Finding time to prepare meals can be challenging when we feel overwhelmed by our every growing to-do list. However, planning healthier meals instead of dining out or eating fast food is a vital part for long term weight loss success. Not only will it help you lose weight, but it should also save you money. […]
Everyone knows (or should know) that getting a good night’s sleep is important for overall health. A good night’s sleep has been one of the casualties of a modern lifestyle with few Americans getting adequate sleep. What should also be emphasized is that getting a good night sleep is an integral part of weight management. […]
*View a printable version of this blog post here. The ketogenic diet is an eating plan which places your body into ketosis. Ketosis is a state where the body uses fat as its primary fuel source instead of carbohydrates. Research shows that the keto diet can suppress hunger. When following a high-fat, very-low-carb ketogenic (keto) […]
What’s been an emotionally-taxing several months for many of us has led to another potentially hazardous health problem – weight gain. Unfortunately, widespread weight gain is becoming all too common after months of unhealthy habits including a lack of physical activity and overeating that can be difficult to avoid amidst the COVID-19 chaos. There are […]
High intensity interval training (HIIT) is a training system of high-intensity cardio intervals interspersed by active recovery intervals. “High intensity” is relative and is based on your own abilities. On a scale of 1-10 of perceived intensity (1 being no effort, 10 being highest intensity that you can imagine), high intensity would fall at a […]
You’ve made your decision: Today is the day I start eating healthier but then you arrive at the grocery store and suddenly the sticker shock knocks you over. Healthy eating can be expensive! We have several suggestions to help you include whole foods in any budget: 5 Ways to Eat Healthier on a Budget #1 […]
Whether it is your Thanksgiving dinner, your grandmother’s famous casserole, or ice cream after a break up, we all have emotional memories that tie certain foods to feeling good. This association between food and feeling good comes up for most of us every day! For example, lunch can serve as a much needed break in […]
This article originally appeared on Health.com. Weight-loss surgery has always been a topic of conversation and intrigue. After New Jersey Governor Chris Christie underwent Lap-Band surgery (in which a silicone band is placed around the upper part of the stomach to shrink it) in 2013, the media went crazy, questioning how much weight he’d lost, […]
Tuesday, February 25, marks “Fat Tuesday”, a holiday made for fun. Mardi Gras, and especially Fat Tuesday, is all about indulgence, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get in the New Orleans spirit and stay on track with healthy eating. View a printable version of this recipe. Mardi Gras Shrimp and Grits Serves 4 INGREDIENTS […]
It’s time to kick off a healthy new year! Losing weight is one of the best ways to improve your overall health, reduce your risk factors for chronic diseases, and improve your confidence. If you’re tired of trying the latest fad diet each new year, it might be a great time to learn about how […]
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