Getting to the Root Causes of Obesity

 Getting to the Root Causes of Obesity

by | Feb 1, 2023 | Health, Mental

Getting to the Root Causes of Obesity Some people who have never struggled with weight issues might think that being overweight or obese reflects a lack of willpower. The rest of us know it’s not that simple.    Certainly overeating and a lack of exercise are contributing to the obesity epidemic, not just in the United States but globally. But have...

Weight Loss Differences between Men and Women 

 Weight Loss Differences between Men and Women 

by | Feb 1, 2023 | Health, Exercise, Blogs

Weight Loss Differences between Men and Women  There are several reasons why weight loss may occur more quickly and with greater ease for men.   For those of us who struggle with weight, it can be frustrating to hear others talk about how they lose it without even trying. It can be downright infuriating if that person is your husband!  If you find...

Step by Step Fitness: The Benefits of Walking 

 Step by Step Fitness: The Benefits of Walking 

by | Feb 1, 2023 | Health, Exercise, Blogs

Step by Step Fitness: The Benefits of Walking    Walking can help burn calories and reduce body fat — both of which can help prevent, manage or even reverse type 2 diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure.   Walking is one of the best exercises you can do. It requires no special training or equipment beyond a good pair of shoes, and you...

Very Low Calorie Diets: What are they and how do They Work?

 Very Low Calorie Diets: What are they and how do They Work?

by | Feb 1, 2023 | Health, Food, Blogs

As with many diseases, diabetic patients benefit a great deal from weight loss and this includes VLCD programs. As the name implies, a Very Low Calorie Diets, or VLCD, is a weight loss program that severely limits the amount of calories a person consumes to about 800 each day. These programs are generally for people with a Body Mass Index (BMI) over 30, or...

Re-focusing on a Healthier Lifestyle —Training Our Brain

 Re-focusing on a Healthier Lifestyle —Training Our Brain

by | Feb 1, 2023 | Health, Blogs

Re-focusing on a Healthier Lifestyle —Training Our Brain What we can do to help “train” our brain to help us in our weight loss journey?  We’ve said it here before, and we’ll undoubtedly say it again: successful weight loss involves a change of lifestyle. That includes transforming the way we think about food. As children, many of us were either rewarded...