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Why a personalized nutrition plan is your answer to health
ANOTHER DIET, ANOTHER FAILED ATTEMPT...UGH! Do you feel how hard that sounds? If you are like many of us who have struggled with their weight, you have tried traditional dieting, tried all of the fad diets known to man to find something that will finally get rid of the extra jiggle you just want gone. This jumping from diet to diet has left you feeling discourage and tired, wondering if you'd ever get to your goal weight.
By Claudia McIntyre5 years ago in Longevity
Understanding Emotional Intelligence
What is Emotional Intelligence (EQ)? For most people, emotional intelligence (EQ) is more important than one’s intelligence (IQ) in attaining success in their lives and careers. As individuals our success and the success of the profession today depend on our ability to read other people’s signals and react appropriately to them.
By Ashley Quirk5 years ago in Longevity
the reason I lost 45 pounds when I was only weighing 165.
During my whole childhood, I use to admire my father. He was kind of the Don Jon of the family, not in the way that he uses to get laid with every woman but mostly in the way that everyone looked up to him. I knew that I wanted to be like that one day, but I was always chubby. My dad wanted me to be like him when I grew up and, so he used to tell me a lot that I was too fat for my age. Every time I'd eat something, he would get mad at me because he believed that if I'd get heavier, I wouldn't be able to get girls and that I would look bad in front of him when his friends were around. Spoiler alert: I was 11 when he started telling me that I needed to control myself with the food. I enjoyed playing soccer and I was good at it but it never helped me to lose weight. I had this idea in my head that I could never do something with my life as long as I have a big stomach. When he died, I was 5foot11 and weighted around 185 and, I promised myself to lose a maximum of my weight. I wanted to feel like I had no fat on my body. My father died on April 15, 2015, and when I moved to Montreal in September 2015 and weighed 165 my friends and family would keep telling me that I looked good and that my weight was perfect. I wanted more because I was so terrorized by the words of my father when he was alive and wanted to make sure that I would never have to think about working out anymore. I started a horrible diet in January 2016 when I moved into my new apartment. My diet consisted of two meals a day with absolutely no carbs. I'd go to the gym every day for about two hours and I would never miss one day. I would not have any cheat meals until I was sure that there was no fat left on my body. I kept this routine for about six months. I lost almost 40 pounds and I was skinnier than ever. I was so proud of myself, there was no fat on my body and everyone could see every damn bone there is. In June, I went back to Morocco for a vacation and I was so happy to show the results to my family. Most of them thought I got into drugs because it was not possible to be that skinny voluntarily. I assured them that I was not and that I was proud of my body. I cared about their opinion but I knew in my head that if my father was here he would be proud of how I look. I looked like him when he was in stage 4 cancer but in my eyes, it was normal even though everybody kept telling me that something was wrong with me. My family kept telling me to eat more but I did not want to. I was happy with the way I looked and, I knew that no one could take that away from me. In September 2017, I got into a new CEGEP and met new people in which one of them became one of my best friends. His name was Eric, and the first thing he asked me was ¨hey man, are you on drugs or something¨. At that exact moment, I knew that something was wrong with me and that people identified me as a junkie because of my body. Eric became my new workout partner and provided me with a new diet. I won"t lie, it felt good to eat a lot again and have no problem thinking whether I was going to take weight because clearly, I needed some. I started gaining more and more and, the good part was that it was mainly muscles and not fat so I kept going and going. Today I am still 5 feet 11 and weigh 180 pounds. I am happy with myself because I am healthy. I am eating well and have a good lifestyle. The moral of my story is not to care about the critics of others unless it got to a point where your weight is unhealthy for you. My dad put a lot of pressure on me to look like him but I realize today that I am not him, I am me and I am proud of who I am. As long as you are comfortable in your own body, don't let anybody tell you the way you should look because that is unhealthy.
By MEHDI BENNANI5 years ago in Longevity
My Winter Fitness Plan is to Have Lots More Sex
Today, while I was doing some chores around the house, I had a lightbulb moment. I walked down to our basement with a plan to flip the laundry, my new idea for pursuing a healthier lifestyle milling around in my head.
By Gillian Sisley5 years ago in Longevity
How To Strengthen and Cleanse Your Aura
Sometimes, when you are experiencing issues related to your physical, emotional or mental health, you may not always be able to detect where the issue is coming from or what exactly is causing it. In these cases, it could be possible that you have an issue with your energetic body, rather than your physical one. An aura that is weak or damaged can let in a lot of negative energy that can cause all kinds of problems, and leave you feeling tired and confused. If you are looking for ways to strengthen and cleanse your aura, here are some things to try.
By Olivia Picton5 years ago in Longevity
This Gym Routine Is Not Only Effective But Additionally Saves Time
This Gym Routine Is Not Only Effective But Additionally Saves Time Resistance training is an ever more popular means to construct strength, eliminate weight, and get in shape. But despite its many benefits, it may also be time-consuming -- which is the reason why many fitness enthusiasts have begun integrating"supersets" into gym patterns.
By Get Value Daily5 years ago in Longevity
Laughter Is Very Important to Our Bodies And Minds - Here's What The Research Says
Laughter Is Very Important to Our Bodies And Minds - Here's What The Research Says Entertainment and pleasant surprises -- along with the laughter they could trigger -- add a feel to the fabric of everyday life.
By Get Value Daily5 years ago in Longevity
Genetic Testing Industry Insight, Growth Driver | Rising Prevalence of Genetic Disorders | Forecast – 2024
Genetic Testing Market Analysis The global genetic testing market is likely to touch USD 22,834.19 million at an 11.50% CAGR between 2019- 2024, according to the new report by Market Research Future (MRFR). Genetic testing, simply put, includes testing the genome for identifying alterations in proteins, genes, or chromosomes. It has wide applications in predictive & pre-symptomatic testing, ancestry, cancer screening, reproductive health, and others.
By Shubhra Ketan5 years ago in Longevity
How a Traveling Nurse Can Stay Safe During the Pandemic
Medical professionals are of the utmost importance in modern society, but this is only more true of the COVID-19 pandemic. Doctors and nurses are overworked, and hospitals are understaffed, and that situation can be untenable without some additional assistance. Traveling nurses are there to provide essential backup when hospitals need it most. Here’s what you need to know about being a traveling nurse during the coronavirus pandemic.
By Craig Middleton5 years ago in Longevity
3 Things That I Alternately Tell Myself When I Am Stressed
Have you ever noticed what the universe constantly hand over to us along with the gifts of life every day? How I wish it's money but it's not. Problems. We can find problems every day, even with the most perfect situations. A new day brings new challenges (a.k.a. problems).
By Olivia Marlene5 years ago in Longevity
These Are the Best Fitbit Fitness Trackers and Smartwatches You Can Buy Today
Fitness is one of the most important things these days in this fast-paced life. You have to keep exercising regularly and keep yourself fit to cope up with the challenges of life. Fortunately, there are many gadgets available in the market these days that allow you to track and monitor your health regularly. Along with the health monitoring apps on your phone, smartwatches and fitness trackers are available that you can wear on your wrist. They will monitor every critical aspect of your health, including heart rate, pulse rate, sleep schedule, and much more. Fitbit is one of the most popular brands in the market of fitness trackers and smartwatches. If you are looking to get a new fitness tracker or a smartwatch to keep track of your health and make your lives easier, then you can consider buying a Fitbit tracker or smartwatch. However, it would be best if you did not get confused with the variety of options offered by the brand, so we have got you covered. In this article, we have listed the best Fitbit fitness tracker and smartwatches. Let’s scroll down and find the top picks for you.
By Jack thomson5 years ago in Longevity
