Ever notice how after a tough day, your belly seems to feel a bit more prominent, stubborn even? Around here we call it ‘stress belly’, and there’s a fascinating science behind it. Stress isn’t just a mental burden; it gets physical, building up around our middle. Why? Cortisol, a sneaky hormone, makes sure of it. … Read more
We’re here to reduce belly fat and improve our overall health. One way to achieve this is by incorporating more organic foods into our diets. They’re packing more nutrients than you’d find in your regular supermarket stuff. Scientists have shown that organic produce often contains higher levels of certain nutrients, like vitamin C, iron, magnesium, … Read more
A few years ago, I saw a video on NutritionFacts.org about how Berberine lowers blood sugar levels. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find that video for this article. I remember trying Berberine after seeing that video. However, I never developed the habit of supplementing with it. So yesterday when I saw another video on YouTube about it. … Read more
I took on a 3-day fasting challenge, after being inspired by hearing about all the benefits a 3 day fast can give you. And by the fact that my weight loss has been holding steady lately while I want to see the scale moving down. All of it motivated me to try a three-day water … Read more
I’ve decided to take on 3-day fasting challenge, and I’m excited to share this experience with all of you. I’ll be sharing my thoughts, and giving you an honest account of what it’s like to go without food for three days. Fasting, for many people, is a scary concept. I’ve had friends and family members … Read more
I’ve always heard that protein is good to eat. And when I read the book, Metabolical by Robert H. Lustig, it helped me to completely change the way I thought about sugar. However, I thought he said, “Sugar is the reason so many people are fat and sick, but fat is good to eat.” Unfortunately, … Read more
I lost weight and that shrank my belly, my legs, my arms – my everything! It’s a great beginning but my goal is to reduce my stubborn midsection. And clearly there’s more to it than just diet. It’s harder to lose that belly in your sixties because there’s so much more contributing to it. I … Read more
From the beginning of my quest to conquer my infamous big belly, it was like diving into a sea of endless diet plans, supplements, and exercise. Honestly, it’s been overwhelming. I tried countless diets, workouts, and machines. Yet, results always seemed to slip through my fingers. Recently, I came across advice on how to lose … Read more
My work is stressful, my family is stressful, my dog is stressful, my old clunker of a car is stressful, almost everything is my life is stress full. I am dealing with stress more than anything else. And even though I lost 20 pounds I haven’t lose my big stress belly. It’s still hanging around … Read more
(This article is for informational purposes only. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult a professional.) It’s that time of year again—the holidays are over, and we’re all taking stock of our waistlines. But this year, I have a different story to tell. I took on the challenge of maintaining my weight loss while indulging in … Read more
