The statistics are not good: One in three adults is considered not just overweight but obese. Body Mass Index (BMI) is one way of determining whether you are overweight or not. According to the World Health Organization, a BMI index of 25 makes one overweight and a BMI of 30 makes one obese.
Keeping It Off: 4 Weight Loss Maintenance Tips
When it comes to weight loss maintenance, here are a few ways you can ensure the weight stays off.
20/20 LifeStyles Weight Loss and Workout Plan: Created to Match Your Genetic Code
If you are looking to lose a significant amount of weight, you probably already know all of the reasons to do so. Fat loss helps decrease blood pressure, reduces the risk for heart disease, and boosts your mood. We could go on and on. Regardless of your motivations for workouts, the fact is workouts don’t always work out.
Fitness Fads: 3 Ways To Tell If Your Diet Is Actually Healthy
As summer nears, many people are trying to lose weight. Although healthy eating and exercise has always been the safest and best way to achieve your weight loss goals, the prevalence of extreme fad diets has encouraged individuals to forgo rationality. From the ketogenic diet to the Atkins diet, not every popular dieting plan works — or is good for you. If you want to discover whether or not your lifestyle diet plan is actually healthy, ask yourself the following questions.
What Is Metabolism and How Does It Affect Weight Loss?
One commonly misunderstood concept that gets dieters in trouble is metabolism. Let’s talk about what this term really means and how it can affect your own personal weight loss practices.
How to End “Clean Your Plate” Mentality
When was the last time you left food on your plate? If you’re like many Americans, the answer may be never. Eating to clean your plate can be a hard habit to break. But think of the unnecessary calories you can save by changing this habit! Find out more in this week’s blog on ending your membership with the “clean your plate” club.
Struggling to Build Muscle? These Common Reasons May Be Why
About 54% of U.S. adults are currently trying to reduce their weight, and a large percentage are also trying to build muscle and develop a healthy lifestyle. If you’re trying to build muscle but have found it challenging to find the right exercises and workouts, you’re certainly not alone. Here are just a few reasons you may not be building muscle — as well as what you can do about it.
PRO Medical Genetic Wellness Programs
Have you ever been curious about what your genes might say about you? Maybe you thought, “No matter how hard I train, I can’t seem to get faster or stronger,” or perhaps you thought, “No matter how well I eat, my doctor still tells me my cholesterol is high.” PRO Medical tests genetic blueprints to reveal what makes each one of us unique.
Exploring the Top Physical and Mental Benefits of Losing Weight
The World Health Organization’s definition of obesity is having a BMI greater than or equal to 30. (BMI greater than or equal to 25 is considered overweight). And currently, more than one in three adults are considered to be obese. Though the weight loss process can certainly be an uphill battle, it’s encouraging to understand the potential mental and physical benefits your new lifestyle can have on your overall well-being and sense of self.
Social Jet Lag is Associated with Worse Mood, Poorer Health, and Heart Disease
Past research studies have shown that getting enough sleep is important because of its effect on having healthy brain functions, emotional wellbeing, and physical health. But new studies from The American Academy of Sleep and the Center for Disease Control show that “social jet lag’ caused by shifting your sleeping or waking times because of social activities or because you’re staying up too late to work on a project could also cause various health issues.