Weight Loss

The real challenge (and victory) in weight loss is to maintain the slim waistline after losing those extra pounds. Weight cycling, commonly known as yo-yo dieting, is a common problem among many people who lose significant pounds. A study in the journal Obesity, which followed 14 contestants from Biggest loser for six years after the 2009 season found that 13 of the previous contestants returned after the contest ended. And four contestants actually weighed more…

It may seem like ancient history, but we lived in stressful times even before a viral pandemic swept across the planet. According to the vintage for the vintage 2019 “Stress in America“Survey supervised by American Psychological Association, some of the biggest stressors in the country at the time included rising health care costs, mass shootings, discrimination, climate change, immigration and the upcoming presidential election. On the personal front, about 60…

A new study published in the journal JAMA Network Open contains at least one alarming statistic: A quarter of all women over the age of 65 are physically unable to walk just two or three blocks or climb a single flight of stairs. The researchers cite "the lack of moderate to vigorous physical activity" as the single biggest culprit for this, which over time manifests itself in mobility impairment. The research group, based on Herbert Wertheim School of Public…

How many times has this scenario happened to you? You weigh yourself Monday morning and think that you have finally lost those annoying three kilos-only to see that they have crawled again on Friday. Or even worse, you gained weight that you had not even lost in the first place! What gives? First of all, the weight fluctuations are completely normal. In fact, your weight can easily vary up to five pounds depending on what you eat and other lifestyle…

Before becoming governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger was known as The Austrian Oak. He was huge. During his heyday as a bodybuilder, they stood five times Mr. Universe and six times Mr. Olympia 6 feet three, weighed between 225 and 235 pounds and had a 22-inch biceps, a 57-inch chest and 28.5-pound thighs. And his waist; can you guess? Only 30 inches. Like many old bodybuilders, Schwarzenegger got the hourglass-shaped upper body with a special technique based…

Of course, weight loss does not happen overnight; However, there are some weight loss tips that do not take too long to do - and that can have significant long-term results. And when we say "not too long" we really mean "not too long." In fact, there is an incredibly effective weight loss tip dietitians recommend that it takes half a minute to do: take 30 seconds to breathe and pay attention. It really is! It's not about kicking food out of your pantry or…

It's not uncommon to gain weight. In fact, it's natural. However, if you've identified that your weight gain is beyond what you think is healthy, then there are easy ways you can slim down—fast—without having to make massive changes. Better yet, you can actually lose weight in half the time as long as you integrate some of the following tips that actually double down on your weight loss efforts. Read on for some truly easy pointers to shed those unwanted pounds…

Everyone who uses TikTok knows that the app is full of health and fitness tips. After all, millions of users are learning about the nasty secret ingredients hidden in ground coffee while learning about the new hiking craze that fitness experts say is actually worth it. But as many have noted, not all the healthy life advice you find on TikTok passes, and few fashion girls on the platform have gotten anywhere near the 75 Hard Challenge, created by author,…

"The Big Apple" is a nickname for New York City, but it can just as easily refer to the whole country. As Americans, according to research, become more and more apple-shaped by the minute - adding thumbs to their stomachs that pose an immediate threat to their health, happiness, even economic future. As many as 54% of American adults now have central obesity (commonly referred to as "belly fat" and clinically defined as a waist of more than 35 inches in women…

It's the easiest workout you can do, but it does not make it any less effective. Going for a daily walk - even if it's as short as 20 minutes - offers a number of benefits that affect your mind, your heart, your muscles and ultimately your longevity. After all, as doctor Robert Sallis, physician and sports medicine with Kaiser Permanente, explained to Consumer reports: "Walking is the most studied form of training, and several studies have shown that it is the…