A Better Body by Steve Inc

04/29/2024

Quality sleep is essential for good health!

Check out our latest blog post for tips on how to improve your sleep hygiene!

Did you wake up feeling refreshed? I’m guessing no. How much sleep did you actually get? Probably not enough. Sleep is important! Unfortunately, we're BUSY and often neglect sleep in the pursuit of other goals. Try these tricks to up your sleep game.

04/03/2024

Just WALK!🚶‍♂️

Walk with a friend.
Walk with your dog.
Walk during lunch.
Walk briskly.
Walk slowly through the park.
Walk around the corner.
Walk through the city.

However you choose to do it -

JUST WALK!🚶‍♂️

Adding extra walking to your day can be life changing!
It's the easiest way to improve your overall health.
It helps maintain a healthy weight
It can prevent or help manage a range of conditions like heart disease, hypertension, cancer & type 2 diabetes
It increase cardiovascular endurance
It builds stronger bones and muscles
It boosts muscle stamina
It heightens energy levels
It improves balance and coordination
It strengthens the immune system
it helps reduce stress and tension

It even enhances mood, cognitive function, memory, and sleep quality!

Amazing!
What are you waiting for?
Go walk!🚶‍♂️

03/25/2024

5 HUGE fat burning mistakes.

Which ones are you guilty of?

1. Crash Dieting (extreme calorie restriction):
❌ It stalls your metabolism.
❌ It's unsustainable.
❌ It causes muscle loss.
↗️ And those three cause a yo-yo effect, so you regain fat when eating returns to “normal.”
❌ It creates nutrient deficiencies that cause other problems, too.
👍 Use a smaller caloric deficit and a long-view approach.

2. Lack of Consistency:
❌ It results in weight fluctuations - frustrating!
❌ Inconsistency → minimal muscle gains → minimal metabolic benefit.
❌ No results means no idea what works for you.
👍 Start with adjustments you can maintain. Build upon successes.

3. Ignoring Nutrition:
❌ You can’t out-exercise a bad diet!
❌ Hard to maintain a calorie deficit through exercise alone.
❌ Exercise might cause you to eat MORE.
👍 Eat fewer calories AND exercise.

4. “Spot reducing”:
❌ 1,000 crunches ≠ six pack.
❌ Training the muscle burns calories → calorie deficit → fat loss
❌ Toning the muscle does nothing for the fat covering it.
👍 Exercise the muscle AND cut calories so you can uncover the new muscle tone 💪

5. Skipping resistance training:
❌ We need muscle to keep the fat off.
❌ Cardio-only works but is better with resistance training.
👍 Circuit training rocks! Cycle through different resistance exercises with no rest periods between sets. Cardio AND muscle-building!
❤️ + 💪 = 🔥

Ultimately, the fat-loss program that works best has:
✅ A calorie deficit
✅ An active lifestyle
✅ Sustainable eating habits
✅ A reasonable muscle building program
✅ Tracking and accountability

Good luck!

P.S. I’m always available for guidance if you need help breaking free from any of these!

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03/21/2024

Want to eat better?

Keep it simple.

Good nutrition doesn't have to be complicated or take a lot of effort.

Check out our latest blog for a list of foods I really do eat every day!

What healthy foods do you make it a point to eat every day?

What foods from this list do you think you can add to your daily routine?

Do you eat flax-crusted baked salmon over a bed of  kale with a blueberry reduction? Neither do I. I eat raw apples, egg omelets and roasted almonds. They're easy and tasty. I don't have time for “fancy healthy.” Do you eat seaweed and Açai berry smoothies? I don't. I would if I liked it

03/18/2024

Colorectal cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death for men under 50.

For women under 50, it's the second-most common cause of cancer-related death.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer worldwide.

It is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide.

1 in 24 people will develop colon cancer in their lifetimes

But there's good news:

CRC is one of the most treatable diseases when caught in the early stages using timely screening.

The 5-year relative survival rate for stage 1 & 2 colon cancer is 90%. (That's great news.)

Because:

Colorectal cancer usually develops slowly over a period of 10 to 15 years.

Unfortunately:

CRC is often diagnosed at advanced stages when treatment options are limited.

51% of those ages 50-54 are not up to date on their colorectal cancer screening.

Research shows that screening can reduce both the incidence and mortality of CRC through early detection and removal of precancerous growths.

So get screened!

Colonoscopies are the most thorough screening method, and they can help prevent it, too. But speak to your doctor - they might suggest a stool test, which you can do at home.

In addition to timely screening, you can reduce your risk by:
-Maintaining a healthy weight
-Being more active
-Limiting red and processed meats
-Eating more vegetables, fruits, and whole grains
-Limiting alcohol (no alcohol is best)

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

…and now we're more aware.

So let's take action….
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03/14/2024

Added sugars are dangerous for your health... and they are everywhere!

Check out our latest blog to learn about the risks of consuming too much added sugar, as well as how much you can find in the foods you are eating every day. Some sources may surprise you!

If you need help assessing the food you eat or navigating healthy food choices, contact us. Our texting-based nutritional coaching is the easiest way to understand the food we eat and gradually shift towards healthier choices.

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Sugar, sugar everywhere. In soda, cookies and….tomato sauce?!? You know added sugar is in donuts and candy but have you seen how much is in yogurt, cereal and fat-free salad dressing? Added sugars in food can really add up to some unhealthy consequences: 👎 higher blood pressure 👎 weight gain

03/10/2024

Just for laughs.

How are you all dealing with the time change today?

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03/08/2024

Don’t wait until you need pills to do something about your health.

Would you like to avoid getting a chronic disease like type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease or colon cancer?

You can.

Many conditions that inevitably require medication are preventable through lifestyle change:

🥗Eat better
💪 Move more
🚭 Quit smoking (or don't start)
🍻Limit alcohol use
😴 Sleep better

Be proactive and take control of your health. Don't rely on pills to be your safety net.

What changes will you implement today to help you lead a longer, healthier life? One free of chronic conditions and pills.

💪 ❤️ 🌱

03/06/2024

March is National Nutrition Month!

Each year, National Nutrition Month focuses on the significance of mindful food decisions and the cultivation of healthy eating and exercise routines.

This year’s theme is ‘Beyond the Table’ — it encourages us to explore the complete journey of nutrition, from food production and distribution to navigating grocery stores and farmers markets. It also describes the various ways we eat — not only around a dinner table but also on-the-go, in schools and restaurants, or at games and events

'Beyond the Table' also emphasizes sustainability, urging us to reduce food waste at all levels — school, work, home and beyond.

For more information and how you can become involved, visit https://www.eatright.org/national-nutrition-month

03/04/2024

It's almost time to SPRING AHEAD!

It's not just about losing an hour of sleep (although that is rough).
The DST change can hurt us. Literally.

Check out our latest blog about the effects the change can have on our bodies and how to mitigate these through small changes and some planning ahead.

Changing the clocks and losing an hour hurts! Literally. Daylight saving time makes our internal clock go haywire, and it all has to do with sleep. It may seem nice to gain an extra hour of daylight in the afternoon and evening, but our body’s 24 hour sleep cycle is healthiest when lined up with d

02/28/2024

🛑You could be sabotaging your fitness efforts.🛑

If you’re regularly doing fit activities, you must have a good reason behind it.

Maybe you want to be stronger.
Or faster.
Or thinner.
Maybe you just enjoy golf or tennis and want to play as often as you can.

Whatever the reason, there are some common behaviors that sabotage your fitness.

❓How many of these are you guilty of?

02/14/2024

In honor of Valentine's day, let's take care of your ❤️! Here are 6 guidelines for better heart health.

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