We all need quality, healthy friendships to get through life and its challenges including a healthy lifestyle. Its been said, “show me your friends and I’ll show you who you are”. If this is true, you must choose wisely. Cultivate friendships with people who possess the virtues and qualities that meet your aspirations. Choose friends that can partner …
We are creatures of habit and there’s always a tendency to stick to what we know and stay in our comfort zone. In many circumstances that may be encouraged but when it comes to fitness change is good especially when we are trying to achieve or maintain a healthy body. If sustained result is 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Did you know that fibre is a weight loss booster? It acts as an appetite suppressant, which can make us take in fewer calories. It makes us feel more satiated so that you eat less leading to weight loss. Isn’t that awesome! Fibre refers to carbohydrates that cannot be digested by humans. They are classified as either soluble or …
#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 …