Healthy Lifestyles- Weight Loss

Exercise! This is another key component of a weight loss program. Where to begin? It depends on your physical fitness level. You want to stress your system, but that may mean different things to different bodies.  As you begin to add or increase exercise it is easy to over do it. This can lead to frequent or recurrent injuries which can be very frustrating and unfortunately it is all too common.  Consulting a chiropractor or physical therapist before starting an exercise regimen can be a way to limit risk with a new workout routine.  In general, you’ll need to have both a strength or weight training component along with a cardiovascular component to maximize results. Charlottesville has many wonderful exercise options.

Sleep ! This is a major factor. You should be getting 8 hours of sleep. Sleep is vital for good health and aids in muscle and tissue repair, memory, and cognitive function. If you’ve been struggling with performance or weight loss, sleep can be one of the best ways to break through a plateau.