Browse Category: Weight Control
Published: November 28, 2008
Did you make a New Year’s resolution this year to lose weight? You’re not alone! Millions of us vow that this will be the year that we start and stick to a diet until we reach our goal weight. But for a lot of people by February that resolution is out the window and the numbers on the scale haven’t gone down—or worse, that number went up.
Published: December 02, 2008
There are more weight-loss diets out on the market than ever before, and if you’re trying to narrow down the possibilities, you may quickly find yourself feeling overwhelmed and confused. Before you give up and grab the first diet book on the shelf, ask yourself these questions to increase your chances of succeeding.
Published: November 24, 2008
Shedding extra pounds can seem like a daunting task—especially when you’re surrounded by temptations and have a hard time fitting exercise into a busy schedule! But when it comes to losing weight and keeping that weight off, little efforts can add up to success.
Published: December 01, 2008
Ah . . . the age-old question! Unfortunately, there is no “perfect” answer. But while there may not be a magic number for what your weight should be, there are a couple of widely accepted guidelines that will tell you if your weight is within a healthy range.
Published: December 05, 2008
If you’re trying to maintain a recent weight loss or keep from putting on new pounds, the hardest part may be cutting back on or eliminating some of your favorite foods from your diet. How can you say no when you’re tempted by desserts or attending an event with a bountiful buffet?
Published: September 08, 2008
Have you ever started a diet, only to be distracted by a diet-detractor? Committing and sticking to a diet is hard enough without having to worry about people around you who aren’t supporting your efforts. Whether the person getting in your way is your better-half or a good friend, how can you cope when someone is trying to tempt you with forbidden foods and tease you for trying to lose weight? Follow this advice to thwart the sabotage and get them on your side.
Published: September 11, 2008
There are hundreds of diets out on the market, but three of the most popular—the Mediterranean diet, the low-fat diet, and the low-carb diet - were put to the test in a large scale, long-term study to see which one was more effective. Keep reading to find out which one won!
Published: September 15, 2008
I’m sure you’ve heard the statistics – obesity is on the rise and there’s no sign that it’s slowing down. Moreover, it’s becoming one of the major health concerns facing all ages of people across the country. So why is it such a problem? What are some causes of obesity? And what is the answer to the question weighing on everyone’s mind: why do people overeat? Let’s take a closer look at the reasons behind the obesity epidemic.
Published: September 29, 2008
It can happen suddenly or slowly over time, but when you put on a few unexpected pounds, you may find yourself scratching your head and wondering how you managed to gain weight. Unless you’ve started eating desserts after every meal or bingeing at buffets on a nightly basis, it can be hard to figure out where you went wrong. However, there are several things that could be behind your weight gain. Here are four of the top reasons for unexplained pounds.
Published: October 09, 2008
You’ve never started a diet with the intention of failing – have you? So then, why might your last diet (or last five diets) not have worked? You have quite possibly fallen victim to one or more of the big dieting “no-no’s”! To help ensure your success we are listing the five biggest mistakes that people make when dieting.
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