Posts Tagged ‘lifestyle’

Plus Size: The New Norm

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We have all seen the popular television shows and movies recently, depicting thin men and women falling love, having adventures, solving crimes, and generally living life to its fullest. However, the new norms in overall average weight seem to be rising quickly, as evidenced by any trip to a mall, church, sporting event, or grocery store can attest. For instance, take a few minutes to sit on a park bench and watch … Read More

The Link between Obesity and an Unhealthy Life

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Empowering overweight and plus size women to be more confident in handling their careers, relationships, and personal lives is a great start however, that’s not an excuse to be lax about their overall health and wellness. Studies linking obesity and many weight related diseases have been the subjects of a lot of research for many years. Here are the latest finds in the field of medicine and health showing a deadly connection … Read More

Simple Tips for a Healthier Lifestyle

Countless books claim success to new healthier diet or lifestyle. Given the amount of health, wellness and diet information overload, how do you go about living a balanced lifestyle? The answer is simple. Start with the basics. If you are considered obese or a plus size person, here are some tips to help you.

Pinpoint your stress sources. Stress is the root cause of most health problems.

From sleep deprivation to ulcers … Read More

Overweight Child? Tips for a Healthier Lifestyle

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United States has seen the number of obese children between 7-12 year olds triple. Obesity has surpassed smoking as the number one cause of preventable death. Some obese children now have the same problems as obese adults. These include: diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure. Overweight children will have these serious health conditions with them all of their lives.

The reasons for childhood obesity are obvious yet complicated. Less physical activity, … Read More