Tag Archives: healthy habits

Navigating the holiday season can be particularly challenging for individuals who have undergone weight loss surgery. The abundance of festive foods and social gatherings often centers around indulgent meals, posing potential obstacles to maintaining your health goals. However, with strategic planning and mindful practices, you can enjoy the celebrations without compromising your progress. Here are […]

October is National Eat Better, Eat Together Month, a perfect time to strengthen both your relationships and your health by enjoying meals with family or friends. Research consistently shows that eating together can improve overall eating habits, encouraging balanced meals, portion control, and mindful eating. Benefits of Eating Together:When you share meals, you have the […]

Why it is important to beat the summer sun by staying cool and hydrated as you lose weight in Atlanta. Summer is supposed to be the best time of the year to get out in the sun and have some fun. But in Atlanta, the summer months are incredibly hot, and this can make spending […]

One of the biggest challenges people face when trying to lose weight is time management. Balancing a full schedule can make it difficult to prioritize healthy habits like preparing nutritious meals and fitting in regular exercise. After a long day at work, the last thing most people want to do is cook a healthy dinner […]

There’s an app for that? One of our eating behavior musts is to eat slowly! Eating slower helps you to enjoy and savor the food, enjoy the experience of eating, increases satiety or feeling of satisfaction and help recognize when you are full. Eating slowly also helps you eliminate eating as a side activity, for […]

Chores never sound fun. Sometimes you might need a little extra motivation to get that housework done, and what better motivation than getting the win-win of a bit of exercise and calorie burning as well? House chores burn a surprising amount of calories, so you can feel extra productive after tasks like vacuuming, scrubbing, or just tidying up. [Read more]

Anyone can be injured during exercise, no matter their level of experience, fitness, or age. However, older adults are at greater risk of injury because of bone and muscle loss, which comes with age, making them less agile and steady on their feet. To avoid exercise-related injury and the accompanying pain, discomfort, and inconvenience, observe the following precautions: [Read more]

The adrenal glands are small glands that sit on top of each kidney. They primarily produce hormones that help regulate our body’s stress response. However, the current epidemic of constant stress in the modern world may be overstimulating some people’s adrenal glands, which could set you up for a handful of health problems. [Read more]

Vitamin D is one of the most important nutrients for good health. It is the only one which is created by the body in the presence of sunlight, and is vital for bone health, the immune system, and other functions. The simple fact remains, however, that most people do not get enough of this essential nutrient. Modern life is fraught with difficulties when it comes to getting enough vitamin D. Our work and lifestyle keep us indoors and away from direct sunlight, and we tend to wear sunblock when we are out in the height of the summer to avoid skin cancer and premature aging. Add to this the fact that we may not always eat a balanced diet rich in vitamin D, and you can see why so many people are deficient in this essential nutrient. Here are five foods which are great sources of vitamin D which you should include in your diet. [Read more]

Do you find it hard to lose weight? You might think your lack of success stems from a slow metabolism. But it’s possible you spoil your efforts with unhelpful behaviors. Here are six ways to make losing weight simple. [Read more]