Society tells us that being overweight is bad. However, even though obesity is linked to many chronic health problems, the key word is “linked,” which means the medical community can’t come out and say for sure that being overweight is the cause of these diseases. Here are six BMI myths that we should stop giving any weight to.
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Maintaining a healthy weight and staying fit doesn’t require as much effort as you might think. In addition to eating a nutritious diet, the secret involves getting up off the couch and moving. That’s not to say all exercise is created equal. The more intense and longer the duration, the more calories you burn. However, it may come as a pleasant surprise just how easy it is and how little time it takes to burn an extra 100 calories in a day.
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The sun is shining and the weather is perfect for a round of cocktails on the patio or deck. But before you order a pitcher of mojitos or sip on a series of apple martinis this weekend, consider the amount of empty calories you’re slurping. This handy infographic, created by ClarityWay.com, a South-Central-based treatment facility for addiction […]
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We often get caught up in the big picture, total exercise and diet overhauls that we often forget that little changes can make huge impact in our lives and health goals. So instead of spending hours at the gym and going on a restrictive elimination diet, try making these six minor tweaks to see major health payoffs.
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When it comes to weight loss, society is all about extremes. Detoxes, diet plans, pills, drinks, workout routines…but it doesn’t have to be like that! There are simple tweaks a person can make to get into a slimmer body and healthier life!
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If your jeans are fitting a little tighter than usual, we recommend a few fairly simple ways that you can cut 500-calories per day–either via exercise or by cutting them from your diet.
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