Do you like sausages? It is quite common to find frozen sausages and other processed meats in our fridge, right? This is inevitable because these items are very convenient and easy to prepare which suits our fast paced lifestyle nowadays.

However, reading the article “’Sausage not steak’ increases heart disease risk” in BBC News will make you think again. So before you hit the supermarket this week, it is worth to read the article.

Read the full article “Sausage not steak’ increases heart disease risk” from BBC.co.uk Health.

Are you contemplating to embark into a new healthier lifestyle? Are you sick of feeding yourself with high calorie and rich fat foods? Then wait no more. Join the challenge of consuming real foods for the next 30 days.

The article entitled “An inconvenient challenge: Eat ‘real food’ for a month” written by Madison Park in CNN Health will really spark your interest if you have been longing to ditch your unhealthy way of life.

To learn more about the “An inconvenient challenge: Eat ‘real food’ for a month”, read it here.

Have you been eating healthy foods and still not losing weight? Then check your food portion. Perhaps you ordered grilled meat yesterday for your lunch but the portion was doubled than your ideal portion to help you lose weight.

The article of Phillip Rhodes entitled “Why Portion Control Matters” will enlighten you as why it is important to be mindful of the portion served in your plate. Also, Rhodes outlines an interesting explanation as why people generally overeat. It is always a battle between your rational mind and impulsive emotion.

It is also fascinating to know how your subconscious reacts on certain situations. According to study, people are more likely to order the “Triple-Chocolate Black Forest Volcano Cake” than for  a cake which is simply labeled as “chocolate cake”. Do you realize how many times you ordered because the description of the menu is just to appealing to your taste palate?

Let’s face it. Our conscious effort to live a healthy lifestyle is oftentimes sabotage because we are bombarded with striking marketing strategy about foods. Hence, there is always a battle between keeping your weight loss goal and caving in to the alluring ads of delicious rich fat foods.

Indeed people need to be mindful in their portion size when eating because it really matters to your goal to lose weight.

Read the full article ‘’Why Portion Control Matters’ from CNN.com - Health.

Fitness Editorial Credits to Phillip Rhodes, CookingLight.com.

The article ‘From fat to gym rat, woman loses 200 pounds’ of Steve Almasy is really inspiring for those who wants to lose weight or to get fit. The article is about the story of Becky Griggs whose weight ballooned to 352 pounds and dropped over 200 pounds within six year.

Her primary motivation to lose weight is her rising blood pressure. This is the same reason that sustains her to drop 200 pounds and maintains a healthy life for the past few years. Her tough journey is a proof that losing weight is possible provided you are equipped with the strong motivation and proper weight lose program.

Griggs successful recipe to losing weight is simple and very basic. The equation is a tag-of-war of calorie in and calorie out. Her diet is comprised of high protein while she eliminates sugar and flour.

She also stressed the importance of believing in yourself that you can do it. Indeed no one can motivate you best to keep a healthy lifestyle but you. Also, the rewards for determination and discipline to shed those extra pounds benefit no one else but you.

So if you are about to fall from your goal to lose weight, then try to reinforce your goal by checking the real motivation which prompted you to journey this path. Your commitment to weight loss is tantamount to your motivation to shed that extra weight.

Stay focus and believe in yourself!

Read the full article, ‘From fat to gym rat, woman loses 200 pounds‘ from CNN.com - Fit Nation.

By Linda Schnable

In a quest for a healthier lifestyle, women know that fitness and exercise are important. Exercise can improve your health, increase your energy level, relieve stress, and help you to sleep better. A fit woman will remain stronger and more independent as she ages.

Sometimes the road to fitness is a difficult path when you are attempting to initiate and exercise program and eat healthier alone. Attempting to exercise daily, watching your nutrition, and making healthy lifestyle changes are often overshadowed by boredom or a too busy lifestyle. At one time or another, most women have had trouble starting or sticking with a fitness or exercise program.

Being a fit woman does not have to mean a solo journey. If you have ever had trouble initiating a fitness program or sticking with the exercise program you have started, a fitness partner may be the solution. A fitness partner is a powerful motivator. Being accountable to a fitness partner can help you start a new exercise program or stick with the exercise program over time as you continue on your road to fitness.

The right fitness partner can motivate you to achieve your fitness goals. Your fitness partner should be positive and supportive as she encourages and supports you. In choosing a fitness partner, look for someone whose fitness level is close to yours. As you become fit together, you can progress at a similar pace, and encourage each other to climb to new levels of fitness. Having similar fitness goals will allow you and your fitness partner to share triumphs and encourage you to accomplish individual fitness goals.

Keep lines of communication open with your fitness partner. A good fitness partner is honest and sensitive. Cheer each other on in your fitness successes and avoid being critical.

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