Written by Cherise Peterson certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist through NASM
"The Bariatric Rollercoaster"? You are wondering what is this or maybe you already realize what it is. The Bariatric Rollercoaster is all that stress and emotions that come with having weight loss surgery. Whether it be stress because you are pre-op trying to get things accomplished. Whether you just recently had the surgery and are …
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Missing something from your program? It may be as simple as this.
Ready to drink protein drinks might be easier to access when leaving a gym and needing a quick boost of protein but that doesn’t always mean they’re “healthy”. In 2013 the makers of Muscle Milk agreed to pay $5.3 million in a class action lawsuit because they claimed that their drink contained “Healthy fats” when …
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Here are the 10 best ways to get the most nutrition from your food. 1. Eat locally grown food soon after it’s been picked. Eating locally grown and “straight from the earth” maximizes the vitamins and minerals (and deliciousness) you get from your produce. Plucking them from the soil (or vine, or bush, or tree) …
You know, unfortunately, this is a very common problem and there is no easy solution to it. As you are learning, fitness is definitely a lifestyle, and it’s important to note that it’s a lifestyle not everyone is willing to commit to. It’s a commitment you make to yourself to help you become a better version …
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Originally published on HVMN by Jamie Witherby Finding your purpose isn’t easy. Take the adventurous protagonist for example—they wish for more, struggle through every rock bottom, fall in and out of love in cringe-worthy romance scenarios, and end up on a completely different path than originally intended. But always, their purpose is found. …
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“I believe in strong women. I believe in the woman who is able to stand up for herself. I believe in the woman who doesn’t need to hide behind her husband’s back. I believe that if you have problems, as a woman you deal with them, you don’t play victim, you don’t make yourself look …
I want to share something with you. It deals with packaged food and ingredients. This is the type of quinoa Derrick and I use. When you look at the ingredient list, you will see there are only three whole food ingredients. Three types of quinoa. No preservatives, no added flavorings, no extras at all. My …
Living with diabetes (or living in general) means practicing self care - and not just when it comes to blood sugars, doctors appointments, labs, carb counting, and the likes there of. Self care means logging off and reading a good book or watching a movie. Self care is taking a walk or making time for …
Too much stress flowing your body can be damaging for both your mental health, as well as your body itself. Chronic stress can lead too many negative consequences, including: Muscle breakdown Fat gain Hormonal abnormalities Anxiety and depression There are many different things that can cause stress without you even realizing it. Below lists some …
