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When it comes to obesity and belly or visceral fat, the excess fat develops or grows in two ways. We already mentioned that fat tissue is a storage site for excess food as energy that isn’t used. So, how does the fat cell grow? One is called hyperplasia, which means our fat cells grow in number. So, we simply just grow more fat cells. Read More
What exactly is visceral fat? It’s fat that accumulates in our abdomen. It’s not the fat that we can grab hold of and pinch around our middle. It’s fat that is deeper and wraps around our heart, liver, kidneys and pancreas. It is very dangerous fat that is linked to heart disease, stroke, insulin resistance and diabetes, obesity, chronic inflammation, arthritis, sleep disorders, sexual dysfunction, hormonal imbalance (especially estrogen dominance), depression, anxiety, cancer, intense stress and memory issues. Read More
If we want this new weight loss journey we are on to be successful, and stay successful, we have to start redefining some terms and think differently than before in our approach to weight loss. Read More
There are metabolism boosters that can help the body use our calories more efficiently and slow down the aging and disease process. Here’s the good news – people who identify themselves as having a fast metabolism don’t actually differ that much in terms of calorie expenditure compared to those who believe they have a metabolic disadvantage. Read More
It is possible to have our mind trip us up and prevent us from losing weight. One of the biggest hurdles is that we have developed such poor eating habits, and breaking them causes us a lot of frustration. They are actual habits… we’ve done them over and over for months or years, and breaking them just doesn’t come naturally. Read More
Planning. It really is the key to almost everything when it comes to weight loss. Planning is so important, because if we wait until all the events come rushing in over the next several weeks, and we just decide to deal with food choices when we get there, we’re going to be in trouble. Read More
Certain foods slow down digestive processes and increase free radical damage. The body actually recognizes and processes inflammatory foods as toxins. Eating these triggers your body to engage its fight or flight response, increasing your stress hormone (cortisol) production and slowing metabolic function. That’s one of the reasons why your Genesis Health Solutions weight loss plan is anti-inflammatory. The first thing to consider is you may be eating the wrong foods. Read More
If you change your thoughts, you can control much of your life. Even if you can’t control outcomes, you can control how you choose to respond to them. If you think you can, you will; if you think you can’t, you won’t; if you think you are defeated, you are; if you think you will fail, you will. It’s not so much about what you are going through, but what you think about what you are facing that makes the difference. Read More
Giving into a sugar craving isn’t just about willpower. The science on sugar addiction is pretty clear. Eating sugar causes your brain to release opioids and dopamine, which are the neurotransmitters most often associated with the rewarding effects of drug or alcohol abuse. Read More
If we want to be the ones to guide the direction of our lives, we have to take control of our consistent actions - because according to Tony Robbins, one of America’s top motivational speakers, “It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” Read More
Grocery shopping and meal planning is a universal stress. One of the stress factors associated with these activities relates to the growing expense that corresponds with our experiences at the grocery store. However, there are certainly some steps that can be taken to minimize this stress, deliver a more positive experience, and save us money. Read More
Metabolism boosters and busters, this is part 1 of a 3-part series. We can’t just focus on ways to boost it, without telling you about things that can also destroy Read More
Do you realize that gut health is a huge factor in the weight loss? One of the first things that comes to mind is sugar. And while it definitely is true Read More
Why traditional diets do not work and why. With that in mind are you ready to fix your body chemistry and lose the weight in a healthy and sustainable way? Read More
Weight Loss Tips - The Best Way to Lose Belly Fat Belly fat is a common issue that can lead to serious health problems. Losing belly fat will not only improve Read More
Is Body Contouring Safe? Body contouring can be a safe and non-invasive way remove excess fat from even the most stubborn areas of the body. However, not all forms of body Read More
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