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Why Sleep Is Equally as Important as Exercise and Diet

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Why Sleep Is Equally as Important as Exercise and Diet Elise Morgan Image by pexels When trying to lose weight or even just maintain a healthy one, it is crucial to recognize just how important sleep is when comparing it to diet and exercise. With this said, there are unfortunately still many people that are […]

Obesity has officially been declared a disease

The American Medical Association (AMA) has adopted a new policy this Tuesday that declares obesity as a chronic disease. According to an AMA statement, obesity is now a disease “requiring a range of medical interventions to advance treatment and prevention.” Obesity for adults is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or […]

Go Green for Life: Following a Plant Based Diet

Research shows that our typical meat-based Western diet that we consume today may increase the risk of heart disease, compared with diets high in fruits and vegetables. A new study now presents the potential health benefits of following a plant-based diet and why physicians should consider recommending plant-based diet to all their patients, especially those […]

The Best Weight Loss Diets

The Best Weight Loss Diets

Want to lose weight soon? If you think by just removing all the junk food from your diet and eating less food will help you achieve this objective, then you couldn’t be more wrong. We are not saying that you shouldn’t remove junk food from your diet. We are only saying that you shouldn’t stop […]

Weight Loss Programs – Why Are They Important?

Foods to Help You Fight Stress

Have you ever asked these questions – Why do I need to maintain my weight? Or why is maintaining healthy weight so important? Most people seldom give weight management a second thought, as they feel that they can follow the best diet for weight loss at any time and get their weight under control. This procrastination is […]

Lose Weight and Stubborn Fat, Quickly and Safely

Lose Weight and Stubborn Fat, Quickly and Safely

Spring is in the air which means weddings, graduations and vacations are coming up quickly. You want to lose weight and remove fat, so you look and feel your best around family and friends. But you don’t have much time. You’ve tried different diets, fasts, exercise programs, and even bootcamp training! But nothing worked. What […]