Weight Loss and Metabolism

All of us envy those lucky souls who get to gorge on food without putting on any or very little weight! Ever wondered why it happens? The answer lies in the magic word “Metabolism”! A person’s metabolic rate seems to decide how difficult or easy it is for her (and you) to lose or gain weight. Obviously, metabolic rates differ from person to person. Very simply put, the metabolic rate refers to the amount of calories your body manages to burn in a day’s time.

First, before I continue I am sure you are wondering why the focus on your physical weight so much this month, and the answer is the holidays are right around the corner. I want to empower you to be able to make educated, smart and healthy decisions as you move through these next eight to nine weeks.

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Pregnant? Upset Stomach?

An upset stomach is believed to be one of the first signs of pregnancy. The exact cause behind this side effect of pregnancy is not known; however, many researchers believe pregnant women experience an upset stomach because of the sudden hormonal changes. Another reason attributed to this is the acid levels in the stomach increase as digestion slows down during pregnancy.

Nausea (a side effect of pregnancy) is also believed to trigger of an upset stomach as well. Constipation is yet another side effect women experience. With that said, I personally did not enjoy these side effects when pregnant with my son, for which I am grateful. But I did receive quite a few recommendations and tips about how to offset these side effects that I think might be helpful for those who are pregnant, may become pregnant or know someone who is.

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Healthy Meals in a Jiffy

Quick fixes, instantly ready, right-now attitudes are everywhere. And it is because our society has moved to this type of perspective that our eating habits have fallen to unhealthy, riddled with saturated fat and high sodium intake. Trying to eat healthy can be overwhelming for people who work full time, have children and are trying to cram 30 hours of to-dos into a 24 hour day. Beginning to sound familiar?

Eating healthy doesn’t necessarily mean you have to slave for hours in the kitchen. If that were the case, then most people wouldn’t be able to eat a healthy meal. The key to healthy eating is smart cooking and shopping. One of the fastest growing sub-industries is Health Coaching—and for good reason! If you want to provide your body nutritious and healthy fuel to bring your health back into balance or improve the health of your loved ones, here are a few tips you may find useful.

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Nutrition to Support Better Sleep

If you are suffering from sleeping disorders or frequently find yourself counting sheep to attract the ever-elusive sleep, you must check your dinner menu. Yes, what you eat at night has a huge impact on your sleeping pattern. While some foods can induce relaxation, others can make you uncomfortable or too alert to be able to get a good night’s rest.

Spicy meals may sound mouth watering—and indeed they are if you’ve got the taste for them—but having a spicy or heavy dinner is not a good idea, as it is likely to give you heartburn and consequently no or extremely disturbed sleep.

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