When you are diagnosed with diabetes, the first advice you get from your doctor is: lose weight. The fact is … most diabetics have too much belly fat. You have two types of fat around your waist … subcutaneous fat and visceral fat. Subcutaneous fat it is the fat found under the skin. It is visible fat and is generally…
It is a generally accepted fact that exercise burns calories and can improve the overall health of both the body and the mind. Most of us also recognize that walking is one of the simplest and most effective exercises for losing weight and improving health. What many people don’t realize is that they may not get the most effective returns…
Yes, you guessed it. Americans decide to lose weight. Therefore, it is not out of the question to assume that this resolution may also be on your list. If so, keep in mind that achieving your health and fitness goals isn’t just a day-to-day, week-to-week, or month-to-month affair. The key to keeping this New Year’s resolution is to change your…
BENEFITS OF BEING HEALTHY BEFORE LOSING WEIGHT When it comes to losing weight, there is a school of thought that believes that being healthy should come first in order to be successful with a planned weight loss regimen. The other school of thought believes that you must act on weight loss routines to be healthy. The question is: which is…
I feel like I’ve been recommending a lot of shakes recently, and what’s interesting is that I tend to get one of two responses when the word “shake” is mentioned. Either I get an enthusiastic approval or a general look of disgust. There is no middle ground. I must confess that I once pooped smoothies. I mean, who wants to…
A woman’s body, fitness, health, and dietary needs vary throughout her life. The key to maintaining proper balance is knowing your own body, even when it changes, and making small adjustments accordingly. Many of us work our entire lives to maintain a nice figure, so that we like what we see in the mirror. Hopefully this is mostly for us…
Losing weight can be a daunting task. Where do you start? Basically, you should burn more calories in a day than you consume. Therefore, a good diet is important, combined with a proper exercise program. I’ll walk you through the things to consider when starting a beginner exercise program for weight loss and explain the different types of exercises you…
Did you find a beautiful prom dress that doesn’t fit you, or do you just want to look your best tonight? Maybe both? I want to share with you some tips on how to lose weight before prom the quick and healthy way! Jogging, swimming, jumping rope, biking – those are the best cardio exercises I know of! You probably…
Exercise is an important part of any weight loss regimen. But with busy schedules, we all want to know which exercises will help us lose the most weight quickly. Broadly speaking, there are two types of exercise: aerobic and strength (or anaerobic), and each contributes differently to weight loss. Aerobic exercise burns calories from fat while doing the exercise itself.…
A better life is something we all long for and are eligible for our own happiness. Although it is rarely the case when this state of practical utopia is attained, it is nevertheless not beyond the reach of the common man. All they will have to do is say yes to life and break free from the fast food trap…