Sometimes it's best to keep things simple, at least when it comes to fitness.
The goal of being fit is being healthy. If you are naturally skinny and that is your natural body form great, don't attempt to fatten up (unless you need to for health purposes). Enjoy your body as it is. Equally if you have a larger frame, do not try and starve yourself to attain a look that will frankly not suit you.
It's that time of the year again. The second month of the year, which represents empowerment in the African-American community. Even though it's called 'Black History Month' this month is for all to recognize because everyone can benefit from black history.
Zumba, the Latin inspired dance fitness program is more than a work out. It's a way of life. Exercise on it's own does not always sound very attractive, especially when the Winter months roll in and the cold makes it harder to motivate oneself to get out and indeed work out. Like with all things in life, however, you have to look for the positive in order to enjoy your life to the fullest. Zumba offers a great workout and a whole lot of fun. You just can't go wrong with Zumba.
Sex.. It can change your life. Your hormones are racing and your body is experiencing feelings like you have never experienced before. You think .. “It's one time, I'll be careful. Nothing will happen to me.” And then, some time later, maybe even years later, you hear the words you thought you would never hear, “You have cervical cancer.” You take a deep breath and for a moment, time stands still. You try to console yourself, but amidst the silence in the room, you begin to panic.
How do you see yourself when you look in the mirror? No matter how few calories you eat or how much you exercise in a day, do you tell yourself you need to lose weight? Do you feel guilty about what you just ate and immediately go to the bathroom to purge? Do you find comfort in overeating? If you've answered yes to any of these, you, my friend, may have an eating disorder. Eating disorders are very serious conditions in which you are so preoccupied with food and weight, you often focus on nothing else.
Of the three main types of eating disorders; Bulimia Nervosa, Anorexia Nervosa and Binge Eating, binge eating is considered the most common. Eating disorders cause serious physical problems and are life-threatening if left untreated.
In the type of society teens and young adults find themselves in today, the pressure to slim down for girls and bulk up for guys is constant and ruthless. Television, media, and magazines play a significant role in the need for youth to conform to the images depicted to us by various means throughout the day.
It’s easy to eat healthy-but-fulfilling food when you’re at home. When you go out to eat with your friends or family, though, you might run into a bit of trouble. A lot of your much loved fast food joints are home to major calorie bombs, where a simple hamburger-and-fries combo can end up being 1,200 calories alone. Avoid eating a day’s worth of fat and sodium, and read up on the healthier choices offered at America’s beloved eateries.
With everything that’s going on in your life, it seems near-impossible to squeeze in a few hours of sleep. The average American only rakes in about 6.5 hours of sleep each night, which is a far cry from the 8 most people need. To inspire you to snooze for a few extra moments, we know (at least) ten ways in which sleeping can make you a healthier person. Trust us, you’ll be fine if you nix the midnight Call of Duty marathons or shut off the TV before Jersey Shore reruns.
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