Eating foods found on a low-carb Mediterranean diet can boost your metabolism and aid weight loss. That’s because a higher metabolism burns more calories. And that makes it easier to get rid of unwanted body fat. Low calorie intake can hit the brakes on weight loss. The body can go into “starvation mode” if we […]
My tummy tuck led to an incredible 8 inches lost from my waist in only three months! But not everyone wants to have plastic surgery. And the good news is there is an excellent exercise for a smaller waist. It’s called isometric contraction and according to BodyBuilding.com it is one of the best exercises we can do. […]
How Your Birth Year Puts You at Risk for the Obesity Gene Researchers found that the association between a variant of the FTO gene or “obesity gene” and body mass index (BMI) dates back to World War II. They discovered a strong correlation between the FTO gene and BMI from 1942-1945 and beyond. Yet no […]
Overly fat has been an obvious problem for those of us reading (and writing) this article. Not so obvious is that if our excess body fat has been a chronic problem for so long, then it actually can create conditions that prevent us from dropping our fat. Studies suggest that the diversity of bacterial species […]
Progesterone Helps to Lose Weight It is frustrating to do all the right things to lose weight and not get results. You can eat right and exercise and still not get dividends. Read: 10 Awesome Superfoods for Weight Loss If you have had a child, used birth control pills, or are nearing mid-life, then the problem may be […]
Did you know? You may not be drinking enough water. In fact, on average, Americans drink a little more than four glasses a day, which is a drop in the bucket. Shortchanging yourself can affect your #workout, your #weight — even your brainpower. Why? Virtually every system in the body relies on H2O, says Lawrence Armstrong, Ph.D., a professor of #exercise and environmental physiology at the Human Performance Laboratory at the University of Connecticut. #Water protects and hydrates our organs, transports #nutrients to our cells and helps us stay energized and mentally sharp. It also balances the level of #electrolytes—minerals such as sodium and potassium—in your body to keep your muscles functioning properly. But do you need electrolyte drinks to stay hydrated? Read my article in @Bariatric Food Source to find out. #MyBariatricLife #wls #bariatrics www.bariatricfoodsource.com/blogs/bariatric-blog/diy-sports-drink-and-why-electrolytes-are-important
DIY Sports Drink and Why Electrolytes are Important
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Sports drink popularity is due to their easily digestible carbohydrates for fuel and electrolytes for hydration during or after a workout. But are you aware of the vital importance of electrolytes after bariatric surgery? Just as we measure vitamins and minerals every year so, too, should we measure...
