Spring into Shape: Tips to Trigger Weight Loss

You heard that Punxsutawney Phil declared that Spring will be arriving early this year?  While that’s great news for everyone who craves warmer weather, it also means that for those of us with fitness goals, we have less time to get toned and beach ready!  If that season-predicting groundhog is right, Spring will be here before we know it.  It’s time to kick-start our weight loss this year.

Surprising Health Benefits of Drinking Tea

Tea has enchanted human civilization since recorded history. Many cultures continue to revere tea for its ability to soothe, to cleanse, to treat, and to invigorate. Since teas can be made from a wide variety of plants, its uses vary widely. For example, cleansing teas help rid the body of toxins while herbal teas, such as chamomile, can promote sleep.

The Worst Soups for Weight Loss

Many New Year’s resolutions revolve around weight loss. During the coldest months of the year. People are naturally drawn toward warming comfort foods such as soups and casseroles. Comfort foods can hide damaging weight loss roadblocks in the form of hidden fats and high-calorie intake. And for patients of bariatric surgery, soups exist as an easily digestible meal post-surgery. So how can you tell the good soups from the bad soups? Read on to discover the worst soups for weight loss.

Reasons You’re Not Losing Weight Fast Enough After Bariatric Surgery

Currently, in the U.S., patients seeking weight loss through bariatric surgery have four options: adjustable gastric banding, sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, and biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch. Each surgery is different and performing physicians consider each patient’s needs before deciding upon the best course of action. While bariatric surgery exists as an option when other weight management options have failed, it’s important to understand that the surgery alone does not guarantee weight loss. Weight loss occurs in combination with several factors including adhering to a new diet and regular exercise. A failure of weight loss after surgery may be the result of any of the factors below.

Holiday Weight Gain: Why It Happens and How to Avoid It

Do you find yourself gaining a few extra pounds during the holiday season? Well, you’re not alone! According to several studies, ¾ of Americans’ weight gain happens during the holidays, and the average person gains 1-2 pounds during the season. So how can you avoid holiday weight gain while keeping your sanity around tempting treats and late-night parties? Below are some reasons for gaining those unwanted pounds and what you can do about it:

Must Have Black Friday Survival Snacks!

Black Friday shopping is just around the corner, if you’re all ready like so many others to line up at the stores early in the morning to take advantage of some amazing Black Friday deals, you need to make sure your body is properly fueled so you can keep up with and beat the crowds. Some useful products like high-protein meat sticks and protein chips are two ways to stay energized.

Thanksgiving Food Swaps – Save Calories This Holiday

Do you know that, according to Health.usnew.com, on average each American consumes more than 3,000 calories at the Thanksgiving dining table? Some simple but significant food swaps can bring a drastic change and will keep you fit and health-smart.

National Diabetes Month – Prevention Tips

5 Reasons Why You Always Feel Tired

November 14th was World Diabetes Day. As researchers continue to search for answers and solutions for this disease, the incidence rate is drastically increasing.

Tips To Stay Healthy During Halloween

Halloween is wonderful when you’re young! For adults who are trying to watch their weight, the temptation to eat unhealthily can become an issue.  It’s up to you to stay ahead of it!