Obesity

Multitasking is the name of the game in today’s fast-paced world, but odds are it’s not doing you, your employees, or any one of those tasks any good.

Trying to juggle too much at work, at home, or both breeds stress, decreases quality of output, and opens the door to careless errors and potentially costly mistakes. … Continue Reading »

You’ve made it through the week and are anticipating a weekend of free time, fun, and, probably, a good amount of food.

Take care with that last one, and advise your employees to do the same. Restaurant meals can be a dietary pitfall, with calorie-laden menu options and supersize portions that often pack in enough to … Continue Reading »

Your mother was right: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

That goes double for people who are trying to control their weight. They may think they’re getting a jump on their calorie-saving efforts for the day, but it’s a strategy that more often than not backfires.

Studies have shown that people who eat breakfast … Continue Reading »

You wouldn’t drive to work on an empty tank of gas; why should it be any different when it comes to fueling up your body before a workout?

It’s a simple concept: energy in, energy out. If there’s not enough fuel for your body to use while you’re putting it through its paces, you’re going to … Continue Reading »

People who sleep well and have low levels of stress may have a better shot at dropping unwanted pounds.

In a recent Kaiser Permanente study published in The International Journal of Obesity, good sleep and low stress levels boosted participants’ chances of success in reaching their goal of losing at least 10 pounds.

Good sleep was defined … Continue Reading »

For many people who want to lose weight, the primary obstacle standing in their way is themselves.

Years of failed diet attempts or exercise efforts gone awry can make a person feel like a healthy weight is forever out of reach. And then there are those who have never even tried, often because they lack the … Continue Reading »

Now that spring has (almost) sprung, how about taking stock of those resolutions you made back in January?

Though the New Year inspires good intentions and plenty of determination, it’s not uncommon for the bloom to be off the rose come March. Life and work intervene, willpower fades, and many of us end up right back … Continue Reading »

Healthy choices aren’t always the ones that are the most convenient or easiest on the wallet.

When both time and money are tight, it’s hard to deny the draw of fast-food combos that tout “value” and offer more food (not to mention calories and fat) for your dollar.

Your employees probably aren’t rolling in either cash or … Continue Reading »

When it comes to adopting healthy eating habits, your employees may be overlooking a crucial factor.

Healthy eating is about more than just choosing the right foods. It’s also about knowing how much your body really needs.

In the supersize, more-is-more world we live in, people are more likely to leave a restaurant or get up from … Continue Reading »

When you embark on a weight-loss journey, the best thing you can do to ensure success is give yourself every advantage.

So you stock your fridge and pantry with diet-friendly foods, you figure out ways to work exercise into your day, and you avoid fast food joints like the plague. Sounds pretty straightforward. But is that … Continue Reading »