Weight Loss Tips

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From boosting foods to lifestyle changes to a healthy attitude. You want — no, NEED — to stay healthy and functioning at a 10. Maybe you’re on the healthcare frontlines during a pandemic. Or maybe you’re working from home while simultaneously homeschooling three kids. Bottom line, your universe needs you healthy.  Get ready to boost your immune system “Let’s start with the basics: Wash your hands for 20 seconds, don’t touch your face and take social distancing seriously,” says Dr. Darling. “If you only do these three things, you’ll be well on your way to staying healthy.” But there’s more you can...

1. Set a fitness goal. And give yourself enough time to reach it. Your mission is the motivation that will keep you going on days when you feel like giving up. Be sure to create smaller goals too (such as doing 15 sit-ups), and reward yourself when you reach them, to help propel you toward your big one!   2. Formulate a workout plan. Aim for three 40-minute workouts each week, at specific times. Your exercise schedule needs to be as important as any other appointment you have. Vary your routine — maybe it's tennis one day and a dance class on...

Roussell recommends closely tracking your progress, so you don’t lose motivation. "If you track progress in a detailed way, you'll notice change happening. Measure data points like your chest, waist, arm size, and body-fat percentage with a tape measure—it’s possible that you can stay the same weight, but lose inches off your waist and other areas as your body tones and tightens,” he explains. “Don’t expect to lose two pounds per week every single week until you reach your goal." You might lose less weight some weeks than others. And if you come up short one week, it doesn't necessarily...

What is cellulite?When we mention this word we typically refer to the skin condition that looks like orange peel.This is mainly seen on the thighs, hips, some ridges and sometimes on the belly and insides of the arms. And it is more commonly seen in women than men. In fact, over 85% of women suffer from this.The dermatologists refer to cellulite as the inflammation of the skin’s connective and fatty tissues. The inflammation is  caused by bacteria from one’s body’s waste products.A Closer look into different layers of skinOur skin consists of three layers; credit photo to Wikipedia The top layer or the epidermis is very thin...