Tag: wellness
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My Toxic Trait?
Trying to Make Everything as Nutritious as Possible… And One Way I Do That Is by Adding Greens to Everything We all have our quirks… and mine?My toxic trait is trying to make absolutely everything as nutritious as possible. 😅Smoothies? Add greens.Pasta? Add greens.Eggs? Yep… add greens.Burritos? Always greens.Soup? Greens.Salads? Even more greens. But truthfully?It’s one of the simplest habits that’s…
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Why Your VO₂ Max Might Drop After COVID — Even When You’re Getting Fitter
Healthy Life, Simple Style If you track your fitness metrics, you’ve probably seen VO₂ max — a measurement of how well your body uses oxygen during exercise. It’s one of the best indicators of cardiovascular fitness and longevity. But what happens when you’re doing everything right — eating well, exercising consistently, lifting heavier, running farther — and your VO₂…
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VO2 Max, What it is, Why it Matters, and How to Improve it
When most people start a weight loss journey, they focus on the scale. But some of the biggest wins have nothing to do with weight at all. One of my favorite non-scale victories to chase is increasing my VO₂ max. So, what is VO₂ max? VO₂ max is the maximum amount of oxygen your body can use…
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Why Sleep Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Weight Loss
By Laurel Seabrook · Healthy Life, Simple Style You’ve probably heard the advice: “Eat less, move more.”Sure, those things matter for fat loss—but there’s another thing that often gets overlooked: sleep. Sleep doesn’t just make you feel rested—it plays a huge role in controlling the hormones that dictate your hunger, cravings, and metabolism. If you’re skimping on…
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Why Oxidative Stress Could Be Blocking Your Weight Loss (and What You Can Do About It)
What Is Oxidative Stress? Oxidative stress happens when your body is out of balance—too many free radicals (unstable molecules that damage cells) and not enough antioxidants to keep them in check. Over time, this imbalance can harm your mitochondria (your energy engines), disrupt hormones, and fuel inflammation. The result? Your body holds on to fat,…