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Are you doing more harm than good to your overall health and wellness?
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An average waistline for adults in the U.S. equals 36 inches.
Read on to learn more.
The cancers include esophageal, gallbladder, prostate, stomach, kidney, liver, pancreatic, and ovarian.
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Typically, a normal BMI measurement is between 18.5 and 24.9.Obesitymeans a BMI of 30 or greater.
Reducing calories together with increasing exercise is more likely to result in weight loss than either one alone."
It’s never too late to start incorporating changes in your routine.
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You’re eating too much sugar (without even knowing it).
There’s a very good chanceyou’re eating and drinking more sugarthan you realize.
Sugar is totally not your friend, and it hides in many of your favorite items.
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Did you know that some specialty coffees are linked tohigher visceral fat?
Or that two 16-ounce cans of soda contain a whopping 104 grams of sugar?
Also, be mindful of what’s on the ingredient list of the items you purchase.
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Okay, most people enjoy a glass of wine or two with their dinner.
Heyresearch has even shown that sipping red wine can lower your chances of developing heart disease (viaHealthline).
But enjoying too many glasses leads toexcess weight gain, along with other health conditions.
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There are many alcoholic beverages that are high in calories.
Your favorite cabernet or zinfandel will cost you 125 calories.
Any sweet wine is 160 calories per glass.
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You get the picture.
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You’re eating inconsistently.
Maintaining an irregular eating schedule can contribute to added visceral fat, impacting your waistline and overall health.
Unhealthy eating patterns can increase your stress levels and negatively modify your gut microbiota.
You’re watching too much television.
We totally get it: You love binge-watching your favorite TV shows.
But staying sedentary for too long on a regular basis is never a good thing.
You’re not exercising.
Not getting in a workout regularly is detrimental to your health and the size of your waist.
A brisk walk or simply one hour of exercise goes a long way to slimming down.
You’re eating too much of the wrong foods.
Everyone who wants to reduce their waistline needs to reduce their calorie intake.
(Your mind and body will thank you!)
you could also add items like fish and low-fat dairy to your weekly rotation.
And of course, be sure to limit your consumption of chicken and red meat.
If you want to lose a few pounds, you may need to cut out more.
Always be mindful of what you’re putting into your body, and treat it with TLC!
