We all see health magazines and fitness buff’s blog posts explaining some way to “ignite your metabolism” or otherwise improve it so you can burn fat. Simply put, it is often recommended that those seeking a healthier body need to focus on improving their metabolism. While this is true in most aspects, many people really […]
Wellness and Health
5 Medical Conditions Connected to Obesity
Obesity. It is easily the most prevalent health issue in the US. More and more doctors are beginning to view this health issue as a disease rather than just an issue of overeating, self-control or bad diet. In fact, just recently the American Medical Association voted to have obesity listed as a disease which was […]
Join our January Jumpstart DietBet Today!
As part of our January 2015 Challenge we are hosting a Diet Bet! www.dietbet.com/bwlw What is DietBet? DietBet is the social dieting game that lets you win money while losing weight together. Bet $35 Lose 4% in 28 Days Split The Pot You’ve got 4 weeks to lose 4% of your starting weight. To begin, […]
What Happens to Your Body When You Skip Meals?
It’s safe to say that nearly everyone, any adult at least, has skipped a meal or even consecutive meals for whatever reason. Perhaps from being too busy, too sick or even trying to lose weight by not eating. There is also the issue of thousands of Americans going hungry…but that is another subject (tragic). Whatever […]
5 Reasons Why Quick Weight Loss Can Be Unhealthy
We’ve slowly been programed as humans to want results as quickly as possible. If we’re hungry, we go to a fast food joint. If we have a question, we use are smartphones to Google it. Americans live in an age where patience isn’t very common and many people try to take the easiest way possible. […]
Lesson 6: What I See in the Mirror
Lesson #6: Today’s weight loss lesson is super simple, but also very powerful. You will need a mirror for this challenge, preferably a full length mirror (use what you have if you don’t have a long one). You’ll also need pen and paper. Lesson 1 | Lesson 2 | Lesson 3 | Lesson 4 | Lesson 5 Stand in front of your […]
The Top 5 Things to Look For After Weight Loss
You’ve put in the work, logged hours at the gym, made the conscious effort to make healthier decisions and it’s all finally paying off. Many people mistakenly believe that the hard work is over when the scale shows a number that you have been looking for. That’s not the case at all. The journey to […]
Lesson #3: Learning the Correct Portion Sizes
Lesson 1 |Lesson 2 | Lesson 4 | Lesson 5 | Lesson 6 Modified Daniel Fast Lesson #3: Today we will review how to create healthy portion sizes. If you overeat, it can not only affect your weight but also your health in general. If your meals are not balanced, iie. too much sugar, too little protein or a lack of vital nutrients, […]
7 Foods You Should Always Avoid And Why
There’s a lot of temptation out there in the world of sweet, greasy, and fattening foods. Some are tasty cheat meal treats and others should be avoided at all costs. Why? Sometimes the momentary indulgence isn’t worth the long-term consequences in terms of health and addictive properties. Take a look at this list of 7 foods […]
Is Green Tea Good For Weight Loss?
In these days of fad diets and intense searches for the next weight loss miracle, you’ll hear “green tea” come up in health-centered conversations more and more often. Many people take on drinking green tea not knowing if or why it really helps with weight loss. Even though it’s occupying shelves in health and vitamin […]
