What Should I Eat? - We are constantly bombarded with health information, but it is often useless information. With just a click of a mouse we can learn all about the current fad diets, or read about the newest surgical weight-loss procedure, or lose weight by using smaller plates, or view an advertisement for the latest low-fat snack, portioned for ‘convenience’ in 100-calorie packages. None of this...
Can you relate to any of the following? - I follow all the rules, but I still can't lose the weight. I'm just getting old and my metabolism is slow. It's genetic. There's nothing I can do. Maybe I need to accept that I'm fat, and give up my skinny clothes. Nutrition strategies that work for others don't seem to apply to me. I lose five pounds, and then I regain seven! - I hear these comments frequently...
While its true that death rates due to breast cancer have been steadily decreasing since 1989, it's also true that about 12% of American women will develop breast cancer during the course of their lifetime. The cause of breast cancer is still somewhat unknown, but there are well-known risk factors associated with this disease. Getting older plays a big role. Genetics that is if you have a first-degree...
“Eat this, but not that, and you will lose weight." “Do this exercise, and your body will transform." “Follow this meal plan to reach your goal." Anyone who is unhappy with their body, and has ever gone to a class at the gym, picked up a magazine, or had a conversation with friends, has at some point heard someone say something like one of these statements. In this diet obsessed culture we live in,...
Wellness Tip:- People often give up on a diet and exercise plan because they do not see results as quickly as they would like. While it is important to have a goal in mind, such as losing a certain number of pounds, these larger goals should be for the long term. Set a variety of short-term goals as well, such as losing a pound a week, walking for 30 minutes every day, or increasing the number of push...
Many of us hear the word diet and think of the words pain, hard, and failure. Fortunately, though, weight loss doesn’t have to be associated with these words. When it comes to weight loss, just a few simple changes can make a big difference. Here are five lifestyle changes you can make to really kick the flab and show it who’s boss! - Get Enough Protein, Vegetables, and Fiber - When adjusting your...