You know that regular exercise is one of the best methods to lose or maintain weight. It can also boost your mood and help ward off depression or anxiety. But logging more steps per day also directly impacts your cardiovascular health, warding off disease and increasing longevity. Read more
Healthy Lifestyles
Home Workouts Versus Gym Sessions
As you put together your weight loss plan, we have some good news for you: You don’t have to do everything exactly like your friend or neighbor who recently lose weight. You can tailor your program to suit your needs and preferences, which is a good thing because we stick with programs that are convenient for us. Read more
Can You Reverse Type 2 Diabetes?
Type 2 Diabetes is on the rise, with about 1 in 10 Americans now afflicted by the metabolic disease. The condition usually develops after age 45, and is related to weight gain, but we’re now seeing more young adults and even teenagers diagnosed. Read more
4 Ways to Succeed at Dry January
Dry January is trending, probably for several very different reasons. Many people want to lower their alcohol consumption, for health reasons or simply to establish better habits. Others are worried that their holiday drinking became a bit too much of a daily habit. And still others know that eliminating alcohol will support their weight loss plan. Read more
4 Health Resolutions for the New Year
It’s common to set New Year’s resolutions at this time of year, but by late February or March most of us have quit working toward our goals. Often the reason is because we don’t set goals that are specific and measurable. Read more
8 Worthwhile Health Goals That Have Nothing to Do With the Scale
Maybe you’re considering a medical weight loss plan because your doctor has advised you that losing weight will benefit your health. Or, maybe you want to lose weight to simply feel more confident in a swimsuit. There’s nothing wrong with that! But because we often focus so hard on what the scale says, we can lose sight of the bigger picture. Read more
The Surprising Benefits of Soup
There’s just something so comforting about a warm bowl of soup when the temperatures begin to drop. Soup is a popular autumn dish for many reasons, but you probably never thought about its potential benefits. But if you’re following a weight loss plan, you might be happy to know that a satisfying bowl of soup is just what the doctor ordered! Read more
5 Things You Should Do Every Night
We all know that a healthy lifestyle is all about habits. When you follow positive habits on a daily basis, your weight loss plan will be successful in the long term. Plus, you’ll sleep better, experience better moods, and just feel more healthy and balanced overall. Read more
5 Tips for Aging Gracefully
We live in a culture that prizes youthfulness, so it’s no wonder that so many people dread aging. But getting older also brings many positive attributes that we tend not to consider. Wisdom, patience, and life experience have a lot to offer. Read more
5 Things You Can Do to Improve Your Mental Health
One thing we consistently find is that the very idea of a weight loss plan brings up a whole host of negative feelings in many people. You might hear words like “weight loss diet” or “exercise routine”, or even just “healthy lifestyle”, and immediately confront feelings of guilt, shame, or failure. Most of us have developed these reactions because past efforts at eating plans or workout regimens felt like blame and punishments. It’s no wonder we often don’t stick with these plans for very long! Read more
