How Many Calories Should You Eat to Lose Weight?

28/11/2023

Calories, those little units of energy you consume, are arguably the most talked-about part of healthy eating and weight loss. The general rule is that if you take in more calories than you use, you'll gain weight, if you take in fewer calories than you use, you'll lose weight, and if those numbers are pretty much the same, you'll maintain your current weight. In reality, it's a little more complicated...

I'm Traveling for The Holidays. How Can I Maintain a Healthy Routine?

19/11/2023

You wouldn’t believe how often I hear this question! Every year when the holidays roll around, this becomes a main concern for many of my clients and followers on social media. And it’s understandable: When your environment and schedule get thrown off, it can be a challenge to maintain the healthy routine you worked so hard to implement...

3 Simple Shifts to Help You Ditch the ‘All-Or-Nothing’ Mentality Over the Holidays

16/11/2023

There’s often an “all-or-nothing” mindset that comes with establishing a health and fitness routine. Many people think that to live a healthier lifestyle they have to jump in with both feet and completely eliminate unhealthy habits. In reality, this is pretty unsustainable. Not to mention, any small positive change can improve your health...

Want to Eat More Plant and Lose Weight? Follow a Flexitarian Diet

14/11/2023

Hands down, one of the best things you can do for your health (and the health of the planet) is to adopt a plant-focused diet. A flexitarian eating pattern emphasizes plant foods, such as veggies, fruits, nuts, seeds, pulses (beans and legumes) and whole grains, but leaves some room for meat, dairy and other animal foods. According to the latest...

6 Surprising Spots To Stretch on Your Body for Unexpected Relief

10/11/2023

Glutes, hamstrings, and quads—these powerhouses make up the trifecta of muscles we tend to stretch before and after a workout. Whether it's prepping for a serious cardio session or recovering after a kick-ass HIIT workout, many folks tend to fixate on these three muscles, as well as other core body parts, like our back and hips...

How to Calculate Weight Loss Percentage

07/11/2023

If you’re trying to lose weight, one of the biggest temptations may not be the doughnut. It may actually be the scale. We are a nation of scorekeepers, and we want instant information on how we are doing. That may work in a football game, but it’s not the best way to increase your odds of successful weight loss.

“When I counsel patients with a weight loss goal, we usually focus...

What Are the Warning Signs of Prediabetes?

05/11/2023

Recognizing the signs of prediabetes can make a major difference in preventing its progression to type 2 diabetes, a metabolic disorder that impacts up to 95% of the 37 million people living with diabetes in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Like many chronic conditions, type 2 diabetes is much easier to treat in its earliest stages, which is why being able to possibly prevent...

5 Knee Strengthening Exercises to Help You Ward Off Pesky Injuries

03/11/2023

Knee pain affects many runners, sometimes causing seasoned racers and newbie joggers alike to sit out on their training. But it doesn’t have to keep you from catching miles! Often times, knee pain crops up due to weak muscles surrounding your knees. That's why incorporating lower-body strength training into your weekly schedule is important...

The 15 Best Superfoods for Your Health, Says Science

31/10/2023

Eating a balanced diet in today's food landscape means that when you're surrounded by bad, you've got to maximize the good if you want to boost your health and lose weight. While, yes, we know it's easy to stock your pantry with comfort foods during a stressful time like the coronavirus pandemic, but we have to give it to your straight: it's just as easy to stock up on the good...

11 Pandemic Trends People With Disabilities Want to Keep

30/10/2023

I made it. I’ve gotten my 2nd dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. I’ve rebuilt my business that was all but dead a year ago and paid off debts. Around me, I see other businesses bouncing back and restrictions being fully lifted. I went clothes shopping yesterday and used dressing rooms that are open for the first time in 15 months...