myTakes: Health & Fitness

Many people are afraid of mental disorders; but why? This myTake discusses the fear and avoidance of mental illness and the people it has affected. Also in this myTake I will also discuss reasons people avoid people with...

Years ago, I was going to McDonald's probably 3 times a week at least. I stopped by for breakfast or dinner right on cue and after a few years of this and not exercising, I was overweight because McDonald's caused me to...

If you don't know what HIIT workouts are, HIIT stands for high-intensity interval training. It is a form of working out where you must give an all out 90-100% max effort through quick, intense bursts of exercise, followed...

Many years ago, I had a lot of weight to lose before I got to a healthy weight range. I became really focused on my goal which was my night and day aside from school. I no longer wanted to feel fat, be fat, struggle up...

So the story is you've been going to the gym for a few months now, and you haven't really seen any progress and you've made little to no gains. Now you're totally frustrated. Everyone around you that you workout with...

Myth #1: Weight loss requires a ton of money If you have convinced yourself that the only way every single person on the planet has lost weight is because they spent thousands of dollars, I've got news for you. There are...

Emotions are strange, to say the least, and they affect everyone differently. Although we use some common techniques to handle the wide range of feelings. If we feel an over abundance of happiness, we tend to express it...

Not that long a go today, I asked why so many people have depression. I was expecting a lot of responses as it is a pressing topic and one many seem to deal with, but I was amazed to see what was actually being said....

This individual pictured above is not following the in/ out water efficiency model of taking a shower and getting the job done. He's spot appling water because it feels good and also singing to the shower head. Honestly...

I've been thinking about posting something about this online, but always backed out of it... not anymore Roughly 4 years ago, I was incredibly obese, and at risk for developing diabetes. I think the fattest I ever got was...

Tetracyclines are a relatively popular line of oral antibiotic often administered for acne. Other names include minocycline and doxycycline. These antibiotics are known to cause unsightly discolouration in teeth,...

There are so many people out there who are just completely unhappy with their body. Every time they look in the mirror (or don't), they just feel awful about themselves for a few reasons. 1. You aren't doing anything...

I love this story and just had to share. It's from The Huffington Post Source Here: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/fitness-trainer-butt-dimple_us_5938274ae4b00610547e5af7 For the record... I love her butt, and her...

1. You keep you toothbrush for way too long Let's say you brush your teeth twice a day. And you do it every day of the week. You should change it every 3 months. Becaue the bristles will change. They won't be as...

I found out that Hooping is an amazing form of exercise for the entire body, it helps you burn calories to lose weight around your midsection (ESPECIALLY YOUR WAIST) and tone the muscles of your core for a slim and...