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Vegetarians are asked one question far more than any others: “Where do you get your protein?” Although this question may annoy some, it is a legitimate one. After all, when you think of protein, the first thing that springs to mind is meat. However there are many sources of vegetarian protein, all of which can help you meet your macronutrient daily goals. In this article, we’re going to discuss why protein matters in your diet, the difference between animal and plant protein, and list some of the best healthy vegetarian options you can eat as part of your balanced diet....

No matter how strong your willpower to lose weight, tone muscles, and otherwise improve your health, the temptation will sometimes get the better of you. No matter how much you prepare yourself by keeping unhealthy foods out of your house or cooking rather than eating out, you’ll occasionally feel powerless and want to give in. It’s important that you feel in control of your cravings, especially when you’re aiming for long-term dieting success. In this article, we discuss the psychology of food cravings as well as 5 practical tips to stave off food temptation and keep your weight loss efforts...

With the holidays and the ability to hide under heavy clothes, winter is often a time for weight gain. Once spring comes, many head straight to fad diets for the quickest way to shed excess weight and look their best. But what many don’t realize is that summer is actually a great time for weight loss as well. You might associate summer with dinners out, drinks, vacations, and more lounging around outside. However, this doesn’t mean it’s impossible to maintain your weight or shed pounds. Though you may not want to wait to shed your weight until the hot weather...

More often than not, diets fail. Often, this is due not to a lack of willpower, but to how society views diets (i.e. as a temporary change in food choices), as well as underlying food addictions. What many of us don’t realise is that we don’t need to fall victim to the issues so many do when it comes to failed diet plans. In fact, there are steps you can take to ensure you create and stick with a diet that works for you. In this article, we’re discussing not only why diets frequently fail, but the steps you can...

Exercise is essential for weight loss. Dieters often believe calorie restriction is enough on its own. However, the opposite is true. This means that to lose weight and keep it off, it’s important to integrate an effective exercise routine into your daily habits. In this article, we’ll discuss 5 tips you can use to build an effective exercise routine into your existing weight loss efforts. Doing so will help accelerate your weight loss while making it much simpler to keep it off long-term. Take Your Current Fitness Level Into Consideration If you don’t consider your current fitness level when creating...