Essica Rahman

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Tips for curbing mindless eating

Tips for curbing mindless eating

Many of us have slipped into a mindless eating habit at some point. It’s normal to crave different foods (usually high-calorie, high-fat, high-sugar foods) when you’re bored, sad or tired. While snacks can play an important role in our overall nutrition, mindless eating can increase overall calorie consumption.

What Is functional fitness?

What Is functional fitness?

Functional fitness is a form of exercise that emulates everyday activities, such as walking, jumping, squatting, and lifting. The main goal of practicing functional fitness is to improve your natural movement patterns and reduce the risk of injuries and chronic pain. Functional fitness trains your muscles, tendons, and joints to

Why you need to warm up your muscles before strength training

Why you need to warm up your muscles before strength training

You’ll hear fitness professionals telling you to warm up before you start exercising, but why is warming up so important? A warm-up prepares your body for working out. Here are some of the many reasons why you should warm up before exercising. Reduced risk of injuryExercising with ‘cold’ muscles

How long does it take to lose cardio fitness?

How long does it take to lose cardio fitness?

Regular exercise can improve your cardiovascular fitness. When you perform high or low-intensity exercise, your heart needs to pump harder and faster to supply enough blood to your working muscles. Over time, you can build up your stamina, endurance and strength through regular physical activity. However, if you stop exercising,

On your computer all day? Try this wrist stretch.

On your computer all day? Try this wrist stretch.

Do you spend most of your day at a computer? Then this article is for you. You may have heard about the importance of moving throughout the day and stretching your neck and shoulders to relieve tension but have you thought about your wrists? Proper typing form is important to

Try this tip for managing day-to-day stress

Try this tip for managing day-to-day stress

Everybody feels stressed from time to time. Having strategies in place for those moments can help you manage your feelings and move past the stress in order to stay engaged with your day and the tasks at hand. Deep breathing can be an effective way to help reduce your psychological

How to build a healthier salad

How to build a healthier salad

Salad is a versatile dish that you can customize to meet your needs and preferences. Because it’s so customizable, you can add salad to just about any meal to help meet your nutritional needs. In fact, depending on what you add to your salad, sometimes it can be a

How long should it take me to eat?

How long should it take me to eat?

You might have heard about the importance of setting technology aside during meal times so that you can focus on the food in front of you. Doing so can prevent you from overeating and allows you to eat more mindfully. It slows down your rate of eating and enables you

Healthy swaps: salty snacks

Healthy swaps: salty snacks

Trying to eat a nutritious diet? Making healthier swaps throughout the day will help you meet your goal. Switching from junk foods that are high in empty calories, saturated fats, and simple sugars to more nutritious snacks will also make it easier to consume enough micronutrients. If you’re somebody

Do I need sunscreen in the winter?

Do I need sunscreen in the winter?

Most of us don’t think twice about slapping some sunscreen on our bodies on a hot, sunny day. But the question is, do we need to wear sunscreen in the winter months? To answer this question, we need to think about why we wear sunscreen in the first place.

Can short walks help improve my health?

Can short walks help improve my health?

Many people think that in order to stay healthy and fit, you need to force yourself to run miles and miles every day. But what if we told you that this isn’t the case? Walking is a sometimes underrated form of exercise because of its lower intensity; however, is

Why am I craving sugar?

Why am I craving sugar?

Have you ever experienced a craving for something sweet? Do you know what was behind that feeling? Your blood sugar levels naturally fluctuate throughout the day when you eat. Sugar cravings can result from drops in your blood glucose levels. However, there are a number of health conditions that are

What are resistance bands? How do I use them?

What are resistance bands? How do I use them?

Resistance bands are elastic bands that you can use either on their own or alongside additional strength training equipment to increase the resistance (and difficulty) of the movement. They’re an affordable piece of equipment that you can use in the gym, at home, or even outside in the park.

Sugar withdrawal. What is it and what to do?

Sugar withdrawal. What is it and what to do?

According to the American Heart Association, the average adult consumes 2x to 3x the recommended amount of daily sugar. This doesn’t include the sugars that are naturally found in fruits and vegetables but instead refers to the sugar added to foods and beverages. Consuming too much sugar can increase

When should I replace my running shoes?

When should I replace my running shoes?

You might be reluctant to throw your favorite running shoes away, even if you’ve had them for years and they’ve started to show signs of wear and tear. However, running in shoes that are no longer supportive of your feet can increase the risk of pain and injuries.

What to do when you’re craving comfort foods

What to do when you’re craving comfort foods

We all get cravings. It’s a normal part of our hunger cues as humans. However, you might find that you are getting constant cravings for certain types of foods, such as sugary treats or high-fat snacks. A lot of the time, cravings for comfort foods increase during winter when

What causes my 3 pm slump?

What causes my 3 pm slump?

The dreaded 3 pm slump refers to feeling tired and drained of energy. Sometimes called the mid-afternoon slump or the mid-day energy crash, the 3 pm slump causes us to lose concentration and motivation. You may also find that your attention span starts to dwindle and that it's difficult to

Ways to stay active during the winter months

Ways to stay active during the winter months

As the weather gets colder and the nights get longer, it can be difficult to find the motivation to stay active. The thought of getting out of bed and going to the gym or running outside can be less than enticing, and we find ourselves staying in the coziness of