At any given time more than 60 percent of Americans are overweight. According to the National Council on Strength and Fitness, more than 3.8 million Americans weigh more than 300 pounds and 400,000 people weigh 400+. Obesity is an epidemic and kills more people than smoking each year. This post may contain affiliate links. Please …
Losing weight is a process and this process has 3 parts…eating fewer calories, exercising to burn calories and the mindset for staying motivated to make healthy decisions. While exercise will do a lot to help you lose unwanted weight, it is the will to meet your goals that will be your biggest motivator to lose …
Even though Create a Fit Life focuses on the emotional side of eating, we want to make sure we cover everything that promotes well being on a daily basis. For this reason, we are going to cover how to lose belly fat. Struggling with belly fat can not only change the way you feel about …
When it comes to eating, people have many different habits they follow for eating throughout the day. For some people, portion control tips might not be needed. They are grazers or they eat small meals all day long. Then there are others that don’t eat as many meals, but they eat more calories during each …
If you are 25, you will find that weight comes off relatively easily. Losing weight after 40 becomes more challenging with each year that passes. In your twenties, you may find that you can eat whatever you want with little or no weight gain. You will find as the years go by, the way you …
Do you feel like your eating is out of control? Do you feel like eating food combinations that only a food addict could love? Do you get up at night and eat for no reason at all? You could be dealing with an eating disorder referred to as binge eating disorder (BED). Binge eating is …
The keto diet has received a lot of attention in recent years. Many people have achieved their weight loss and fitness goals by giving up the carbs and including healthy fats in their diet. With the ketogenic diet, you transform the way that your body burns nutrients for energy. With this low-carb diet, you may …
One night I was flipping through the TV channels when I came across a channel where a gentleman was standing on a stage in front of a room full of people. The speaker was telling them how they could lose 20 pounds in a month (or less). Now, you only have to open your email …
No matter who you are there is a slim chance the scale will land on the same number every time you step on it. A person’s weight can easily fluctuate from 2 to 8 pounds regularly. It is about recognizing what is normal for you. If you stay within the same 5-pound range, you should …
If you haven’t heard of the keto flu, you may be wondering what the flu has to do with the keto diet. After all, isn’t the ketogenic diet supposed to make people healthier? This way of eating calls for a strict limitation on carbs while filling up on lean protein and healthy fats. It is …