Guest Blog - Sheila Johnson: Health and Weight Loss Tips for Women

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Women and men experience weight loss differently. Because of these differences, there is no one-size-fits-all method for achieving wellness goals. Attaining a healthy weight can help alleviate or prevent type two diabetes, heart disease and certain types of cancer. Women can meet their health and fitness goals and reduce risks for chronic illness by making choices that fit their unique health needs.

Exercises for Optimal Women’s Health

Any exercise is good exercise, but for women, there are certain types of workouts that are especially beneficial. Women’s Health recommends workouts that focus on the hip and core areas of the body. Exercises such as planks and reverse lunges are suggested, as well as clamshell and superman movements. When working on core muscles and other specific muscle groups, remember to do some deep stretches prior to your workout to avoid unnecessary injury.

Strength training is a great way to improve muscular structure as well as boost weight loss. Chronic health problems such as heart conditions and arthritis are improved through strength training. This type of activity strengthens bones and even helps reduce depressive symptoms and diabetes.

Strategies for Fitness and Weightloss

Before you start your fitness journey, find comfortable clothing that boosts your confidence without sacrificing style. Bras that offer comfort and ease of movement are an important wardrobe component. Supportive, comfy bras without underwires can make a workout far more enjoyable. Clothes should be comfortable and easy to wear and offer you the opportunity to stay focused on the exercise experience rather than constantly needing to adjust your attire or worry about how you look. As you select your workout apparel, consider factors like the material’s ability to wick away sweat and the breathability of the fabric. There are many stylish workout options that look and feel amazing; it’s no longer one or the other.

One should also focus on making healthy dietary changes based on nutritional needs, drinking plenty of water, and increasing physical activity in order to achieve weight loss. Plant-based diets offer women additional health security, including reduced inflammation, decreased ovulation- based infertility issues, and reduction in fibroid tumors and endometriosis.

As unfair as it may seem, women can experience greater challenges in losing weight than their male counterparts. Often women who are struggling with weight loss are dealing with additional factors such as genetic influences and lower metabolic rates.

In some cases, appetite suppressants can be used to help lose stubborn pounds. Safety is the critical factor when considering any weight loss supplement or appetite suppressant. There are countless weight loss supplements on the market, so it is necessary to examine the ingredients before committing to one. Whether a supplement is herbal or chemically derived, learn as much as you can, and ask a health professional’s opinion since all medications can have risk factors. Before you start a supplement, consult your doctor to ensure that the medication is safe for you, particularly if you have existing health conditions. Consider the dosing recommendations for the drug and read effectiveness studies. Pay attention to active ingredients and potential side effects as well as factors such as taste. Many medications are contraindicated for use with other drugs, so check with your pharmacist and read information sheets about your prescriptions and over the counter medications.

Staying fit and consuming nutritious foods can help us live longer, healthier lives. Women who are focused on a lifestyle of wellness can benefit from what science has taught us about the specific needs of the female body and how to achieve optimal health through movement and nutrition.

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Sheila Johnson was a success story in the corporate world, but her health was another story. She left the corporate world to start her own business, on her own schedule. She’s seen so much personal success with her health and wellness routine that she wanted to share it. By creating wellsheila.net, she hopes that sharing her story will help others too.