The Good and Bad of All Body Fat Types Let’s clear the air here: not all fat is bad. As we’re about to uncover, there are more types of fat than you’re probably aware of. Fat isn’t necessarily something to be avoided; it gives your body energy stores to use when you’re not eating enough...
It’s hard to lose weight when you’re hungry all the time! It’s no secret that weight loss is more dependent on your diet than any other habit. With proper nutrition and caloric intake, your body should naturally maintain an average weight. Where this plan goes haywire is if you have an out-of-control appetite. Your appetite...
If you’re one of the many who’s decided to start a weight loss journey for the new year, you may be wondering how you’re going to stick with it for the long haul. Dieting and regular exercise can be fun and engaging for the first few weeks, but it’s entirely normal to feel like you’re...
The most common New Year’s Resolution in the United States is to lose weight. Thousands of people per year commit to stricter diet and exercise regimen during January but find themselves falling off the wagon by February or March. You don’t want this to be you, and we don’t want this to be you! That’s...
Have you ever turned on your cell phone’s camera accidentally and snapped an unflattering picture of the rolls under your chin? Most people have! The front-facing camera isn’t your friend when you have an excessive chin or submental fat. Most people, especially women, gain at least some chin fat as they age. Chin fat is...
Weight gain around the holidays is quite common. Family time is often centered around delicious, indulgent meals. You shouldn’t need to compromise your enjoyment by calorie counting every single bite. You don’t need to skip every favorite holiday treat to keep your winter weight loss going. Try these healthy meals and tips to avoid looking...
2020 has been quite a year, hasn’t it? We’ve gone through a worldwide pandemic, fires in nearby California, and even an Olympic cancellation! With all the unpredictability in the world during 2020, it was challenging for many to make their health a priority. Fortunately, a new year is coming up quickly! The new year symbolizes...
Nearly a third of all American adults are medically obese, and the numbers keep going up every year. The biggest contributing factor for this staggering number is diet. The American diet is laden with high-fat, high-sugar meal options. These genetically engineered, processed foods are what’s causing the obesity epidemic. Poor nutrition contributes to negative physical,...
The ‘Quarantine 15’ is a real affliction! Working from home presents many challenges, not the least of which is eating healthy. It’s too easy to devour an entire bag of potato chips when you’re stuck at home, at your desk, all day. Setting up a healthy eating schedule is one of the best ways to...
Weight loss is 90% diet, 10% exercise; a focus on performance over food won’t provide you the results you want. On the flip side, focusing too much on dietary restriction will lead to you feeling irritable, low energy, and hungry. The Snickers tagline is true: you’re not you when you’re hungry. You can avoid those...
