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PLUS: The importance of a strong core, how to eat a balanced diet, how to get rid of water weight, and MORE!  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Back-to-school sale EXTENDED! Save an EXTRA 25% off with code SCHOOL25 [SHOP ONLINE]( [WHY FITTRACK?]( [BMI CALCULATOR]( [REFER & EARN]( [The scary reality about teen mental health (and how you can change it)]( The scary reality about teen mental health (and how you can change it) An alarming 46% of parents say their teen has shown new or worsening mental health conditions since the start of the COVID-19 breakout, effectively creating a second, silent pandemic. This may be due to a lack of exercise, increased screen time, and a sedentary lifestyle. However, it is proven that physical activity can play a large part in preventing mental health issues in adolescents. Want to learn what signs to look out for and what you can do? We've got you covered.👇 [LEARN MORE]( [The importance of a strong body core]( The importance of a strong core A critical part of a well-rounded fitness program involves working out your core. When you train your core, you enhance your stability, flexibility, mobility, rigidity, strength, power, and endurance. As a result, your body becomes more stable, making it much easier to keep a good posture throughout any exercise. There are many ways to work out your core, and the benefits of core strength training are endless. Want to learn how to strengthen yours? Check it out here! [LEARN MORE]( [how balanced is your diet?]( How balanced is your diet? The best way to take care of your body is to ensure you get all of the recommended nutrients and food groups every day; this includes carbs, protein, fruits and vegetables, and healthy fats. But this can feel overwhelming and can often be confusing. How much of each should you eat? What's the best source of each? We break it down for you, so you can make sure your diet is as balanced and healthy as possible. [LEARN MORE]( [How to get rid of water weight]( How to get rid of water weight Have you noticed an increase in weight lately? Your body may be retaining water. There are many reasons for water retention, from your diet and medication to your menstrual cycle. But how do you combat excess water weight, and what does it mean for your overall health? We've got all the deets on water retention and what to do about it. [LEARN MORE]( FIT TRICKS BY FITTRACK: GIVE YOUR METABOLISM THE BOOST IT NEEDS Many people have a misconception surrounding weight loss: the less you eat, and the lighter your meals, the faster the pounds will fall off. But this isn’t necessarily true. While we now know that putting yourself in a caloric deficit or surplus is the proper way to control weight, we need to take a look at the specifics of your diet and what foods will help you stay full without starving yourself. A good place to start is to step on your FitTrack Dara scale and find out your [basal metabolic rate]( (BMR). Everything we do throughout the day burns calories ( exercise burns more calories faster), but your basal metabolic rate is the number of calories your body burns when it is at rest. If you were to do nothing at all for an entire day, the number of calories your body would burn to maintain basic functioning is your BMR. This is an essential metric to know, as knowing your BMR empowers you to make informed decisions about how many calories you should be consuming if you want to enter a surplus or a deficit. Once you have determined your BMR, you can start planning your diet to help speed up your metabolism and improve your body’s caloric efficiency. Foods higher in protein and lower in fat can help because the body burns calories through protein-rich foods better than fatty foods. Fruits, vegetables, and complex carbs such as sweet potatoes and squash are also recommended, as they require more energy from your body to digest, making your body work harder (plus, they help you feel full longer as well!). To learn more about a healthy BMR and more insights from FitTrack, check out our [What it Measures]( page. [FOLLOW FITTRACK ON INSTAGRAM FOR MORE FIT TRICKS & TIPS!]( [friends and family program, give 20 and get 10](  [Facebook]( [Facebook](  [Instagram]( [Instagram](  [Pinterest]( [Pinterest](  [YouTube]( [YouTube]( Don't want these emails? [Unsubscribe]( ‌