Mar 20

You’ll Never Lose Weight if You Still Do These 5 Things, Expert Says

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These bad habits will stop your weight loss progress in its tracks.   Let’s be honest: Losing weight is no easy, breezy walk in the park. It requires hard work, dedication, solid motivation, and establishing a game plan that works best for you. Whether you’re just starting out on your journey or you’re weeks in, there are certain habits you should absolutely avoid at all costs. In fact, you’ll never lose weight if you still do them as part of your routine. We chatted with Victoria Brady, a personal trainer on Fyt, the biggest personal training service in the nation that makes expert-guided fitness, whether in-person or virtual, convenient for everyone. Brady shares five bad weight loss habits to ditch ASAP if you want to speed up your progress.   1. You’re eating or snacking mindlessly. According to Brady, mindless eating and grazing is a surefire way to hinder your weight loss progress. Why? You’re not keeping track of the calories you’re taking in, which can result in overeating. “No matter if it’s considered a ‘healthy’ food or not, too much of anything can become a bad thing,” Brady explains. “Instead, practice portion control so you can keep track of […]
Mar 20

Positive thinking: Stop negative self-talk to reduce stress

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Positive thinking helps with stress management and can even improve your health. Practice overcoming negative self-talk with examples provided. Is your glass half-empty or half-full? How you answer this age-old question about positive thinking may reflect your outlook on life, your attitude toward yourself, and whether you’re optimistic or pessimistic — and it may even affect your health. Indeed, some studies show that personality traits such as optimism and pessimism can affect many areas of your health and well-being. The positive thinking that usually comes with optimism is a key part of effective stress management. And effective stress management is associated with many health benefits. If you tend to be pessimistic, don’t despair — you can learn positive thinking skills.   Understanding positive thinking and self-talk Positive thinking doesn’t mean that you ignore life’s less pleasant situations. Positive thinking just means that you approach unpleasantness in a more positive and productive way. You think the best is going to happen, not the worst. Positive thinking often starts with self-talk. Self-talk is the endless stream of unspoken thoughts that run through your head. These automatic thoughts can be positive or negative. Some of your self-talk comes from logic and reason. Other […]
Mar 20

10 Simple tips to follow for your holistic wellbeing: Mind, body and soul

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Its interpretation of health is not merely defined by the “absence of illness”, and expands into a state of being, — that includes the presence of modal conditions necessary for happiness, positive emotions, and moods. The practice of wellbeing — may be seen as the cultivation of behaviours, habits and routines, that provide for a conducive environment that positions us best to endure a time of adversity, — through a more balanced and harmonious approach towards one’s self. Well-being does not cure. Rather, it creates the necessary conditions required to preserve the soul and body to the best of its capacity through adopted measures that enable the maximization of self-healing. Measuring wellbeing is now being seen as a better indicator of relevant health in a country, community, company or business. The steps to finding states of wellbeing in our lives involve the construction of experiences that add up to the transformation of ourselves [not “ourselves”]. This journey begins with an intention to cultivate and design a desirable future. As architects of this conducive ecosystem, here are 10 measures that can ensure a solid foundation of a harmonious self that may facilitate optimum growth and progress:   Practising mindfulness. This allows […]
Mar 20

Why You Should and Shouldn’t Have Protein Shakes

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It’s no surprise that today’s fitness enthusiasts consider protein shakes as the ultimate elixir to reach their fitness goal. Not to mention that there is an endless war going on between those who support the notion of having a supplementary protein source and those who are strictly in opposition to it. We aren’t going to side with anyone in this matter, but we certainly are going to give you the pros and cons of having protein shakes in your workout regimen, so you can consider after analyzing everything according to your perspective and your workout goals: Pros: 1. Muscle Buildup: Even though muscle buildup isn’t something which is the aim for most women during their workout, someone who is very thin would probably need it to look at least better than they were before. 2. It keeps you full: Since protein shakes are full of, well, protein; and are an excellent addition to your diet if you plan on eating much less but still want to stay full. 3. Variety: There are various protein shakes available for nearly every purpose you can find out there. From weight gaining to losing it and everything in between, there is something always available […]
Mar 19

5 Top Strength Training Exercises To Shrink Your ‘Apron Belly’

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Do you have a somewhat stubborn, saggy abdominal area? These exercises will help tighten and tone.   If you like to stay on top of your health and fitness game, there are a few things you need to know. For instance, do you have a somewhat stubborn, saggy abdominal area? If you’ve lost weight or have gone through pregnancy, it’s quite possible that you do. Listen up, because we spoke to an expert who came up with five top strength training exercises you can do to get rid of your “apron belly.” Yes, there’s a name for it—and you can totally take steps to work on that area. Let’s learn exactly what an apron belly—also known as a panniculus—is. Eat This, Not That! spoke with Mike Bohl, MD, MPH, ALM, a member of our Medical Expert Board and a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach who has helped develop the Body Program at Ro. Dr. Bohl describes this condition as an extra layer of fat that hangs over the waistline from the belly. “The two main causes of developing an apron belly are pregnancy and weight gain. Rapid weight loss can also cause a panniculus to form, because the skin […]
Mar 19

