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Dieting as a Couple: How to Make it Work
Losing weight is difficult. It takes healthy eating, exercise, commitment and support. Couples support each other through all sorts of lifestyle changes, such as marriage, a career switch and childbirth, but what about dieting? When two people agree to share everything, shouldn’t a commitment to healthier living be at the forefront?
According to a new report from Yale University, “When both members are equally motivated to shed pounds, they can support each other and achieve greater weight loss than when they go it alone.”
“Let’s get rid of the word diet – and talk lifestyle,” says nutritionist Susan Burke. “Couples should undertake lifestyle changes together. When both resol
Obesity More Dangerous Than Smoking
Smoking has long been considered the greatest modifiable risk factor affecting longevity and quality of life, but it looks like obesity may now be an even greater threat to the health of Americans.
In the the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, researchers from Columbia University and The City College of New York calculate that the quality of life and years lost due to obesity are now equal to or greater than those lost due to smoking.
From 1993-2008 the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), the largest on-going state-based health survey of the U.S., conducted interviews of more than 3.5 million people.
Maintaining Fitness Routine On Vacation
Last week my family took a trip to Washington D.C. One of the things that concerned me was having my fitness routine disrupted. I know that vacations can really set you back.
One of the important things that you need to remember when taking a vacation is that the same rules apply. If you eat healthy at home you should eat healthy on vacation. If you exercise at home you should exercise on vacation. It may take some creativity to do this but for the most part, I believe it is possible.
I would love to say that I followed the same rules but I didn’t. It’s not that I overate. In fact, I probably ate less than usual because we were so busy.
The Importance of Water When Dieting
Our bodies are made up of 50-70 percent water. Water is essential to life and good health. Drinking too much water is nearly impossible as our bodies will adjust with urination output. However, not drinking enough water can lead to dehydration. When we do not drink enough water our kidneys do not function properly. Since we do not store water in our bodies, it is vital that we consume the proper amount daily for good health. While we can survive for a week with no food, it only takes days to experience harmful and deadly effects of dehydration. Water helps maintain our body’s temperature, regulate circulation, lubricate joints and contribute to healthy skin.