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It’s no secret that travel can be stressful. Whether it's for the holidays or business trips, many people travel frequently and struggle with staying on their health plan. It may seem like you must sacrifice your diet and exercise routine during a vacation, there are ways to stay on track without feeling like you’re missing out on the fun. The last thing you want to do is worry about what you're eating or how much exercise you're getting. With a little planning, you can turn your vacation into an enjoyable experience that won't leave you feeling guilty or deprived.

The new year is just around the corner, and you know what that means… New Year’s resolutions. Most people set intentions for the new year, and, most times, those intentions are health related. Whether your goal is to go to the gym more often or to start a new diet, healthy lifestyle resolutions are a great way to go.  The new year is a great time to work on your goals. Unfortunately for some, it can be difficult to stay consistent with resolutions. How can you ensure that you are setting realistic and attainable goals?

The holidays are here! And whether you're hosting or attending a party, it's easy to get caught up in the excitement and overeat. This can make it challenging to eat well and avoid weight gain.

Holiday weight gain is a daunting thought for many people. From work parties to family gatherings, temptation is everywhere. It is easy to slip into old habits and put goals on the back burner. Holidays tend to encourage overeating and the consumption of high calorie foods. On average, adults in Western societies gain one pound between the months of November and January. This might not seem like much, but for some people, that can add up throughout the years. If left unaddressed, it can become harder to lose that weight. Nonetheless, it is 100% possible to stay on track during the holidays. Here are some tips to help support your health journey this holiday season.

Many weight loss programs advertise rapid weight loss, but how do you know what's safe and what's not? Rapid weight loss could be detrimental to your health or counterproductive to your weight loss goals. There are many reasons you shouldn't try to shed pounds too quickly. When you lose weight too fast, it can lead to nutrient deficiencies and weight gain later on. Additionally, your body will start to store fat at an accelerated rate in response to the sudden drop in calories. That means that when you stop dieting, the pounds will return even faster than they went away! Being under the supervision of a trained weight loss doctor can ensure that you're losing at a healthy rate and being monitored during your weight loss journey every step of the way.

If you've been working out for several weeks and you're not losing weight, it's possible that you're gaining muscle instead of fat. When your body needs more calories than your diet provides, it turns to your fat stores for energy. The more energy your body needs to draw from the fat stores, the more weight you lose.

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Weight gain and fatigue are common and go hand in hand. If you’re tired all the time, it can be hard to get motivated to exercise or eat healthier. It might not be a motivation issue, though. It might be your hormones and adrenal glands. A lot of people ask if they can lose weight without exercise, and the answer is yes. But there are some things to consider before you decide to do it.

A lot of people ask if they can lose weight without exercise, and the answer is yes. But there are some things to consider before you decide to do it.