The 4-Step Plan to De-Flab Your Body and Tone Up, Trainer Says

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A fitness pro shares his go-to tips to firm up the flab. A brand new year is on the horizon, and that means one thing: It’s the prime time to get on track with your fitness, nutrition, and weight loss goals. We know sticking to New Year’s resolutions can be a tad tricky—especially during this extremely cozy time of year—but your mind and body will thank you for getting back into shape. We chatted with Tony Horton, celebrity fitness trainer & founder of Power Life, who shares exactly how to get rid of body flab with four of his top-recommended tips.   Tip #1: Interval training is king. According to Horton, interval training is the most productive kind of exercise you can perform in order to tone and tighten things up. Intervals consisting of 30 seconds on and 30 seconds off—or 20 seconds on and 40 seconds off, if you’re more of a beginner—increase your heart rate and turn on your body’s fat-burning mode that keeps going strong after wrapping up your workout. “Interval training also keeps the body guessing to avoid a plateau in your progress,” Horton adds.   Tip #2: Focus on foundational movements for your intervals. “For […]
Mar 19

Lesser-known benefits of stretching for your body and mind

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Streching is one of the easiest way of moving your body and offers tremendous benefits for your mind too. Here are all the benefits.   Streching is one of the easiest way of moving your body and offers tremendous benefits for your muscles and joints. You can greatly benefit by stretching if your job requires long hours of sitting considering not moving your body may make your muscles stiff and prone to injury. Stretching is also useful for athletes and players who are recommended to do it before and after the game. Stretching should also be incorporated in your workout routine to prevent injuries and strengthen your muscles. (Also read: Guest column | Fitness, just a stretch away) Regular stretching can also keep those pesky back and neck pains away and help improve your posture. Stretching regularly is an effective way of releasing stress and it is excellent for mental health too. Himalayan Siddha Akshar, Founder, Akshar Yoga Research and Development Centre talks about wonderful benefits of stretching.   Benefits of stretching for the body and mind Stretching regularly brings many health benefits not just for the body but also for your mental health. When stretching becomes a part of […]
Mar 18

6 lifestyle tips for a healthier and stronger brain

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Your brain is the remote control of your body, and you ought to take care of it. A neurologist tells you 6 ways to keep brain healthy. The brain is a complex organ with billions of neurons in it. It has various complex networks, that are helpful for the normal functioning of the body. This decides the way we behave, feel and perceive the world around us and respond to it. So, it is essential to preserve it by following lifestyle tips to keep your brain healthy. The dysfunction of the complex networks happens in different conditions affecting brains like brain stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, and dementia. Y Wang et al.(2020) defined brain health as ‘the preservation of brain integrity and mental and cognitive function at a given age in the absence of overt brain diseases that affect normal brain function’. In this way brain, health, and proper functioning are important for an individual’s well-being, the well being his family and in turn for the progress of a nation.   Here are some ways to keep your brain healthy: 1. Physical exercise Regular exercise is important for preserving brain function. It stimulates the brain, increases learning capacity, and preserves mood. […]
Mar 17

Yoga to calm your mind and heal your body

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At a time when the COVID-19 scare has gripped our lives taking an emotional toll, it helps to try and shift focus on your well-being. Going to the gym may not be an option anymore, however, there’s no reason to slack on your regular fitness routine. Dr Hansaji Jayadeva Yogendra, a yoga expert recommends three asanas that can help you de-stress, and are good for your physical and emotional well-being.   Bhujangasana (Cobra pose) This asana looks similar to that of a fanned cobra. A simple backward-bending pose that helps to tone the abdominal muscles. It also helps calm your mind, all of which are necessary in the current times.   How to do it Lie down on your stomach with hands by the side of your chest. Inhaling, raise your head and neck upwards to look up towards the ceiling. Raise your body up only until the navel. Stay in the final position for six seconds. Exhaling, slowly lower yourself down, and relax.   Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bending Pose) It is popularly known as the Posterior Stretch or Seated Forward Bending Pose. It is an excellent asana to reduce the fat from the abdominal area and brings some flexibility […]
Mar 17

5 Incredible Ways Exercise Improves Brain Function

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When you think of exercising more, what trade-offs come to mind? A slimmer physique, improved cardiovascular health, maybe even the ability to turn heads in that bathing suit you’ve been dying to get into? But have you thought about what exercise is doing for your brain? Numerous studies have proven that exercise, particularly the kind that gets your heart pumping, has a whole host of positive effects on the brain, even to the point of enhancing its structure. Here are just five of the ways exercise improves your already miraculous brain.   1. Exercise Turns Your Brain into a Pleasure Powerhouse Exercise stimulates a rich concoction of feel-good chemicals in the brain, including dopamine, serotonin, endocannabinoids, and norepinephrine, according to the American Psychological Association (apa.org), each of which has different roles in managing stress, enhancing feelings of wellbeing, and promoting an active interest in life. If that wasn’t enough, exercise increases the number of dopamine receptors in the brain, meaning not only is your brain producing more of these happy chemicals, but it’s also better at enjoying them. According to the Greater Good Science Center (greatergood.berkeley.edu), exercise is so good at delivering pleasure to the brain that it’s successfully used […]
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