How to Help Your Spouse: Romantic Relationships and Weight Loss

The most recent National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey indicates that over 70% of Americans are either overweight or obese (equivalent to a BMI ≥ 25). Yet even though many people attempt to lose weight through various diet and exercise plans, their weight loss efforts often end in vain. Weight loss programs are often discussed […]
Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder

If you’ve ever looked at yourself in the mirror and didn’t like what you saw, you’re not alone. Everyone has something about themselves they wish they could change, but for some people this can become an obsession that threatens their mental health and overall wellbeing. This obsession with one’s body image can be severe enough […]
What to Know About Weight Loss Support Groups

A weight loss journey is a very personal experience that can look significantly different from person to person. Finding your own path and configuring a weight loss program that works for you is an important part of that journey. Yet all of the customization can also make it a somewhat lonely experience that can feel […]
Healthy Habits for a Sustainable Weight Loss Journey

Everyone wants to be thinner. In fact, according to a Gallup poll from last year, more than half (55%) of American adults are trying to lose weight at any given time. This desire to shed extra pounds has created a multibillion dollar industry of fad diets, supplements, exercise equipment, and workout programs that promise results […]
What Are the Best Foods For Gut Health and Weight Loss?

For so many people, weight loss is a goal that remains elusive, even after trying countless fad diets and exercise programs. As researchers continue to study the science behind body weight changes, however, other factors have emerged that may play a significant role in how to actually lose weight. In the last few decades, new […]
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 […]