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Posted by ITG Diet on Sunday, 24 July 2022 in ITG Diet Weight Loss Blog It's that time of year: Summer is coming to an end, last minute vacations will be wrapping up, and the kids will be going back to school over the next few weeks. What better time than now to begin focusing on yourself, your health, and your weight loss goals? Start your preparations and planning and be ready for the upcoming holidays! The holidays seem so far away, yet they will arrive sooner than you think! Plan now so that you can lose those extra summer pounds and feel and look great...

Category: Mind Over Matter Created on Monday, 02 November 2020 17:22 Hits: 326 According to the CDC, two-thirds of adults in the United States are overweight or obese and the number continues to rise.  Children are also impacted by overweight and obesity. The National Institute of Health (NIH) reports being overweight or obese puts individuals at risk for high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, stroke, respiratory problems and cancer. Unfortunately, mental and emotional conditions, such as depression and anxiety, were not listed in this statement as a health risk secondary to overweight and obesity but mental illness is...

Prediabetes: On the Rise in the US What is prediabetes, and are you at risk? Prediabetes is a serious condition in which the body has a higher level of sugar or glucose in the bloodstream than normal, however it’s not quite high enough to be considered full-on diabetes. A very high percentage rate of those who are diagnosed with prediabetes ultimately end up developing Type 2 diabetes, which also puts them at risk of heart disease, stroke, blindness, hearing loss, kidney issues, and skin conditions. Since there are no symptoms, most people who are prediabetic do not know they are....

Meal Planning on the Go by Joseph Packo Would you ever go on vacation without planning which airline you would take to your destination? Which hotel you will be staying at? What restaurants and attractions are nearby? Unless you don’t mind a potentially disastrous trip, of course not! So when it comes to starting or maintaining your diet, why not plan ahead? Without a little roadmap to help you with meal planning each week, you may be headed for disaster. Meal planning is the easiest way to set yourself up for success and takes just a short amount time and...

Hunger: Is It Emotional or Physical? Posted by ITG Diet on Wednesday, 04 May 2022 in ITG Diet Weight Loss Blog We eat when we're happy. We eat when we're stressed, sad, bored, or lonely, We often eat more than our body actually needs. In the past few decades, our food tastes and habits have been changing. We used to eat due to hunger and for our energy needs. These days, we eat for pleasurable experiences, and those foods are densely packed with sugar, salt, and fat. Plus, everything is readily available any time of day or night at stores and drive-thrus. Rewarding ourselves with delicious...