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HEALTH & WELLNESS
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y WeightMANAGEMENT By Mishkah Gool B-Well Chef
Each one of us are incredibly unique individuals, with our own characteristics, quirks and looks due to our hereditary history, individual circumstances and lifestyles. When it comes to our bodies and weight, especially in these current times where we are equipped with endless dietary studies, self-love techniques and body acceptance, it is no question that “skinny trends” are so last season, and being healthy, loving oneself and personal self-development are definitely what it is all about. This article is definitely not for weight loss, it is for weight balance and management for the individual, wherever you're at on the scale. Most diets have not proved to be successful or sustainable, many diet plans can leave you feeling hungry or unsatisfied especially if it's to lose weight. Extreme limitation diets can encourage, lead or trigger eating disorders and just doesn't develop nor encourage good relationships with food. Instead, we are focussing on two main factorsone, that bodies come in all shapes and sizes and we have to honour that and not compare our bodies to others; instead maintain fat levels that keep us healthy and feeling good since excess fat is hard on your joints, heart, and brain, regardless of where it's stored.
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Secondly, that our bodies are astonishingly intelligent and efficient, and there are foods that complement, sustain and nourish the body and its functions and there are foods that lead to imbalances, disharmony and disease of the organs and systems. Health and overall wellness go beyond diet, it requires ongoing lifestyle changes, which rely on healthy eating and physical activity to help keep one's weight in check. According to the National Weight Control Registry, that noted a study of participants who maintained a significant weight loss, reported improvements in physical health as well as energy levels, physical mobility, general mood, and selfconfidence. It's important to note for naturally lean bodies, even if one doesn't look overweight, they could have a high percentage of body fat, which equally makes one vulnerable to many diseases and health problems. Even a modest weight loss of 5 to10 percent of your
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