No matter how diligently you exercise or how dedicated you are to your diet, at some point you are going to hit a weight loss plateau. If you step on the scale several days in a row, and you’re disappointed that the number hasn’t changed, there are a few things you can try to get
If losing weight was easy, most of us would be able to slim down quickly without any help. Instead, an entire industry has sprung up around weight loss, because the vast majority of people need a significant amount of help in order to succeed. And yet, even with all of that “help” out there, many
Osteoporosis is an age-related problem that can affect anyone, but particularly women as they grow older. Our bones naturally reach their maximum density in adolescence, and then begin to decline in strength after about age 25. But luckily you can build bone strength at any age! It just takes a bit more work once you
If you kept breaking your right leg over and over, would you just sigh and wearily head over to the nearest emergency room for yet another cast? Or would you question how you keep having these accidents, so that you can prevent them in the future? Maybe you would even visit a specialist to make
When we’re on a weight loss plan, we tend to assume that more is better when it comes to healthy foods. After all, you can’t really binge and get fat from carrot sticks or apples! But some healthy foods actually do pack a punch, calorie-wise, so it would be wise to exercise caution. Healthy fats
When you think of weight loss success, do you think of counting calories, exercise schedules, nutritional supplements or metabolism boosters? Those may be the first things on your mind, but they’re actually not the most important ingredients to success. Those things are merely tools that you can use to succeed. Meanwhile, your attitude determines whether
Planning your meals and shopping for groceries once per week is one of the best ways to stay on track toward your weight loss goals. Advance preparation helps to ensure that you don’t end up at a drive-through window on a busy weeknight, and most people feel more motivated when they construct a plan of
An effective weight loss strategy incorporates both healthy diet and exercise. But for those of us who are new to fitness, the amount of information circulated by well-meaning experts can be overwhelming. Below are simple answers to the four most common fitness questions. Are some exercises more effective than others? It depends upon what type
I am so excited about the Healthy Games online Health Challenge, starting next Monday! It’s simple, fun and for anyone wanting to improve their health – whether that means you need to lose weight or simply sharpen your health habits. It’s the perfect time to get back on track after the holidays as we head
Walking is one of the easiest ways to get into shape. All you need is a good pair of shoes and some decent weather. And yet, many of us dread our morning walks or give it up altogether shortly after beginning. If you dream of becoming one of those glowing, exhilarated women who exclaim, “Whew!