Oct 4, 2016 | Weight Loss
Basic fact: Itโs hard toย notย love fall. Thereโs the crisp, fresh air, the excitement of new beginnings, the pumpkin everythingโฆyou get the idea. But aside from pumpkin latte-induced giddiness, thereโs a whole separate reason to love the season: Itโs a perfect time to...
Jun 21, 2016 | Weight Loss
Is it possible to lose weight if you stay in bed all the time and do nothing? Sure, as long as you eat just enough to stay alive. What is BMR? The energy needed for our body to function at rest, while doing nothing, is calledย basal metabolic rateย or BMR. It is the...
Jun 13, 2016 | Weight Loss
The term โbody fatโ is a familiar one. However, most people associate this word to obesity, cholesterol and an unhealthy constitution. Although excess body fat content can have severeย implications, the body requires a specific content of body fat for various metabolic...
Apr 6, 2016 | Weight Loss, Wellness
Looking for a quick, easy way to lose weight (or at least prevent gain)? Get some sleep. Sleep makes you feel better, but its importance goes way beyond just boosting your mood or banishing under-eye circles. Studies have shown that adequate sleep is a key part of a...
Mar 28, 2016 | Weight Loss
Itโs common knowledge that genes influence every aspect of human physiology, development, and adaptation. But how much do they influence regarding weight? If youโre like most people, you probably assume that being overweight hasย somethingย to do with genetics. Obesity...