The back and forth of continuous weight fluctuations, or weight cycling, is considered yo-yo dieting—especially if you shed a significant amount of weight, but always tend to gain it back. While it might be good to lose weight temporarily, this repetitive pattern of weight loss and weight gain can be detrimental to your health.
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We could all use a little self-control, especially when it comes to taking care of our health! Here are 9 tips on how to practice better self control.
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While many people might attempt a detox diet to rid their body of chemical toxins and processed ingredients, the problem is the sudden lack of calories and energy often leaves a person malnourished and starving which sets them up for failure in the long run. Here are some of the most common dangers of detox diets.
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The Paleo Diet
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Regardless of how young, energetic, and physically svelte you are—you’re still at risk of dehydration. Even mild dehydration (less than 2%) can caused fatigue, headaches, tension, anxiety and difficulty concentrating while long-term dehydration can cause serious issues, like kidney stones. The danger of dehydration isn’t just the lack of fluids in the body, it’s the […]
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A new study has found that dieters who eat a high protein diet lose more weight than others. The study was conducted at the University of South Australia in Adelaide and published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The lead author was Thomas Wycherley. The study looked at 24 published trials with a total […]
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