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10 Reasons Why Your Diet Isn't Working
A lot of times while I'm at the gym, doing the best exercises for weight loss, people will come up to me and ask, "Chica, how did you get so fit?" I always tell them, "Diet and exercise." They're usually disappointed because what they wanted was an answer like, "I did nothing," so that they can do nothing too. That's just not how it goes. In fact, the people who do nothing to stay thin are less helpful than me, because at least I have something to say. What's the mysteriously thin person going to say? "I got good genetics! I just eat whatever and stay thin. I wish I knew more science to explain this better!" Well, lucky for you I know enough science to explain why your diet isn't working so that at least you have the option to take control of your life.
By Chica Reyass7 years ago in Longevity
What Is Your ACL?
A torn ACL. Unfortunately, it's something you hear all too often in the world of sports. Maybe you've had a friend or teammate deal with this injury. You know it can be painful. You know it can stop you from playing. And you know it has something to do with the knee. But what exactly is the ACL? Why is it important? And why does it seem to tear so frequently? Consider this article your quick guide to this crucial ligament.
By James Kopniske7 years ago in Longevity
Darkness
Every six months, my grandmother and I make an appointment to go to Pontiac for a dental visit. Everything is usually routine, from the car ride, to what happens in the dentist chair. Three quarters of this 30-minute drive is usually spent talking to my grandmother, the other quarter is spent internally panicking at the thought of the dentist.
By Mary Benson7 years ago in Longevity
Having Consistency on Your Fitness Journey
It isn't usually the case that people are training incorrectly to achieve their goal. Usually it is a matter of how consistently they are training with 100 percent effort and motivation. A day off here and there is great, encouraged in fact, but two days off can become a week which can become a month which can become a year, even. The thing with fitness is that when you return after a long lay off, you aren't back where you left off, you're way behind. So here are 10 rules I live by to ensure my efforts are sustained.
By Andrew Stephenson7 years ago in Longevity
How to Reach Your Fitness Goals
I haven't always been in good shape, I used to be really insecure about my body and how I looked. In February 2017, I decided to change that and turn my body into the body that gave me confidence and allows me to enjoy this life to the fullest! When I started my fitness journey, I believed everything I read online and watched on YouTube and tried everything. I would get upset if something didn't work right away or the way I wanted. I am here to tell you guys the things you need to know to kick start your fitness journey and get started in the right direction!
By Noah Mooney7 years ago in Longevity
What Alcohol Does to the Human Body
Alcohol in large quantities can cause brain damage. It can also damage your liver, by causing cirrhosis. While in Europe, drinking alcohol is a cultural norm, in the United States many people go for total abstinence. Alcohol affects your neurotransmitters, the communication pathways in the brain that allow your body to work while using your brain. Drinking can cause heart arrhythmias or an irregular heartbeat. It also causes a stroke and high blood pressure. My own high blood pressure got treated this year and I’ve had it for many years without knowing about that.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez7 years ago in Longevity
From 270 lbs to 175 lbs
First a bit about me. I am a wife, a mother, a student, a sister, a writer but most of all, I am ME! Now it is my hope that many of you enjoy this entry, and it is okay for those of you who do not. In this article as all others I write, I will be blunt as I always am. You may think me vulgar or inappropriate, so be you faint of the plain truth perhaps you should stop reading now and find something about knitting or wreath making. Alas if you are like me in all the ways I mention or maybe even just one, I urge you to follow me in this journey.
By Duch DeLuca7 years ago in Longevity
Top 7 Crystals for Beginners
The practice of using crystals has been around for centuries; they can influence the vibrations of your soul and help you become more balanced with yourself and with your life. I have been using crystals for a couple months now and they have already benefited my life tremendously. I try to bring my small crystals with me whenever I go places, they are usually carried in a small pouch that I put in either my purse or backpack. Once I started using them, I could already feel a difference in my attitude and overall mental state throughout the day! Crystals don't just benefit our souls, they can benefit other living things as well! If you place certain crystals onto the soil of a plant, it can amplify the plants energy and help it grow stronger and healthier as well as charge your crystal. I recently started doing this with my plants and they look healthier than ever before, they are even growing tiny buds at the base of the plant! You can also place different crystals in rooms around your house, those crystals can influence the mood of the room. Plus, they look great and can be a real conversation starter. So if you are interested in purchasing crystals to benefit your life then the list below is where I suggest you start your crystal collection!
By Nicole Witt7 years ago in Longevity
5 Healthy Habits to Supercharge Your Life
These days, people are always looking for ways to be better, to be more efficient, to feel more energetic on a daily basis. Everyone wants to find some type of hack to make life easier. There are a lot of products out there that claim to improve your wellbeing in one way or another, but they often have little effect.
By Owen Lloyd7 years ago in Longevity
Top 10 Reasons Why We Need to Experience the Outdoors More
As we know, in today’s world we are more inclined to sit at home and watch TV or play video games, rather than explore the outdoors. Our society has made it acceptable to sit at home and watch TV or play video games for six hours per day, rather than explore the wilderness. Although there are some benefits to playing video games like improving coordination and enhancing multitasking skills, we still need to have a healthy balance between indoor and outdoor activities. According to the American Psychological Association, 44 percent of Americans have reported that their stress levels have increased over the past five years. Granted there are a lot of factors which has caused the stress increase, but one of the major ones is having a sedentary lifestyle and being cooped up inside our bedrooms. So for today, we will keep it nice and simple. Here are 10 reasons why you need to experience the outdoors more.
By Outdoorhack7 years ago in Longevity
