Fitness & Health

October 20, 2017October 17, 2017

Three Types of Diet Advantages and Side Effects

The idea of having the perfect body or losing weight quickly has been weighing heavily on almost everyone’s minds. But are there any advantages and side effects to these different diets today? Here is a critical overview that will help you decide whether it will work for you or not.

When it comes to diets and weight loss regimes the sheer number of alternatives available for people to try is staggering almost to the point of been bewildering. There are numerous diets been promoted as the best way to lose weight and then keep it off, some are free whilst others will cost you money. Anyway here is an evaluation of 3 types of diets, the benefits and the potential downsides of following them.

Type 1 the low fat diet

Among the most common if not exactly popular kind of diet is the low fat regime. Put simply going on this type of diet means that you eat and drink nothing that contains fat.

A short term advantage of this diet is that it allows people to lose weight quickly and the weight loss can be maintained over a longer period of time providing it is stuck to. People may often feel better for reducing their intake of fat as it can reduce the threat of both heart disease and diabetes.

However there can be harmful effects if taking the diet too far, or sticking with it for excessive amounts of time. The human body needs a minimum intake of fat each day to function properly, an amount that varies depending on age, gender, and body size. Young children, pregnant women, and older people should avoid cutting the fat out of their diet. Without fat organs such as kidneys and the liver may stop working effectively.

October 20, 2017October 17, 2017

Why You Should Not Exercise More Than You Need To

Over-exercising can lead to injury, among other things, that will end up putting a stop to an exercise routine. You may be burning a lot of calories and melting belly fat, but there would be consequences.

Exercise is very good for health as it keeps you fit as well as fresh throughout the day. Exercising also helps in building stamina for the body which means you will have more energy to perform your daily functions easily and properly.

But it has also been observed that people tend to overdo things when it come to exercising which can have serious implications or even injure the body beyond repair.

Exercise is not a competition where you watch the other person doing vigorous exercise and you want to follow suit. Exercise is more like individual experiences as each person’s requirement, capacity and stamina is different.

Some people have a very level of stamina and energy which makes them keep going till they achieve their tilting point and there are others who get tired very easily.

What are the signs that indicate over-exercising?

It has been observed that there are certain signs which indicate that the body is over-exercised. It has been seen that people who over exercise tend to feel exhausted rather than feeling energetic after exercising. This happens when the body is pushed to the extreme that it cannot grasp the feeling of being energetic anymore as most of the energy is drained out.

October 12, 2017October 9, 2017

Fitness Trackers Might Make Weight Loss Programs Less Effective

Fitness trackers are all the rage right now. Tracking makes it possible for you to know whether you are making the right progress or whether you need to make improvements. But from this article it said here that they are not effective at all. Let’s find out why.

Before starting a weight loss program, you might be tempted to go pick up a new wearable fitness tracker.

It seems to make sense: A device that keeps track of what you’re doing has to help you hit your fitness goals, right?

Maybe not. Adding those devices to your regimen may actually be less effective than sticking to a more traditional and non-technologically enhanced weight loss program, at least according a new study published September 20 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Young adults in the two-year study who didn’t use wearable devices to track their workouts lost on average five pounds more than participants who had the trackers.

October 12, 2017October 9, 2017

Here’s Exactly How To Set A Fitness Goal That You Can Actually Achieve

It’s very difficult to accomplish anything without first having the proper mindset. The truth is, working out and staying fit is not as hard as many people think. Setting your fitness goals the SMART way is key to achieving your fitness goals.

Whether you want to lose 10 pounds or lift 20, setting a SMART goal can help get you there.

Having a solid fitness goal is an amazing way to power you towards success, but not all #goals are created equal. While it’s great to have an end-game in mind, there are some best practices when it comes to goal setting. Whether you want to lose weight, improve your fitness level, or train for an event, putting the SMART method into action can help you achieve what you set out to do.

SMART stands for specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely—all of which are important in reaching a fitness objective. SMART goals can help keep you on track and remind you of your priorities, so you’re able to follow through with every workout or healthy meal you have planned. “Being accountable to what you set is the only way to maintain real long-term consistency,” says Jason Loebig, Nike trainer and ambassador for HI-VIBE, a Chicago-based superfood juicery.

Get SMART and put these five elements into action when you’re setting your fitness goal.

1. Specific

“You need something that’s not too arbitrary,” says Loebig. “A bad goal would be, say, ‘get healthy’. A specific goal would be to lose weight.” You’ll narrow down that goal even further by using the rest of the method, but whether you want to get stronger, faster, or smaller, having a baseline points you in the right direction.

September 10, 2017September 11, 2017

9 Signs You’re Not Eating Enough Protein

Not eating enough protein to lose weight?.It seems that many people are overlooking the importance of having enough protein in their diet. Having the right amount of protein is essential to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and even a healthy weight.

