Weight Gain
Worried about packing on extra pounds this holiday season? Check out THESE helpful tips to avoid unwanted weight gain.
For many, the weekends include lots of social events and indulgence in foods that can lead to weight gain. If you’ve been working hard on your fitness journey and want to avoid packing extra pounds during the weekend, check out THESE helpful tips.
Multiple studies have shown that sugar can be just as addictive as drugs. Because of this, sugar is a major culprit when it comes to unwanted weight gain because it can be hard to stop eating it, even when you’re full. In order to prevent this from happening, you have to get your sugar cravings […]
Food is not the only culprit when it comes to weight gain. As a matter of fact, the way you THINK and FEEL can cause you to pack on unwanted pounds. Stress leads to behaviors that derail healthy habits and can result in weight gain. However, there are simple things you can do to get […]
I came across an interesting article on Ebony Magazine’s website. In it, the author addresses a reader who is feeling discouraged about her man “letting himself go.” She emphasizes that she still love him but his physical appearance has affected her attraction towards him. Here’s a bit of her letter: He’s gained at least 30 pounds […]
Every now and then, it is okay to enjoy foods that may not necessarily fall within your diet plan. However, it is important that you don’t overindulge and ruin your progress. It’s also important to know what to expect following the extra calorie overload. Water Weight – Because most “cheat meals” are full of sodium and […]
Stress can be tolling both mentally AND physically. While most associate weight gain with overeating, stress is also a culprit when it comes to packing on extra pounds. Multiple studies have proven the relationship between stress and weight gain. When you’re experiencing high levels of stress, your body produces more cortisol, a hormone linked to increased appetite, […]
Not only will overeating cause weight gain, stress will too! Resting your mind and keeping your emotions in tact are important for not only your mental/spiritual health but also your physical health. Health.com recommends the following methods to beat stress-induced weight gain: Choose your fats wisely. If stress causes your body to burn less of the […]
If you’re trying to lose weight, you may have figured out the the weekends are a true test of discipline because that’s usually the time most of the “cheating” takes place. However, there are things you can do on a Friday to prevent weekend weight gain. Click HERE to read more.
By now I’m sure you’ve figured out that sugar is a big culprit when it comes to weight gain. Going overboard with too many sweets can put you in a hole that will be difficult to dig out of. Now, there ARE natural forms of sugar that are okay to eat (and many of them are healthy for you, […]
There’s no denying that Thanksgiving is the time that we “go in.” As a matter of fact, many of us already budget the extra pounds we plan to gain from indulging in a big Thanksgiving dinner. However, you can still enjoy delicious food during the holiday without adding the extra pounds. Check out Web MD’s […]
Today’s fit tip has less to do with working out and nutrition and more to do with being still. Yes! RESTING is just as important for weight loss as proper diet and exercise. As a matter of fact, recent studies have linked sleep deprivation to obesity. Lack of sleep also leads to increased levels of hunger […]