24 Sep/Oct 2017 oxygenmag.com.au
Percentage by which
your risk of heart disease
increases if you’re under
too much work stress.
Add calm to your day by
turning a co-worker into
a workout buddy. In just
30 minutes of brisk
walking during lunch,
you can burn a combined
281 calories.When the weight don't add up
Most of the time, the fat loss equation goes something like this: you
exercise + eat clean = you drop weight. And when you slack off, the
opposite happens. But when your body doesn’t give you the results
that make sense, it might be time to have a chat with your doctor.
Here’s the scoop:Unexplained weight loss
IT COULD BE: A breakthrough in your
plateau!
BUT ASK YOUR DOC ABOUT: Testing for
coeliac disease, especially if you get a
stomach ache after eating wheat, barley,
rye and other products containing gluten.
REASON: Coeliac disease prevents your
body from absorbing some nutrients –
and can result in malnutrition and weight
loss.
OTHER POSSIBLE CULPRITS: Other
gastrointestinal diseases, certain
infections, new medications or
cardiovascular or lung complications.Unexplained weight gain
IT COULD BE: A symptom of your recent
love affair with chocolate brownies and
My Kitchen Rules.
BUT ASK YOUR DOC ABOUT: Getting
your thyroid hormone levels checked.
REASON: Hypothyroidism, or an
underactive thyroid, can reduce the rate
at which your body burns calories.
OTHER POSSIBLE CULPRITS: Other
hormonal imbalances, new medications,
slower metabolism or pregnancy.Fuel RESEARCH SAYS
Reach All
Your Goals
Small, attainable
goals are key to a fit,
healthy body. Up for a
challenge? Try these:Get a good sweat
on at least three times
per week. Not a dewy
glow, but a good old-
fashioned t-shirt soaker.
Listen to your favourite
music during one meal
a day. You’re more
likely to spend a longer
time at the dinner table,
which could translate to
slower munching and
less overeating.
Dump one bad
health habit this month.
Not flossing enough?
Putting off your annual
physical? Get on it
today.Tip: Keep your blood glucose
in check by cooking your pasta al
dente (firm but not too hard). The
softer you boil your spaghetti, the
higher its glycemic index.