Blog Posts in 2021
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5 Reasons Why Vitamin B-12 Is Important
Posted By Soza Weight LossVitamin B-12 (cobalamin) is a key nutrient in your food intake. It plays a strong role in the good development and functioning of many organs. Food sources for this vitamin include poultry, meat, fish, and dairy products. While vitamin B-12 deficiency isn’t common in the United States, it increases the risk of anemia, fatigue, and other conditions. If you are unsure whether your intake is enough, ...Continue Reading -
Simple Tips for Healthy Eating During Pregnancy
Posted By Soza Weight LossHealthy eating during pregnancy means optimizing what types of food and fluids you have every day to make sure you and your baby get the necessary nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. The healthier you are, the better your baby can develop. Eating from a variety of food groups and knowing what to avoid are keys for a safe and successful pregnancy, along with getting appropriate exercise and quality ...Continue Reading -
5 Tips to Eat Healthy During the Holidays
Posted By Soza Weight LossEating healthy during the holidays can seem daunting as the season often disrupts our routines, for joyful and/or stressful reasons. Stress is a common culprit with lots to organize, including but not limited to travel. Social gatherings and reuniting with family are reasons to cheer but the decadent meals can bring many temptations. The good news is that practical tips can help you eat healthy ...Continue Reading -
Planning Your Exercise at Each Phase of Your Menstrual Cycle
Posted By Soza Weight LossUnderstanding how your menstrual cycle works can help you make more informed choices about your exercise routines. Designing your workouts around each phase of your cycle can yield better results and motivate you more. When your exercise is challenging but not exhausting or frustrating, you are more likely to build good habits. Remember that nobody knows your body as well as you do, so if you feel ...Continue Reading -
What Is the Stabilization Phase in Weight Loss?
Posted By Soza Weight LossAfter completing a weight loss plan, your results may only be short-term without the proper tools and guidance to help you build healthy, lasting habits. Your body will likely want to regain the lost weight, which is why the weight stabilization phase is important to ensure you maintain your new weight. Working with nutritionists and other health professionals can make a significant difference in ...Continue Reading -
8 Health Benefits of Walking
Posted By Soza Weight LossWalking is a low-impact activity for all ages, from children to seniors, and is practical to do solo or as a group. It is never too late to build a walking routine and even 30 minutes a day can bring positive results for your physical and mental health. It doesn’t require specific equipment or training, although sturdy and supportive shoes are a must to help with posture and comfort. You can also ...Continue Reading -
How to Start a Mediterranean Diet
Posted By Soza Weight LossHow to Start a Mediterranean Diet The reason the Mediterranean diet became so popular is because Italian and Greek adults in the 1960s had the lowest rates of chronic disease in the world, despite have more limited access to medical services. Unlike fad diets that come and go like changes in the weather, the Mediterranean diet is a healthy staple that helps fight against heart disease, specific ...Continue Reading -
5 Things that Separate Dieting from a Lifestyle Change
Posted By Soza Weight Loss5 Things that Separate Dieting from a Lifestyle Change The dieting industry is a booming business raking in billions of dollars every year. So many fad diets hit the market and promise quick results, but while many of them offer short-term weight loss, most fail in the long run. That’s because not only are these diets unsustainable, but the mindset of dieting is all wrong in the first place. The ...Continue Reading -
What Causes Rapid Weight Fluctuation?
Posted By Soza Weight LossCommon Causes of Weight Fluctuation and When to Be Concerned The average adult’s weight fluctuates up to five or six pounds per day, so daily weight fluctuation is quite normal. Your weight fluctuation depends on a wide variety of factors, such as what you eat and drink as well as how much you exercise and sleep. Usually, daily or even weekly weight fluctuations are not a cause for concern. If you ...Continue Reading -
What Causes Rapid Weight Fluctuation?
Posted By Soza Weight LossCommon Causes of Weight Fluctuation and When to Be Concerned The average adult’s weight fluctuates up to five or six pounds per day, so daily weight fluctuation is quite normal. Your weight fluctuation depends on a wide variety of factors, such as what you eat and drink as well as how much you exercise and sleep. Usually, daily or even weekly weight fluctuations are not a cause for concern. If you ...Continue Reading -
What Foods Are Good for Digestion Problems?
Posted By Soza Weight Loss10 Foods That Will Help Get Your Digestion on the Right Track According to a recent survey, 74% of Americans are living with digestive problems like diarrhea, gas, bloating, and abdominal pain. Digestive problems can be caused by a variety of issues, like an unhealthy lifestyle, food sensitivity, and poor diet. A lack of fiber or probiotic-rich foods is often to blame for these issues. ...Continue Reading -
What Does Lean Body Mass Mean?
Posted By Soza Weight LossHow to Calculate Lean Body Mass In the fitness and weight loss world, the term “lean body mass” is often thrown around, but unless you have spent extensive time reading up on medical weight loss and health, it can be a little confusing. The team at Soza Weight Loss is committed to helping you along your fitness journey and helping you lose weight in healthy ways. If this includes becoming leaner ...Continue Reading -
How Does Stress Affect Your Weight?
Posted By Soza Weight LossWhat Is Stress? When we talk about stress, we are referring to the feeling of being overwhelmed due to mental and emotional pressure. When you feel threatened, a chemical reaction happens in your body that allows you to behave in a way that will prevent injury. Cortisol is the primary stress hormone and it increases glucose in the bloodstream, which enhances the brain’s use of glucose and ...Continue Reading -
How to Strengthen the Digestive System
Posted By Soza Weight LossWhat Is the Job of the Digestive System? When it comes to your digestive system, it is extremely important to keep it functional and strong. Your digestive system is responsible for taking whole foods and turning them into energy and nutrients to allow your body to function, grow, and repair itself. Proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and waters are all nutrients that your body ...Continue Reading -
Is It Harder to Lose Weight in the Summer?
Posted By Soza Weight LossPros and Cons of Trying to Lose Weight in the Summer If you are on a weight loss journey, the summer can prove to be a bump in the road on many levels. There are many facts that are stacked for and against individuals who are trying to lose weight. For one, temptations pile up in the summer. Research shows that “according to the studies out of University of Massachusetts Medical School and ...Continue Reading
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