Are you dreading that inevitable weight gain that comes with menopause? Do you feel like you are losing the battle with belly fat that appears with middle age? You might be surprised to learn that peri and post menopausal weight gain is far from a given. Many women have had success losing weight during this time. Think it can't happen for you? Maybe it is time to rethink your approach.
You’ll recall our last blog post about what that pesky protein that’s got everyone all up in a bother about? As the latest diet fads continue to bombard us through the media, we wanted to address the symptoms of gluten intolerance that manifest in those who actually might suffer from an allergy or an intolerance.
We’ve each had that friend is doing a juice cleanse to lose those last few pounds, get their summer body ready, to detox their body, etc. But, how do these juice cleanses work? Fad diet consensus promotes the idea that weight loss can be expedited through a “cleanse”, hoping to lose 10-15 pounds in a week.
The latest trends for fat loss have their roots in some hard science, but is the hype a measure of accuracy?
With the increasing trend in childhood obesity, more than 17% of youth are obese and half of these adolescents are trying to lose weight1. Finding ways to help teens lose weight in a healthy and sustainable manner, and not negatively impact their body image is key to decrease their health risks later in life. Media and public health officials have increased focus to help the younger generation become aware of the obesity epidemic.
For employees with a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), the end of the year heralds a flurry of dentist and doctor’s appointments as people rush to use any remaining funds before it’s too late to use their funds on health and fitness-related purchases.
December and January are tough months to try and stay on track for your fat loss goals, no doubt about it. Family parties, company parties, shopping all day and holiday stress are almost impossible to avoid. It's also why many of our clients this month are nervous about coming to their weekly appointments.
When people drive by our location in Utah, quite often, they think that Total Health and Fitness is just another gym, trying to survive among the many Gold’s Gyms and Vasa Fitnesses of the world. It’s true that our facilities include a small gym, where those enrolled in our health and fitness program can receive one-on-one training from personal trainers to improve their workout routine, but the gym isn’t our focus.
Often, when people want to lose weight, avoiding food at all costs seems like the only way to speed up the process. However, malnutrition can lead to a variety of health concerns. Weight loss programs in Utah and across the country should encourage a healthy and balanced diet, especially when it comes to workout fuel. So what are the best foods to eat before and after a gym session?
It’s no secret that the average American is growing older. In health-conscious places like Utah, residents keep working out long after they’ve passed 40. Age doesn’t have to ruin your workouts. In fact, health and fitness experts agree that weight and cardio training are as important after the big 4-0 as they are before.
Carb-loading can be a beneficial practice for some athletes in Utah, but it is not necessarily the best dietary approach for everyone. During exercise, the liver and muscles use glycogen–stored glucose–for energy. Glucose can be found in most food groups, but the body converts carbohydrates into glucose much more easily than proteins and fats.
Simply put, resistance training makes a real difference in helping your accomplish your fitness goals. Check out what Nellie Nageli was able to accomplish through such a method. With the help of sound nutritional tactics, resistance training helped her make her fitness goals a reality.
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