When life gets stressful, how do you deal with it? Each one of us has developed ways to cope in the face of stressful situations, but what makes a good strategy a healthy coping mechanism? What is coping? Coping refers to the intentional thoughts and behaviors we use to manage stressful internal and external situations. …
In today’s era of physical distancing, having a home workout routine has become the new normal. However, to those of you without much experience, starting a home workout routine may not seem as simple as it sounds. Is it effective to workout at home? A home workout routine is just as effective as a gym …
Avocados come to mind whenever the words “healthy fats” are spoken. They’re good for your complexion, hair, nails, and digestive system and are basically a ball of creamy deliciousness. What’s not to love? Besides, avocado calories are estimated to be around 80 per 50-gram serving, a relatively low count. With an average weight of 150 …
Society often stigmatizes overweight people, assuming that their weight is due to their inability to control food urges. Many people don’t realize that food addiction is often the culprit, and it affects more people than anyone might care to admit. What is food addiction? Food addiction is comparable to other non-drug addictions, like sex addiction, …
Have you ever analyzed your relationship with food? Have you noticed patterns in the way you eat that extend beyond your body’s natural cravings? The same way we have beliefs around money and our ability to produce wealth, our eating habits say a lot about our self-image and how we process or manage emotions. Head …
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Much of our emotional well-being can be tied to our experiences, both intangible and tangible. This means, that uncomfortable situations in our daily lives can affect our moods and even make us feel depressed. Sometimes, food can affect our mood and ability to maintain a healthy emotional state. However, did you know that there foods …
You may have wondered how many calories do you burn a day. Even if you’re standing still and holding your breath, you’re burning calories. If burning calories is that easy, why is losing weight so hard? In the following article, we’ll take a look at the ways to calculate how many calories you burn a …
Bariatric surgery will change your life, but you need to fully commit to the pre- and postoperative guidelines to ensure its success. There are specific actions to take and important points to consider before and after weight loss surgery. What should you know before weight-loss surgery? Firstly, you may not need weight-loss surgery. Typically, it …
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One of the simplest ways to get fit is through cardio activities. They require little to no equipment, small amounts of time, and can be performed outdoors. Running is a form of cardio that burns plenty of calories and is ideal for conditioning. In this blog, we’ll look at running for weight loss and how …
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Before including it in my workouts, I hadn’t considered yoga for weight loss, nor had I taken it seriously. I thought it was too low-energy to be a workout and would instead focus on strength routines that included push-ups and mountain climbers. Over the years, I’ve done a full 180° when it comes to yoga. …