The holidays are over and so is the feasting. In case your resolve about eating healthily during the holidays weakened, then you're probably thinking of ways to shed off the pounds that you put on.
Though it is pretty tempting to go for quick fix/crash diets, we all know that going on one is not the right way to go about losing weight. First of all, crash diets are not not good for your health. And second, they're not an effective way to keep those pounds off. Sure you might lose a few pounds when you go on a crash diet, but since this kind of dieting is but reactionary, you'll find that those pounds will come creeping back snagging you into an endless crash diet roller coaster.
If you want to shed the extra pounds you got from eating way too ...
The holidays are here, and so are the tempting food that could be detrimental to your health. With overflowing food on the table on Christmas Day, and loads of leftovers to finish of the day after, it is no wonder that people find themselves gaining a pound or two over the holidays. Add to that the countless alcohol and hors d' oeuvres consumed in parties between Christmas and New Year, and the measly pounds add up to an eyebrow raising amount. That would have been fine if the only effect would be weight gain, but there's also all that heart-clogging cholesterol to think of, diabetes-inducing sugars, and other unhealthy things you'll be stuffing inside your body.
To help you have a more healthy holiday so that you can enjoy a longer fun-filled life, here are some tips you can follow:
Commit to a healthy ...
Food shopping is something everybody has to do, so it is understandable that it is one of the main areas where people spend money. As you are buying food once or twice a week, it’s a good idea to save money where you can. Below are six great tips to help you save money when grocery shopping.
Buy Own-Label
These days the majority of supermarkets have their own lines of food that they sell alongside well known brands. The own-label brands are usually a lot cheaper than main name brands and are often just as tasty. Products that are made by supermarket brands include medicines, bath product, laundry detergents and foodstuffs so you can save money on a range of items, sometimes as much as 20 per cent.
The saying “Health is wealth” is oft quoted but not taken too seriously by most people, at least until they themselves fall sick or have a loved one fall victim to some dreadful disease. I have to admit that I too did not take the saying literally until I became a mom to a child with a rare disorder called
Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS).
Prader-Willi Syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects about 1 in 15,000 people. It is both incurable and unpreventable, but is definitely manageable. However, it does mean that my son has to go to endless therapy sessions with his physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, and countless doctors, all of whom we have to pay out of our own pockets since such diseases are unfortunately not covered by our health insurance policy. So you see why I ...
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Have you ever heard of the
Slow Food Movement? I heard about it a year ago but I did not really pay attention to it. I just thought that it would be a good thing to share the idea with you guys, as many of you might want to adopt this movement.
So what is the Slow Food Movement? Their philosophy is:
Slow Food is good, clean and fair food. We believe that the food we eat should taste good; that it should be produced in a clean way that does not harm the environment, animal welfare or our health; and that food producers should receive fair compensation for their work.
Their mission is:
Slow Food works to defend biodiversity in our food supply, spread taste education and connect producers of excellent foods with co-producers through events and initiatives. ...
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The start of a new work week is here again, and I am pretty sure that many of you – if not most – are looking for a pick me upper. After all, the weekend is ALWAYS too short! If you want to try, take a look at these different kinds of food that may just help give you a boost.
Oatmeal. Tomorrow morning, load up on some oatmeal. If you do not normally eat breakfast, then it’s about time that you did. Your grandmother told you so. Your mom told you so. And now we’re telling you the same thing. Breakfast can give you a jumpstart and keep you going all day! By the way, stick with plain old oatmeal. Forget the instant or flavored ones for maximum ...
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This is true for the many depressed people the world over who suffer from
disease but have no one to talk to to help them in their suffering. This leads to pain and thus lessens the quality of life for anyone who suffers in silence which should not be the case for help is just around the corner. Don't have time, or simply cannot dare bring your pain to bear? Why not give online counseling a chance to help you ease the pain. Stress is one of the major causes of health issues such as
obesity,
chronic pain and other disorders that can be treated with proper advice from seasoned experts who understands you and your needs. Most professionals forget to treat the pain that goes unseen during the regular hospital visit, and believe me, pain that is kept within can indeed ruin ones life. Experts have ...
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Lately, I have been experiencing pain in my feet – the soles to be exact. While I think that it is probably due to my weight gain over the year, I still went ahead and researched on the topic. Guess what I found out? More than being overweight, there may be other reasons for aching feet! Some of them could actually be serious so aching feet should not be left alone, thinking that it is only due to age.
In the
Health section of the New York Times, they featured this topic a while ago and presented some questions that can help you analyze the cause of your pain. Here are some of them.
Are you diabetic?
I didn’t realize this but poor blood circulation can cause feet pain due to the distance between the lower limbs ...
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When you go to the grocery store to stock up your pantry, do you have a list? Or do you go through each aisle and just pick up whatever item you feel like taking home with you? It may be oversimplifying things, but if you tend to do the latter, you just might be an impulsive buyer. And guess what? Researchers say that financially impulsive people might be damaging more than their checking accounts! In fact, they go as far as to say that those who are financially impulsive actually overeat, damaging their health as well!
The Telegraph reports about the findings:
Researchers asked over 40,000 people if they would prefer £45 in three days or £70 in three months. Those who wanted the smaller amount were also impulsive in other areas of their ...
Tags: diet, finances, overeating, weight
There are a lot of gyms in Southampton to choose from. But how do you know which
Southampton gym would best fit your needs?
The gym should be near where you live or work. If its location is too inconvenient for you, you might not be motivated to workout regularly. Try to look for a Southampton gym that is at most 15 minutes commuting distance.
Next, check out the gym’s equipment. There should be plenty of variation to accommodate different weights, sizes and needs of people. A gym with only benches and dumbells is not a good place to workout. It doesn’t matter if they offer attractive pricing. Your health is more important. Check out the cardio machines. They should have enough because these are the frequently used equipment.
Going to the gym should be fun. Look for
gyms in Southampton that offers free ...
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