Browse Category: Weight Control
Published: October 17, 2008
Different foods contain different amounts of calories, but all calories are burned by the body for energy in the same way. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to work harder to burn off fat calories—a calorie is a calorie, whether it comes from fat, produce or carbohydrates.
Published: September 18, 2008
There are all sorts of confusing issues surrounding weight control. The most important beginning to successful weight control is to focus on you, and not anyone else, and to focus on facts, not hype. Let's start this week with some basic facts
Published: September 23, 2008
How do we know instinctively when we’re eating too much, and how many calories we’re burning? How do we eat less, exercise more, and stick to it?
Published: October 23, 2008
Snacking in between meals wasn’t always a part of the modern diet, but as pre-packaged foods become more convenient and our busy schedules make us less likely to eat our meals on a regular schedule, we’ve come to rely on snacks to stave off hunger. Unfortunately, all that snacking can be bad for not just your waistline, but your overall health as well. But snacking doesn’t necessarily have to be a bad thing! Keep reading to learn how (and why) to snack the healthy way.
Published: October 14, 2008
OK. From the first two articles in this series, we know what we have to do. How do we do it? In the last article we talked about fiber, because it fills you up without a lot of calories. Twenty five and 30 grams per day for women and men, respectively. Most of us don’t even get half that. Where do we get it?
Published: October 27, 2008
Your body burns calories and fat through metabolism—and the higher your metabolism is, the easier it is to maintain a healthy weight or shed excess pounds. But are you stuck with the metabolism you’re born with? While metabolism is largely determined by your genes, there are things you can do to give it a kick start. Keep reading for five ways to naturally boost your metabolism!
Published: November 03, 2008
Are you one of the one-third of American adults who are overweight, or are you just trying to shed a few excess pounds? It's no wonder weight loss is a multimillion-dollar industry. We're bombarded with promises of easy and effortless weight loss on a daily basis. Despite what some advertisements claim, there are no magic bullets or sure things. What's more, some diets are unsafe and can cause dehydration, nutrient deficiencies and fatigue. To separate the unrealistic from the sensible, look for the following red flags.
Published: October 31, 2008
Are you looking to shed some weight, and tone up at the same time? Perhaps you’ve always yearned for a flat stomach or six-pack abs. Well, the Abs Diet may be just what you’re looking for. The Abs Diet, formulated by David Zinczenko, editor-in-chief of Men’s Health Magazine, is a complete package of healthy eating plans and fitness regimes. Let’s take a closer look at this effective weight loss approach . . .
Published: October 31, 2008
The South Beach Diet redefines the concept of “diet.” Unlike most traditional diets, it involves no calorie-counting or down-sizing of portions. And, it’s been known to help people lose and keep off weight for the long term. What’s the secret behind this “non-diet”? Keep reading for the lowdown on this popular weight-loss approach.
Published: October 31, 2008
Want to detoxify your body, eliminate that bloated feeling and lose some weight at the same time? Well . . . ever heard of The Fat Flush Diet? Based on a book by Ann Louise Gittleman, the Fat Flush Diet is both a detoxification and weight loss plan focused on decreasing water retention, enhancing metabolism and encouraging fat loss. Will it work for you? Keep reading for all the details on this increasingly popular weight loss plan.
