Fit At Any Age: 40’s and 50’s
In middle age, the body and the brain are aging. By age 40, sedentary women have lost 10lb of lean muscles and gained at least that much in fat. Overweight adults in their 40’s have a greater risk of death from all causes, especially heart disease, the leading cause of death in the U.S. for […]
Fit At Any Age: 20’s and 30’s
No matter what stage of life you’re in, you can benefit from adding exercise and yoga to your routine. In this 3-part series, I’ll highlight the benefits for every decade of life, from 20’s and 30’s through 60’s and beyond. First up, 20-somethings: Maybe you never lost the freshman 15 you picked up at college. […]
Practice Mindful Eating to Reach Your Goals
Do you need to lose weight? Are you trying to avoid gaining weight? Reaching and maintaining a healthy weight take more than counting calories and timing your meals. Studies show it also takes mindful eating. Practice these 6 mindful eating tips to get healthy and reach your goals: Portion your food for more awareness […]
Everything in Moderation or Worst Advice Ever
Is everything o.k. in moderate? No; There’s no amount of hydrogenated oil or second-hand smoke that is considered healthy. And for some people, even a little alcohol, gluten, or peanuts can lead to trouble. Is moderation a good rule to follow for nutrition habits? It depends; You have to know yourself to know if moderation […]