2017/09/18
Study Reveals Critical Factor to Long Term Weight Loss Success A new study has some useful recommendations to make for people seeking long term weight loss success. The research looked into the ways to not only lose fat but how to effectively keep it off over time. What the researchers determined was that long term weight loss success has a great deal to do with choosing a diet plan that will allow for measurable results within the first few days and weeks. Even if that lost body fat is only in small amounts, as long as it’s there early on, it increases a dieter’s odds of being able to lose the pounds over the longer term. This is important insight into […]
2017/08/04
5 Surprising Benefits of Working on a Balance Ball at Your Desk The concept of working on a balance ball instead of a chair at your desk isn’t a new one. In fact, it wasn’t long after those inflatable exercise tools first became popular that many people started subbing them in at their desks. That said, for many, working on a balance ball wasn’t much more than a fad. This is likely because they didn’t actually realize how many benefits they were actually receiving from using the ball in this way. There are a surprising number of benefits to working on a balance ball instead of a desk chair. Consider the following before you head to your office at work […]
2017/07/20
5 Ways to Prevent Football Season Weight Gain If you’re a fan of the game, then you might want to think about building the right strategy to prevent football season weight gain. The reason is that studies have shown that throughout the 17 weeks of the season, one quarter of fans gain an average of 10 pounds. This, according to a study conducted by Harris Interactive and that had been sponsored by Nutrisystem. It involved the participation of 1,283 football fans. If you’d rather not find yourself among those who start to look like their favorite players as the weeks go by, it’s important to prevent football season weight gain. Among football fans, 25 percent will gain about 10 pounds. […]
2017/07/05
Get Your Kettlebell Moves on With This Must-Do List Kettlebell moves are becoming increasingly more common at the gym, and for good reason. These workouts are highly effective, and they can also be done safely as long as you execute every move with the right form. But with so many different exercises to choose from, which kettlebell moves should you be focusing on? Check out the must-do list below to get started. The Swing To gain strength in your lower body and your core, try the kettlebell swing. Start by getting into a deadlift position and keeping your kettlebell just a few feet in front of the body. Next, you can hike that kettlebell between the legs and then propel […]
2017/06/28
Could Your Brain Cells be the Cause of Your Diet Troubles? A recent study that used mice might now be able to explain how brain cells could potentially be the cause of your diet troubles. Basically, there are certain brain cells that could behave as triggers that will prevent you from burning calories whenever there is not enough food around. Continue reading to learn more about this fascinating study, as you may find that the cause of your diet troubles has more to do with your brain than you originally thought. First, Understand How the Body Works To understand how the brain could affect your weight, you have to understand how the body operates on a whole. Firstly, it works […]
2017/06/16
Careers with the Highest Obesity Rates: Are You at Risk? We’d all like to be healthy, and our employers would like that, too. After all, we’re all just people who want the best for each other. At the same time, companies would rather keep their insurance costs down with a healthy staff. That said, weight gain happens and there are some careers where the highest obesity rates are in the last place you’d think to find them. A recent study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine showed that careers with the highest obesity rates were likely to be among employees who work for over 40 hours per week. Alternately, people are more likely to be obese if they […]
2017/06/08
Why You Should Never Compare Your Weight to Your Friends While it might be tempting to look at your body in the mirror, analyze its every flaw, and then compare your body to your friends or even to celebrities, this is one of the worst things that you can do. Continue reading to learn why you should never compare your weight to your friends, or anyone else, for that matter. Everyone’s Body Is Unique One of the main reasons why you should never compare your weight to your friends is because every body is unique. You could have two people who weigh the same and yet look quite different. This is because different bodies carry their weight differently. Muscle and […]
2017/06/03
The #1 Most Important Factor to Losing Weight When you want to really get to the core of the matter, it’s easy to want to know the most important factor to losing weight. As much as this is the case, it’s a good idea to recognize that even though there is one thing that has the greatest impact, by limiting your efforts to that one thing, you’re only dragging out the process unnecessarily. That said, recent studies have shown that the most important factor to losing weight is eating right and doing it consistently for the rest of your life. This doesn’t mean that you can stop exercising nor does it mean that if you decide to reduce your calories […]
2017/04/18
5 Health Tips for Weight Loss When you’re trying to drop the extra pounds, the right health tips for weight loss can make the difference between a fast and easy process and one that feels like pulling teeth. When you receive the right advice and focus on wellness alongside your excess fat loss, you are far more likely to be able to keep the weight off over the long term once it’s gone. That said, not all health tips for weight loss are created equal. When you’re trying to lose extra pounds, make sure you focus on those that are realistic and achievable goals. Avoid the ones that are geared toward extremes and fads. They’ll only hold you back in […]
2017/03/09
Are You Considered Obese? How to Decipher the Scale What is it to be considered obese? It’s not just a matter of being overweight or having a larger clothing size. It’s not just about the way you look. Obesity is a disease that has a direct impact on your overall health. When you are considered obese, you are also likely at an increased risk of a spectrum of different types of medical condition. These can include blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes and certain forms of cancer, among others. The reason is that when you are considered obese, your body has enlarged fat cells. It is important to note that you likely don’t have many more fat cells than people who […]