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Why Your Ideal Weight Isn't What You Think It Is

بواسطة Express ديسمبر 20, 2016

When a woman is looking to lose some weight, it's often the last 5 pounds that can be the most problematic. For some, that weight is accepted but for others it can become a bit of an obsession. Our friends at Sakara discuss why women are so focused on shedding those last couple of pounds that will put them at their goal weight and why that expectation isn't really realistic for everyone. For many women, food, exercise, and weight are on the mind . . . a lot. We're constantly reading about and experimenting with food, exercise, sleep, water, herbs, breathwork, and anything else we can get our hands on in order to find out what works best for US in OUR bodies. I think about this quest a lot for me personally, the industry I work in, and the people in my life. I'm a lucky lady to be surrounded by so many amazing , beautiful, strong women. Yet I often hear things such as . . . Oh my god I ate so much this weekend, I need to juice this week. Ugh I can't stop snack...

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16 Weight-Loss Techniques That Work

بواسطة Express ديسمبر 20, 2016

You're like a little train, slowly but strongly chugging along on your track of weight loss. You've figured out by now that it's not one major thing that works - you find success by implementing a lot of small choices. If you could use some new healthy techniques, give these a try. Hopefully they'll help you to reach your weight-loss goals even faster. Related: 29 Hacks For Weight-Loss Success from POPSUGAR Fitness http://ift.tt/1TCqJhs

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3 Ways Breakfast Can Help You Lose Weight

بواسطة Express ديسمبر 20, 2016

Some people think skipping breakfast is a great weight-loss tactic. The logic being that they're cutting calories out of their daily intake; unfortunately, it doesn't work out that way. Most people will make up for the calories later on in the day. Eating a meal in the morning can actually help you reach your weight-loss goal, and here are three reasons why. Breakfast jump-starts your metabolism: If you skip the first meal of the day, your metabolism actually slows down to conserve energy. Studies show that those who eat breakfast regularly lose weight , keep it off, and are less likely to be overweight. Breakfast eaters also more likely to exercise regularly. So be sure you eat breakfast, and enjoy it within an hour after waking up. Related: This Is Exactly What You Need to Eat For Breakfast to Lose Weight Protein reduces cravings for sweets: The high amount of protein in popular breakfast choices such as Greek yogurt, whole grains, and eggs will give you energy, so...

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9 Things to Cut Out in 2017 to Be Healthy

بواسطة Express ديسمبر 19, 2016

It's time for New Year's resolutions , and we know many of you are planning on cutting back on the unhealthy things in your life. But that doesn't always mean junk food or sweets - we've got some habits that might be holding you back from your healthy goals that you should definitely consider eliminating this year. Here's what we're cutting out in 2017 to have our healthiest year yet. Related: This 12-Month "I Am Strong" Challenge Is Better Than Any New Year's Resolution Negative self-talk: Stop being mean to yourself. Just stop. You are enough! You ARE strong! You're capable. Start giving yourself more compliments , and make this year about no negative self-talk - ever . The more you berate and degrade yourself, the harder your year will be; you'll also have a much harder time reaching your healthy goals. Your scale: Look, quantifiable goals are great, but the scale can be an evil enemy, and doctors agree ! If you've been obs...

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If You Want to Lose Weight, Here's Why You Should Try Matcha

بواسطة Express ديسمبر 19, 2016

Ready to take your morning caffeine habit to the next level? It may be time to replace your loose leaves or cup of coffee with matcha. A powdered form of steamed and dried green tea leaves that has been used in Japanese tea ceremonies for centuries, matcha tastes like a grassier, brighter version of the regular stuff. Think of it as the "healthy espresso of green tea," say David Mandelbaum and Jessica Lloyd, owners of matcha purveyor Panatea . So just how healthy is the green powder? A study found that one serving of matcha has 137 times more disease-fighting polyphenols , called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), than a brewed mug of conventional China Green Tips - the equivalent of up to 10 cups of regular green tea! With such an antioxidant punch, it's no wonder that matcha just may be the new superfood. Read on for why it could just be a miracle in a mug. Weight-loss concentrate: EGCG has been shown in some lab studies to boost metabolism, and other research has show...

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7 Worst Breakfasts For Weight Loss - Find Out Why Avocado Toast Is on the List

بواسطة Express ديسمبر 19, 2016

Obviously frosted doughnuts are not the best option, but here are seven seemingly good-for-you breakfasts that are terrible if your goal is to lose weight. A healthy breakfast that will help you drop pounds needs to offer protein, fiber, and healthy fats, so find out which ones certified dietitian Leslie Langevin, MS, RD, CD, of Whole Health Nutrition says you should avoid. Related: 18 Breakfasts That Follow the Perfect Weight-Loss Formula 3 Ways Breakfast Can Help You Lose Weight I Made These 3 Changes at Breakfast and Finally Started Losing Weight from POPSUGAR Fitness http://ift.tt/2hjCOKr

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This Is the Diet to Go On If You Want to Lose Weight (According to Harvard Researchers)

بواسطة Express ديسمبر 18, 2016

If you want to lose weight, what's on your plate is often more important than the minutes you spend in the gym. And if you want to see the most change, a 2015 study from Harvard says you should be cutting carbs , not fat. Related: 26 Healthy Low-Carb Recipes For Easy Weeknight Dinners For the study, published in PLoS One , researchers from Harvard and Brigham and Women's Hospital reviewed 53 randomized trials of over 68,000 patients who had been assigned to either low-fat or low-carb diets. They found that low-carb diets were consistently better at helping patients lose weight than low-fat diets; the participants on the low-carb diets lost 2.5 pounds more than those on low-fat diets, with the average weight loss among all groups at about six pounds. This latest study on the weight-loss benefits of a low-carb diet adds further evidence that if you want to lose weight, ditching bread - not olive oil - can help you see success. Another recent study, for example, showed that d...

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