Want to jumpstart your journey to slimming down but your body just isn’t playing ball? Does the mere idea of munching on greens and ramping up your exercise make your stress levels skyrocket? If you’re faithful to the eat less, move more creed but it’s falling flat, it might be the right moment to explore […]
People aiming to lose weight usually decide to eat fewer calories. This method is actually prescribed by nearly every commercial diet program available today, sighting reducing calories, counting points, or watching portion size as the best way to lose weight. However, restricting your calories, especially too severely, can lead to a variety of metabolic and […]
Many people rarely make **weight loss** their number one goal. While we tend to ignore yet another article urging us to shed some pounds, preferring our sofa-loving ways, certain eye-opening facts ought to stop us in our tracks and make us think twice. The newest data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
Snacking after dark often lands a bad rep for making us heavier. Dive a bit deeper, like the smart folks have, and a surprising spin pops up. It’s not all about the extra bites at night; there’s more beneath the surface (dive in here). Get this, late snacking could see your scale tipping even if […]
Lately, there’s been a whole lot of chatter about whether eating less fat can actually help you slim down. Folks are curious, can giving up on fatty foods truly make a scale-tipping difference? But hold up, there’s even more to the story! People are digging deep, trying to uncover if some fats are really the […]
In the U.S., nearly 23% of men and 19% of women are smokers. Smoking tragically ends over 400,000 lives a year, a grim tally that topped 400,000 by the year 2000 (1). Thinking of quitting but scared of gaining weight? Gaining weight after quitting smoking is a serious concern for some people. While most people […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that packing on **too much fat** isn’t just about tipping the scales; it poses real health dangers (1). Similarly, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlight that weighing more than what’s ideal for your height puts your well-being at risk too (2). Ever wonder why your belly […]
To tackle **gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)** head-on, start by having a talk with a medical professional to figure out the root cause. Understand that ignoring it won’t make it disappear. Relying on over-the-counter remedies might seem like an easy solution for that burning sensation, but using them too much might just be hiding a larger […]
Many people who successfully lose weight and keep it off share a secret weapon: they stay super active! If you’re dreaming of shedding some pounds, lacing up for a run might just be your golden ticket. Pair it with eating right, and you’ve got a winning combo. Did you know that runners tend to be […]
Seeing those stubborn pounds disappear when you’re totally committed to working out and munching on healthy stuff is awesome. But let’s be real, bumping into a weight loss plateau is something we all dread. Okay, losing weight isn’t the only health milestone, yet when it’s your prime target, it’s incredibly frustrating when progress suddenly hits […]