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42.4% of all Americans are obese, according to the CDC. While the problem affects everyone (considering 18.5% of children in the U.S. are obese), individuals aged 40 years and above are the worst hit. Obesity statistics globally may be lower than in the U.S. at 13%. However, this is still a shocking statistic given the effects of obesity ranging from heart disease to stroke, diabete …

One term that you may have heard along the way in your fitness journey is portion distortion, but what does that mean, and why is it such a problem?  Below, you will find answers to both those questions along with some helpful tips to help you combat this problem, along with portion distortion examples.What is Portion Size? Before you can understand what portion distortion is, you need a …

Help! I hate drinking water! What should I do? Do you hate drinking water but know that you need to drink more of it? Is the taste of water boring to you?  Or, you do you wake up, start your day, and never think about drinking water? Are you trying to drink water instead of soda? Whether you're wanting to replace a current drink with water or you just need to drink more, understanding …