Total body workout, 8:15 a.m., Joyce Raye Patterson Senior Citizens Center, $3. Class is held at 8:15 a.m. on Wednesday and Friday as well. Alzheimer’s disease and dementia caregivers support group, 9 a.m., McCarthy Baptist Church, 2710 S. Belt Highway. Providing a safe opportunity for caregivers and family members to gain information, encouragement, coping strategies… Read More
Category: Weight Loss
Getty ImagesfStop Images – Larry Washburn It’s easy to get wrapped up in keeping track of all the foods you can (and can’t) eat on the keto diet (hello, bacon; goodbye, pasta). But uh, what about all those drinks that keep you hydrated? While, yes, water’s a clear winner, life drinking only water sounds boring… Read More
ADDICTIONS Adult Children of Alcoholics: Meets Tuesdays from 7 to 8 p.m., St. John’s Church, upper room, 35 Park St., Williamstown, use middle-door entry; Wednesdays, 7 to 8 p.m., St. Stephen’s Church, Guild Room, 67 East St., Pittsfield, use Allen Street entrance. Info: David, 617-877-1691. Al-Anon Meetings: Strength and hope for families and friends of… Read More
Fitness instructors should not use terms such as ‘thunder thighs’ because it lowers women’s self-confidence, researchers say. Women who hear comments based on appearance while exercising are more likely to feel ‘disgusted’ with themselves, a study found. On the other hand, scientists discovered women who heard words related to their strength felt more positive after… Read More
Healthy-sounding claims on food packaging can be misleading. Here’s how to find impostors. Published: January, 2019 Image: © DjelicS/Getty Images The New Year may have you thinking about a healthier diet, but you may need to do some detective work to find the healthiest foods in your grocery store. Food manufacturers often use terms that… Read More
Getty ImagesMint Images – Britt Chudleigh Yes, intermittent fasting could help you lose a significant amount of weight—but what if you only want to lose like, 10 pounds? Your solution: tiny tweaks. “Small lifestyle changes can really add up and be pretty easy to implement—if you know where to begin,” says Amy Gorin, R.D.N., owner… Read More
Self-help is nothing new but now tech is helping us to become the best version of ourselves. We get busy with the bots A little while back, editors at the Financial Times spotted a problem: the sources quoted in journalists’ articles were overwhelmingly men – as many as eight in 10. To help, the newspaper’s… Read More
ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Women are more at risk than men, with one in eight women developing thyroid problems in her lifetime, especially after pregnancy and menopause. If you notice symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, constipation, or depression, seek treatment from your doctor. But you can also bring treatment into your home with how… Read More
WEIGHT LOSS: Demi Anderson before and after her transformation (Pic: XERCISE4LESS) At her heaviest, Demi Anderson weighed 15st 12lbs and wore a UK size 16. The 23-year-old admits her weight gain came around when she turned 18 and began drinking. She would go out every weekend, gorge on takeaways and buy whatever food she wanted.… Read More
Getty Imagesboonchai wedmakawand Sure, running, HIIT classes, and extra-sweaty cycling sessions are pretty much known for helping you scorch calories and drop pounds…but honestly, can a girl ever just slow TF down and still lose weight? Yup—turns out, walking a can definitely help you with your weight-loss goals. “It is important to have a mix… Read More