The world is full of fads that come and go in every category but none it seems as much as with diets. The Atkins, Zone, Ketogenic, Weight Watchers, South Beach, Mediterannean and Carnivore are just to name a few. Do diets actually work and if so do they keep the weight off long term? WHAT … Read more
Yoga is touted for being transformational in many ways. It has been clinically proven that practicing yoga on a regular basis benefits the body and mind in many ways including lowering blood pressure, reducing anxiety, controlling depression and pain and increasing mental capacity to name a few. Yoga is also a healthy choice to incorporate … Read more
Embarking on any weight loss plan can seem daunting, overwhelming and plain too hard. It can be easier to start with small steps to achieve weight loss which when incorporated into your everyday routine and adhered to on a long term basis will enable you to lose weight and keep it off. Incorporate these 7 … Read more
You probably know that weight loss vacation and retreats are a great way to begin your weight loss journey. They also help you avoid erratic weight fluctuation through both crash and fad dieting. So, it is no surprise that weight-loss vacation is one of the trendiest well-being holiday types. This is because people want to … Read more
Going on a diet to lose weight and increase well being means that we change the way we eat and consume foods with lower calories to obtain the results we wish to achieve and then maintain. What is equally important as the foods we eat in general are the types of liquids we swallow. When … Read more
It is well known that owning a dog has proven health benefits. Dogs are always happy to see us. They accept us and our shortcomings without judgement and are happy with very little in contrast to humans who can be quite high maintenance, critical and artificial. Studies have shown that owning a dog provides valuable … Read more
Your mind is your most important tool. It controls what you do, how you act and the way you view others and yourself. Your thoughts become your reality and this applies to all aspects of our lives including weight loss and how we view our bodies. START THINKING YOURSELF SLIM Begin to see yourself as … Read more
Exercise in any form is healthy and there is plenty of choice when it comes to keeping ourselves fit but bursts of aerobic activity are hugely beneficial in promoting weight loss and most importantly maintaining it. Your body requires an increased flow of oxygen to lose weight. This is why aerobics exercise is the most … Read more
How we feel, act and think are all related to habits that are ingrained in our subconscious mind. The more we focus on something and dwell on a situation whether in a positive or negative frame will become our reality. Breaking any bad habit takes willpower and a retraining of our thought patterns. One person’s … Read more
Heidi Klum mixes her workouts up to maintain her amazing physique at 47. Speaking to the February edition of Women’s Health UK, Heidi reveals that instead of following structured work out plans and crash diets that she instead embraces more alternative and sustainable measures to keep herself in top shape. The Victoria Secret’s model revealed … Read more