Ditch Your Waist Trainer - Do This Instead
January is the month of new year resolutions and crowded gyms. As people rush to gyms all over the country one thing that can often be seen in gyms these days is the waist trainer, worn by women in search for the hourglass body shape. A revamped version of the the Victorian era corset, waist trainers are meant to re-shape women's figures by compressing the midsection. Made popular by social media celebrities and disfavored by health care professionals, here are some facts abo
The Dangers of Belly Fat, Part Two: How to Lose it - A Systematic Guide to Weight Loss
Need to lose weight but don’t know where to start? This is a step by step guide to help you plan for success: 1. See your health care provider If you are currently sedentary and planning to adopt an active lifestyle it’s a good idea to see your doctor prior to getting started. Based on your current health status you will be given the go-ahead, or you may be given some restrictions to follow. This may seem trivial, but it’s especially important to follow this advice if you hav
The Dangers of Belly Fat, Part One: How to Prevent It
Belly fat, also called abdominal or central obesity in its advanced form, is the type of overweight that is the most likely to endanger one’s health. Carrying extra weight in the midsection is associated with a myriad of metabolic and cardiovascular diseases (e.g. diabetes, stroke, heart and arterial disease) as well as a number of cancers, and increased mortality risk. (1) Interestingly, it is estimated that if every adult around average weight in the US reduced their body m
