Holiday weight gain is a common concern for many adults. Various seasonal holidays may encourage overeating, sedentary behavior, and consumption of calorie-rich foods. In fact, between mid-November and mid-January, adults in Western societies gain an average of 1 pound (0.5 kg) This may not seem like a lot, but most people don’t lose this extra[…]
Wellness is such a buzzword these days. It seems like everyone is talking about it, and with good reason. Taking care of yourself needs to be a top priority in your life, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. I know that you may feel stressed and overwhelmed with work, family, friends, or other commitments, but[…]
Often times, I found myself frustrated and down about not reaching my goals. I thought I was covering everything I needed and addressing the right areas. I wanted to develop a writing habit, a salsa dancing habit, a meditation habit but I couldn’t achieve my desired outcome (despite my effort). But as I[…]
Claims About Belly Fat Can Be Misleading Is it true that following a certain diet can reduce belly fat? And is there a special food that you can add to your diet to help slim down your midsection? Are some diet pills more effective? And what about sit-ups? Do they really help us flatten our[…]
Learn to eat healthy at parties, restaurants and barbecues You’re probably great at sticking to your diet when you’re alone in your own home. But do you notice that you eat more when you’re with others? If so, you’re not alone. Many dieters struggle to stick to a healthy eating plan when they are in[…]
How Far and How Fast to Go to Lose Weight Do you use biking to lose weight? Bicycling is a great leisure activity, but if you are bike riding for weight loss you need to structure your workout differently than you would if you are just doing a casual ride with a friend. Use[…]
Use this plan to walk off weight When you are walking to lose weight, following a workout schedule will help you be consistent and ensure you are getting the amount of exercise you need to burn calories and fat. But your walking workout doesn’t have to be the same old grind every day. It is[…]
Avoid Crash Dieting Many diets promise quick results by restricting your food intake – or food choices – to unrealistic, even dangerous, levels. Crash diets will make you crash and burn. Do not go on a diet you can’t sustain or you may gain additional weight. Never shed pounds too fast – it can[…]
A diet can help you lose weight, but certain exercises can help keep muscle and get rid of flab. Here are some you should try. Do you want to lose weight or do you want to keep muscle and lose fat? A diet can help you lose weight. But you can use body composition exercises[…]
Can It Help You Lose Weight? Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin sometimes touted as a natural weight loss aid when taken in dietary supplement form. Indeed, some research suggests that running low on vitamin D might increase your risk of weight gain, while taking vitamin D supplements may help promote weight loss and maintenance. While vitamin D[…]