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The UK government launched its Better Health initiative on 27th July with the ambitious aim of getting millions of people into better shape, in turn reducing their risk of developing serious diseases – and if they contract COVID-19, of experiencing more acute symptoms. Bike vouchers, bikes via NHS prescription and new restrictions on advertising junk […]
Although you might think there are only one or two hormones that control fat burning, that just isn’t true. There are about seven hormones that can have a direct effect on the many pathways that are involved in fat-burning control! Many of these hormones can be influenced by the food you eat, and the exercise […]
Let’s be real for a sec: Pilates only seems easy — anyone who’s ever taken a class knows all those teeny-tiny movements are actually painful AF. But that begs the question: If Pilates is so damn difficult, it’s gotta be effective for weight loss, right? Tbh, Pilates can definitely help you burn calories (and ultimately lose weight) — but its benefits […]
Did you know that lack of sleep may have a negative impact on your weight? (1) People who get enough sleep (7 to 9 hours are recommended) have fewer problems keeping the weight off. Many are already aware that regular exercise and a balanced diet are key for better quality sleep. Believe it or not, […]
A recent study suggests that early diagnosis of gestational diabetes reduces pregnancy weight gain during the first trimester and total pregnancy. Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that can occur during the second or third trimester of pregnancy and is usually resolved after birth. Initial screening for gestational diabetes usually occurs between 24 and […]
Reminder: It’s totally normal to gain weight as you age. After all, thanks to something called responsibilities, you probably aren’t moving around the same way you were younger (read, running up and down a playground all day). Less activity plus the natural loss of muscle mass can both contribute to a slower metabolism as you […]
Weight Watchers employees were busier than ever these past few months, as the coronavirus pandemic heightened eating issues for many people ― from those locked down at home obsessing over what to eat, to essential workers turning to food for comfort and to soothe anxieties. A doctor who spent her days tending to COVID-19 patients, […]
Question: What’s the first thing you think about ditching when you’re looking to lose weight? Carbs, right? I mean, the most popular diets out there right now — like Whole30, or the keto diet — focus on limiting carbohydrate intake, and they seem to yield pretty legit results. So it only makes sense that if […]
There’s nothing more buzzy than intermittent fasting (IF) when it comes to current weight-loss trends. Tons of celebs tout it as their go-to eating approach to get or stay in shape — including Halle Berry, Jenna Jameson, Jennifer Garner, and Vanessa Hudgens, to name a few. And the benefits of IF aren’t limited to weight loss. Research (albeit […]
You could spend your whole life reading about all the ways you can go about losing weight, but it really boils down to one thing – you need to burn more calories than you consume. But to make sure you’re doing that you have to have a rough idea of the calories you’re burning and […]
So you’ve got the healthy lockdown routine waxed. You’re doing regular streaming workouts, you’re cooking your own healthy meals and you ran out of wine in week two. So why are the waistbands of your leggings still digging in more than usual? The answer may lie in a concept called non-exercise activity thermogenesis or NEAT. […]
Let’s be real for a sec: Weight loss isn’t always easy. Often times it’s trial and error to find what sort of diet and exercise plan works best for you. And even once you figure that out, you still might find that your bod just isn’t responding to the changes you’ve made. That’s because the process of shedding weight […]
Weight loss doesn’t depend on whether calories come from carbohydrates, protein or fat. To lose a pound, you must create a 3,500-calorie deficit by consuming fewer calories, burning more calories through physical activity, or a combination of both. The upward trend in the number of overweight women is caused, on average, by an imbalance of only 100 extra calories […]
For a proper and proportionate weight loss, there are two primary components involved, i.e. a good and a balanced diet and regular exercise. However, in addition to these, there are other factors too that are equally important. Studies prove that everything from your stress level to your sleep quality can have a major impact on […]
With our home becoming the new office things call for all sorts of adjustments – like how to be productive if the house is full of kids because schools are shut down. Weight gain is one serious issue of concern while working from home. We need to make sure that all the change in routine […]