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What is stress?

Posted: Feb 06 in Weight Loss Tips by

All of us have unique challenges in every day and bigger life events (health problems, job changes, and family struggles) that can trigger an “alarm system” in our brain (release of cortisol and adrenaline). A perceived threat or overloaded schedule can be felt as a “fight-or-flight” response. This body arousal can make it hard to relax. Some of us are walking through each day with this body “alarm system” going off non-stop. This can lead to serious health problems (headaches, back pain, stomach issues, decreased immunity, weight gain, trouble sleeping) and affect relationships, our job and quality of life.

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Couples Attack Obesity Together

Posted: Feb 06 in Weight Loss Tips by

If you have been reading the news lately, obesity is always in the headlines! In fact the latest report has suggested by the year 2020, if Americans stay on the current path, 83 percent of men will be overweight or obese and 72 percent of women. It is well known that obesity leads to all kinds of medical problems like diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, sleep apnea and orthopedic problems.

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Your Knees – Helping Keep them Pain-free

Posted: Feb 06 in Weight Loss Tips by

According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, knee replacements have increased 100% over the past 10 years and are expected to rise 500% by 2030. The cause of these replacements is the pain caused by traumatic injuries and osteoarthritis.

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Charlie: 131 lbs Lost

Posted: Feb 06 in Success Stories by

With the start of a new year, Charlie Staten decided that 2011 was the year that he would finally do something about his weight. Weight issues were a problem in his family; Charlie even had a brother that died of health problems largely due to weight. Now in his 60’s, Charlie realized that it was time to take control of those things that he did have some control over.

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Your Walking Partner May be Sitting Right Next to You!

Posted: Feb 06 in Weight Loss Tips by

It is a well-known fact that walking is a great exercise. Despite knowing that walking is helpful in keeping weight in check, walking for other reasons appear to increase a person’s likelihood of consistently walking.

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