It’s summer – so there is no doubt a little added pressure when it comes to your weight goals. We all want to look and feel good when strutting down the beach or lying next to the pool if going on holiday. This means it’s usually time for lots of people to go on crash diets [...]
Sitting has become a part of our lives, and many of us spend nearly whole days behind a desk. Have you also been wondering if you can do something to lose weight while doing your work? From opting for nutritious meals to drinking plenty of water to frequent physical activities, there is a lot that each [...]
Summer is just around the corner and so many of us will be starting to think about how we can make healthier changes in our lifestyle to lose those extra pounds just in time for the bikini season. Most of us are aware of the types of healthy changes that we need to make--with the real [...]
There is an obesity epidemic in the United States, triggered by the nation’s obsession for unhealthy food. By making small dietary adjustments, weight loss is a realistic prospect, but the initial stages of dieting prove to be the most challenging. What’s most important is you make sustainable changes with a view to the long term. Hopefully [...]
Our present day lifestyle promotes weight gain and obesity. Many of us are focused primarily on earning day and night--neglecting our wellness and health. It often feels like a rat race that leaves little time for us to focus on our health and wellbeing. It can be frustrating to lose weight--especially for women who are struggling [...]
When you’re working on your fitness goals, it can be tempting to jump on the scale every five minutes. Unfortunately, scales aren’t always the most accurate measure of your progress. In fact, it’s not unusual for your weight to fluctuate by 5-10 pounds per day, even if you aren’t eating much. As we become more educated [...]
Weight gain definitely puts a lot of stress not only on the body but mind as well. It is a turmoil that the body has to endeavor every day. The bones start to deteriorate, the muscular strength is lost, and you get a long list of diseases. Having an ideal BMI is a goal, but a [...]
Diet shakes are products rich in proteins, minerals and vitamins that act as fuel for your body. As a rule, you can mix them with milk, juice and water to make them consumable. Some also add various substitutes, nut butter, fruit, yogurt, etc. making the diet shakes more like a smoothie. Each diet shake contains a [...]
It's no secret that seeing legitimate weight loss results takes time, effort and consistency. However, at what point does your dedication and consistency actually work against you? Nobody wants to slow down during their fitness journey, especially once they start seeing results in the mirror. That being said, sometimes you just plain need to take a [...]
Which diet works better? That's the million dollar question. Nowadays, the subject of losing weight is a matter of interest for a lot of people. Let’s face it, we live in an age where we are encouraged to consume more food than is necessary combined with our jobs becoming more and more sedentary. If you have finally [...]
As we head back to work after the holidays, it’s fair to say that many of us have spent the past couple of weeks over-indulging. We may be quite good at sticking to diets or healthy eating targets throughout the year, but when the holiday season arrives, our good intentions tend to fall by the wayside. [...]
Wishing You a Happy Holiday Season! I am so glad to celebrate this wonderful time of the year with you! Welcome to the Special Holiday Edition of the “Healthy, Happy, Green & Natural Party” Blog Hop! This “blog hop party” is a positive place where you can find and share lots of healthy, green, natural and delicious [...]
Happy Holidays! I am so glad to celebrate this wonderful time of the year with you! Welcome to the Special Holiday Edition of the “Healthy, Happy, Green & Natural Party” Blog Hop! This “blog hop party” is a positive place where you can find and share lots of healthy, green, natural and delicious holiday goodies, gifts [...]
Having a baby and suddenly being thrown into the responsibilities of becoming a parent can be very overwhelming both emotionally and physically. Many studies have shown that new parents often suffer from severe sleep deprivation and exhaustion, determined to invest all their available energy on the needs of their baby. Due to extreme tiredness, many new [...]
There's no hard and fast way to weight loss, but there are a few methods that are consistently effective. For example, exercise and a proper diet will do wonders to improve your quality of life significantly while helping you shed unwanted pounds. Alternatively, switching to a leaner and healthier diet can also help you lose weight. [...]
While you might be working steadily toward the body of your dreams, there could be some complications along the way. Lifestyle changes such as weight loss often lead to the unexpected complication of loose skin. You might finally be the size you want, but you might still feel insecure about sagging skin on your body. "Lifestyle [...]
One thing that we all wish to do is think of ways that we can all live a healthier lifestyle than we may already be living. We always do everything that we can in order to make this happen, but we also wish that we could do even more. Places such as Walgreens always tend to offer a [...]
Got belly fat? Then you probably know how hard it is to get rid of that stubborn flab where your waistline used to be. The reason why you can’t seem to lose belly fat could be unrelenting stress. Studies have found long ago that chronic stress leads to accumulation of fat in the mid- section area. [...]
In recent years there’s been a dramatic increase in the number of people wanting to get fit and healthy. Sadly this usually means we have to stop buying our favorite takeaway at the weekend and more importantly, we have to start exercising. But never fear, there are more options than dusting off your old running shoes [...]
High blood sugar occurs when the body can no longer transport the sugar from the blood into the cells. If left untreated, it can lead to diabetes. With an estimated 50% of adults in the US diagnosed with either diabetes or pre-diabetes, it is an issue that affects many. We have compiled a list of 10 [...]
With so much advice about weight loss floating around, it's difficult for the layman to know where to begin. Our suggestion is that you begin with the science. Somewhere, right now, educated minds adorned in white lab coats are conducting experiments and research to answer questions about what we should do and eat to stay healthy. [...]
There are quite a few people who don’t need to lose a lot of weight, but they do need to lose a few pounds quickly. To help women identify the best ways to shed the extra pounds we reviewed a variety of techniques and outlined our findings below. There are a range of methods that people [...]
The corset first became prominent in women’s fashion in the 1550’s as a mandatory garment for public events. Catherine de’ Medici, wife of France’s King Henry II, strictly forbade the appearance of thick waists, and the corset was the perfect way to achieve and maintain a slimmer waist. Though that mandatory dress code is far behind [...]
There are thousands of women who have lost 100 pounds, yet remain overweight. Why? This is due to losing 10 pounds, gaining it back, and then losing it again. This cycle is one that many women find themselves in and why there are so many women on never-ending diets. The fact is that nearly two thirds [...]
