Cravings are one of the biggest problems we face as we try to eat well. They aren’t all bad. In fact, we should learn to understand them. Your body is asking for something. The problem is that we often answer its request with the wrong options. If you can learn to understand what your food … Read more
Although dieting shouldn’t become an obsession, having a healthy weight is the foundation of good health and is a healthy goal to have. Reducing body fat requires making changes; it won’t happen on its own. However, a weight loss plan should be a carefully considered process. Your Weight Loss Plan-Lifestyle Change The diet chosen needs … Read more
Do you struggle with sugar cravings? You’re not alone. In fact, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, humans as a whole struggle with cravings, particularly women. (That is not gender discrimination – it has been researched!) If this is something that you deal with, then you know just how … Read more
As people enter middle age, it’s common to notice the development of belly fat. This might seem like a typical part of aging, leading some to dismiss it. However, the reality is that our metabolism tends to slow down around age 30. Additionally, a woman’s body, designed for childbirth, tends to store more fat, particularly … Read more
Now, rather than following a strict diet or following a fad, we suggest that you maintain your weight and health by eating a healthy, balanced diet. Nobody said it was easy. Unfortunately, no one ever told you it would be this hard either. One of the largest obstacles to weight loss is cheating or the … Read more
The key to health and happiness is making smart choices that will support your body and wellness. You can have a well-stocked, abundant pantry – it just requires a wholesome grocery shopping list. Think of the contents of your pantry as building blocks. They all have their part to play in the recipes that you … Read more
Can you imagine a lifestyle that doesn’t require you to count calories or points in order to lose weight? You can live that life, and the secret to it is eating clean. What does clean eating really mean? It means eating fresh vegetables and fruits, lean protein, and healthy fats and carbs. In addition to … Read more
Usually, the hardest part of any weight loss diet is the transition period, right at the start. Eating habits, including food types and portion sizes, are a very deeply ingrained habit. This is why most diet efforts fail early. Changing foods and portion sizes or fasting can be difficult for many people trying to lose … Read more
Finally. You have reached the magic number on the scale. Now what? Now you have to keep it off. Sadly, only a third or so of dieters do this successfully. As seasoned dieters know, keeping the weight loss off requires vigilance. Unfortunately, for a lot of people, that’s even more difficult than losing the weight … Read more
Are you struggling to lose weight? If you have tried numerous diets, exercised regularly and you still can’t drop weight, then you may have some mental blocks. Mental blocks are difficult to overcome, but they are by no means insurmountable. Think of this mental block like you would a brick wall. If you were on … Read more