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Have you noticed that after a great lifting session, everything rocks? YOU in particular? You feel confident, strong, steady and in control. I’ve certainly noticed this. I’ve also noticed that when I sit in the ol’ office chair all day, I feel flabby. Mentally. Emotionally. Willpower-ly. You want to overcharge me on my phone bill? Sure. Whatever. Yet it seems that even just a few minutes of strength training (with proper warm-up, of course) can fuel confidence in a way no jaunt on the elliptical can. Is it a testosterone thing? An adrenaline thing? Maybe we feel stronger after pumping iron because our muscles stay contracted after the workout. Or maybe it’s all in our minds. Rick Hanson wrote in … Continue reading →

So the month is half over and we've been seeing the bonuses and pitfalls of the iShaper challenge here at the office. Overall we love the concept, though as we progress there are definitely going to be a few changes. (This morning we switched from beans to rocks because beans just weren't big enough) In the end, though the biggest thing to remember is the weight loss isn't about any one thing, especially creating permanant weight loss. Being healthy isn't a single choice and a lot of people have somewhat different takes on what is and isn't healthy. One of the biggest benefits that I've seen so far in the challenge is that it showed me that I was already … Continue reading →

I like reading about health studies and I lose big chunks of time reading about weird links that have been drawn through studies. Fortunately, I work at IdealShape so they pay me to read about this stuff.   Here’s 5 interesting studies that I’ve read recently that you might find helpful (or not) but I couldn’t dedicate an entire blog post to them.   1. A Long Commute is linked with Obesity and High Blood Pressure   This one isn’t so much shocking and it’s pretty important. You see, if you live more than 10 miles away from where you work then you’re much more likely to have high blood pressure and at 15 miles you’re at greater risk of … Continue reading →

Yesterday we talked about the idea of gamifying healthy living, and today we’re going to talk about what we here at IdealShape are doing with it. This is a really cool thing to me because we’re letting our readers in on the process at the ground level. We’ve been throwing around the ideas for just a few weeks and we've decided on the iShaper Challenge.  Unfortunately, we’re not going to be able to launch a full functioning site as awesome as some of the ones we mentioned, but we will definitely get to have fun with it.   So…bean jars!   Exciting, no?   Alright, alright, beans in a jar may not be as exciting as slaying dragons but for … Continue reading →

One question that we got a lot, was “Slendesta works well in your shake, and your ResveraShape supplement is also supposed to help with appetite suppression, so why don’t you have Slendesta in your ResveraShape?” It was a good question, and one that we definitely wanted to address. That’s why we’re excited to announce the inclusion of ResveraShape Plus into the product line. It has all the benefits of ResveraShape, but we’ve added to the formula to make it one of the best weight management products on themarket. First, of course, we added Slendesta to help you feel fuller longer, making it a great addition to your weight loss plan. And while we’ve talked about the great benefits of Green … Continue reading →

March is winding down to a close, which means it's our favorite time of the month. Time to announce the winner for March's Ship Shape Challenge Entry! Kimberley Lindsay has lost an incredible 70 lbs on IdealShape, and while her journey hasn't quite ended her results so far are amazing and an inspiration to us. Without further adieu, here's her story in her own words: I have been overweight for most of my life.  I have tried many diets, only to gain it all back.  When I reached 260 pounds I knew I had to do something major.  Last year (early 2011) I went on the HCG diet and lost quite a bit of weight. The problem with that diet … Continue reading →

Looking for a good low-calorie snack that has high antioxidants and fills you up? Well, a recent study at the University of Scranton shows that popcorn might actually be your best bet. Crazy, right? While in most cases cooking your vegetables without blanching them usually leads to a diminishing of the nutrients; popcorn doesn’t seem to have that problem. They showed that air popped popcorn contains more antioxidants than fresh fruits or vegetables out there. One of the project’s researchers explains: “Popcorn may be the perfect snack food. It's the only snack that is 100 percent unprocessed whole grain. All other grains are processed and diluted with other ingredients, and although cereals are called "whole grain," this simply means that … Continue reading →

As parents, getting your kids active is no easy feat. It’s a delicate balance between wanting to get them healthy and not wanting to hurt their emotional growth in the process. We talk to clients a lot about overcoming weight issues that blossomed from events in their childhood. At a young age, our peers are the biggest influence on our emotional development and most of us wanted nothing more than to fit in. As much as we want to let our kids know they are special and different, they want nothing more than to be accepted into the pack. It's an unfortunate truth that being overweight is a huge hindrance to social acceptance.   It’s also more difficult for our … Continue reading →

A big question we get when customers are looking into trying our products is “are these shakes okay to use when you have high blood pressure?” Which  isn’t surprising when you see the latest studies released from the CDC shows that a whopping 90% of Americans are consuming too much salt. Sodium can be a major factor in high blood pressure, and that puts you at a much higher risk for heart disease or a stroke.   First, as for the IdealShape shake; we always recommend speaking with your doctor before beginning our product if you have any doubts. However, the main nutrients that help regulate blood pressure are Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin E, and Zinc. All of which are … Continue reading →