One study done by the American Dietetic Association found that 75% of office workers like to eat their lunch at their desks. This may sound like a triumph of work ethic (or a symptom of how overworked most of us are), but whatever it is, it's not healthy. Experts who have tried to study the impact of this phenomenon found that this type of eating habit can contribute to … [Read more...] about Eating at your desk makes you fat!
Diet & Fitness
Do you have undiagnosed Type 2 diabetes?
Many people have Type 2 diabetes and don't even know it. In fact, experts estimate that as many as one out of three people who have this condition are undiagnosed. That's because most of the symptoms of Type 2 diabetes seem harmless, and are easily mistaken for other symptoms. Look through this list and find out if you have this condition. Through early diagnosis, you … [Read more...] about Do you have undiagnosed Type 2 diabetes?
Habits that can ruin your diet
They say God is in the details...and so is weight loss. While we make all sorts of big plans ('Join a gym! Quit junkfood! Never even look at a chocolate cake again!') we forgot about those little habits that can sneak in 300, 500, even 1,000 calories without us even noticing. The good news is that if we conquer these habits, we shed pounds faster and even easier. Go through … [Read more...] about Habits that can ruin your diet
Is your job making you fat?
Gaining weight? Blame your job. No, I'm not going to preach on the perils of a sedentary lifestyle, or the burgers you wolf down during lunch hour. This is about work stress: how the pressures of meeting deadlines, or dealing with your crazy boss, could be the affecting your weight. Find out how job stress affects your body, and more importantly, how to get it under control. … [Read more...] about Is your job making you fat?
How to do bikram yoga at home
It's always best to take your first bikram yoga or hot yoga classes under supervision of a trained and experienced instructor. This helps you become more familiar with the movements, and practice proper form. But once you get the hang of it, it's possible to do hot yoga or bikram yoga at home (saving yourself a lot of money in the process). Here are some tips on how to do that. … [Read more...] about How to do bikram yoga at home