The Sedentary Life: The 10 Dangers of Sitting Too Much and What To Do About It One of the most common positions we find ourselves in is the sitting position. We sit during our daily commute, whether that be in an automobile or on public transit. We sit throughout the workday while at our desks. We often sit when we get home, whether at the dinner table or in front of the television or computer. On average, most individuals are sitting between six and ten hours a day with little…
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11 Mental Roadblocks that Sabotage Your Weight Loss Goals
Are you sabotaging your weight loss goals? The journey to weight loss is full of struggles, and losing fat is even more difficult. Even if you’re doing everything right – exercising regularly, maintaining the proper diet, and taking the stairs instead of the elevator – you could still struggle with shedding fat. One possible reason? Mental roadblocks could be stopping you from achieving your ideal weight. 11 Mental Roadblocks that Sabotage Your Weight Loss Goals Below is a list of mental roadblocks that may apply to you. Some…
10 Things You Should Avoid Saying to Someone Losing Weight
Ten Things You Should Avoid Saying to Someone Losing Weight Trying to shed some extra weight is not easy, but it is possible. The process itself calls for a great deal of self-effort and motivation. When a person decides to lose weight, they may need continual support. More specifically, they need positive support from family and friends. Sometimes we think that when we make negative comments, we are helping the person. However, we do not realize those negative comments are doing more harm than good. Some people prefer any type of feedback,…
Want to Keep the Weight Off for Good? Avoid Doing These 7 Things
Do You Want Long-Term Success in the Battle Against the Bulge? Avoid Doing These 7 Things With the obesity rate growing throughout the U.S. and the world, it’s understandable that many people are on a quest to lose weight as quickly as possible; however, trying to lose weight too fast could be harmful to your health in the long run. Also, people who lose weight very fast typically gain it all back (and more). Below are 7 quick tips of things NOT to do for long-term weight loss success: 1. Avoid Diet Pills…
This One Sneaky Habit is Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Success
This One Sneaky Habit is Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Success Healthy eating is beneficial, not only for physical health but for mental and sexual health as well. Healthy food may lower the risks of heart disease, obesity, stroke, high cholesterol, osteoarthritis, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and more. If you’ve finally decided to become healthier, you should be prepared to commit, which means building new habits to replace the negative ones for the rest of your life. The key to eating healthy begins by realizing the root of any potential eating problems. Do you…
Brisk Walking: A Simple Yet Effective Way to Burn Fat
Brisk Walking: A Simple Yet Effective Way to Get into Shape The importance of exercise for burning calories and improving overall health continues to be underrated. The most recommended exercise is walking, and in particular, brisk walking. Brisk walking keeps the heart pumping and burns more calories than slow-paced or casual/leisure walking. Brisk Walking: The Length Required to Lose Weight Weight loss from brisk walking is achieved with at least 30 minutes per session several days each week. The length of time does not need to be consistent, but the total…
The Benefits of Brisk Walking for Fat Loss and Overall Health
30 Minutes of Daily Brisk Walking for Fat Loss Walking is the oldest (and possibly the most beneficial) form of physical activity that helps you achieve a healthy body. It is free, unrestricted to one particular place, and does not require heavy exertion or much effort. Therefore, walking for fat loss is an easy yet effective way to lose weight. One benefit of walking is that it is a gradual process. Figure out the most effective walking pace for you. A pace that may be too slow for you might…
8 Easy Ways to Overcome Your Gym Anxiety Once and For All
Nervous About Working Out in Public? These 8 Tips May Help! Many people want to join a gym but find themselves reluctant to exercise in public, especially if they are shy, not in the best of shape, or new to fitness in general. Do not let shyness or embarrassment keep you from making a healthy lifestyle choice. To help you overcome your “gym jitters,” we’ve come up with some tips. Here are 8 Easy Ways to Overcome Your Gym Anxiety and Tackle Your Fear of the Gym . 1. Find…