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The silly season is upon us - work Christmas parties, end-of-year socials, and the festivities of Christmas Day and NYE - these are moments to share with family and friends, and what better way to let loose than to have a bit more food and snacks than usual! But, after the mains are finished and the dessert plates are clean, how do you know whether you’re craving more or just thirsty from all the eating? Sometimes, we can mistake hunger for thirst. Eating doesn’t satisfy our thirst, so eating more can impact our weight. What exactly is going on? The same...

Food cravings, or a strong desire to eat, are common for both men and women, but the similarities may end here. Women and men not only experience cravings differently, but they also have different hormones regulating their craving cues for various reasons.  If men do experience cravings, they tend to prefer savoury foods, especially under stressful conditions. Women report more cravings for sweet foods (e.g., chocolate, pastries, ice cream). Consistently, studies have shown that more than 92% of those who experience strong chocolate cravings are female.  Brain imaging suggests that women may be slightly more food-motivated than men, as imaging studies found that craving...

As we navigate the intricate web of well-being, it becomes evident that sleep quality holds profound implications for our weight management journey. This blog will explore the complex relationship between these two factors and how prioritizing sleep can become a game-changer in your weight loss journey. The Hidden Link: Research has increasingly demonstrated that a good night's sleep is more than just a period of rest; it plays a pivotal role in maintaining a healthy weight. The intricate web of hormones regulating hunger and satiety is deeply influenced by the amount and quality of sleep we get each night. One...

Summer has arrived with its holiday season. However, before you even get to relish the initial excitement or indulge yourselves with the delicacies of the festive season, the daunting feeling of gaining holiday weight eats at you. You stay up late worrying about it.  If you are in this situation, don't worry. We've got you covered with the best strategies to avoid weight gain. Using them, you can enjoy your holiday and silence those fearful thoughts of weight gain. Effective ways to avoid Holiday weight gain Here's a fact to put your mind at ease: gaining a little holiday weight is completely...