Whether its the Super Bowl, a party, or you just wanted to pig out, it’s not the end of the world. Don’t wait, get yourself right back on track the next day. Here’s three things you can do to reset… Fast: After over-indulging, you’re body has plenty of energy reserves. If you’re waking up still kind of full from the…
It’s not easy out there! We’re fighting an uphill battle to reclaim our health. If you’re having a hard time giving up the sweets or the crunch, here’s some of the underlying reasons… You’re Addicted: Processed foods were designed to make you consumers. Refined sugar has been shown to be as addictive as cocaine. Refined carbohydrates take your body on…
Over the last few decades, counting calories has been a common practice for those looking to lose weight. The concept of consuming only enough of food for your daily needs is fundamentally sound. However calorie counting has become an outdated practice that ignores the fundamental principles of metabolism, hormone balance, and macronutrients. Let’s take a further look. A calorie is…
Knowing the basics of how your heart responds to exercise will give you the upper hand. Making simple adjustments to your routine over time can have a major impact, keeping your cardiovascular system operating at a high capacity for the rest of your life. The heart, lungs, veins, and arteries make up our cardiovascular system and together are responsible for…
Resisting short term temptations to reach long term goals is easier said than done. Will power can be a bit tricky, and if we truly want control it’s important to strategize. A further look into our psychology and emotional awareness provides a lot of clues. In 1998, Roy Baumeister published a now famous study that challenged participants to eat either…
Each of us are such a unique combination of genetics, age, and experience. Society constantly challenges us with images and descriptions of what health and beauty should look like. It’s easy to fall into the trap of comparing ourselves to others (or even our former selves). Practice remaining present and grow an appreciation for every step of your health and…
It’s definitely confusing getting health and medical advice these days. There’s A LOT of conflicting information. However, if you read through enough of articles and studies, consistent themes present themselves. Here’s the Top 3 Health Habits that everyone agrees upon… Vegetables and Fruits: There are very few cases where increasing the amount of vegetables and fruits in your diet…
Prepping meals at home has a long list of health benefits. If you want long term control over your metabolism, immune system, and vitality make sure you take the time to develop the simple and rewarding practice of preparing food on your own. Portions: At home, you get to put in front of you exactly how much you want to…
There is no more challenging time of the year to maintain your health habits then the holiday season. Thanksgiving to New Years marks a period of overindulgence, especially in America. The average person will gain around two pounds with the potential for more lurking at every holiday party. Don’t shrug it off this year, be better prepared. It’s the end…
It’s challenging to only pick three reasons here because there are many. Simply put consuming excess calories late at night can have a detrimental impact on several key areas of your health. Be aware of what you’re doing! Here’s three key reasons not to eat after dinner… Extra Calories: For most of us, the day’s work is coming to an…