Lifestyle

If you’re like most adults, you are a creature of habit, shopping at the same stores, following the same basic group of recipes, and repeating your daily routines. But when you’re ready to change your lifestyle and lose some weight, that same old routine could be your downfall. If you’ve become stuck in a rut, switching up the basics is a good way to kick start your weight loss plan. Here’s a look at some simple ways to improve your diet and eating habits. [Read more]

A good weight loss clinic is a place to go to get expert help with your weight loss issues. Most good clinics have professional dieticians who can design a weight loss plan that is tailored to you and your lifestyle. Often they also have fitness experts to help you set up an exercise program along with a workout room. Some even have psychologists to help you pinpoint why you are overweight and how to let go of the problems that are standing in your way. [Read more]

There are two ways to improve your overall health. The first way is to exercise regularly, and the second way is to clean up your diet. In fact, these two things go hand in hand with a healthy lifestyle and you cannot truly get fit and be healthy if you slack on either one. Most people do not follow a healthy diet plan, but you can with a few minor adjustments. One adjustment to make to your diet is to incorporate flaxseed. Here are a few reasons why you should incorporate flaxseed into your diet today. [Read more]

Unlike subcutaneous fat, which lies just under the skin, visceral fat accumulates deep inside your stomach region and blankets the organs. Consequently, visceral fat is more dangerous than other fat, such as hip and thigh, because it smothers the organs, triggering health risks such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke. [Read more]

High blood pressure is often referred to as the “Silent Killer” because it typically has no outward or obvious symptoms and is one of the leading causes of stroke and heart disease among Americans. It is estimated that 1 in 3 adults (approximately 75 million) have high blood pressure. Periodic blood pressure checks are the only way to diagnose the disease. [Read more]

There are a lot of changes to think about when you are getting started on a new weight loss program, and how you are going to be able to stick to your healthy meal plan even when you are in a crunch for time is one factor that you may not think about right away. In fact, many people don’t really start to consider how to plan for this problem until they are faced with it, but at this point it is almost always too late to salvage that healthy meal. Planning to stick to your weight loss program means taking the time to plan ahead for success. This may mean taking a bit of time away from your weekend to meal prep for the coming week with quick and healthy, appropriately portioned meals that will make sticking to your weight loss goals in the coming week a total breeze. [Read more]

Weight loss experts have documented and discussed the biochemical challenges involved in losing weight. Calories have been too precious for too long for your body to give them up without a fight. Most approaches to weight loss target the difficulty of fat loss, but when it comes to controlling consumption, the solutions seem to revolve around willpower. You may be advised to buy smaller plates, restrict yourself from eating during certain times, or engage in activities to distract yourself from thoughts about food. What receives much less attention from weight loss experts is the role that your emotions play in your eating habits. The benefits of therapy when trying to lose weight are a little-explored aspect of the quest for one’s ideal weight. [Read more]

Fast food is an American way of life. In the long scheme of things, it hasn’t been so long that our eating habits have been tied to drive-thru specials and processed foods, but at this point, overcoming the fast food draw is a major challenge. [Read more]

The weight loss process can be a tumultuous one. There are ups and downs; good days and bad days. Working with a medical weight loss doctor can help you to start a program that is right for your body’s needs, but even with medical support in place there are still going to be times in which you’ll be tempted to give up. Acknowledging the difficult times before they begin is helpful in preparing yourself to power through them. The best way to manage those down days is to have a strong support network in place. [Read more]

Reducing the amount of processed foods you eat is one of the best ways to lose weight. Processed foods often contain added sugars and salts, both of which can add unwanted calories to your diet. Increasing the amount of vegetables you eat can help you to avoid processed foods, feel fuller, and lose weight. Certain types of vegetables promote weight loss, particularly because they are low in calories. Here is a look at the kinds of vegetables you should be eating if you want to drop a few pounds. [Read more]