Happy National Watermelon Day! Here’s 5 Delicious Watermelon Salad Recipes To Try Out
Happy National Watermelon Day! To help celebrate this quintessential summer fruit’s special day, we have compiled five delectable watermelon salad recipes that you can try today. So get in on the festivities and celebrate the refreshing, juicy fruit that is the watermelon! WATERMELON WITH LEMON, MINT AND FETA SALAD: The fresh flavors from the lemon […]
#WorkoutWednesday: A Beginner’s Guide to Swimming Workouts
With the summer season in full swing, many pools are being used as a refreshing and fun reprieve from the scorching heat. However, besides being a favorite summertime activity to take advantage of the hot weather, swimming can also prove to be a highly effective full body workout that’s as invigorating as it is efficient. […]
Joanne’s Quality of Life Has Been Restored Thanks To Weight Loss Surgery
Joanne’s journey into the world of weight loss surgery first began in 2014 at the age of 41. The idea of what some would call “weight control” was rather difficult in her family as each of them had suffered from various autoimmune conditions that caused their weight to fluctuate abnormally. Both Joanne’s mother and brother […]
#WorkoutWednesday: How To Power Walk Effectively
The perception of walking to many is that it isn’t as effective an exercise as others, simply by the perceived notion that its a motion and activity that we already do out of necessity. Those that underestimate and take walking for granted wind up missing out on a very useful and efficient means of burning […]
#WorkoutWednesday: The Best Summer Workout
Whether you’re breaking a sweat regularly or totally slacking, it’s time for a change. Try this awesome summer workout routine that will shock your muscles into tremendous shape. Take note to do this routine in a circuit, however, most importantly, at your own pace. The importance of fitness is to not over-do yourself and to […]
Joel C. Is On His Way To His Weight Loss Goals Thanks To Lap Band Surgery
As a young man, Joel enjoyed an active lifestyle and trim physique of 170 pounds thanks to his time in the Air Force. However, after leaving the service, that active lifestyle was soon nonexistent and quickly contributed to significant weight gain for Joel. The slowed metabolism that came with older age added on more weight […]
A Healthy Guide To Navigate Through BBQ Season
When the days are long and the temps are high, it makes for perfect conditions to spark up the grill and enjoy some tasty BBQ with friends and family. And now that BBQ season will be in full swing once the 4th of July hits, diets and discipline tend to fall by the wayside as […]
#WorkoutWednesday: Do Lunges Correctly
There’s a strong contingent among the actively fit that feel that lunges are a pain, a chore if you will, that is almost on par with the struggle of ab exercises. Simply put, they’re an exercise that’s hard to love. But for those looking to get maximum results out of leg day, the time to […]
Brenda Feels Young Again After Successful Lap Band Surgery
Brenda had always been overweight her whole life. The pain of dealing with the bullying and teasing due to her being overweight was unbearable, leading her to want to stay indoors most of the time. After having four children, she gained even more weight, and falling ill later on lead her to believe that her […]
Cheryl’s Gastric Sleeve Surgery Gave Her Life Back
Being overweight had been a lifelong problem for Cheryl. Between constantly snacking on unhealthy food, eating portions that were too big and letting a high intake of soda go unchecked, her weight was always an issue. Soon, Cheryl’s weight problem lead to depression, lethargy and the lack of motivation to do anything that involved a […]