Health & Wellness

Many of us have heard of the term "beer belly" and usually associate it with regular pubgoers. However, is it possible for other types of alcoholic beverages to have the same impact? In this article, we will discuss how consuming alcohol can increase the likelihood for women to develop excess weight around our midsection commonly known as “alcohol belly”, the potential risks associated with it, and potential solutions to address the issue

This blog delves into why the common weight loss advice of "eat less and move more" may not always yield long-term results.

Uncover the causes, symptoms, and solutions for this common issue. Learn about hormonal changes, water retention, and body composition shifts. Discover practical tips like hydration, exercise, and probiotics. Distinguish between bloating and weight gain, empowering you to navigate menopause with confidence.

Even though many suffering from PCOS may have come to the conclusion that losing weight while having this condition is near-impossible, we want to assure you that it is.

People have been found to gain an average of 32 lbs during their pregnancy. Although losing weight after a baby can feel like a mountain to climb, you might be surprised to learn that most women shed about half of their baby weight by six weeks after childbirth, with the rest typically coming off over the next several months.

We talked to Jesper, a member of ours who noticed a stigma around men losing weight, especially older men. When Jesper closed in on 100 kilos, his colleagues claimed that he was starting to look "like a real man." But why does weight have to define that? A man is a man, no matter the size. More importantly, weight is more about health than masculinity.

We talked with our member, Kamilla, who has been part of Embla for the past nine months. Kamilla has had success in changing her habits and losing weight. However, this was a challenging process as she had to deal with a metabolic disease that often hindered her weight loss journey.

From a young age, Diana was taught that losing weight was the key to happiness and health, but the pressure to constantly count calories and track her progress became overwhelming. As she grew older, the medical profession failed her, always focusing on her weight rather than her overall health.

When you live in an overweight body, you often are met with shame and guilt for your size, and often told that you ‘just have to eat less and move more’. At Embla, we know that there are so many factors for increasing weight and it’s much more complex than it’s assumed!