Not all foods are created equal, and high-protein foods should definitely be on your list of go-to meal options. Eating protein will boost your energy, so you can feel awesome. Looking for the signs you’re not eating enough protein in the day can help you be more mindful to satisfy your fill and get in appropriate amounts for power and stability. If you think you’re not getting enough protein, try adding in more protein-packed foods and see if you notice any positive changes.

As a certified health coach, I work with clients on maintaining a healthy diet that supports their lifestyle and adds tremendous health benefits. Adding in good staples, like protein, can help balance the mood and body so that you can function optimally and feel satisfied throughout the day. Feeling hungry sucks, and often not having enough protein and contribute to the hangry pangs. If you think you could use a bit more protein in your diet, add slowly and see if you find any improvement. Here are nine signs you’re not eating enough protein and should build a better meal moving forward. Not only will it add flavor and substance to your meals, but it’ll also help prevent those dreaded cravings in the day.

1. Edema

According to Will Smelko, co-founder of Ora Organic, over email with Bustle, “edema” or “unexplained water retention or swollen appearance,” can occur when the body is deficient in protein. If you notice any strange swelling, it could be worth checking your condition and protein levels.

July 27, 2017July 26, 2017

Sugar and Diabetes: What You Should know

Diabetes is a very serious condition which eats up the mind of thousands of sufferers. This article provides some alarming statistics regarding its growing incidence and the risks involved to those who may develop the condition.

Although numerous people have heard of the disease diabetes, it can be a rather abstract concern for many. Diabetes is often put down to genetics, seen as inevitable, or simply viewed as an illness that only affects the elderly and overweight people. But all that is very far from the truth.

We spoke with Dr. Jean-Marie Ekoé, endocrinologist, epidemiologist and President of the Diabetes Québec Professional Council, to better understand how this disease develops and what we can do to avoid or control it.

Type 1. Type 2. Which is which?

The two main types of diabetes are types 1 and 2. “Essentially, type 1 is an autoimmune disease, while type 2 is highly associated with genetics and lifestyle,” Dr. Ekoé explained. “The difference is to do with insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas that takes sugar from the blood and stores it as glucose in the liver, muscles and fat cells.”

July 15, 2017July 20, 2017

Here’s Why You Should Add Tempeh to Your Diet (Plus 15 Recipes to Try)

Nutrients in tempeh are quite balance and can replace some nutrients from animals, make it suitable for those who become vegan. To boost nutrition and slim things down a bit, I have a little trick of cooking nutrient-rich and fiber-rich recipe with tempeh.

Originating from the Indonesian island of Java, tempeh is a nutty, savory fermented soybean cake. It’s made by a natural culturing and controlled fermentation process that binds soybeans into a very firm cake. Tempeh has a bold, nutty distinct flavor and it’s one of those foods that people seem to love or hate with equal ferociousness, with little room for indecision. What makes it so bold? Fermentation via Rhizopus oligosporus—a mold.

Fermentation of tempeh begins with whole soybeans. The beans are rinsed, drained and then inoculated with a starter culture that contains Rhizopus mold spores. The tempeh is then fermented at temperatures of 85-90 degrees Fahrenheit/29-32 Celsius for several days. As the mycelium (bacteria colony) grows, it binds the soybeans into a dense, white cake. Sometimes there will be grey or black spots also present on the tempeh; this is completely normal. Avoid tempeh with pink, yellow or blue spots as this indicates that it has been overly fermented.

Tempeh is an incredibly versatile, highly nutritious and delightfully delicious addition to any diet. Let’s take a closer look at why you should add tempeh to your diet, plus some recipes to get you inspired.

July 11, 2017July 20, 2017

11 Healthy Ways To Calm Your Anxiety

If you are experiencing persistent and irrational anxiety on everyday situations, you may be suffering from anxiety disorder. It is truly a debilitating and real condition that could take over someones life if they let it. The article below discusses the healthy ways to deal with anxiety.

We all have those days when the to-do list seems too long, many people are demanding our attention at once, everything goes wrong, and it seems nothing is falling into place the way it was meant to. Feelings like this trigger the fight-or-flight response, which was helpful in cave-woman days when we needed a stress response to fuel our retreat from a threat, like a tiger, for example. But in our modern-day lives when the threats are different and constant, we have the same hormones and neurotransmitters coursing through our bodies, which often manifests as chronic anxiety.

Here are the tips I’ve found most helpful personally and with my patients for calming chronic anxiety:

1. Know that you are not alone—anxiety is normal

You are not a freak. We’re all freaking anxious—most of us just don’t admit it. There is always hope and many inroads to understanding and healing the excesses of anxiety and overwhelm.

2. Reframe what the anxiety means.

Rather than thinking about anxiety as something that is wrong with you or some kind of catastrophic event, consider that you are a sensitive, intuitive human being who feels everything (and who may feel everything a LOT). That this is a gift to be cherished. Perhaps the sensory inputs from the world around you are overwhelming, and your work is to create healthy boundaries and to honor your introverted self.