All of us face heightened levels of stress today. And it’s not just hard on your brain. It’s bad for your body, too. In fact, it’s one of the leading causes of belly fat. Fortunately, there are ways to fix the problem, which is why we’ll cover the best supplements … Keep reading…
According to the Census Bureau, almost one-third of adults reported symptoms of anxiety or depression in 2023. When they broke the statistics down by age group, they found that: Mental health issues are slightly more prevalent in women than in men.1Statista – “Anxiety symptoms among adults by gender U.S. 2023” … Keep reading…
Understanding and monitoring your body composition is a cornerstone of embarking on a healthier, more fit, and active lifestyle. Unlike the simplistic method of tracking weight, evaluating body composition provides a holistic view of one’s fitness. It delineates between muscle, fat, bone, and water percentages, offering a more nuanced insight … Keep reading…
Do you know of parents who allow their children to watch whatever they want on television or YouTube, listen to whatever they want on Spotify, have access to uncensored social media, or play whatever twisted video games they’d like? Does the idea of kids growing up in such an environment … Keep reading…
You’ve probably heard the buzz about intermittent fasting (IF). Maybe a friend has raved about their weight loss success, or you’ve read about celebrities who swear by it. I fell into an intermittent fasting 16/8 pattern myself, many years ago. But what is “Intermittent Fasting 16/8” really about? Is it … Keep reading…
Maintaining a normal weight and body composition is essential for physical and mental health. With countless weight loss solutions (and gimmicks) on the market, it can be challenging to determine which supplements help with weight loss. In this article, we will explore the top supplements that can support your weight … Keep reading…
This past week, I came across several testosterone-related research papers, just published this past month. Each study looked at different aspects of how testosterone affects our health, so rather than writing separate articles for each, I thought I’d include them all in a single article with a brief summary. This … Keep reading…
Last week, The American Academy on Pediatrics released its treatment guidelines for overweight and obese children. Rather than attacking the dietary guidelines, which prescribe a perfect diet for getting fat, addressing the absence of physical activity in schools, or the lack of sleep kids get nowadays, they came to the … Keep reading…
You probably know someone who lost weight and looked great, and then a few months later had rebounded back to where they’d been before they lost it. Maybe that’s happened to you. Though it’s all too common for people to regain their lost weight and even to gain more body … Keep reading…
Unless you’re an athlete who trains for hours every day or one of the few people in the population with an extreme metabolic rate, eating more than three meals per day will likely cause massive weight gain, metabolic syndrome, low energy levels, and poor gut health. Does that mean I’m … Keep reading…
I’m often amused by how nutrition and fitness professionals complicate nutrition, especially for those who are looking to lose weight or get leaner. Some will recommend cutting carbs, others cutting coffee, and still others, surprisingly, cutting fat. For many years I was on the side of cutting carbs. It works … Keep reading…
Over the years, I’ve worked with countless numbers of women who’d previously followed Weight Watchers or who’d been members at Curves. If you’ve been looking for a good weight loss program, you’ve no doubt come across one, or both of these. While there are much better approaches to weight loss … Keep reading…