New lower weight standard guidelines can make qualifying for lap-band surgery much easier now. That is good news for those wanting it. The FDA has given the go ahead on the extended use of Lap-Band surgery for those with a BMI(body mass index) between 30 and 40. Previously, one had to have a BMI of…
Proper diet is one of the keys in which an athlete can load up for enhanced performance, strength, and endurance. Food provides fuel to the body and is responsible for letting our bodies operate at its maximum capacity. All sports are competitive and this goes without saying that all athletes work hard to get ahead…
Smoothies pack a nutritional punch for breakfast. Having a balanced meal in the morning will help your body lose weight, feel better and give more energy. Losing weight starts with eating a properly balanced meal. Unfortunately, mornings are often a time to neglect eating properly in lieu of time. Starting the day with a nutrition…
Tongkat Ali helps in osteoporosis, increases testosterone & muscle mass, relaxes stress & anxiety, instigates sperm motility, and boosts immunity. Tongkat Ali is indigenous to Malaysia & Indonesia and has been gaining interest worldwide as a promising herbal plant. Tongkat Ali’s scientific name is Eurycoma Longifolia. However, it goes by the English name Long Jack…
If you’ve been working on losing weight, or have recently lost some weight, you’re likely wondering how to maintain a lower weight once you’ve gotten there. After all, studies show that many people who lose significant amounts of weight experience what is called the ‘yoyo effect,’ or an experience in which they eventually regain the…
Intermittent fasting has recently become a popular health trend. This trend involves an eating pattern where you cycle between fasting and eating. What sets intermittent fasting apart from other diets or health plans is that it’s not concerned with the type of food that you can only eat. Instead, with this plan, you can eat…
We all want to treat ourselves at one point or another during our weight loss journey. There will come a point that we begin to long for a brief respite from all the stringent diets, the fasting, and the healthy food choices that aren’t as tasty or delicious as their sinful counterparts. Weight loss takes…
Several ways can help one to lose weight, but these ways will make you hungry and unsatisfied. Most people are often to do many crazy things, most of which have no evidence behind them. You may not believe it, but changing your diet routine can help you to slim down without dieting. For instance, eating…
There’s a reason so many diets include and encourage salads. But can a salad be lo-cal AND likable? It can if you know the numbers. Read on! Okay, we had some fun last time by exploring some of the junkier options for keeping lunch edible, filling, and under 400 calories (the bigger goal being, as…
There are some quick and simple changes you can make in your life that easily causes pounds to drop off. There is no question about it: it is difficult to lose weight. But there are some easy steps one can take to boost weight loss and feel great about one’s body. Here are some lifestyle…