Instead of strict food rules or elimination diets, a flexible diet focuses on meeting certain macronutrient goals, such as protein, fat, and carbohydrates. When eating out, it’s important to find meals that fit your daily calorie intake and macro goals. It’s important to think ahead, make smart choices, and be open to different food options. …
Sometimes eating can be difficult and stressful, especially if you’re trying to stay healthy or lose weight. Many diets have strict rules, such as counting calories or not eating certain foods at all. This can leave you feeling restricted, guilty, and frustrated. Flexible dieting, on the other hand, is different because it’s not about strict …
While dining out is an essential social activity, it can often be difficult for people who are following strict diets or trying to control their nutrition. The appeal of delicious food and the challenge of keeping track of exactly what goes into each dish can lead to feelings of guilt or anxiety that undermine progress. …
Flexible dieting, also known as “if it fits your macros” (IIFYM), is a common nutritional approach that emphasizes balancing macronutrients (protein, fat, and carbohydrates) rather than following a strict meal plan or eliminating specific food groups. The basic concept of flexible dieting is that as long as you meet your daily macronutrient and calorie goals, …
Caring for oneself isn’t just about feeling pampered; it’s necessary. Self-care is indeed important not just for men but for all, but some men consider it weak or less manly, and this is a flawed mindset. Taking self-care is an act of power and does not show weakness. Just imagine being full of energy and …
Both the workers and the employers take part in fostering the mental health of men in the industry. To create an atmosphere devoid of these stigmas, those in the organization need to first understand the prejudice, coordinate to notice signs of distress, and come up with relevant intervention measures. In the end, everyone wins, as …
Depression on its own is a strikingly complex mental condition and this is especially true for men. The tragic tendency in most male populations is how so many tend to consider depression a result of solely sadness and never delve deeper into the subject matter. As an example, there are at least a few men …
Unidirectional views are assigned when discussing the well-being of men, notably their mental health. Society has taught us that strength, stoicism, and self-reliance are characteristics that save a man from showing any form of weakness, such as vulnerability. This narrow perception is not without consequences. In reality, optimism is proving to be ever more elusive …
In the world of men, the subject of mental health does not receive the emphasis that it deserves at first glance. Most men are conditioned to believe that being emotionless and coldheaded is idealistic. This unrealistic expectation often escalates to a situation where the man’s emotional state is compromised. While the struggle may not be …
Relapses may happen during recovery, but that doesn’t indicate its failure. Reach out for support from family, counsellors, alcohol-free support groups, and faith communities during difficult periods. Keep busy with healthy activities and hobbies such as exercise, meditation, or yoga to distract yourself. Try replacing alcohol with water, flavoured drinks, or tea, and avoid bars …