The Modern Sage

  Have you ever, for no apparent reason looked down and noticed your stomach is pudgier than it should be? And actually, you kind of feel like a water balloon that's about to burst. Good news, it might not be fat! Bloating and puffiness are both symptoms of  excess water weight. Yesterday, I was listening to this MMA fighter explain how he lost 28lbs of water weight in 24 hours to help him get into a more advantageous fighting bracket. And I thought to myself, 28lbs is a lot of water. How much of that was excess water weight? And how much excess water weight do people carry around without even realizing it? So, today, we're going to talk about practical tips for reducing water weight and getting back to feeling like your best, hydrated self.  The Basics What exactly is water weight?  Well, simply put, it's the extra water that our bodies hold onto, often resulting in that "puffy" feeling.  This is especially true if you are experiencing any type of inflammation....

Not all fat is equal. Did you know there are different types of fat? Most people only know about subcutaneous and visceral fat. But today, I'm introducing you to  the world of brown fat, where your fat works for you and is actually a good thing!  Brown fat is a type of adipose tissue that's been making headlines for its ability to burn calories and generate heat, all while keeping you cozy and warm.  Unlike its flabby cousin, white fat (which is what most people think of when they hear "fat" think the white section of a strip of bacon), brown fat is packed with mitochondria and a special protein called UCP1 that can turn fat into energy.  But that's not all – brown fat has also been linked to a host of health benefits, from weight loss to improved insulin sensitivity and even a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.  What is Brown Fat? Ah, brown fat – the spunky little cousin of the flabby, lazy white fat that we all know and (probably) have a bit of a love ...

 July 18, 2022 Weight loss. It always pops up, especially during the summer when we’re going on vacation and want to look good on the beach or in cutie summer dresses. A lot of people also have a knee jerk reaction when they think about weight loss and go ‘ugh.’  Because it’s hard and the exact opposite of fun. Well I’m here to tell you it doesn’t have to be that way! So before you decide to go hit the treadmill here are 10 easy tips that you can incorporate into your lifestyle that can help shave off a few pounds. 1. Hydration This sounds like a ‘duh’ tip. But just because we know we should be hydrating well doesn’t mean we actually do it. Some studies speculate that up to 75% of people are chronically dehydrated (CBS News)!  Remember that when you’re looking to drop some weight, water is your friend.  Sometimes, when we feel snacky or peckish, it’s not that we’re actually hungry, but thirsty. So before you grab some munchies, ask yourself ‘are you actually hungry o...