It should be that your teenage years should be remembered as filled with fun, socializing and hanging out with your friends, but for many of you, having acne spoils everything. Acne and blemishes can actually affect you psychologically and can even lead to depression in some cases. Most people know that acne and blemishes are much more common when you […]
We’ve all heard of those fad diets like the grapefruit diet or the apple diet. I am here to tell you diets that work. All those diets are fad, crash, “stupid” diets. A real diet contains a combination of muscle-building protein, energy-filling carbohydrates, and heart-healthy fats. To lose weight, ketosis is the best diet and it is not a fad. […]
Looking good is equated with feeling good in our modern times. Movie and television stars have been the dictators of the definition of beauty. Having a tight tummy and sculpted abs is just as important or perhaps more important today than having warmth in the heart. One’s appearance is an important determinant of how one is evaluated by their peers. […]
The right medicine for our body is the right diet, says dietitian Ritu Sharma of ‘Ritu’s Diet’ fame. What prompted me to write this article is the increase in the number of young people who come to my clinic (Ritu Diet) with numerous illnesses. A girl in her late teens came in with PCOD, Hyperthyroidism, high triglycerides, and obesity. Later […]
The keto diet. What is the ketogenic diet? In simple terms, it is when you trick your body into using your own BODY FAT as its main source of energy instead of carbohydrates. The ketogenic diet is a very popular method to lose fat quickly and efficiently. The science behind it In order for your body to enter a ketogenic […]
Even more reasons for older women (and probably men too) to not only lose weight; but keep the pounds off. A fascinating study on postmenopausal women finds that if they regain weight after losing postmenopausal weight, they don’t regain as much lean tissue as they lost, so the end result is more fat, even when they return to their original […]
If you don’t exercise regularly, the answer to how much protein you need is pretty simple: government-recommended levels are more than adequate: around 0.3 to 0.4 grams per pound of body weight. However, if you’re lifting weights, running, biking (or engaging in any type of physical activity, for that matter), you should probably up your intake a bit. While you […]
You don’t need to buy a gym membership or an expensive diet program to lose weight. All you need to do is have a plan and stick to it. First, make the decision that you are going to exercise every day. You can combine cardio and weight training in one exercise, or you can do cardio one day and weight […]
Trying to decide between Bowflex Max Trainer vs. a treadmill? The Bowflex Max is a new type of elliptical climber that is extremely popular right now. But the treadmill is still the most popular type of fitness equipment overall, and it offers you some definite advantages as well. So which is better for you? Here’s a review of 5 key […]
You’ve seen the six-second abs on TV and you may be wondering what all the fuss is about. This program is designed to help you tone and strengthen your abs in a six-second series of exercises. This is an exercise machine that allows you to do crunches without having to crouch down on the floor. Helps you maintain perfect form […]
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