Americans say they are doing everything they can to be healthy… but the numbers aren’t adding up. Two-thirds of American adults are overweight or obese and yet 49% of Americans say they are doing everything they can to achieve balanced nutrition and a healthy diet. Something is not quite right there, so what is going on? (more…)
Thinking about starting a new diet today? You many want to wait until Sunday or Monday. According to a UK study, people who start diets at the beginning of the week are more likely to stick to it.
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Do you ever wonder why you can’t just walk by the candy dish at work without helping yourself to a handful or why you can’t stop thinking about the ice cream in your freezer until you break it out and eat half of if right out of the carton? Where is your willpower?
To get the most for your money when you exercise at the gym, you should engage in intense exercise. I know, I know, we all have days where we just want to do the elliptical on level one or take a leisurely walk on the treadmill, and that’s fine; at least you’re getting up and moving. But, what if you heard that you could lose 1 pound after just 5 intense exercise workouts. (more…)
Losing weight may seem like a tough job. But maintaining your weight loss is where the real battle begins. 95% of people who lose weight end up gaining it back. Usually with a couple additional pounds tacked on. Not only does this create damage to your metabolism and set the scene for multiple body imbalances, but it also can do a number on a person’s motivation.
Have you been slowly gaining weight over the years? Do you have a few stubborn pounds that you can’t lose no matter what you do? There are a few bad habits that have been linked with weight creep and could be keeping you from reaching your desired weight goal.
I remember playing childhood sports, the coach would often tell us to visualize winning the game or making the free throw or goal. This technique is used by athletes a lot to prepare mentally, and many say it works. Apparently these visualization techniques also work for dieting.
Are you hosting the holiday festivities this year? These ideas can help you beat the stress and save your energy for the party.
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Give the gift of health!
