Tag: fitness
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My 30-Day Challenge
Since during November and December—partly due to cold weather and short days, and partly because food is more readily available in the holiday season—I ate more and trained less. No wonder that I was unpleasantly surprised when I stepped on the scale after New Year’s: 112.6 kg (around 248 lbs). Although I am 190 cm…
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The Biggest Myths About Healthy Eating
When we think about healthy food or say that we will start eating healthy on Monday, the first image that often comes to mind is a bowl of salad—a lot of salad. But what exactly is healthy food? And is the food that the media or large supermarket chains present as “healthy” actually good for…
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Starting the Gym as a Beginner: Overcoming Challenges and Staying Consistent
Entering the gym as a beginner is a significant source of stress for many. This is often the main reason people give up so quickly. The array of exercise equipment, the crowds, everyone working out with their headphones in a flow state, figuring out how to use the machines properly, and learning the correct techniques…
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Dietary Fiber: Why It’s Key to Your Health
Fiber is a part of food that cannot be broken down by enzymes in our intestines, nor can it be absorbed or utilized by the body. It does not directly participate in bodily processes: it isn’t a source of energy, doesn’t build our cells, play a role in immune responses, or contribute to hormone production.…
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The Food Pyramid (Part 2)
The next level of the food pyramid consists of dough and pastry. When people aim to lose weight, the first suggestion often involves cutting out pasta, along with sweets. You’ll often hear someone declare, “Starting tomorrow, I’m eliminating bread, pasta, potatoes, or rice.” This seems like a good step—I wouldn’t eat them too often either.…
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How to Prevent Chronic Diseases with Pharmacy, Nutrition, and Physical Activity
Chronic diseases, such as diabetes and cardiovascular conditions, are among the leading causes of non-violent deaths worldwide, affecting millions of people. The development of medicine and pharmacy has allowed humanity to suppress or eradicate many diseases that once claimed countless lives, such as various infectious diseases. The discovery of penicillin was the trigger for…
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Zone 2 Training: A Path to Fat Loss
Now that you’ve finally adjusted your diet and, with some ups and downs, noticed slow but steady weight loss, it’s time to add physical activity into the mix. Constant exercise alone can’t beat those bags of chips, sodas, or pastries you constantly consume, nor can you create a large enough calorie deficit just by…
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The Hungry Pharmacist 