Weight Loss Differences between Men and WomenÂ
by tbroadbent@robard.com | 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...
Take Control of your Self-Image
by tbroadbent@robard.com | Feb 1, 2023 | Social Life, Mental, Blogs
Take Control of your Self-Image Although many people — primarily women — have a negative self-image of their body, obesity makes that image even more severe. Although many people — primarily women — have a negative self-image of their body, obesity makes that image even more severe. This can affect feelings of self-worth and lead to eating...
Step by Step Fitness: The Benefits of WalkingÂ
by tbroadbent@robard.com | 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?
by tbroadbent@robard.com | 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...
Weighing In: How much is Too Much?
by tbroadbent@robard.com | Feb 1, 2023 | Exercise, Advocacy, Blogs
Weighing In: How much is Too Much? If we want to enjoy a productive life and to see our grandchildren grow up, we need to be conscious of our health, and that includes recognition of our own weight issues. No one really likes to admit that they weigh too much. Some people even have a range of responses at the ready to explain being overweight: “I’m...
Mindful Eating
by tbroadbent@robard.com | Feb 1, 2023 | Blogs
Mindful Eating When we don’t pay attention to what we eat, it can lead to excess calories and weight gain. Mindful eating can make a big difference. Have you ever grabbed a bag of chips while you were trying to get out the door, only to reach in five minutes later and wonder where they all went? You think you couldn’t possibly have eaten the whole thing,...
