Every new diet or exercise program promises a new and innovative way to lose weight. However, the method in which you lose weight or get into shape really has little baring on your success. The way you think and feel are the real drivers of success. So here are my top 10 ways to get back on track, to start losing weight and get into shape today.

The bodies ability to move glucose in the blood to muscle and fat tissue and how well it does that is referred to as insulin sensitivity. Or in some people’s cases how badly the body is at it, which is known as insulin resistance. When we’re born we have a predetermined insulin sensitivity set by genetics. It’s not the end of the world, it can be changed with some hard work and consistency.

Spirulina is a powerful little algae that can provide you with a wide variety of health benefits. These benefits will also be exactly the same regardless of whether you consume its fresh, powder, or tablet forms. Just remember that when choosing spirulina, you are always best to go organic. This is because non-organic spirulina may contain nitrate compounds. Oh, and I should also warn you that despite being one the best super foods, something that will give your body all the nutrients it needs, spirulina is definitely not known for its pleasant flavor

Chlorophyll is the natural green pigment found in plants, which plays a key role in the process of photosynthesis. But did you know it is also a superfood? Naturopaths advocate taking liquid chlorophyll as a daily supplement for its health-giving properties, which can help with a wide range of conditions.

Dehydration symptoms are the direct result of your body not having enough water or fluids to function properly. Dehydration symptoms can result due to a number of situations or conditions. Diarrhea, vomiting, and simply failing to drink enough water to meet your body's needs are common causes of dehydration. There are three classifications used to describe dehydration symptoms: mild, moderate, and severe

Astaxanthin is one of a group of natural pigments known as xanthophylls, a subcategory of the carotenoid family. Carotenoids are produced by both plants and animals as part of their survival mechanisms. In plants, carotenoids act as a natural sunscreen, protecting them from ultraviolet light from the sun using the carotenoid's natural antioxidant properties. Sea animals with a red or pinkish color, such as salmon, lobster, shrimp and crab get this color from a diet of krill and other small organisms that eat algae and plankton.

Although not as famous as white garlic, black garlic is slowly taking over the market especially as an alternative natural herbal medicine field. Introduced into the market by Koreans, this type of garlic is mainly prepared through a fermentation process lasting at least one month. The fermentation process is done under controlled humidity and heat, with the end product being a garlic which is blackened as a result of the fermentation process

How our bodies respond to inflammation and soreness following strenuous activity like exercise or even working around the yard depends greatly on the foods that we eat. It makes sense that the quality of food in terms of nutrition can play a role in how we feel. If we eat foods that are high in saturated fat and loaded with sugar our bodies can respond negatively following exercise

The hormone testosterone is crucial in the growth and physical development experienced during our formative years, but this hormone continues to play a role in the regulation of these processes throughout our lives. Understanding the role of testosterone and the factors that influence its production can help to strengthen the anabolic effect of this hormone, helping you reach more of your training.