Managing Diabetes: A Step-by-Step Guide
1. Monitor Your Blood Sugar – Check levels regularly (fasting, post-meal, bedtime) – Understand your target ranges (consult your doctor) 2. Healthy Eating – Focus on whole foods (veggies, fruits, whole grains) – Choose complex carbs (brown rice, quinoa, whole wheat) – Limit sugary and processed foods 3. Stay Active – Aim for 150 minutes/week […]
Understanding PCOs: A Comprehensive Guide
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOs) is a common hormonal disorder affecting women of reproductive age. Let’s break it down: What is PCOs? PCOs is a condition where the ovaries produce excess androgens (male hormones), leading to irregular menstrual cycles, cysts on the ovaries, and other symptoms. Symptoms: – Irregular periods – Weight gain – Acne – […]
LIFE STYLE MODIFICATION FOR A HEALTHY LIFE
HOW TO MEASURE FAT LOSS
The best indicator of fat loss is inches. We need to keep a track of our inches rather than our weight. A scale can’t tell you if your clothes fit better, it can’t tell you if your body fat percentage has changed, and it definitely won’t tell you that you’re looking any better. However, body […]
WHAT IS HEALTHY WEIGHT LOSS?
It’s natural for anyone trying to lose weight to want to lose it very quickly. But people who lose weight gradually and steadily (about 1 to 2 pounds per week) are more successful at keeping weight off. Healthy weight loss isn’t just about a “diet” or “program”. It’s about an ongoing lifestyle that includes long-term […]
WEIGHT LOSS V/S FAT LOSS
Weight loss has always been one of the most talked about topics in the field of Health and Fitness. Most of the people look for weight loss. But ideally, we should be aiming at fat loss and not weight loss. Yes, there’s a difference between the two. Body composition: Our weight comprises of several […]
ROLE OF MUSCLE IN METABOLISM
All of our metabolic rates are different because we are all cut from a different cloth. Every cell in our body burns some kind of calorie all the time, even while we sleep. But, not all cells are created equally. Fat tissue burns the least amount of calories, while lean tissue burns quite a bit […]
WHY METABOLISM IS IMPORTANT
The word metabolism is derived from the Greek language which means “change” or “transformation”. Metabolism is the amount of energy or calories our body burns to maintain vital functions. At every moment, be it sleeping, walking, shopping or exercising, our body is constantly burning calories. It needs fuel just as a car needs fuel to […]