There is not a single, quick way to turn a negative attitude toward your body into a positive body image. It does help, though, to find positive things about your body and to focus on those. You absolutely do not have to look like anyone else or have a particular body shape to have a […]
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If you’ve had weight loss surgery, hydration is the key to recovery and weight loss. Because gastric bypass, duodenal switch and gastric sleeve surgeries limit the capacity of the stomach, it can be difficult to get the recommended 64 ounces of water each day. In fact, dehydration is a top reason that patients are re-admitted
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If you’re on a weight loss journey, there’s no doubt you pay attention to the numbers on your bathroom scale and enjoy the victories of seeing those numbers go down. We all know that weight loss can be a long process that requires motivation to keep going. To stay motivated, it helps also to enjoy
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Maintaining a healthy weight is always good for your health and overall wellbeing. It’s even more important if you are a diabetic. If you are overweight or obese, weight loss can improve your management of Type-2 diabetes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tell us that losing weight can improve your blood sugar control
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Many people pause their workout routines during the summer because it’s just too hot to exercise outside. It’s true that physical activity in the summertime heat can be uncomfortable and dangerous, but if you are careful and take certain precautions, it can be as fun and rewarding as working out any time of year outside.
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Participants that had diagnoses of anxiety and depression, and major depressive disorder were found to gain a significant amount of weight after 2 years compared to their start weight. Based on the results of this study the anxiety disorders were not found to be associated with significant weight loss. 5 Tips: If you have anxiety
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Overweight participants that endorsed depression and/or anxiety were found to gain weight. Overweight participants without mental health endorsement for depression and/or anxiety were found to lose some weight. 5 Tips: Try to find ways to move either around your house or outside. Workouts do not have to involve going to a gym. If you find
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Although participants endorsed the belief of the health benefits that occur due to physical activity, participants reported insufficient levels of physical activity to receive those benefits. Barriers to physical activity that participants identified included physical limitations, self-presentation, lack of motivation, and lack of time. 5 Tips: Identify barriers to engaging in physical activity. What solutions
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Reports of past sexual abuse were found to be common amongst obese individuals. Those that reported abuse, were found to have significantly worse mental health status than non-abused. 5 Tips: Along with physical health, make sure to prioritize your mental health. If you are having any psychological difficulties, try to identify areas that need improvement.
When individuals dealt with their stressors, less disordered eating was predicted while more disordered eating was predicted by those individuals who escaped their stressors. Individuals with higher rates of depression reported higher disordered eating while those with higher rates of anxiety reported more restrictive eating. 5 Tips: Examine how you cope with stressors. Do you