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How A Journal Can Help You Lose Weight
A study published by the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that people who kept food diaries six days a week lost twice as much weight than those who kept food diaries for a day a week or none at all. The study proved that a food journal can be an important tool for a […]
Stretching Your Way To Fitness
Stretching is overlooked more often than it should. Stretching can help improve the range of motion on a joint, decrease risk of injury, and improve athletic performance for those in sports. Benefits of stretching Stretching helps improve flexibility. It keeps your muscles healthy by increasing blood flow to them. Stretching warms up your muscles and […]
Myths & Facts Behind Fat & Muscle
There are myths about fat and muscle that have been circulating for a while. They confuse and discourage people trying to lose weight because they don’t see the results they’re expecting. Below are two myths and facts that will help you understand what muscle and fat are. Myth #1: Muscle can turn to fat (or […]
All Carbs Are Bad, Right? Wrong!
The word “diet” usually means cutting out carbs completely for most people. This is unfortunate because not all carbs are created equal. When considering a weight loss program, the one that encourages eating the right carbohydrates is the one that’s healthy. There are two categories of carbohydrates: simple and complex. The difference between simple and […]
3 Strength Training Myths Busted
When people start a weight loss program on their own, many unknowingly follow myths. They end up getting discouraged, losing self-esteem, and quitting before seeing any results. Part of the myth surrounds strength training. Below are three myths and truths about strength training. Strength Training Will Make Me Bulk Not necessarily – especially for women. […]
Choosing a Good Weight Loss Program
Each year, especially just before summertime, millions of people start looking for a weight loss program that will help them get quick and lasting results. Many of you will start with nutrition, which is a good place to start. Eating healthier will give you more energy and help you drop water weight quickly, which will […]
3 Ways Being Hydrated Helps With Weight Loss
Those numbers should be enough to convince someone that hydration is important. Besides the obvious that drinking water helps increase your metabolism and control your appetite,there are other ways water can help when on a weight loss program. Cleanses the body from toxins Water helps remove waste and toxins from cells. It also helps the […]
Why test your metabolic rate?
Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight of an individual. BMI of men and women is used as an easy method to evaluate how much the recorded body weight varies from what is required for a person of a particular height. So it is of paramount importance […]
4 Steps to Achieve Your Weight Loss Goals
Are you getting ready to start a new weight loss program? Make sure that you set yourself up for success by following these four steps to achieve your weight loss goals: Step 1: Put Together a Structured Plan In order to meet your goals, you need to know exactly what those goals are and the […]