How to FALL Back Into Shape

How to FALL Back Into Shape

Basic fact: Itโ€™s hard toย notย love fall. Thereโ€™s the crisp, fresh air, the excitement of new beginnings, the pumpkin everythingโ€ฆyou get the idea. But aside from pumpkin latte-induced giddiness, thereโ€™s a whole separate reason to love the season: Itโ€™s a perfect time to...
BMR: Why It Matters

BMR: Why It Matters

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...
How Body Fat Affects Your Health

How Body Fat Affects Your Health

The term โ€˜body 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...
Snooze to Lose ZzZzZ

Snooze to Lose ZzZzZ

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...
Finding Your โ€œSkinny Genesโ€

Finding Your โ€œSkinny Genesโ€

Itโ€™s common knowledge that genes influence every aspect of human physiology, development, and adaptation. But how much do they influence regarding weight? If youโ€™re like most people, you probably assume that being overweight hasย somethingย to do with genetics. Obesity...