How To Deal With Barriers That Get In The Way Of Exercising

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We all know that exercise is good for our physical health, but how do we deal with barriers that get in the way of exercising. Below is a list of barriers and possible solutions. Barrier # 1:  I don't like exercise For people who haven’t exercised for years and years – or maybe never – they don’t think of themselves as an exerciser or a sporty person. Look at what kind of exercising you've been doing and see if you might like something else better. For example, maybe you don't like Read more [...]

How Many Carbs Should I Eat In A Day?

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Everyone eats carbohydrates. You pretty much can not get around it. We need carbs for energy after all. But the question still remains: how many carbs should I eat in a day? Are there drawbacks from eating too little or too many carbs? What are the side effects of eating carbs or abstaining from eating carbs? Well once again, as with protein, it depends on what you do on a daily basis. Furthermore, ingestion of carbs should be focused more around the question: When should I eat carbs during the Read more [...]

How Do You Take Control Of Your Weight?

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Why do we gain weight? The simple answer is we eat too much and don’t exercise enough. How do we lose weight? Again, the simple answer is we should eat less and exercise more. Too bad it’s not that simple. Our genetics play a big role in determining our weight. Some people are meant to be big and some are meant to be small. Now, that doesn’t mean you can’t tinker with Mother Nature, but we don’t have quite as much control over our weight as we sometimes think we do. The two main areas that Read more [...]

What Does Your Belly Fat Say About Your Health?

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Did you know that the vast majority of people in this day and age have excess abdominal fat? The first thing that most people think of is that their extra abdominal is ugly, is covering up their abs from being visible, and makes them self-conscious about showing off their body. Dangers of Belly Fat Doctors have discovered that people with wide girths are more likely to have large amounts of deep-hidden belly fat around their organs. It might be the most dangerous kind of fat and could increase Read more [...]

How To Walk Away From High Blood Pressure!

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Although you can't run away from most health conditions, if you have high blood pressure, you may be able to walk away from it. Walking and other forms of physical activity play a crucial role in the prevention and control of high blood pressure, also called hypertension. A little stroll from the car to the office. An extra loop around the mall. A quick 10-minute walk after lunch. Adding a few steps here and there, every day, can add up to a health bonus: healthier blood pressure, which means Read more [...]

The Path To Weight Loss Has No Shortcuts

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Let’s talk about the shortcuts for weight loss. First of all, I think we have all tried at least one quick fix or another all ending the same  way, another failed diet. The path to weight loss is not easy. Many of us are going around in weight loss cycles, attempting to lose weight  through diet pills, starvation diets, surgery, and low carb diets. The short answer is there are no shortcuts. Let’s take a look at each shortcut and discuss the challenges that each one poses.   1. Diet Read more [...]

Why Do You Need Aerobic Exercise?

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With health problems such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes on the rise, aerobic exercise has become a major topic in health news across the nation. In an ideal world aerobic and anaerobic (muscle building) exercise should be combined to make a well rounded fitness plan. It is possible to be in fantastic muscular condition yet lack endurance due to a lack of aerobic exercise in your exercise program.  Aerobic exercise carries numerous health benefits that weight training alone can't attain. Aerobic Read more [...]

Do You Know Your Heart Health Numbers?

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We live our lives by the numbers: phone numbers, pin numbers, credit card numbers, just to name a few. Do you know your numbers for a healthy heart and cardiovascular system? Do you know the three most important heart health numbers that could literally save your life.  They are: Your cholesterol levels Your blood pressure Your waist size A high percentage of Americans are overweight and at risk for heart disease. The leading cause of obesity in the U.S. is the consumption of unhealthy Read more [...]

Why Should You Walk For Exercise?

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What could be better than taking a walk on a nice, sunny day? It gives you the chance to enjoy nature and speak to friends and it can brighten your whole outlook on life. Many people choose to walk for exercise. Most experts suggest 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week. There are many great reasons to walk. You don't need to buy anything, you can do it anywhere and you do not have to join a gym or pay for a class. Walking burns calories, helps you keep your blood pressure levels where you want them Read more [...]

Are You Developing A Healthy Relationship With Food?

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Developing a healthy relationship with food is an important part of our lives. This relationship begins at an early age. We eat for different reasons. Not just because we're hungry, but also to feel comfort, to celebrate, to relieve loneliness, or to ease stress. Learning how emotions affect your eating will allow you to better understand your relationship with food. To be healthier, you must break the habits that cause you to eat more calories than your body needs. The following steps can Read more [...]