Category: Achieving Weight Loss

5 Reasons to Try High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

Despite your willingness to exercise, a lack of time, not having access to exercise facilities, and financial constraints can stop you from working out. Fortunately, high-intensity interval training or HIIT can overcome all these barriers. Additionally, it can also provide several benefits to your health. HIIT Explained: What […]

Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivation: Which Matters More in Fitness and Health?

Motivation plays a vital role in reaching and keeping a healthy and fit lifestyle. It acts as the driving force that propels you towards your goals — whether that’s reducing your body fat, getting stronger, reducing your blood sugar, or controlling stress.  However, staying motivated can sometimes be […]

How Does Carrying Extra Body Fat Affect Your Health?

While stigmatizing people based on their body size is wrong, it’s equally important to be aware of the potential dangers of having too much body fat — especially on your cardiovascular health, blood glucose levels, and hormone signaling, among other things.  Before diving into the effects of having […]

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The Daily Apple: Does Calorie Counting Help with Weight Loss?

I recommend that calories counting not be used for the general population. While it has some value as a “currency” for communication, it is misleading and grossly oversimplifies metabolism. Instead, a natural food diet satisfies all concerns about calories, satiety, and nutritional needs.

Pick These Foods to Improve Your Diabetes!

Regardless of your personal tolerance, the goal is to achieve better blood glucose control, lower the need for insulin, and avoid diabetes complications by eating fewer carbs.

On A Weight Loss Plateau? 10 Ways to Overcome It

On A Weight Loss Plateau? 10 Ways To Overcome It Tiffany Joy Yamut, RN I remember starting a low-carb diet for the first time. I was overweight, had acne, and had high levels of fasting blood sugar. During the first six months, I lost weight successfully. My hard […]

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