Weight Maintenance
Stress, Cortisol, and Weight Gain
Compared with the more obvious factors that may lead someone to become overweight or obese, stress doesn’t get much attention, but it’s a bigger part of the problem than you may think. Making healthy choices about eating and exercising is much more difficult when you’re under stress, and ongoing mental strain can take a physical…
Read MoreBenefits of a Workout Buddy
Don’t worry if you didn’t spend Valentine’s Day with someone special this year as we are here to argue that a gym date with your best friend is the ultimate relationship. Spending quality time sweating with someone special is a great way to work on your physical fitness while making it fun and exciting. Ditch…
Read MoreWeight Loss Tips for Busy People
Life gets busy, and it can be hard to squeeze in a workout when so many things are left on your to-do list. With a bit of planning, however, you can lead a life that supports the well-being of you and your family. Here are some tips for getting back on track and staying healthy…
Read MoreBest Weight Loss Apps 2019
Dieting and losing weight can sometimes seem like a daunting task without a way to track your goals. However, the advancement of technology has allowed helpful, intuitive diet tools to be at your fingertips. There are many weight loss apps and programs available for both iPhones and Androids that you can download to track lifestyle…
Read MoreAdd Lemon to Your Diet to Improve Health
Lemon’s sweet and tart taste makes them an unforgettable addition to any snack, dish, or drink. However, adding lemon to your diet also has a variety of health benefits that can help fuel your weight loss goals. Lemons are actually packed with vitamins and nutrients that make it a powerful addition to your diet. Lemons…
Read MoreHow Many Calories Per Day Are Too Few?
Your weight loss goals may actually be compromised if you decide to eat too few calories per day. It’s more effective to find a balance between reducing your calories and meeting energy needs to keep your fitness optimized. Be sure you continue to cut calories, but also take some time to learn why consuming too…
Read MoreHow to Start Exercising & Running Again
You’ve probably slipped a little bit more than once in your life. Despite your best intentions, life gets in the way and you forget to exercise. One week goes by, then another, then another. But a spark of motivation rekindles your fire to accelerate your weight loss, and you’re ready to hop back on your…
Read More4 Tips to Avoid Gaining Weight This Holiday Season
Every holiday you make the same promise to yourself: “This year, I won’t put on holiday weight.” And despite the endless lists of tips for shedding holiday pounds, there isn’t much advice to help keep us from putting those pounds on in the first place. But that’s the very best approach to maintaining a healthy…
Read MoreNapping Could Improve Your Weight Loss Results
Thanks (or no thanks) to always-on connections and ever-increasing demands in a world that calls for instant gratification, most of us feel like we no longer have the time in our days to take naps. Tight deadlines on work or exhaustive days laboring and problem-solving leave us lethargic, but we still don’t get enough sleep…
Read MoreAll You Need to Know About Apple Cider Vinegar
Used for hundreds of years, apple cider vinegar is known to have many restorative health benefits. Its recent rise in popularity has sparked motivation to question its actual effectiveness. Does the promise of weight loss outweigh the bitter acidic taste? Get the answers about apple cider vinegar and know the benefits that come with its…
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