Being overweight prevented Ansar from meaningful relationships and being healthy. See how MyFitnessPal helped him with 200-pound weight loss journey. The post Food Tracking Helped Ansar Lose 14 Stone appeared first on MyFitnessPal Blog. Source link
Weighing in at 440 pounds, with a diagnosis of prediabetes and a 5XL shirt size, James knew he needed to make monumental lifestyle changes. See how MyFitnessPal helped him on his weight loss journey. The post How a 440-Pound Man Got His Life Back appeared first on MyFitnessPal Blog. Source link
As editor of the Compassion USA blog, I always love looking back over the year to see which articles resonated with you the most. It gives me a chance to reflect on the powerful stories and photos that come from our photojournalists around the world and writers in the U.S. I also get an idea of what type of content […]
Grandparents who show up are the real superheroes. They are a treasure that should never be underappreciated. I’m sure that not all grandparents are winners. There are always relationships that have more challenges than we would like. But hopefully, you were blessed with at least one amazing grandma or grandpa – it’s such a unique and important relationship. Because my […]
News anchor Julia Moffitt of 13Sunrise in Indianapolis explores the Transcendental Meditation technique with local TM teacher Paul Wilson. Originally published on WTHR.com “‘It’s a universal practice,’ Wilson said. ‘This is a simple system of deep meditation. The sun brings the light in the morning. It wakes people up and an anchor connects us to something deep, so we get […]
Dawn Smith wasn’t happy about her weight. Watch how one wrong step put her on the path to a healthier life. The post How a Snake Bite and Self-Love Motivated Dawn to Lose 100 Pounds appeared first on MyFitnessPal Blog. Source link
Kevin turned to food for comfort as he dealt with the death of his father. He chose a healthier path when his sister was diagnosed with cancer. The post What It Took for This Obese Doctor to Take His Own Health Advice appeared first on MyFitnessPal Blog. Source link
Last year, in an effort to support medical providers and first responders on the brink of burnout, we launched Heal the Healers Now. More recently, Hadley Barndollar of the Providence Journal spoke with Dr. Tony Nader – a medical doctor and head of the international Transcendental Meditation organization – about this initiative to provide meditation to those battling the COVID-19 […]
When Jacob’s wife was diagnosed with terminal cancer, he knew his health needed to take first priority for the sake of their two children. The post How Becoming a Single Dad Prompted Jacob to Focus on His Health appeared first on MyFitnessPal Blog. Source link
Na’Quisha tied her weight to her happiness, until she realized self-love is much deeper than physical appearances. The post Na’Quisha Lost the Weight, But Found Happiness Beyond the Scale appeared first on MyFitnessPal Blog. Source link
We all know that managing our stress is important on a day-to-day basis, but during the holiday season when stress levels can be at their highest and quiet time can be at its lowest, it becomes even more vital and challenging. Too much stress not only contributes to high anxiety, but it also weakens the immune system, disrupts hormones, impairs […]
When Cam Summerson’s son needed his help, the only way he could give it was by losing weight. The post How Cam’s Weight Loss and Fitness Journey Saved His Son’s Life appeared first on MyFitnessPal Blog. Source link
Wondering if you should try intermittent fasting to lose weight? Registered Dietitian Whitney English explains that the claim that intermittent fasting can help you lose weight is only partially true. The post Can Intermittent Fasting Help Me Lose Weight? appeared first on MyFitnessPal Blog. Source link
If you think mall traffic is crazy where you live, you should check out the crowded markets in Tanzania! And you’ve never seen more beautiful produce than at the fruit stands in Burkina Faso. Take a stroll through some of the world’s busiest, most colorful markets and experience the wonder of how people in other cultures go shopping. Tanzania Lucy’s […]
It’s always so touching to hear what children in poverty feel thankful for. They live with less than most people, but their gratitude overflows. It helps put things in perspective and reminds us to give praise in all circumstances! These five children in Compassion’s program live in poverty in South America. Learn what they’re thankful for … and be blessed! […]
Cultivating an attitude of gratitude is a popular slogan in the self-help field that I find to be beneficial in a variety of ways and try to practice in my daily life. When faced with the challenges of a chronic health condition, it may seem a little trite on the surface, but if you look a little deeper, you’ll find […]
Arthritis affects one in four adults in the United States, with the majority of those experiencing symptoms between ages 45 to 64. But while many consider joint pain as an issue for the elderly, the fact is anyone of any age can experience it (although it is a natural symptom after years of using our bodies). Discomfort in the joints […]
Bone broth is a popular staple in the Paleo community and many other diet philosophies because it is believed that it can help heal and seal your gut, oppose inflammation, encourage healthy digestion, support the immune system, inhibit infection by microbes, reduce joint pain, and inflammation, promote strong and healthy bones, hair and nail growth. It has been consumed by […]
This is one of the craziest articles I saw all year. A single consumption of high amounts of Brazil nuts improves the cholesterol levels of healthy volunteers. OK, that’s interesting. They gave 10 men and women a single meal containing zero, one, four, or 8 Brazil nuts, and found that the ingestion of just that single serving almost immediately improved […]
This is the final article in a five-part series answering tough questions people ask about poverty. (Read the previous post.) We put five difficult questions to parents of children in Compassion’s program. In vulnerably sharing their experiences, they hope to break the stigma and reveal the truth about life in poverty. Tough Question 5: “What don’t people understand about life […]
