Here’s an awesome trick to help us on our weigh loss journey…its almost magical! Supposing you are given one thing that could help you lose weight, improve your skin and make you feel more energetic? I bet you would be willing to pay a whole lot for it. Well guess what, you already have it …
The time you need to workout and eat healthy isn’t going to miraculously appear. You have to deliberately create time and incorporate your new lifestyle practices into your day in order to see a change. Choose a convenient time; It could be every morning before you shower, after the kids are off to school or after work. The …
Cucumbers are so cool! They dont show off but they are perhaps one of the healthiest foods on the planet! They are scientifically known as Cucumis sativus and belong to the same botanical family as melons (including watermelon and cantaloupe) and squashes (including summer squash, winter squash, zucchini and pumpkin). They are loaded with vitamin …
Walking is an easy way to get rid of a few pounds. It is a beneficial and fundamental movement of humans. Research indicates that in addition to being a good low impact exercise, you can add seven years to your lifespan by walking 20 to 25 minutes daily. However, a casual walk around the block will …
Strengthening your core is more than just for achieving six-pack abs. By developing stronger core muscles, you’ll be less likely to injure or strain your back muscles. Developing strong abdominal muscles may actually help prevent back pain by making you less prone to back injuries and teaching you proper spinal alignment. Our abs are the …
Yes, most weight fluctuations are normal so don’t be discouraged! Our body weight can fluctuate substantially by up to 3-5lbs in one day and may even be more if you eat carbs or salty food/snacks. If you notice a dramatic increase on the scale, chances are it’s just water weight. To keep yourself from going insane …
Did you know that up to 95 percent of the hormone called serotonin, which regulates happiness, is found in your gut? Some studies have shown that gut serotonin is a regulator of obesity and metabolism while other studies have shown that stress can increase our need for more serotonin, which often manifest itself as cravings for …
Yoga is a great tool for staying healthy in the mind and body. The purpose of yoga is to create strength, awareness and harmony in both the mind and body. A unifying factor amongst the different types, or schools, of yoga, is that most sessions include breathing exercises, meditation, and poses that stretch and flex various muscle groups. The …
It is a fact that you cannot spot reduce any body part. However, you can make most body parts like your butt look firmer and rounder by strengthening the muscles in them. The butt muscles are known as the glutes and are made up of three gluteal muscles: the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and gluteus minimus. …
The concept of self-sabotage in weight loss is a very real issue. The best of us wonder why we try so hard to lose weight and get healthy, only to sabotage our own efforts by either skipping our workouts or over eating. We start by working out and eating healthy for a period and then suddenly go off …