What you need to know about salt, what types of workouts get you in shape fast and a 5-step technique to change what you crave!September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. This is to raise awareness about the childhood obesity epidemic in America and show people how they can help solve this problem.I found it interesting because there was a video on YouTube by Nicole Arbor called "Dear Fat People" that offended many people. As a matter of fact, the people it offended complained to Google that the material in violation of YouTube's terms and got it yanked.Those who complained said she was "fat shaming". Yet she mentions throughout the entire video the need for people to take care of themselves so “we can have you around longer.” You can probably still find the video via search.Now, this video alone could be a whole episode or two of discussion! Yet, I wonder if she started out by saying it's “National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month,” if people would have viewed it differently or have been offended by that fact that there is a whole month “dedicated” to the awareness of childhood obesity.  I want to know what your thoughts are on these topics:Childhood obesity awarenessFat shaming If you had a morbidly obese relative would you talk to them about their weight? Comment on the Facebook page or email me your thoughts!Reference article September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month:  http://www.aol.com/article/2015/09/09/september-is-national-childhood-obesity-awareness-month-and-here/21233060/NUTRITIONI often get e-mails on my opinion on salt. There are a lot of listeners who are confused out there. No wonder they are, some say that salt is a plague to be avoided, and some say we need more. Of course it is different for each person because your salt intake should take into consideration your activities, health history and nutritional needs.Here are some points to consider: Today's "modern" salt is a very refined product and very far from its original form, making it less wholesome. Salt intake has to be individualized.  Restricting salt could be good for some people, but it can also be disastrous for someone trying to recover from adrenal fatigue. The higher protein intake you have, the more salt you need. Independent studies observed that sodium is low in high protein users. The more cooked foods you eat, the more salt you need to activate certain intestinal enzymes. Salt should have a color. Not white and bland looking. Salt should be either pink, red, beige or grey. What that means is that it contains trace minerals and has not been highly processed. Be aware that "real" salt shouldn't cost an arm and leg. It does not need to come from any remote location or extreme harvesting method! Good salt is readily available at any health food store.If you sweat a lot you need more salt. A Sodium and Potassium imbalance can lead to all kinds of problems both in the gym and outside of the gym.  So, if you sweat a lot, you likely need more salt for performance and for health. It’s equally important to maintain a salt balance in your diet. If you have a "cheat" night or an "off diet" night, pay attention to how you feel. Many people who eat healthy throughout the week and then treat themselves to a “splurge” meal can feel nauseous and can even experience elevated heart rate and blood pressure and this is due to the body’s reaction to the sudden increase in salt intake. Low sodium diet is one of the main causes of dehydration and low blood volume. This leads to many negative effects for those seeking improvements in their physiques and overall performance.If you are craving salty foods, that is indication number one that you need more sodium. Also, if your performance is starting to suffer and you aren’t as lean or hard or vascular as you used to be it could be because you are sweating more in the hot summer sun and need more sodium. MOTIVATIONChange What You Crave, By Changing How You Think! Let's take another look a