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The Insulin – Weight Gain Connection
We are now learning from science that the calorie model for weight loss is not the answer for long term success. Dieters have been finding out for decades that just because they eat less and burn more, it doesn't always equate to pounds off, especially in the long run. The majority of people gain the weight back that they have worked so hard to lose. If monitoring calories isn’t the answer for weight loss, then what is? While calories do matter to some degree, hormones matter more.
Why Hormones…
5 Key Strategies to Lose Belly Fat
Dangerous visceral fat — the type of deep fat that tends to accumulate near your belly, surrounding your vital organs — raises the risk for serious conditions, including heart disease, diabetes and many others.
Visceral fat is also called “organ fat” or “intra-abdominal fat”. This fat lies in close proximity to…
How a Disrupted Circadian Rhythm Makes You Fat
The Weight Loss Trap: Why Your Diet Isn't Working
On May 25, 2017, TIME Health ran a cover story on the difficulties of losing weight and keeping it off. The article tells the story of Kevin Hall, a scientist at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) who, like many of us, thought that the solution for obesity was simple, just eat less and exercise more. He decided to study 14 contestants of The Biggest Loser for a scientific paper to see how their enormous weight loss was achieved. Over the course of the season, the contestants lost an average…
How a Low Fat Diet Can Harm your Weight and Overall Health
Fats are an essential nutrient and one of the primary energy sources for the body. They also play a big role in weight management, absorbing nutrients, maintaining healthy skin and hair, supporting immune function, and hormonal balance.
While a balanced diet that includes plenty of plant foods is key for long-term health, fats are actually needed to properly absorb the fat-soluble vitamins found in many plants — including vitamin A, D, E and K.Most healthy sources of fat are also fat-burning fo…
Is Your Sunscreen Toxic?
According to research from the Environmental Working Group (EWG), more than 75% of the sunscreens tested contained toxic chemicals that can increase your risk of cancer and other health issues.
The findings from the EWG research conclude that some sunscreen ingredients ma…
The Fatigue Weight Gain Connection
3 Ways High Stress Impacts Your Ability to Lose Weight
3 Ways High Stress Impacts Your Ability to Lose Weight
- Imbalanced cortisol levels-if your dealing with high stress levels you'll very likely have imbalanced c…
7 Secrets to Lose Weight Fast for Women Over 40
We all know it takes time to lose weight but if you're in a hurry these 7 secrets will speed things up. If you're a woman over 40 these will help you increase your metabolism as well as support your overall health.
- Drink Green Tea-drinking herbal teas like green tea, white tea and even black tea can ramp up your metabolism. A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed drinking green tea is more effective than other teas at promoting weight loss because of it's high levels of c…
Mindful Eating and Weight Loss
Mindful Eating and Weight Loss
Did you know that simply being mindful when you eat can help you to lose weight? There are two big reasons to be mindful when you eat:- You will eat less and enjoy your food more.
- You will metabolize and burn food better rather than store it in your belly.