Tag: diets

  • Stop being Hungry: Satiation is another key to weight loss

    Stop being Hungry: Satiation is another key to weight loss

    Satiation, the sensation of fullness and satisfaction after eating, is a natural occurring feeling which helps regulate our food intake. By understanding the factors that influence satiation and implementing practical strategies, individuals can effectively support their weight loss goals. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore these factors and provide tailored tips for harnessing satiation to… Read more

  • Successful Grocery Shopping for Weight Loss

    Successful Grocery Shopping for Weight Loss

    Effective grocery shopping for weight loss involves making mindful choices, selecting nutritious foods, and managing your budget wisely. By focusing on the market – where it’s normal to make choices –  good decisions here will aid in achieving weight loss goals but also contribute to your overall well-being.  1. Plan Ahead: One of the foundational… Read more

  • Satiety Per Calorie Can Make Snacks Good Again

    Satiety Per Calorie Can Make Snacks Good Again

    In the quest for effective weight management, the theory of satiety per calorie emerges as a guiding principle, directing individuals towards food choices that not only satisfy nutritional needs but also promote a sense of fullness relative to their calorie content. This theory proves especially valuable in the realm of weight loss, where maintaining a… Read more

  • Metabolic Flexibility: A Key to Optimal Health

    Metabolic Flexibility: A Key to Optimal Health

    Metabolic flexibility is a crucial aspect of human physiology that governs the body’s ability to adapt its energy utilization based on the availability of different fuel sources. This dynamic metabolic adaptability plays a pivotal role in maintaining energy balance, preventing metabolic disorders, and supporting overall health.  Understanding Metabolic Flexibility: Metabolic flexibility refers to the ability… Read more

  • The Many Strategies of Weight Management

    The Many Strategies of Weight Management

    In the pursuit of a healthier lifestyle, the concept of “weight loss” extends far beyond a one-size-fits-all approach. The landscape of weight management is rich with diverse strategies, each offering a unique perspective on how to achieve and maintain a healthier body. In this comprehensive exploration, we delve into various types of weight loss, contrasting… Read more

  • Overcome the Carbs Problem

    Overcome the Carbs Problem

    Shifting dinners away from carbohydrate-heavy staples like pasta, rice, or potatoes to dishes that support a lower-calorie lifestyle can be daunting and force you into a cooking style which you are unfamiliar with.  This transition can with a few tweaks be both easy and utilize similar cooking techniques while still being delicious and satisfying. Here… Read more

  • Simple Tips To Staying On-track When Dining Out

    Simple Tips To Staying On-track When Dining Out

    Weight loss isn’t just about achieving a specific goal; it’s about making sustainable lifestyle changes that promote a healthier you. If you’re someone who enjoys eating out at various restaurants, you can still achieve and maintain a healthy weight while savoring the diverse flavors of global cuisines. Let’s explore practical steps to make weight loss changes… Read more

  • What Makes Diets Succeed And Why They Fail

    What Makes Diets Succeed And Why They Fail

    Diets for scaling down in theory can be very effective.  Through some mechanism, they typically restrict your eating habits to force you into a calorie deficit leading to weight loss.  Depending on how persistent you are, you could even hit your goals!  Theory though, does not typically reflect our realities.  Life rarely is ideal and… Read more

  • How to drop 500-Calories

    How to drop 500-Calories

    You’ve decided to lose weight by controlling your calories.  You’re bought into the benefits and even done the calculations to figure out how much you need to lose.  Let’s pretend you would need to drop 500-Calories/day to reach your goal of losing approximately 1 lb/wk.  By looking at a number of ways you can find… Read more

  • Fitness Trades – Giving Up doesn’t need to be Giving In

    Fitness Trades – Giving Up doesn’t need to be Giving In

    There is a lot of conflicting information out there about how to get fit and most people find it difficult to make any of them work.  There are a number of different reasons for this, but I think the simple truth is that it is hard to make these restrictive or extra pieces to our… Read more