Losing weight is not a magic bullet to suddenly having a positive self-image. In fact, even though you may have lost a significant amount of weight or are somewhere along the journey to losing weight and getting healthier, you still may need help loving yourself. Self-care and self-love are imperative to maintaining weight loss and …
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Obesity is abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a serious health risk. If you have a body mass index (BMI) over 30, you are considered obese and at risk for several major health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and even some cancers. In addition to physical complications, obesity can also diminish your quality …
Having a hobby is a great way to occupy our spare time. There are several mental health boosters associated with having a hobby including offering a distraction from unhealthy eating habits, preventing boredom and giving our mind the opportunity to recharge. For these reasons, learning a new hobby is often recommended for those suffering from …
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In the United States, one in ten adults struggle with depression. While antidepressant medications are a common go-to treatment, they aren’t the only solution. Exercise has been shown to effectively treat depression. While exercise alone cannot treat severe depression, it can certainly be added to the therapeutic treatment routine. How Exercise Helps There is a …
Unhealthy behaviors typically contribute to weight gain. If you want to lose weight successfully and get healthy, you need to alter those behaviors that allowed the weight gain in the first place. It absolutely matters what you eat. When you eat, where you eat and how you eat are just as important. Identifying behavior-modification techniques …
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When beginning a weight loss and fitness journey, there are many different tips, tricks and pricey equipment at your fingertips. One great tool that has little to no cost is keeping a food journal. Just like there is no one right exercise or diet for every person, food journaling may or not be for you. …
When you think about weight loss, you automatically think about eating better and exercising. While both of these are extremely important, it is vital to understand the connection between your mind and your body and how that connection can affect weight loss success. We live very hectic lives, and this produces stress. Stress can cause …
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When embarking on any weight loss journey, one term that you will hear over and over is body mass index, or BMI. What is it? How do you calculate it? What is a healthy BMI? What is BMI? Body mass index is a measurement of body fat based on weight and height that applies to …
There is always a honeymoon period when you start your weight loss journey. You feel great. You’ve lost some weight. You’ve added another quarter of a mile to your run. Your jeans fit better. As time goes on, though, you may find it more difficult to stay motivated, stay committed and stay the course. SMART …
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You’ve been working so hard to lose weight, – dieting, exercising, drinking water – but nothing seems to be working. Weight loss is definitely an uphill battle; however, understanding that there is a mental component, in addition to the physical, will help you achieve success. The Stress Impediment Stress is a weight loss stumbling block. …