Posts Tagged ‘weight loss’
Podcast – Why Eating Fat Keeps You Lean
Below you will find the video and an easy to read transcript of Dr. John Salerno’s monthly podcast interview. You can click the video to listen to the podcast or simply read the easy to follow transcript below. Enjoy! Podcast Interview Transcript: RC: Hello everyone, this is Liz Harvey coming to you from our studios…
Read More5 Lifestyle Habits for Weight Loss!
Our bodies are like engines; they are designed to burn energy. Burning energy is burning calories, and when enough calories are burnt, you start to lose weight. That is the basic premise of weight loss; move more, eat less. However, the body, like any engine that keeps running, needs maintenance. This maintenance keeps the body…
Read MoreThe Effects of Stress on your Body
If you were to think of stress as binary, there would be a good and bad kind of stress. The good kind of stress is called eustress, as termed by endocrinologist Hans Selye. The bad kind of stress is called distress, of which was further studied by psychologist Richard Lazarus. Stress is defined as the…
Read MoreThe Many Great Benefits of Cycling
If you have never cycled before, then we suggest you grab the nearest bike, and go for a ride. Cycling has some incredible benefits and most people can start cycling at any age. You are never too old or too young to start. Even individuals with certain injuries are encouraged to cycle to keep active,…
Read MoreSlim Down with Slim Factor
Weight loss is an uphill battle. You lose some, you gain some. Then, you lose some and gain some more. If it were easy, everyone would be able to reach their target weight loss goals, but unfortunately, it isn’t that easy. Luckily, there are a few natural ingredients that actually work in helping you to…
Read MoreResolutions that Work!
Join a gym, walk farther, visit friends more often, or lose 20 pounds. For some, these are examples of successful resolutions made for the New Year. For most people, it is a monthly charge for a gym membership never used, a bottle of wine never opened, or a disappointed sigh as the pounds do not…
Read MoreBeat the Holiday Bulge!
The next few weeks are filled with celebration: family, turkey dinners, leftover lunches, and plenty of pie. The holiday season is the reason why January is so busy for healthcare offices and fitness centers. Many people leave December with what college students call the “Freshmen 15.” It is the extra weight that happens to be…
Read MoreShocking Statistics About Prescription Medication
Recently while skimming through news headlines, you may have come across some staggering health statistics. According to the latest research in the Journal of the American Medical Association, almost 60 percent of adults in the U.S are on prescription medication. Most are using medications relating to obesity, blood pressure, and cholesterol. 60 percent! That’s more…
Read More10 Facts about Low Carb, High Fat Diets
Here are 10 Facts about Low Carb, High Fat Diets and Why Reducing Your Carbohydrate Intake is a Good Idea. Low carb, high fat (LCHF) diets not only decrease blood pressure, but also decrease triglycerides and improve HDL (good cholesterol) levels. “A randomized trial known as the Optimal Macronutrient Intake Trial for Heart…
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