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Aging Adults Should Keep Muscle When Losing Weight

2018-08-06T10:11:11-07:00Fitness + Well-Being, Healthy Aging, Personal Care, Weight Loss|

Muscle and strength are known predictors of physical function, metabolism, and overall health for aging adults. But a critical problem for many older individuals is the significant loss of muscle mass that frequently accompanies attempted weight loss that can offset the benefits of reducing body fat (2, 3). Finding a way to keep muscle while losing body fat is a primary goal during the aging process.

For Best Weight Loss, Combine High Protein With High-Intensity Exercise

2018-03-16T14:40:14-07:00Athlete Nutrition, Protein, Weight Loss, Weight Management|

Eating a diet high in protein leads to more muscle gains and body fat losses when combined with regular high-intensity exercise, a new study suggests.

Should You Still Be Doing Cardio?

2018-08-06T10:11:12-07:00Brain Health, Fitness + Well-Being, Heart Health|

During the 80s and 90s and the era of Jane Fonda workouts and Tae Bo, aerobics were in and weightlifting was out. How the tables have turned today. Now it’s all about being strong, not skinny. Having bigger arms, more definition, and rock-hard abs i

Benefits to Exercising Outdoors (Even) When It’s Cold

2018-08-06T10:19:00-07:00Energy and Focus, Fitness + Well-Being, Weight Loss, Weight Management|

Most of us find it pretty easy to forgo our outdoor workouts (or exercise altogether) during the colder, darker winter months. Getting to the gym becomes that much harder when you throw in snow, wind, gloomy days, and low temperatures.

Making Chocolate Work For You, Not Against You

2018-03-16T15:00:44-07:00Cleansing, Weight Loss, Weight Management|

Did you know that chocolate is the most craved food in North America? Chocolate is so popular that 40 percent of women list it as their favorite food. But what some people do not realize is that chocolate can be a valuable weight-loss tool.

Power Up Your New Year’s Resolution

2018-08-06T10:19:01-07:00Energy and Focus, Fitness + Well-Being, Weight Loss, Weight Management|

At the beginning of every New Year, thousands vow to make the necessary changes in their diets and lifestyles to lose weight. The majority of people neglect the role of regular exercise to help shed the pounds in pursuit of their ideal body weight. Exercise can seem daunting and the sheer amount of time and effort turns many off.

What Happens to Your Body on a Cleanse Day

2022-07-15T14:05:36-07:00Cleansing, Weight Management|

Have you wondered what happens to your body on an Isagenix Cleanse Day? While researchers commonly use the term “intermittent fasting” to describe the basic concept, an Isagenix Cleanse Day is a nutritionally supported fast that will help you feel nourished and energized, instead of deprived or run-down. No, there are no laxatives or diuretics involved.

Enjoy Your Holiday Treats Without Packing On The Pounds

2018-04-12T16:12:38-07:00Multimedia, Science Talks, Weight Loss, Weight Management|

Everything in moderation, right? Well that’s only half of what Nutrition Communications Specialist Lindsay Gnant M.Sc., RDN joins our Podcast to tell you. Look, it’s nearly impossible to avoid all of the goodies surrounding you this holiday season, but that doesn’t mean you need to cave in and overeat them every day from Thanksgiving to New Years.

How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

2018-03-16T15:41:51-07:00Weight Management|

The holiday season is a time for fun and celebration. Unfortunately, it’s also a time for overindulgences that often lead to weight gain. As festivities draw near, it’s important to plan accordingly to have an enjoyable holiday season without packing on unwanted pounds.

Fat Loss While You Sleep

2021-10-22T10:29:02-07:00Weight Loss, Weight Management|

“Sticky fat” is a great name for the last ten pounds of fat that refuse to leave the building. Often they stick out from the belly or atop the hip bones. But, in many folk who hit a plateau in weight loss, there’s a lot more fat deep inside plumping them up like a goose...