How to add superfoods to your diet
Superfoods are packed with nutrients that aid in weight loss and offer countless health benefits. Everyone knows that superfoods like fruits, vegetables, and nuts are healthy, yet many people tend to lean toward foods they feel are more appetizing or convenient, such as fast food,…
Are artificial sweeteners safe?
Americans have been using artificial sweeteners for decades in an effort to cut back on sugar and prevent weight gain. Aspartame, saccharin, and sucralose are just a few artificial sweeteners approved by the FDA as food additives. But in recent years, these sweeteners have been…
Are these popular diets safe, or just fads?
Your mom swears by Weight Watchers, your best friend is doing Atkins, and your boss pairs the Zone Diet with crossfit. All three of these individuals are seeing great results, and urging you to try the same diets. But when you do, these diets either…
What are your non-scale victories?
Standing on the scale is just one way to measure your weight-loss success, and it doesn’t tell the whole story. Weight constantly fluctuates, which is why you shouldn’t be discouraged when you’re falling a bit short of meeting your weight goals, or even if you…
7 common fitness myths
If you’ve ever spent time at the gym or spoken to friends and family about fitness, chances are you’ve unknowingly heard dozens of fitness myths. “No pain, no gain,” “running is bad for your knees,” and “you should always stretch before workouts” are some common…
How to avoid weight gain caused by inflammation
Inflammation is your body’s way of fighting against disease and infection. Stubbing your toe or cutting your finger can cause what’s known as acute inflammation, which is temporary and involves swelling, redness, and tenderness of the wound. Chronic inflammation, on the other hand, is much…
Why self-care isn’t selfish
As mothers, caregivers, and providers, women tend to put the needs of others before their own. When a child becomes ill, it’s often mom who sacrifices her career to stay home from work. When a spouse feels drained after a long day at the office,…
Keep your weight loss on track during back-to-school season
Whenever your daily routine changes, it’s easy for certain habits to get lost in the shuffle. The start of a new school year is a prime example: maybe you’ve done a great job eating healthy and being active all summer, but as soon as you’re…
From the doc: Why the first 10% you lose may be the most impactful
How much weight do you want to lose? Fifty pounds? One hundred? When looking at the big picture, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and discouraged. Losing 100 pounds may sound impossible, and the immensity of such a task may make you feel paralyzed and unable…
How to get past a weight-loss plateau
Hitting a weight-loss plateau can be frustrating and demotivating, especially if you feel like you’re doing everything right. And while certain nutrition and fitness mistakes can cause a plateau, sometimes there’s no real reason for your weight loss to stall. We tend to think of…