If you’ve been doing everything right, like exercising regularly and eating healthy, but still seem to carry excess weight in your midsection, this could be a case of the stress belly. Of course, there can be other factors that can contribute to a stubborn belly, such as genetics, food intolerances, or a slowing metabolism. However, […]
Category Archives: Weight Loss
15 Ways to Cultivate Compassion (When You’re Not Losing as Much Weight as You’d Like)
Changing our behavior is hard work. And sometimes, despite our best efforts and intentions, it doesn’t lead to the results we want. Practicing self-compassion–accepting yourself “just as you are”–is an important addition to your weight-loss tool kit. Research even shows its significant role in helping us meeting our health goals (including shedding unwanted pounds). Says Coach […]
Is Breakfast Really the Most Important Meal of the Day?
Some people need to eat first thing to be able to start their day. While to others, the idea of having a meal when they’re still half asleep is a total non-starter. Whether you’re a breakfast lover or lean more towards brunch, the benefits of making your first meal a balanced one has some serious […]
Best Health Coach App
What is a health coach app? A health coach app is an application that you can download onto your phone that gives you access to a team of health coaches. This includes certified nutritionists, personal trainers, and well-being experts. How to find a health coach The majority of people will take to […]
Is Diet or Exercise More Important for Weight Loss?
Which is more important for weight loss, diet or exercise? The Yes Health coaches get this question a lot. The short answer? Both. Being proactive about diet AND exercise is important for the best possible weight-loss results. Here are nine reasons why:
How Mindful Eating Can Lead to Weight Loss
Did you know that when it comes to eating, how is nearly as important as what? Mindful eating means paying attention to the way food affects your senses (sight, taste, smell, texture), how it makes you feel physically and emotionally and any thoughts that arise. It’s all about being aware in the present moment as […]
How SMART Goal Setting Can Lead to Greater Success
At Yes Health, we believe that the way you go about making new health goals (New Year’s intentions, anyone?) greatly impacts your success of keeping, and ultimately, meeting them. That’s why we encourage our members to set SMART goals, which stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Timely. Why? Because they tap into your own personal motivation […]
Strength Training Tips for Beginners
Strength training is a key piece of everyone’s weight-loss puzzle. It raises your resting metabolic rate (RMR) to help you burn more calories throughout the day, and it decreases your chance of injuries, allowing you to age with grace. But if you’ve never done strength training, it can be intimidating to know exactly where and […]
Why We Should All Drink More Water
We all know we can’t survive without water. (Duh.) But did you know that water can help with weight loss too? (We’ve got your attention now, right?) It’s easy to mistake thirst for hunger, which is why staying in tune with our body’s need for water is super important when we’re trying to shed extra pounds. […]
What’s Your Healthiest Weight?
Well hello, 2018. A lot of us have been waiting for you to come round. A brand new year is the perfect excuse for a healthy reset and to try different ways of doing everyday things. Maybe you’ve even picked a theme for this year or set a few specific goals, like learning more about nutrition and eating a […]