Each week, I publish a list of best fitness articles from the previous week. These articles range from a wide variety of topics like nutrition, training, stress management, weight loss, general health, etc. Here is the list from the week of September 27 – October 3.
1. 20 Common Reasons Why You’re Not Losing Weight: Courtesy of Kris Gunnars on Authority Nutrition
Weight loss can be difficult. And sometimes it’s hard to pin point what exactly is preventing you from losing weight. This articles covers 20 different things that could be hindering your progress.
2. Sleep Deprivation-Effects On Hunger And Food Intake: Courtesy of Coach Danny on Shredded By Science
Sleep is the most underrated factor when it comes to losing weight. In fact, 40% of Americans don’t get at least 7 hours per night. Sleep deprivation can increase food cravings making it easy to overeat. This article further details what happens in the brain when you lose sleep and it’s subsequent effects on food intake.
3. 7 Lies About Women’s Fitness and Diet: Courtesy of TC Luoma on T Nation
The women’s fitness and diet industry can be shady. I’ve trained and spoken with many women who believe lifting weights will turn them into the incredible hulk and that jogging is the answer to all their fitness woes. This couldn’t be further from the truth and in this article TC breaks down several common health and fitness lies many women will encounter.
4. Ballooning Diabetes Rates Highlight The Cost Of Cheap Food: Courtesy of Dr. Mercola on mercola.com
Though this article isn’t about fitness per say it’s important none the less. More children than ever are being exposed to large quantities of sugar at a young age. In fact, the article notes a recent case where a 3 year old was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. A three year old! This article highlights the importance of providing children with better food when they are young to help establish better eating habits for life.
5. Cutting Out Gluten Or Dairy? 5 Must-Knows Before You Start: Courtesy of Sabrina Sarabella on jillfit.com
Certain foods can cause inflammation within your body when you eat them. Two of the major ones being gluten and dairy. While I think the whole gluten-free craze has gone a little overboard, there are those you feel terrible after eating it. If you’re one of those people, it may be helpful to try a food elimination diet. This article breaks down how to do this and five things you need to know to be successful.
Enjoy!
