Weight Loss
Learn the right way to lose weight and how to keep the weight off for life!
Starting Out
In this HeartStrong.com video, we will introduce to you the parts of a comprehensive weight loss program and the approach that HeartStrong.com takes to...
In this HeartStrong.com video we are going to talk about the process of weight loss. Weight will usually accumulate over many years or decades, so it...
In this HeartStrong.com video/article we are going to discuss the concept of lifestyle change which is critical to understand to be successful...
As mentioned earlier, there is no quick, easy, safe way to lose weight including diet drugs. Don’t fall for all those gimmicks out there telling people...
Everyone has their weaknesses. We are only human. It is difficult to stick 100% to any plan without a little indulging. You need to enjoy your life of...
In this HeartStrong.com video, we will go over some basic concepts of weight loss to help us get a good understanding of the weight loss terminology...
The first term we need to know is the body mass index or BMI. The body mass index or BMI is the ratio of how tall someone is compared to their weight....
Now that you know your body mass index, or BMI, the next term we need to know is “ideal body weight”. This is simply the weight that places you within...
Now that we know what BMI is and our ideal body weight, lets talk about something that is a bit more simple: calories. While most people have a basic...
Alright, the next term we need to know is the basal metabolic rate. The basal metabolic rate or BMR is the number of calories that your body uses each...
The last term to know is the percent body fat. The percent body fat is quite a helpful measurement to monitor as you get yourself healthy. While the...
Awesome! Now you know quite a bit about the different terms and calculations that you need to follow during your weight loss program. Just a few more...
In this HeartStrong.com video, we are going to talk about some different tips and tricks that people have used to help them lose weight and stay healthy.
Basic Concepts of Weight Loss
In this HeartStrong.com video, we are going to talk through the guidelines from the ACC/AHA/TOS (American College of Cardiology, American Heart...
Having an energy deficit is the key to weight loss in general, but the ACC/AHA/TOS guidelines list 15 different diet plans that are successful in...
Obesity and Weight Loss Guidelines
Keys to Safe Weight Loss
In this HeartStrong.com video, we are going to talk about how to lose weight safely and the key concepts that you need to keep in mind throughout the...
There is never a situation where a person should go on a “crash diet”, meaning reducing the number of calories that they eat SO low that they go into a...
Exercise should be a part of your weight loss plan. With exercise comes sweat. You need to rehydrate well to keep your body healthy. Also, drinking...
Simply avoid bad foods. Foods that are high in fat, high in refined carbohydrates, low in fiber or are simply high in calories in general such as food...
Stick to a plant strong or whole foods plant based diet and you can eat until you are full and not worry about overeating calories. If you simply are...