Why a Medical Evaluation Can Help with Weight Loss

Why a Medical Evaluation Can Help with Weight Loss

It’s tempting to think that your weight is like a dial that you can adjust at will. However, weight is part of your body’s much larger overall system of health. Weight management isn’t always solved by changing your diet or working out more. Getting a full understanding of your body’s unique processes requires taking a […]

5 Satisfying Foods That Aren’t Full of Sugar

5 Satisfying Foods That Aren’t Full of Sugar

It seems like it’s hard to escape the sneaky added sugar that pops up in packaged and prepared foods. Forget about snack cakes and candy bars, these days sugar is added to everything from salad dressing to some bottled waters. A little sweetness isn’t going to ruin you, but the fact is that packaged foods […]

Diabetes & Weight Loss – What Is the Connection?

Diabetes & Weight Loss – What Is the Connection?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s 2017 National Diabetes Statistics Report, over 87% of adults who have diabetes are either overweight or obese. However, the connection between diabetes and weight is not entirely understood. What is known, however, is that losing weight can lessen the likelihood of developing diabetes and can help […]

Fitness Retreat Basics: How to Prepare Yourself

Fitness Retreat Basics: How to Prepare Yourself

So, you’ve decided to attend a fitness retreat. You made your reservation, requested the time off work and told your friends and family that it’s happening. But what should you be doing in the days and weeks leading up to your departure? How should you prepare? Is there anything you can do to make your […]