How to Overcome 5 Common Sleep Disorders
Consistently missing out on quality shut-eye? Listen up: When sleep disorders go untreated, they can…
How to Overcome 5 Common Sleep Disorders
Consistently missing out on quality shut-eye? Listen up: When sleep disorders go untreated, they can lead to serious conditions like heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and obesity, says Allen Towfigh, MD, clinical instructor of neurology at the Weill Cornell Medical Center. Here, we outline five of the most common sleep disorders, so you can ID what’s…
How I Hope America Moves Forward in A Nation of Obesity
I believe our emotions are what drive our successes or failures. Motivation is an incredibly powerful emotion. It helps you challenge yourself and push through plateaus. This kind of energy can help us interpret messages in a positive light, envision possibilities, and then seek out those opportunities. My “What’s Your Excuse?” poster evoked motivation in…
6 Surprising Effects of Obesity
A new study finds that obesity increases your risk of Crohn’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and more. Let’s take a look at some other shocking effects of the epidemic. There’s a good reason obesity was classified as a disease a couple years ago: It can increase your risk of autoimmune diseases (conditions where the immune system…
Why You Need A Workout Buddy
There are many reasons why you need a workout buddy. Here are a few of the most important ones: Accountability: Having a workout buddy can help you stay accountable for your fitness goals. When you know that someone is expecting you to show up for a workout, you’re less likely to skip it. Motivation: A workout buddy…
How To Look Beyond The Scale
Have a love-hate relationship with the scale? You’re not alone – most dieters do! Some days you hop on the scale and find you’ve dropped a few pounds. Those days, the scale’s your best friend. Other days, you look down and find the needle hasn’t budged at all. Or worse, that you’ve gained a pound! Those…
5 ways to handle setbacks
Setbacks – they’re part of the weight loss journey. No matter how hard you try to avoid them, you will encounter them. Birthdays, holidays, and parties all present temptations. And work stress, family responsibilities, and social pressure can all wear away at your willpower. Yep, everyone faces obstacles on the road to weight loss. How you respond to them…
