Albert B.’s Life Changed For The Better In Many Ways Thanks To The Gastric Sleeve Procedure
Albert says that from the day he was born, he had always been a big boy and struggled with weight problems. Most of the weight gain happened in high school for Albert. During that time, he tried out a certain diet that was initially very successful, but soon lead to his weight doubling after he […]
INFOGRAPHIC: Healthy Soda Alternatives
With soda being easily linked to an increased risk of obesity, diabetes, osteoporosis, heart attack and stroke, its high rate of consumption among Americans is an alarming statistic – as the average individual drinks approximately 44 gallons of the sugary beverage per year. The love affair with pop is actually the single largest source of […]
#WorkoutWednesday: Leg Exercises For The Perfect Summer Legs
In this edition of #WorkoutWednesday, it’s time to show some leg love! Try out these exercises this summer to transform your legs for the season. SUMO SQUATS: Sumo squats are the worst enemy of that pesky inner thigh area that no level of exercise seems to target. First, start with your legs far apart with […]
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: 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 […]
#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 […]
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 […]