Tag: "diet blog"
Morning Is the Best Time to Work Out
Most of us have been told to get in at least 30 minutes of exercise 5 days per week, but did you know that if you work out in the morning, studies have shown the work out to be more beneficial than any other time of day. The reasons cited were that in the morning, [...]
Weight Gain After Gastric Bypass
Many feel that if they are able to have gastric bypass surgery, that their weight problems will be over, but that is not always the case. Celebrities like Carnie Wilson and Al Roker have publicly discussed their struggle with weight gain after the surgery. The bottom line is that patients must keep up with their [...]
New Exercise Guidelines Released
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM,) recently published an update on their recommended exercise. The prior report had not been updated since 1998. The guidelines cover four specific areas of exercise: cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular fitness, flexibility and neuromotor fitness. For cardiovascular fitness to reduce risk of metabolic and cardiovascular risk factors, they state you should [...]
Salt and High Blood Pressure
Maintaining a healthy life-style is one of America’s least consistent goals. The dominance of hypertension is increasing despite constant awareness of the importance of well-being by having a controlled blood pressure. The populations of people who are aging, diagnosed with diabetes, and obese in the US are the major factors contributing to the increase in [...]
Exercising Outdoors? Prepare for Summer Heat
Now that it’s summer, the sun is not going away any time soon… Not to worry! Here are some excellent tips for all of you outdoor enthusiasts! Drink plenty of water! It’s important to keep hydrated in this kind of heat. It is suggested to drink water before, during, and after your exercise. Having a steady supply [...]
Tips to Control Stress
Stress cannot be avoided, and we are biologically wired to react to stress. However we also know from yesterday’s blog that stress triggers cortisol and cortisol can lead to problems losing weight, so the trick is to not let stress overcome you, and to try to find periods of time throughout the day that are stress free. Here [...]
