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How to Lose Weight at 30

No more 20s!! Are you 30 or older and trying to find helpful ways to lose or maintain weight? The 30s are tough due to the fact that your kids probably rule your life and it is hard to find time for yourself, let alone time to exercise. Below is a list of tips that may help you with this goal.

Gym membership: Most gyms have remarkable nurseries or youth programs for your kids. I know it is costly, but it is definitely worth the investment.
Find a partner: Having a partner with the same goals and fitness level is tough, but the motivation aspect of it is outstanding. (more…)

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Matt

How to Lose Weight at 40

Are you in your 40s and having trouble with weight loss? The first step is to start a routine. Figure out what days and what times work for you and devote that time strictly to exercising. Try not to let anything or anyone distract you during this time.

Secondly, start slow and gradually progress to longer, harder workouts over time. (more…)

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Matt

How to Lose Weight at 50

Half-way to 100 and in the best shape of your life! Exercising and eating right are the two main ingredients for a healthy body. Do you exercise on a normal basis? Do you watch what you eat and try to get a variation of nutrition daily? I have a lot of friends and clients that say, “Hey, I workout on a daily basis, I can eat whatever I want!!” True, some people can get away with this, but why not exercise and eat healthy anyway?

Avoid sugary, salty, fatty, carb-loaded foods and try to focus on foods that are rich in nutrients and that actually benefit your body. Check out the Food Guide Pyramid if you have any questions about what to eat or portion sizes. I recommend exercising five to six days a week, but I realize that everyone doesn’t have the luxury of getting to the gym that often. Do your best and make the most out of each workout that you do. You should leave every exercise session dripping with sweat and at least somewhat exhausted. (more…)

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Matt

How to Lose Weight at 60

Sixty down and many more to go! Are you in your sixties and searching for some new ways to lose or maintain your weight? Diet is the most important factor in these efforts. Try to limit your fat consumption and focus on smaller portion sizes. I recommend eating five or six small meals a day rather than three large ones. Eating six meals a day is rather time consuming, but worth it if you have time.

Also, I feel that balance and stability is vital for your age. Thus, I recommend Yoga and Pilates. Yoga improves your posture, endurance, flexibility, balance, sleep, joint range of motion, and many other benefits as well. Try engaging in a Yoga class for 30 to 60 minutes a day for two to three days a week. (more…)

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Matt

How to Lose Weight at Age 70 and Beyond

Are you 70 or older and trying to find a way to maintain or lose weight? Basically, any slight changes that you make will enhance the weight loss process. Changing your diet, exercising, or just being more active throughout the course of the day will help.

First, let’s discuss the diet. Try to avoid fast food as often as you can and check food labels as well. I recommend keeping a food log, this holds you accountable and helps you keep track of the amount of calories you intake. Try to focus on foods that are high in protein and low in sodium, fat, saturated fat, and carbohydrates. Make sure to watch your portion sizes, too. (more…)

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Matt

Top Five Reasons Why Americans Practice Yoga

If you think that yoga is just about becoming more flexible and chanting a few oms, think again. Created in India over 5,000 years ago, yoga is meant to bring union to the body, mind and spirit. Today, more than 20 million Americans roll out their mats and practice postures like triangle pose, headstands and warrior sequence.

So why are Americans who are eager to gobble up a fast-paced, calorie-torching workouts like Tae-bo and spinning, embracing yoga with such vigor?

Here are five of the top reasons: (more…)

Posted on February 15, 2026 by heather

Cankles, a Sign of Good Health

Ever look down to find that your calf and ankle seem to have morphed into one continuous body part? Popular culture has termed this attractive feature the “cankle.” Everyone from pregnant women to those carrying some extra weight have been plagued by the cankle, but none have yet to embrace it.

Studies on fat distribution in the body show that an ankle that has lost definition, having joined itself with calf, could be a signal of better health, for those who aren’t obese. Those carrying extra weight in their lower body are less likely to have weight-related health problems, like those who carry weight in their abdomen, which puts additional strain on the organs.

Wendy Kohrt, PhD, a professor of medicine at the University of Colorado – Denver, says “leg fat may protect postmenopausal women by drawing triglycerides out of the bloodstream, where they constitute a risk factor, and into fat deposits in the legs.”

Source: Prevention Magazine March 2026

Posted on February 10, 2026 by Natalie K

Beware of the Most Dangerous Health Scams

Traversing the dangerous landscape of health products is a difficult task. All well-intentioned consumers have to be cautious about the beneficial claims of some sneaky hucksters who are out for a quick buck… even if it’s at the expense of your health.

While the Internet has made it easier for said scammers to try to pull the wool over your eyes, it’s also a great tool for researching their claims. You just need to be willing to take a few minutes of your time to do so. And if anything is worth your time, isn’t it your health?

Forbes.com developed a list of “the most egregious, dangerous, aggressively marketed health scams,” according to an article by Jacqueline Detwiler. (more…)

Posted on January 20, 2026 by Jason

Socialize for Your Health

Advocacy groups often use a technique called Social Liberation to encourage healthier living in their constituency. Social Liberation is dependent on the positive effects of social conformity, a powerful phenomenon that solidifies society and culture. Social Liberation creates opportunities and avenues for the constituency to come together, often with the goal clearly stated, such as minority health fairs.

Social Liberation brings the goal to the attention of new people by drawing them in using an established sense of community or identity; rather than a minority advocacy group offering a health fair, a health advocacy group could sponsor a minority cultural fair. It is also easier to try something new or seek out new information when you feel comfortable as an accepted part of the group. (more…)

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Brooke Randolph

Peppermint Comes with Sweet Health Benefits

My pregnant wife has had more than one craving in the last eight months. One of them happens to be ice cream. And when the supermarket is always running a two-for-one special, we’re assured to have a freezer full of the lovely diet-killing dessert.

One of her favorites is a peppermint flavored ice cream. And while this would never be a recommendation for anyone trying to lose weight, peppermint on its own has been shown to have health benefits.

The oil extracted from peppermint contains a number of compounds, including menthol. Studies have shown that peppermint oil can be effective relief for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Symptoms of IBS include abdominal pain and cramping, bloating, constipation and diarrhea. And it may effect up to one in five people. (more…)

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Jason

FDA Warns Against 28 Online Diet Pills

If you’re considering popping a pill to relieve the extra holiday weight, you might want to think again. The FDA released a message this week warning consumers to stay away from 28 diet pills using “unlisted and dangerous ingredients,” as well as a “possible carcinogen.”

“These tainted weight loss products pose a great risk to public health because they contain undeclared ingredients and in some cases prescription drugs in amounts that greatly exceed their maximum recommended dosages,” said Dr. Janet Woodcock, director of the FDA drug evaluation center. (more…)

Posted on December 24, 2025 by Natalie K