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by Caitlin H, Jun 24, 2024 Name: Richard Frank Age: 74 Occupation: PR firm owner + entrepreneur Meal Plan: Balance-D Favorite Meal: Sliced Turkey Start Date: Jan. 3, 2023 Starting Weight: 210 lbs. Height: 6 feet Pounds Lost: 15When Richard’s two children sat down with him on New Year’s Day to outline several life changes he needed to make to start caring for himself better, he took it to heart.Richard, a longtime public relations firm owner and entrepreneur, had spent his days at a care facility helping look after his late wife, Linda. Linda had a rare neurological condition called progressive…
Imagine a glow-in-the-dark designer desk, or wooden fence posts that guide you home with their eerie light. Scientists in Switzerland have developed a way to make glowing wood, with the help of a fungus.Stumbling on a piece of glowing wood out in the forest sounds like a magical experience, but it is possible. Under specific conditions, certain species of mushroom will fluoresce as they consume wood, although it’s rare and hard to recreate.Now, scientists at Empa have managed to induce those conditions to make glow in the dark wood. The most effective combo turned out to be ringless honey fungus…
Reviewed by Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD Once you decide you want to work with a health coach, finding the right one goes beyond checking off a list of qualifications. How do you know if you’ve found the best health coach for you? What are the qualities of a good coach besides the obvious credentials? We’ve listed some traits to look out for when choosing a health coach. Essentially, it all boils down to how the two of you “vibe.” You should find someone you get along with and trust, someone who seems to truly “get” you and is as…
by Caitlin H, Jul 8, 2024 You’ve probably heard of weight loss drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic, which are popular with celebrities like Oprah. Manufacturers tout their effectiveness in helping people who have struggled to lose weight shed unwanted pounds.Studies back these claims, finding that most users lose 15-20% of their body weight while taking these drugs. The active ingredient in these drugs, semaglutide, works by helping users more easily control their appetite, slowing the rate at which the stomach empties, and decreasing the desire to eat high-calorie, indulgent foods.This last method is especially helpful in boosting the likelihood of sticking…
The thinner the mountain bike pedal, the lighter and less bulky it will be. Canadian company Outlier MTB has taken this concept to the extreme, with pedals that sport a platform which is completely open in the middle.Calgary-based Outlier is offering two models of its unique pedals – the Void and the Pendulum. Both feature a very short axle that only goes through the crank-side edge of the pedal, leaving the middle wide open. They’re essentially just outlines of traditional platform pedals.Not only does this almost-axle-less design allow the pedals to be thinner than their conventional counterparts, it also reportedly…
Reviewed by Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD We all make thousands of decisions every day, large and small. What to have for breakfast. Whether or not to exercise—or when. Which project to tackle first at work. More coffee or not. After a while, it’s only natural that decision fatigue sets in. Decision fatigue can happen to anyone—but it’s especially disruptive when you’re trying to change old habits and make new (healthier) choices, but you lose steam by 10 AM. Let’s take a closer look at what decision fatigue is, what causes it, and how to shake it off so you…
by Caitlin H, Jul 22, 2024 For several years, Detox has been a buzzword in the weight loss world.That’s because it is an excellent way to kickstart new lifestyle choices that lead to lasting changes. A detox is also a powerful first step to helping you achieve your long-term goals. You don’t need any special products or magic ingredients to detox. Your body will naturally clear itself of toxins, and you can help the process by adopting some healthy lifestyle habits.And if ever there’s a season for detoxing, it’s summertime. So why not start your new healthy habits today? What…
Based in British Columbia, Durston builds some of the lightest high-performance backpacking gear on the market, putting it through the absolute wringer of the Canadian Rockies during R&D. Its latest launch packs on a few ounces compared to some of its older shelters but unfurls into a roomier, more convenient freestanding double-wall dome that promises superior storm-readiness. The X-Dome series looks like it could be the ultimate compromise between on-ground camping comfort and low, back-saving weight. We first came across Durston in 2023 when it launched the X-Mid Pro 1, a Dyneema-bodied version of its original X-Mid 1 ultralight A-frame…
If you live in a larger body, sometimes it feels like you can’t win. If you don’t lose weight, people will criticize you for being “lazy,” “unhealthy,” or “lacking willpower.” But if you take medication to help you, you’ll be criticized for “cheating” or “taking the easy way out,” even if you’ve tried for decades to manage your weight through diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes (sometimes extreme ones). In this article, we’ll be talking about a highly contentious group of medicines—GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus) or tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound). And people have lots of opinions…
by Caitlin H, Aug 6, 2024 Nuts may be just the thing if you’re looking for a tasty, filling, crunchy snack. Nuts have been a source of nourishment for humans for thousands of years, from Nomadic foragers to the shiny snack packages lining grocery store shelves today.Nuts also provide lean protein and may even help lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a recent study. The study, published in Nutrients, found that overweight adults who ate nuts versus other snacks of the same calorie value had a reduction in diabetes risk factors.Dr. Gabe Mirkin — a fitness guru,…