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An analysis of the current guidelines on how to talk to kids about weight. Currently, 18.4% of children are overweight, and the numbers are only increasing. Obesity in children leads to obesity in adults and complications associated with it: cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and more. With the childhood obesity epidemic and the resulting health concerns, […]
Some people want to lose a few kilos, others want to gain them. Some wish their muscles were bigger, others are worried about getting too bulky. No matter whether it’s body fat, muscle growth, body hair, or skin – there aren’t very many people who are entirely happy with the way they look. Why is […]
When you check into a supplement store or open a health magazine you will notice that you are bombarded with various fat burning “magical” pills which will promise a leaner you in 7 days or get you amazing abs in 4 weeks. Most of the ‘Fat Burners’ on the market are nothing more than glorified […]
Researchers recently studied the effect of age on weight loss efforts. The obesity epidemic currently affects over 300 million people around the world. Even developing nations suffer with as many as 115 million people classified as obese. Obesity is related to many other diseases, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, and even […]
“Selecting the right weight is something many people struggle with but it is so important, because choosing the wrong weight can seriously compromise your results when you’re training primarily for increased muscle mass,” says Nick Mitchell, founder of the global personal training gym business Ultimate Performance. “Most sensible muscle-building training programmes use a combination of […]
The jury is still out on whether eating late at night leads to weight gain. But one thing is certain: if you want to lose weight, you need to create a calorie deficit. The number of calories you consume or cut per day makes a big difference. But when late-night hunger pangs strike, we recommend […]
Healthista has called upon the ultimate weight loss guru. Jillian Michaels shares 11 ways we can lose weight and keep it off for good If there’s one woman who knows a thing of two about diet, fitness and weight loss, it’s Jillian Michaels. The 46-year-old fitness guru is well known in the fitness world after […]
Ladies— have you ever felt that your hormones were working against you when you were dieting and trying to lose weight? Well, perhaps you were not entirely incorrect! Oftentimes, low-calorie diets can adversely affect certain hormone levels, especially those hormones that stimulate appetite and cause increased hunger. This is frequently the reason many women wind up gaining weight back […]
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, […]