Author: CMWL Team

Many social situations revolve around food: celebrations, eating out, sporting events. We use food as a way to reconnect with the people we care about. It’s important to have a strong support system, especially while losing weight. However, frequently turning to food in social situations is a slippery slope that can send your weight loss plan in the wrong direction. Don’t let it get the best of you. You can take control of any situation with a few simple tips....

08 October, 2022

The cold may make you want to hibernate, but you don’t have to fall victim to winter weight gain. Using the weather as an excuse to slack on your weight loss plan won’t help you reach your goals. However, a recent study published in the journal Trends in Endocrinology & Metabolism will put this excuse to rest. Researchers found exposure to cooler temperatures may boost weight loss. Of course, if you are facing below freezing temperatures, we advise that you exercise indoors....

08 October, 2022

The clock strikes midnight, and your feet, on autopilot, walk to the fridge. We’ve all done it, but regularly poking your nose in the fridge late at night could be weighing you down....

08 October, 2022

You walk into any gym and see free weights alongside cardio equipment. You may be scratching your head, wondering which training method cardio or strength will help you reach your weight loss goals faster. Many factors determine which wins the weight loss battle, and comparing the two training methods will help you determine the best fitness plan for your needs....

08 October, 2022

It’s been more than 20 years since the nutrition label has been altered, but its long-running streak is coming to an end. The Food and Drug Administration is recommending changes to the nutrition label that will help you stick to your weight loss plan....

05 October, 2022

Your mother may have drilled it into your head: Don’t forget to take your multivitamins. The claims highlighting the super powers of vitamins gave her good reason boosting brain power, preventing heart disease, and reducing your cancer risk, among others....

05 October, 2022

Dust off those free weights. A new study published in the American Journal of Medicine found the more muscle mass older adults have, the less likely they are to die prematurely....

05 October, 2022

In 20 minutes you can watch a sitcom, eat your lunch, or make a quick trip to the grocery store. More importantly, 20 minutes is all it takes to make a positive impact on your health. A recent study found those at risk or those who have cardiovascular disease can reduce their risk for a major cardiac event by 10 percent by taking an extra 2,000 steps per day. At a moderate walking pace, you can go the distance in about 20 minutes....

05 October, 2022

The debate between more frequent, smaller meals versus three larger meals is a food face-off worthy of chatter. However, the clear winner of this dieting strategy battle isn’t so clear cut, and a recent study suggests the winner isn’t even on the battlefield. When it comes to weight loss and meal timing, it all boils down to one factor: calories consumed....

05 October, 2022

The first thing many people do when they start a diet is make a list of what they can’t eat: No carbs, no sweets, no chips, etc. While limiting these foods is important if you want to lose weight, labeling foods off limits can do more harm than good....

05 October, 2022
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