You’ve probably heard it before…”You are what you eat”— and it’s true … but what’s also true is: “You are how you move”. In other words your feeding and movement impact on your physical appearance. Not only do we need to eat right and exercise, we need to add more non-exercise activity time to our …
Know that you will go through several phases on your journey to a health body but at every phase recommit to the regimen and be content! Remember that your journey to a healthy body is very personal and individual. Keep keeping on with your Gravity lifestyle and don’t worry about how far you are …
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 …
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 …
Sleep plays a powerful role on our overall health as well as our tendency to gain excess weight. Sleep duration is linked to gains in abdominal fat even after accounting for other factors that could influence weight, such as calories consumed and exercise habits. This means that if you do not take your sleep needs seriously, you could …
Cardio is an essential aspect of any lasting fat loss regimen. It is possible to lose fat by dieting alone but cardio will definitely be required speed up the process and to sustain the fat loss. Generally the rule is to reduce calorie input and increase calorie output, or as we often say eat less …
#Didyouknow that even a modest reduction in the consumption of carbohydrate-rich foods can help reduce overall body fat as well as the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, stroke and coronary artery disease? Reducing the amount of carbohydrates in your diet is one of the best ways to lose fat. It aids in appetite reduction and causes …
High-protein foods are amazing for fat loss! They take more work to digest, metabolise, and use, which means you burn more calories processing them. They also take longer to leave your stomach, so you feel full sooner and for a longer amount of time. The cumulative effect has obvious benefits for anyone who is watching …