Many people tend to blame their metabolism on their weight gain. Weight gain, however, is a complex process and is the result of a combination of a number of factors including genetics, hormones, dietary intake and the effect of the environment...
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What you choose to eat each day affects your health. Leading a healthy lifestyle includes good nutrition, combined with exercise and activity. Good nutrition, not only helps you to lose and maintain a healthy weight, but it also reduces your risk...
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It is well understood that physical activity is important for good health and weight loss, irrespective of age, gender or body weight. The evidence shows that living an active lifestyle significantly reduces weight and the risk of disease and...
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We all know that exercise is essential in managing our weight, maintaining our health and reducing our levels of stress. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that adults need a minimum of about five 30-minute sessions (total of...
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Regular physical activity is important for good health, and it is particularly important if you want to lose weight and/or maintain a healthy weight. When losing weight, more physical activity means more calories/energy burnt assisting with...
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The thought of overhauling your diet, to lose weight or to improve your health, can often be overwhelming. You may think: Are my favourite foods banned? What can I do if I don’t like any of the healthy options? Will I be hungry all the time?...
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It is common knowledge that when we exercise, the body builds muscle and/or more stamina, making our daily activities easier. The connection between exercise and our brain and mood, however, is less clear. The most recent research suggests that...
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You may be thinking, how can my thoughts influence my weight? Interestingly our thinking plays a significant role in our ability to lose weight and may be the missing link to successful weight loss. Constant unhelpful thoughts can make losing...
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If you are often stressed or worried this could be promoting weight gain. Research shows that stress is a major cause of weight gain and therefore there is good reason to relax. Calming your mind and practicing relaxation may be the missing link...
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