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As a mindfulness-based Registered Dietitian and coach, I often talk about “mindful eating” and “mindless eating.” While the two concepts may seem similar, they actually have very different impacts on our health and relationship with food. In this article, we’ll explore the differences between mindful and mindless eating, and why it’s important to pay attention to how we eat. Mindful Eating vs. Mindless Eating: Understanding the Difference and Its Impact on Your Health What is Mindful Eating? Mindful eating is the practice of paying attention to the present moment and being fully present while eating. This includes paying attention to…
April 14, 2023 – Aging is one of the greatest threats to your freedom and independence you’ll ever know, only because of what it does to your muscles. The body’s hormones that are responsible for maintaining muscle mass decline with age. And, since older adults tend to be less active and eat less protein, which is important to keep muscles strong, we face more challenges as we get older, said Brandon Grubbs, PhD, an assistant professor of exercise science and co-leader of the Positive Aging Consortium at Middle Tennessee State University. Not only that, but the “satellite cells” responsible for muscle repair…
Let’s face it: Long hours at the gym or hitting the pavement on distance running is a deal breaker for many of us. We all want to burn more calories to help out with weight loss and getting lean and shredded. Whether you are a guy who’s looking to reveal your abs before beach season, or a woman who’s interested in toning up for summer poolside hangouts, maximizing your calorie burn is an absolute must. The great news is that there are plenty of effective exercises for burning calories you can easily work into your routine. I always recommend structuring…
By Leo Babauta I’ve noticed that most people (myself often included) make complicated task and organizational systems. Today I’d like to talk about why and how to simplify that. Task systems that are overcomplicated require a lot of overhead work — if you have to spend a lot of time organizing and going through your system, you’re spending time on the system that could be spend doing something more meaningful. Having better productivity systems doesn’t make us more productive. Actually being able to do the hard stuff isn’t down to the system — it’s down to your ability to face…
Using mathematical models, two academics predict generations currently moving into advanced age have a substantial likelihood of pushing the age record back.Without offering up a hard number, the analysis predicts a dramatic increase in longevity in the coming decades means that people could live to 120 and beyond. This mathematical method based on mortality rate data does not take biological data, such as aging cells, into account. Don’t let the current data on dropping human lifespans dominate all the headlines. A new study from two insurance professors proposes that not only will we soon be seeing longer lifespans, but humans…
Everyone wants to believe that love—real, raw, heart-thumping, life-partner love—knows no limits. Perhaps that’s why Netflix’s Love Is Blind has become such a sensation since its first season in 2020. The reality show pushes the limits of what is possible when it comes to finding your soul mate, but it hasn’t been without its shortcomings.The one-of-a-kind experiment tries to determine if love really is “blind” by putting 30 heterosexual singles through a two-week dating intensive while sequestered in separate “pods.” The twist: participants do not lay eyes on each other until they become engaged, sight unseen. Once sparks fly and…
Shavonne Morrison, MS, RD, LD, shares the key benefits of dietary fiber and how much you need daily. Plus: her picks for the best high-fiber foods at Trader Joe’s. Trader Joe’s is a popular spot for many reasons… and it deserves the hype. The grocery chain has a wide variety of foods from many places around the world, as well as clever marketing and an in-store experience that feels just as unique as the foods they offer. You won’t find many of the crowd-pleasing items that TJ’s offers at any other store, hence the cult following. Better yet, they offer…
The philosopher Aristotle taught that moderation was essential to virtuous living. This is a lesson we all grasp intuitively. A couple of drinks with your friends on a Friday night is perfectly fine; polishing off 12 beers alone on a Tuesday evening is alcoholism. I could go on but you get the idea: avoid extremes and chances are you’ll make it through this life just fine. Unfortunately, many nutrition researchers seem to have skipped undergraduate philosophy, because they can’t help but think in extremes. Consider this recent story from The Conversation: Ultra-processed foods: it’s not just their low nutritional value…
Cupping is an ancient healing practice found in Chinese, Egyptian and Middle Eastern cultures (1). However, its use has been steadily increasing throughout the fitness community as a recovery tool. Cupping therapy is a treatment where an individual applies pressurized cups to the skin through heat or suction to try to increase peripheral blood flow, reduce pain, detoxify the body, eliminate migraines, treat acne, lower cholesterol, and enhance immunity (1). There are two main types of cupping: dry and wet. The first step of dry and wet cupping are the same. The therapist will place a flammable substance such as…
Step away from the screen, ditch the dumbbells, and turn up the volume with our new program – HOT: Holistic Outdoor Training.This audio program will get you out the door and out of your comfort zone. Join coaches Phoenix, Kelsey, Michael, and Steve in workouts that challenge you to engage your mind, body, and spirit as you follow their cues.Why audio, and why outdoors? Josh Vela, Fitness Producer at Daily Burn and certified personal trainer, says, “We are continuing to drive our philosophy of total body wellness and mindfulness by eliminating the visual elements of our usual workouts. Without a…