2018/03/05
Lead by Example to Help Loved Ones Lose Weight People follow one another; there is no denying that. So if you have loved ones in your family who need to shed some extra pounds and get in shape, you can’t just tell them what to do and expect them to meet their goals while you sit down with an unhealthy meal every night and sit on the couch without getting a workout in. Instead, you should be leading by example if you want to help loved ones lose weight. How to Help Loved Ones Lose Weight To help loved ones lose weight, it’s less about what you say and mostly about what you do. Being a good example of what […]
2018/02/28
Why Eating Healthier Doesn’t Always Lead to Weight Loss So you are eating healthier to lose weight and you know that dieting is definitely necessary to get the job done. Great! But did you know that eating right is just half the equation to successful weight loss? If you eat healthy, that is certainly a great start for both your overall health and your waistline, but you need to go a step further. Check out the information below to learn more about why eating healthier does not always lead to weight loss. Why Eating Healthier is Only Part of the Weight Loss Requirements Eating healthier is a great start to a healthier you, but the following factors are also a […]
2018/01/23
Is Sitting Disease a Real Thing? Get the Facts Have you heard the news that sitting is really bad for your health? But did you know that Sitting Disease is actually a real thing that you should try to avoid? Get the quick facts on Sitting Disease below. What Is Sitting Disease? Put simply, Sitting Disease refers to metabolic syndrome, as well as all of the negative effects of leading a sedentary lifestyle. Even though Sitting Disease is not a disease that the medical world recognizes, and it is not something that could actually be diagnosed by a medical professional, it is something that is recognized by the scientific community. How Many Hours Do You Spend Sitting? During an average […]
2018/01/10
Best Weight Loss Related New Year Resolutions If your intention is to lose weight in the new year, you certainly are not alone. But if you have made weight loss resolutions in the past and have always failed to meet those goals, consider the following weight loss related New Year resolutions instead. You might find that, with the right resolution, you will have the right resolve to get the job done. Increase the Time That You Spend Exercising Whether you add in an extra day that you exercise during the week or you spend an extra 30 minutes at the gym, increasing the amount of time that you spend exercising could help provide some pretty dramatic weight loss results. This […]
2017/11/28
Top 3 Ways to Increase Your Metabolic Rate Increasing your metabolic rate naturally is a great way to make it easier on yourself if you are trying to lose weight and keep it off. But what are the best ways to increase your metabolism? Keep reading to learn more. 1. Switch to Green Tea Green tea contains an ingredient known as catechin, which could help boost your metabolic rate. Researchers found that individuals who consumed more green tea were able to lose more pounds than individuals who didn’t drink the tea. It is believed that the catechin might help with fat burning, and the tea might increase your metabolic rate by up to 5%. So if you are a big […]
2017/11/28
How Much Fat You Need to Lose Weight and Be Healthy You already know that, to lose weight and be healthier, you should shed the excess fat that is found throughout your body. But how much fat do you really need to eat, and how much fat do you need to avoid, in order to get to a healthy weight? Keep reading for a few helpful tips that could help you reach your ideal weight more efficiently. The Types of Fat That Help You Lose Weight and Stay Healthy Not all fats are created equal. While some are detrimental to your overall health and your weight, there are others that are necessary to health and wellness. And some fats could […]
2017/10/10
Why Your Diet is the Main Piece of the Weight Loss Puzzle When it comes to losing weight, it seems as though there are so many things that you need to focus on, from counting calories and being more active, to eliminating certain foods from your everyday meals. But below is some information on why diet is the main piece of the weight loss puzzle that you should be focused on. You Need to Limit the Calories You Consume In order to lose weight, you need to burn through the majority of the calories that you consume, so cutting back on the number of calories that you eat every day will definitely be helpful. This is part of the reason […]
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. […]
2017/06/28
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 […]
2017/06/08
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 […]