If you’re looking to lose those extra pounds you put up with all the holiday eating or are just looking to get back in shape to fit into those skinny jeans, you’ve probably considered different diets and lifestyle approaches, and carb cycling may be one of them. Carb cycling for fat loss has been gaining a lot of popularity in recent years, and it could actually turn out to be a healthy way to lose weight as opposed to all those fad diets out there. If you’re still not sure about how to carb cycle to lose weight, or if…
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Heard all about the keto diet and how it works wonders for weight loss, but not sure if it is worth a shot, or how to get started? I was wondering just like you…after all, let’s be honest, carbs are delicious and even the healthy carbs are important to us. Starting keto needs to be done properly to avoid common keto mistakes. After 40 when we chose to lose weight, we said goodbye to desserts, pastries and the junk, now we know the good carbs we can have and enjoy those. Then comes the keto diet, the ticket to boosting…
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There are quite a few of you that have been following my blog and exercise tips for a while and have had some great success with weight loss! I’m so glad you have let me help you along the way. I’d like to take a moment to address an issue that is all too common among a lot of my followers: loose skin from weight loss. I have written about collagen for loose skin before, but I didn’t get into depth about what is collagen. Collagen can be very helpful for you, especially after 40. What is Collagen? Collagen is…
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This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Read my disclosure policy here. I remember when skipping breakfast meant you would begin to lose muscle mass or your body would store everything you ate. Now, skipping breakfast typically means you are doing some form of intermittent fasting. For me, IF makes a lot of sense because it has always been difficult for me to eat as soon as I wake up. IF means a lot more than just skipping a meal or two though. There are some great things going on inside your…
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Arm exercises are good for shedding arm fat. They strengthen and tone the arms as well. Thankfully, you can do arm exercises without weights at home to get the same benefits of weighted arm exercises. Yes, you heard that right! You don’t need dumbbells, pilates equipment or any other equipment – just your body weight. Do these 15 effective arm exercises without weights to lose arm fat fast. Let’s begin! How To Build Arm Muscles Without Weights Jesse Feder, RD, CPT, CSCS, says, “You can most definitely build arm muscle without lifting weights. Besides sufficient protein and calorie intake, all…
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Think weight training for women over 40 is only for the gym rats? Think again. It’s a fact of life that after 40, your body decides it’s going to go through a bunch of changes. Due to hormone changes, women experience multiple changes in their bodies and their weight. While these changes take some time to adjust to, there’s one change that you shouldn’t ignore: muscle loss. Lifting weights can be very beneficial. As you age, you begin to lose muscle tone. Even though it starts slowly, by around age 70, (sometimes much earlier) you will have lost more than…
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The endomorph diet is designed to boost metabolismi A set of chemical reactions in the body responsible for sustaining cell life and turning food into energy. for people with endomorphici Body type with a round build, high body fat percentage, and less muscle mass. body types. Your body’s metabolic rate determines whether you gain fat, maintain a healthy weight, or lose weight. People with the endomorph body type have a slower metabolism. They gain fat easily and find it difficult to lose it. Their body fat percentage is higher, and they can become overweight or obese. Therefore, finding a good…
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In the fitness world, there are quite a few different styles of training or exercise. Many of these fitness styles have been proven to be successful and beneficial to those looking to lose weight and get fit. HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) has been an extremely popular trend in the fitness world for about a decade. HIITs are considered to be one of the top fitness trends for getting into shape and losing weight. A common question I get in the It’s My Time Now Health Transformation program, is what are HIIT workouts? What are HIIT Workouts? High-intensity interval training or…
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Diet soda is marketed as a harmless beverage that does not cause weight gain. It is usually labeled as zero-calorie, but is it really? “Diet soda contains artificial sweeteners and is less in calories than regular soda. Hence, they are preferable if you are on a diet and would like to enjoy a soda once in a while,” says Dr. Carrie Lam, MD, FAAMFM, ABAARM. But, drinking too many diet sodas every day is certainly not advisable. “The artificial sweeteners in diet beverages and foods can cause numerous health issues,” warns Dr. Lam. In this article, doctors and health experts…
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1 Discover the ultimate drink that helps lower cholesterol levels naturally in just one month. Learn about its key ingredients, health benefits, and how to incorporate it into your daily routine for improved heart health High cholesterol is often dubbed the “silent killer”. Why? Because it typically doesn’t present clear symptoms until it’s too late. Many people unknowingly live with elevated cholesterol levels, putting them at risk for serious health issues like heart disease and stroke. But do you know you don’t have to wait until its too late? There are some subtle warning signs your body may show that…