Lifestyle RSS

The new year is a great time to make healthy, lasting changes in your life. But way too many of us try and change a load of things at once, which makes it almost impossible to actually stick to your resolutions. And, if you fail at one thing, it’s easy to throw all your efforts out the window and revert to your old ways. Luckily, you don’t have to! We’ve put together a handy weight loss action plan to help see you through the new year. 1. Eliminate soda (and other empty calories!) Getting rid of the empty calories in...

Is losing weight high on your list of New Year’s resolutions? Perhaps you want to tone up specific areas of your body, or just reduce your overall body fat to improve your health? Whatever your reasons, if you’re aiming to shed a few pounds, then you’ll need to manage your energy balance to make it happen. This means either reducing the number of calories you consume, or increasing the amount you burn. To help with the latter, we’ve compiled seven of the best calorie burning exercises for you to try out in 2019. 1 – Show off your moves Ballroom...

As the holiday season comes to a close it’s time to make New Year’s resolutions once again, the most popular of which is weight loss. And yet, 60 percent of all New Year’s resolutions fail most of which end abruptly less than one month after being set. In fact, an in-depth study reveals only 40 percent of those who begin a goal in the New Year are still sticking with it six months later. However, you don’t have to be one amongst millions who make a goal only to return to your old ways within just a couple of months....

If you’re trying to lose weight, Thanksgiving can be a particularly challenging time of year. We all want to enjoy quality time with friends, family, and loved ones, but the large meals and sweet treats can derail our weight loss efforts. To help you handle Thanksgiving without a weight gain, we’ve put together this practical guide. It’ll walk you through dealing with pressure from friends and family, tips for a healthier holiday season, and some tasty food swaps that don’t compromise on flavor. So this Thanksgiving, don’t freak out! Here’s exactly how to handle Thanksgiving like a dieting pro. How...

Junk food cravings can be tough to resist, especially if you’re feeling bored or a bit down. For many people, eating is an emotional activity that’s used to deal with difficult situations or feelings. We often think we’re hungry when what we’re actually looking for is a distraction. The good news is there are healthier ways to provide that distraction than feeding the body sugary or processed junk. Here are 7 healthful activities that can replace eating when those cravings rear their ugly head: 1 – Paint your nails Painting your nails is an effective and practical alternative to mindless...