Great Snacks for Weight Loss
For many people trying hard to stick to a diet or lifestyle change, one of the hardest parts is eating well when hungry. It’s these moments when we’re hungry, irritated, and vulnerable that most often knock us off our diet. It’s moments like these when we find ourselves craving a snack to hold us over, to get us through the day, to quiet the stomach grumblings. I know the feeling.
Is the Keto Diet Right for You?
The ketogenic diet, usually called the “keto” diet for short, is a very low-carb, high-fat, moderate-protein diet. It was originally designed to help children with epilepsy, and has also been used to treat type 2 diabetes. However, in the last few years, the keto diet has become very popular for people who want to lose weight or change to a healthier lifestyle.
Common Mistakes Made in Yoga and How to Prevent Them
Even the most advanced yoga professionals make mistakes when perfecting their craft. Most mistakes are practically unnoticeable but can cause unnecessary strains, aches, and pains. Yoga is intended to increase flexibility and strengthen your muscles, not harm your body. It is normal to feel sore after a yoga class-- however, it is not normal to pull a muscle or sprain your wrists or ankles. Here are three commons mistakes made in yoga and how you can prevent them:
The Importance of Staying Hydrated for Weight Loss, Especially in the Summer
We all know it’s important to stay hydrated. If you’re like me, you can’t count the number of times you’ve said, “I need to drink more water.” And most of us would probably guess that it’s more important to stay hydrated in the summer months.
Health Benefits of Yoga
Yoga can be done by anyone, beginner or expert. It can change a person’s mental or physical wellbeing as it balances your mind and body. Yoga provides several health benefits beyond staying physically fit, explore them below:
How to Reduce the Appearance of Cellulite
Cellulite goes by a number of unflattering names. Cottage cheese, lumpy gravy, hail damage. It’s no wonder that people who have cellulite—mostly women—try so hard to cover it up or get rid of it.
How Massage Can Aid and Improve Digestion
People commonly schedule a massage when they have sore muscles or are stressed out and need help relaxing. Of course, there are plenty of other reasons to get a massage. They can help with low-back pain, anxiety, and even sleep issues. But did you know massage can help with digestion?
Drinking Water Can Boost the Results of Your Diet
We all have a little Bobby Boucher on our shoulders, reminding us to drink some high quality H2O. Yet even with the Waterboy’s pleading reminders, we somehow put it off or replace it with soda, energy drinks, coffees, and cocktails. But I’ve got a reason to drink water that just might motivate you to listen to this advice: drinking water can help boost the effectiveness of your diet and promote weight loss.
Summer Slim Down Tips
You know what’s so great about summer? It’s the season people want to lose weight for, and it’s also the best season for losing weight. What a coincidence! I would wager that if it was summer all year round, I would be slimmer, trimmer, and fitter.
How to Become More Adventurous With Food
Have you (or others around you!) always considered yourself to be a picky eater? Well, you’re certainly not alone! Whether you want to make cooking meals at home easier and healthier or just want to stop feeling like you always have to order off the kids’ menu when you go out, here are suggestions to help you become a more adventurous eater!
Hot Yoga: What is it and What Are the Benefits?
It seems like hot yoga has been becoming a bigger and bigger trend lately. If you’re like a lot of other people, though, you’ve heard the term and were never quite sure what it meant. Let’s take a look at what hot yoga is and some of its benefits.
Mindfulness Exercises to Help Reduce Pain and Stress
Whether we like it or not, everyone is going to deal with pain or stress at some point. While these are unfortunate and unpleasant issues to deal with, there are a lot of different ways to handle pain and stress, such as using mindfulness exercises. However, mindfulness can mean any number of things that can sometimes get confusing, so we made a short guide to help you out and give you a head start!
Which Exercises to Stay Away from During a Diet
You’ve started a diet, and you want to work some exercise into your regime. But you’re not sure what exercises are best. Are certain exercises better than others when you’re dieting? The answer is yes. We’re going to take a look at what exercises to stay away from while you’re dieting, as well as some great exercise options that won’t derail your diet.
The Costs of Dieting
When you start a diet, you usually have a couple of things on your mind: losing that stubborn weight, slimming down, feeling better, and improving your health. Whether the motivation is overall health or fitting into those jeans you love, we’re usually more focused on the outcomes of dieting rather than the costs of dieting.
Grill Alternatives to the Classic Hot Dog and Hamburger
Summer is fast approaching and you know what that means-- grill season is coming up! The feeling is already in the air-- fresh cut grass, good food cooking, and friends and family gathered around the grill. Everyone grills hot dogs and hamburgers, but have you ever wondered what else you could be preparing on your grill?
Measuring Inches VS. Scale Weight
During those fad diets, you are typically losing water weight for the first several days, not fat. So the question remains: What is the best way to measure weight loss?
The Versatility of the Potato
Potatoes have extreme versatility and even the pickiest eater can’t say exclusively they don’t like potatoes because there are so many different preparations and combinations that there is the perfect potato side dish for everyone. Take a look at some of our favorite potato possibilities.
Common Back and Muscle Pains Caused by Stress
Stress is a word we throw around in day-to-day conversation, but it can have a much greater effect on us than we may think. Stress has a clear effect on mental health. Believe it or not, stress can also affect your physical health. There are many common symptoms caused by stress. Two of the most overlooked physical symptoms of stress are muscle and back pain.
Getting the Grill Out & Prepping for Grilling Season
AS the buds turn into leaves on the trees, so the grills emerge from the garage or shed and we get outside to grill again.
But should we just dive straight in with some burgers and hot dogs? Probably not – your grill has not been used for six months and could do with a quick once-over to make sure it is in tip-top condition for your summer of barbecues ahead.
How to Determine a Healthy Weight Not Using BMI
Body Mass Index is the standardized scale used to quickly and easily determine a person’s health status. It makes the job easier for insurance companies when they decide your health risk. Unfortunately, it’s also known for being inaccurate.
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