Are all calories created equal?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about weight loss, healthy lifestyle change, & dieting? Exactly! CALORIES!!! We have been lead to believe that calories, or rather counting calories, is the most important component to losing weight, dieting, &/or living a healthier lifestyle. Now, don’t get us wrong, calories are […]
What’s on your plate?
What did you eat? What did you have to give up? These are usually the second and third questions we are asked after sharing our weight loss story. Most people are pleasantly surprised when we say we still eat the foods we love! Truth is, we didn’t give up anything. Let us explain. Life is […]
Drink water. It’s that simple.
Water makes up more than two thirds of human body weight. Blood is mostly water, and your muscles, lungs, and brain all contain a lot of water. You need water to regulate body temperature and to provide the means for nutrients to travel to your organs and tissues. Water also transports oxygen to your cells, […]
What Are Non-Meat Protein Sources?
When most of us think of protein, we think of meat sources. Since LIFEstyle is key to this process, we understand and recognize we all do not like to eat meat. Meat can be higher in saturated fats, cholesterol, and can be more expensive. Some of us are adapting to a more vegetarian diet while others have embraced a more vegan lifestyle.
No matter your lifestyle preference, it’s important to consume the right amount of protein.
Sleep Apnea Is No Laughing Matter
Obstructive sleep apnea is, according to the National Sleep Foundation, a sleep disorder in which breathing is briefly and repeatedly interrupted during sleep. The “apnea” refers to a breathing pause that lasts at least 10 seconds. Those 10 seconds, if not longer, are the longest 10 seconds of your life. It took us a long […]
10 Super Foods You Should Eat
It is time to #PowerUp!!! That’s right! We want to help you identify foods you should consume that will support your healthier lifestyle. While we want to get a balance of nutrition, there are certain foods that are just packed with an abundance of vitamins & nutrients. These vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants provide you with […]
5 Ways to Improve Your Good (HDL) Cholesterol
Q: How is your cholesterol? If you don’t know, you should find out. #NoExcuses Cholesterol is one of those things that is both good for us and bad for us. At normal levels, cholesterol is a substance essential for your body’s normal functioning. HOWEVER, if the cholesterol levels get to high, it becomes a “silent” […]