Tips for Exercising After Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty
Diet and exercise are critical components of any weight loss journey, but fighting obesity takes more than lifestyle change. Bariatric surgery and obesity medications are both highly effective treatment options, but they come with risks, side effects, and a hefty price tag. Non-surgical weight loss alternatives such as intragastric balloons and endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) […]
Bodyweight Exercises You Can Do Anywhere
Even though most people would agree that strength training probably has some value for health, the practice is usually associated with bodybuilders and fitness fanatics in an off-putting or maybe even an intimidating way. Also, some people simply can’t afford a gym membership or buying a bunch of expensive equipment in their home. The good […]
Too Busy for the Gym? Try These Desk Exercises
Over the last few years, the COVID-19 pandemic caused a lot of changes in the way people live and work. Yet regardless of whether you now work from home or still have to commute, you’re likely just as busy as ever. Being busy also means that you might not have enough time for habits you […]
Five Things You Can Do To Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
As the holidays approach, the joy and anticipation of the season might be overshadowed by feelings of concern or worry—especially for those who are trying to lose weight or maintain a recent weight loss. That’s because food and beverages tend to be at the center of celebratory gatherings with friends, family members, co-workers, and neighbors—and […]
How to Have a Sustainable Weight Loss Journey
From Weight Watchers to low-carb diets to juice cleanses, the options for attempting to lose weight have never been more plentiful. Yet sadly, no matter how much time, money, and energy Americans spend on losing weight or maintaining a healthy weight, the goal often remains elusive. In fact, based on data collected by the CDC, […]
Flat Chance: Losing Belly Fat Quickly
Having a few extra pounds around the middle is something that happens to many of us as we age. Almost as sure as it is that you might gain a few extra pounds, you will probably want to drop them quickly to fit into a favorite pair of jeans or look a little better in […]
The Truth About Face Fat
Gaining weight is an unwelcome change for pretty much everyone, but it can look different from person to person. In men, excess fat typically builds up around the midsection, but for women it tends to be more in the hips and thighs. One area of the body that is especially distressing to many people is […]
Dieting and Insulin Resistance
According to the American Diabetes Association, over 10% of the population of the United States has some form of diabetes. Out of that nearly 35 million people, it is estimated that around seven million have diabetes but aren’t diagnosed. Many of these cases (if not most) of diabetes can be traced to having an inactive […]
Nine Considerations for a Healthy Thanksgiving
A holiday that’s heavily focused on food may feel overwhelming for many—especially those who have recently undergone a weight loss procedure. If you’re feeling anxious about the upcoming holiday, here are some top tips to help you manage the holiday in a healthy way. Thanksgiving: Healthy Eating Tips No matter what you do—take the time […]
From Dread to Discipline: Loving a Physical Activity
For some people, exercise is like a mountain that’s difficult to climb—and that’s understandable. Incorporating regular, effective exercise into your life is no small feat. It requires self-discipline, self-confidence, a sacrifice of time, physical exertion when you feel tired, getting up early or extending your long day, and in some cases, it could even require […]
