Follow the journey of a young woman as she learns from a Health and Fitness Trainer the correct information necessary to master the Five Factors of Fitness, win the battle of the bulge, and know why she won The material is presented in an easy to read and remember allegory. This book presents an evidence-based approach, including research citations and a hyperlinked glossary. Learn what your body needs to make the changes you want It is time to cut through the clutter, myths, and half-truths of pop culture and learn what the truths are that hold the keys to your long-term success Are you...

In the late fall of 1870 T.C. Everts found himself the unwilling lead in a man-versus-nature drama set against the backdrop of Manifest Destiny and on the stage of the rugged Rocky Mountains. His companions had abandoned him. He was without horse, gun, knife, food, or fire starting tools. The closest vestige of civilization was mountain ranges away. Winter was descending upon the high-altitude wonders of the Yellowstone basin. This is the incredible true story of T.C. Everts' harrowing 37 days of struggle for survival. Told in his own words, it depicts his struggle against nature and his own...

"Eat to live, don't live to eat." This was a common precept through much of Judeo-christian history. Gluttony held a special and 'deadly' place in the taxonomy of sins for many centuries and it is particularly interesting that now, during our country's epidemic of obesity and eating disorders, the Church has become relatively silent on the issue. This book is an in-depth exploration of gluttony. The methodology is an interdisciplinary one that incorporates theology, psychology and biological sciences. It addresses the pertinent issues of obesity, overeating and other eating disorders from a...