb Foods Harm Your Heart

When researchers talk about “carbohydrates”, they really mean sugars and refined flour products like white bread. These empty-calorie foods dominate most Americans’ diets … and when consumed in excess, they cause fat gain, raise blood sugar levels, promote inflammation, and raise heart and diabetes risks. There is already plenty of evidence that diets high in carbohydrate-laden foods…

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Hello Alki X Gym!

By Jay Madrigal / / Comments Off on Hello Alki X Gym!

The first few days at the Alki X Gym went well, despite the fact that there were only 8 clients left for us by the time we took over last Wedesday (down from 110 about a month ago). New clients are joining, past Alki X Gym members are returning, and some are coming over from Belltown, so things are…

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Farewell Belltown X Gym

By Jay Madrigal / / Comments Off on Farewell Belltown X Gym

As of July 1, I will be exclusively at the Alki and Kirkland X Gyms per the divorce ruling. Evan, Joanna, Steve, Mike, Kailyn and I are all going to Alki, and the Alki crew will be at the Belltown club. It will still be called X Gym, and as far as I know, the…

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Your New Dilemma: Vegan or Omnivore?

By Jay Madrigal / / Comments Off on Your New Dilemma: Vegan or Omnivore?

I really enjoyed the lecture with Tim Van Orden a week ago. Thank you to all who attended. I hope you agree it was a fun, informative, and valuable event. (For those of you who couldn’t attend, you can purchase a DVD of the presentation shortly – watch your Facebook, Twitter and the newsletter for…

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Think Thin to Get Thin (Part 4)

By Jay Madrigal / / Comments Off on Think Thin to Get Thin (Part 4)

Continuing on my quest to rewire the brains of the world for permanent fitness without the need for willpower, I submit to you the final part (be sure to read the previous parts below before this part). 5.) Complete an experience that exceeds your limits. What is something that you think you would never do? …

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Think Thin to Get Thin (Part 3)

By Jay Madrigal / / Comments Off on Think Thin to Get Thin (Part 3)

Continuing on my quest to rewire the brains of the world for permanent fitness without the need for willpower, I submit to you part 3 (be sure to read parts 1 and 2 below before this part). 3.) Exercise. Start small and move ahead when you are ready. Most people think exercise is a big…

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