Feb 26

Common mistakes in weight loss journey

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Not getting the weight loss result you want even though you are making supposedly healthy choices? You may be following obsolete or misguided advice. Check out this list of common mistakes in weight loss journey and avoid them to reach your fitness goals While regular exercise and working out is crucial to seeing a difference in our weighing scale, some achievable changes to our diets and simple tricks can speed up the weight loss process. However, despite sticking to the diet, tweaking eating habits and lifestyle, some people do not get lose weight quickly or get the weight loss result they want even though they are making supposedly healthy choices. This could be because they are following obsolete or misguided advice and in the age of casually passing health tips, it is easy to fall into the trap of fitness misconceptions. In an interview, Prateek Lamechwal, Advance Nutrition and Fitness Coach at FITTR, listed some common mistakes in weight loss journey that you should watch out for:   1. Not counting calories - A calorie deficit is vital for weight loss. Many people forget that weight loss is effective when you burn more calories than consumed. Hence, keeping a track […]
Feb 23

11 Simple Ways to Improve Your Memory

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Whether you want to be a Jeopardy! champion or just need to remember where you parked your car, here are 11 things you can do right now to turn your mind from a sieve into a steel trap.   1. CONCENTRATE FOR 8 SECONDS. These days we’re all about things being faster. That’s why this advice is invaluable: When you really need to remember something, concentrate on it for at least 8 seconds. That can seem like a long time when you’re running around trying to get a million things done, but it is worth it. Studies have shown that 8 seconds is the minimum amount of time it takes for a piece of information to go from your short-term memory to your long-term memory.   2. DON’T WALK THROUGH A DOORWAY. We’ve all walked into a room and suddenly realized we can’t remember why we needed to be there in the first place. Don’t worry, you’re not getting more forgetful—chances are it was the act of walking through a doorway that made you go completely blank. Researchers found that participants in both virtual and real-world studies were far more likely to forget what object they had just placed in […]
Feb 23

5 Tips on Inspired Self-Care to Boost Energy

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There are small things we can do that can go a long way to lightening our load and energizing our lives.   It’s come on slowly and over time, but when we look around now, a lot of us are feeling the impact of the personal energy crisis. A couple long years of Covid, exposure to new wars around the world, and now an impending global recession? This is on top of whatever personal issues you and the people you love are working through. You may be feeling the drain of it all. Maybe you’re often tired, weighed down and don’t feel that zest to do new things. You wonder am I depressed? Am I languishing? Or maybe my energy is just zapped. In addition to the common remedies of exercise, avoiding smoking, better sleep and eating right for you, there are small things we can do that can go a long way to lightening our load and energizing our lives.   5 Tips on Inspired Self-Care to Boost Your Energy.   1. Create Ease Stress is one of the greatest thieves of energy. At the same time, it’s a regular staple we consume in our work, the media and […]
Feb 23

Know If You Are Suffering From Hormonal Imbalance

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In the time when women are working day and night alongside their male co-workers to get the position that they deserve, hormonal imbalance are some of the issues that they have suffered repeatedly and kept shut about it in fear. Are you having problem with your menstruation? Its time you consult a doctor and get it checked before the situation worsens. Results of a hormonal imbalance A normal menstrual cycle is known to last for about 28 days in which oestrogen and progesterone have a huge role to play. Along with this testosterone should also be in perfect balance in women. If these three hormones are not balanced properly and some are present in more quantities than the others then it will cause various symptoms such as backaches, weight gains, headaches, cravings for sweet as well as salty food items, sensitivity to temperature. Cramping that can range from mild ones to severe as well, flare-ups, allergies, and various other things. However not all women will face the same symptoms to this extent and since the symptoms are so varied it can be difficult to figure out what is actually wrong. How to treat hormonal imbalance If you are facing some […]
Feb 21

8 Steps To A Healthy Mind Leads To A Healthy Body

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We are living longer these days and that means we can look forward to longer lives as senior citizens. Today many of the things that our ancestors had problems with and had to live with, we can have repaired or replaced. Like damaged joints can be replaced, cataracts can be removed, heart problems can be treated. But if we don’t stay healthy, those extra years aren’t much fun. We live longer but we are also suffering from Alzheimer, Dementia and other memory related issues. For anyone approaching their golden years, these things are a big concern. There are studies that have found that some cognitive illnesses are inherited. But experts have found evidence when we have good medical care and live a healthy lifestyle, the mind stays good and thus the body stays vital. Here we are going to provide 8 steps you need to follow so that your golden years are healthy years. Keep Active This doesn’t just mean exercising, but that is important, you need to also be doing things. You want to keep your blood vessels in good health because they furnish the blood to your heart, lungs and the rest of your body. A good exercise […]
Feb 20

