Tag: body image
Cellulite: These dimples aren’t for smiling
Cellulite is the subcutaneous (under the skin) fat that can be seen on the lower portion of the body. This dimply skin is typically seen around the buttocks, abdomen, and thighs. It is a type of connective tissue that likes… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Health, Lifestyle, Personal Care, Weight Loss
Weight Loss Success: Feeling Good about your Body NOW is the Scientifically Proven Key
With just under quarter of the adult population of England as well as over a third of Americans tipping the scales of obesity, researchers are now investigating the psyche of weight loss and body image to help patients effectively lose… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Health, Mental Health, Weight Loss
Women who Started their First Diet at a Young Age More Likely to have Serious Health Issues Later in Life
The latest research about women, dieting and their overall health is disheartening, concluding that the younger a woman is when she goes on her first diet, the more apt she is to face a slew of detrimental health issues later… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Health, Health, Lifestyle, News, Weight Loss
Dr. Albert J. Stunkard, obesity pioneer who also fought the overweight social stigma, dies at 92
Obesity researcher Dr. Albert J. Stunkard, who made significant strides in raising awareness about eating disorders while also engaging in efforts to shed society’s negative notions about overweight individuals, has died of pneumonia at the age of 92 (1). He… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Food, Health, Health, News, Nutrition, Weight Loss
New Jersey mom loses over 100 pounds, plus, a look at the emotional effects of weight loss
After two pregnancies and pushing a size 24, 240-pound, 5-foot-4-inch Lori Miller Nasatka never thought she’d see the day when she be fit and healthy, let alone talking to others about her joy of running and participation in 5K events… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Food, Health, Mental Health, Nutrition, Weight Loss
Teenage girls turn to Instagram to develop healthier relationships with food
For many people, the desire to lose weight can go from a healthy lifestyle meant to shed much-needed pounds to one that is filled with obsessive calorie-counting and extreme weight loss techniques even once the weight is lost. In fact,… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Health, Lifestyle, Mental Health, News, Nutrition, Recipes
Weight Loss Can Create Feelings of Elation and Isolation
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one-third of U.S. adults are obese (1). It’s no surprise then, that about 45 million Americans are on a diet every year, spending over $30 billion on products… 0 Shares | | Posted in Weight Loss
