When it comes to figuring out your unique body composition, there are so many terms and measurements out there that it can be easy to mix them all up. Lean body mass, fat-free mass, body fat, and body mass index are just some of the ways to understand and measure your body, yet they are… Read More
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What is the Difference Between Lean Body Mass and Body Fat?
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Tagged body fat, body fat mass, body fat percentage, lean body mass
July 18, 2019
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5 Ways to Boost Your Metabolism Even When You’re Resting
Many people think of metabolism in terms of how their body breaks down food or how their body uses energy when they’re doing physical activities. While both of those are true, your metabolism is still working even when you’re not "doing anything" so that your body can continue to function. By looking at your basal… Read More
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July 10, 2019
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What is a Healthy Heart Rate?
Most people have seen images of a heart rate monitor screen: a line with periodic sharp spikes up and down. Perhaps you can even clearly hear in your mind the beeping that occurs as these spikes appear. While these images may be ingrained in us from various medical movies and TV shows, knowing your own… Read More
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Tagged healthy heart rate, healthy weight, heart rate, target heart rate
May 10, 2019
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Tips on Buying Clothes for Growing Children
As a parent, it can seem like one minute you have a little baby bundle of joy on your hands and then the next a full-grown teen. As children grow, it may feel like a full-time affair trying to make sure your child has clothes that fit them. It can also feel like a major… Read More
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Tagged children, chlothes, hand-me-downs, saving money, thrift shop
April 26, 2019
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An Introduction to a Ketogenic Diet
It’s easy to get overwhelmed with the variety of diets out there. It seems like every day there’s a new article telling you what you should or shouldn’t eat, or what the best way to lose weight is! One option that many people have turned to recently is the ketogenic diet. You may have heard… Read More
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Tagged how to do a keto diet, keto diet, ketogenic diet, the benefits of keto, what is a keto diet?
April 5, 2019
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The Mathematics of Weight Loss – Putting the 3500 Calorie Myth to Rest
There is a lot of scientific work done with regards to the reduction in caloric intake required to achieve a particular weight loss goal. The mathematics behind the science of weight loss are, in fact, quite fascinating and in this article we will go over them in some detail. In doing so, we will address… Read More
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Tagged calorie intake, calories, energy balance, tdee, weight loss, weight loss goals
March 28, 2019
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Use a Body Shape Calculator to Help You Shop Online
It’s easier than ever today to find what you need online, and clothes are no exception. In minutes, you can check a couple of websites to find the perfect outfit and then receive it right at your doorstep in just a few days. While shopping online does offer its many conveniences, it also means not… Read More
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Tagged body image, body shape, body type, clothes, shopping
March 22, 2019
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Reach Your Goals With the Help of a Weight Loss Calculator
Have an idea of how much weight you want to lose? You may have a target number in mind but remain unsure of how exactly to get to that number. Or, perhaps you’re still trying to determine what amount of weight loss makes sense for you and your own individual wellness. Understanding the math behind… Read More
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Tagged body positivity, calorie intake, calories, healthy weight, ideal weight, losing weight, weight loss, weight loss goals
March 20, 2019
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Are You Drinking Enough Water?
Staying well-hydrated is essential for staying healthy. Without proper hydration, your body will start feeling a slew of negative effects. Most of us know that drinking water is important, but the question is, how much water intake is enough water intake? While it depends on a variety of factors, there are some general guidelines you… Read More
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Tagged health, How much water should I drink?, hydration, water, water intake, wellness
March 8, 2019
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It’s Just a Number – But, Are You at an Ideal Height and Weight?
People come in all body shapes and sizes. Thankfully, that means there’s not one perfect height or one perfect weight. That being said, it is possible to predict what your height and weight should ideally be, based on several factors that are unique to you as an individual. But, remember, at the end of the… Read More
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Tagged body image, diet and exercise, healthy height, healthy weight, height, nutrition, weight, wellness
March 5, 2019
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