5 Simple Ways That You Can Take Better Care Of Your Body And Mind This Autumn

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It always seems easier to take good care of ourselves during the summer months. The days are brighter and warmer, we are getting away on vacation, and it just seems easier to breathe. Admittedly, there have been plenty of reasons why we might have been a little bit more stressed than usual this summer, but most of us at least got to take a few deep breaths. However, as much as we might wish it were not true, the fact is that we are about to head into autumn. That means that a lot of the classic stress factors are going to re-emerge, not to mention all the health issues that resurge at this time of year. Every year, we tell ourselves that we are going to take better care of ourselves this year. That we are going to be more careful about not getting sick, that we are going to be good to our mental health, and that we are going to drink so much more water. Resolutions are always much easier to make than they are to keep, but we have put together a few tips to help you take better care of your body and mind in […]
Feb 19

The Top 4 Facts About The Mind-Body Connection

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Our mind and body are interconnected with one another and so if you want to develop a good relationship between both then you need to be well aware of it. Are you still in the dark regarding the connection that we share between the two? Take a look at these 4 facts that will educate you about the bond we share. Everyone has the mind-body connection Believe it or not, everyone experiences the connection between our mind and body every single day. For example, if your mouth is watering seeing some food then it is because our mind is sending your body the signals and your body is simply salivating for it. sometimes the mind-body connection can be really negative but if you remain positive, you will only get positive outcomes. Our bodies react in the manner we think If you are constantly thinking about negative and self-destructive stuff then your body will also react in a similar manner to it. the emotional and mental imbalance can start off if you are thinking about all the bad things that can happen to you. So make sure you think positively so that we stay in a healthy mental state. We are […]
Feb 16

Everyday Short Meditation For A Healthy Mind

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A chiselled body with sculpted arms, flat abs, and perfect bodyweight that’s something everyone wants. But is that enough? Does this define a healthy body? Unfortunately, the answer is no. Without a calm and healthy mind, you can’t enjoy the happiness of a salubrious life. In this quest on mindfulness, meditation has turned out to be a game-changer. And as difficult as it may sound, meditation is as simple as deep breathing for beginner level. Other than that, you can also join classes and learn meditation basics from professionals or just read this article for some easy and quick meditation techniques.   Short Meditation: Quick-Way To Healing Short meditation is also becoming a great way to channel inner peace through easy practices. You can use these methods on an everyday basis to improve your mind and way of living. Here, we are going to unravel amazing short meditations that can change your whole life. But before that, let us tell you 10 benefits of meditation (backed by doctors): Releases stress and anxiety Increases attention span Strengthens the immune system to fight off diseases Reduces aging Boosts self-awareness Tingle’s creativity and imagination Increases patience and tolerance Relaxes mind and boosts happiness […]
Feb 14

Part II: The Benefits Your Mental Health Gains from Regular Exercise

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We all know that exercise is the best way to improve your bodies. Internally and externally, nothing can be more beneficial to the body than regular exercise and fitness. Organ functions improve along with overall health, not to mention the killer body you can get too, but our bodies aren’t the only ones to enjoy the benefits of exercise. The mind too can see many positives thanks to exercise, giving all the more reasons to start working out! Have a look at the ways in which your mental health can benefit from exercise: Self-Esteem It makes perfect sense that someone who spends time working out will feel more comfortable in their body than others. With enough exercise, you can immediately see the results on your body, which in turn can help to improve feelings of self-worth due to the fact you are proud and happy with the body you have worked hard to achieve – or are at least working towards. In no time at all, your confidence can improve massively, making you a generally happier and more outgoing person. Loving yourself doesn’t come easy for everyone, and exercise can help people become more comfortable with their self-image. Cognitive Function […]
Feb 14

5 MOOD BOOSTING FOODS TO GRAB NOW!

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Hunting for a bag of chips when you’re feeling low, and gobbling it down without guilt may seem a lot like you, but do you really feel better after it all? It may sound crazy, but eating your way to a better mood is actually possible thanks to nature, which has provided several different food options to choose from to boost mood naturally. Here are the 5 best mood boosting foods you must try to reach for when you’re feeling low- have them and see the difference. Yogurt Yogurt is known to be packed with beneficial bacteria, and is one of the most frequently consumed probiotic options. It is also an excellent natural source of vitamin B12, which is required for the formation of red blood cells. Many studies have found that the deficiency of vitamin B12 can increase the risk of depression and stress. What’s best is the fact that yogurt is extremely versatile- it can be included in almost all food preparations, and can be consumed plain as well! Chocolate Chocolate is definitely one of the best mood boosting foods you could try. Having a couple of bites of dark chocolate a day can also keep your sweet […]
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