Low-carb diets help many people lose weight, but are they safe? New research shows that short-term use of a low-carb diet does not cause vascular problems. Many people are viewing carbohydrates rather than fats or calories as the key to weight loss. Critics, however, argue that consuming fewer carbohydrates means consuming more fat, and that,…
Losing weight on a busy schedule (or a tight budget) is difficult but taking these simple steps can put you on the path towards weight loss success. Many people attribute poor eating habits and weight gain to their hectic schedule. Being a busy professional, college student, or a working parent can certainly have an adverse…
What’s harder, losing the first ten pounds or the last? What’s more important, diet or exercise? Hear it from the experts. Eat this, not that. Shop here, not there. Try this pill, read that book. With obesity on the rise in America, it’s no wonder we seek advice from all avenues to get ourselves into…
Which diet works best? A new study shows it doesn’t mattter which diet you follow, as long as you count your calories. The truth is you can lose weight on either a high protein diet or a high carb diet as long as you stick to your plan and keep your calories under control. The…
Maintaining weight loss is tricky. More people have trouble keeping their weight off than losing the weight to begin with. Losing the weight is only half the battle. You reach a point where you are fed up being overweight and you finally decide to do something about it. You lose weight, gain confidence and have…
Is it harder to lose weight or maintain weight loss? Research suggests that it is harder to keep the weight off. A study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine explains why maintaining weight loss is harder than losing weight. Acoording to Penn State researchers, once you reach your goal weight, you need to…
Exercising and following a healthy diet, specifically an anti-inflammatory diet, can ease lower back pain. Carrying extra weight, particularly extra fat in the abdomen, can put a lot of extra pressure on your lower pack, as much as 10 pounds of added pressure! Overeating and leading a sedentary lifestyle leads to more than an unhealthy…
A blubbery man gut can kill your confidence and be a danger to your health. Here are some tips for guys on how to shed those extra pounds. Losing weight is not rocket science, the theory is simple; use more energy than you consume will result in weight loss. This is done through nutritional changes…
Love-handles are a pain for many. The blubbery bulges that won’t sit under your waistline can be very stubborn pockets of fat, resistant to weight-loss. Eliminating the unsightly pockets of fat known as love handles can be extremely frustrating! Love handles are not the same as loose skin hanging over the waist-line, which can be…
Learn how diets for weight loss need effective weight-loss management. Stop yo-yo dieting, take a full diet break, and weigh in daily for permanent success. The goal of any good weight-loss management plan is permanence. However, most dieters find themselves stuck in a circular pattern they can’t break free from. Clothing themselves in black-and-white thinking,…