The key to successful healthy weight loss is to make some permanent, realistic eating and lifestyle changes. Don't starve yourself. Eating small healthy meals throughout the day lessens the chance that you'll start snacking on candy or fat-laden fillers. Try to eat five small meals per day, instead of three large ones. That way you avoid becoming too hungry and there's less danger of you reaching for something sweet when your blood sugar levels...more
Thanksgiving -- day one of the "Great All-American Eating Season." Too many of us "spoon off" on Thanksgiving and don't stop until New Years Day. A frenzy of cheese, chocolate and whipped cream immersion will leave too many of us greeting the New Year groaning, "I'm so fat! Tomorrow I'm going on a diet."Can you avoid the annual New Years diet? Of course! With forethought and a workable plan you can partake of holiday treats and avoid the annual...more
Most people look into the mirror and probably think that they could use to lose a little more weight. A little flab here and there could be eliminated and those extra pounds from that party should be lost ASAP. But how much should you lose?Losing weight is not just a matter of making the fat and flab disappear when you want to. You're a human being, not just some clay statue to be scraped and molded. However, this is no excuse for not losing weight the healthy way. And as they say, there's no time like the present to begin.For obese people or those whose weight is 20% more than the standard weight for their height and bone structure, it is imperative to start now. Even a decrease in 5-10% of one's current weight is said to lower the risks of heart ailments, respiratory diseases, high blood pressure, arthritis, diabetes and even cancer in obese people.Obesity nowadays is not just a fashion or social faux pas anymore. It is just not good for the body. There's such a thing as malnourishment and big bone structure, too. Fat may be the main culprit behind obesity but it also involves an excess in the body weight regardless of the components.According to the Body Mass Index, men should...more
So you've started out on your weight loss journey. Congratulations on making the first steps. By now, you will have looked at your nutritional needs and added some sort of cardio such as walking, swimming or a fitness class to become more active. It's time now to make that daunting step into weight (or resistance) training.There is a common fear...more
There is a piece of equipment available in many gyms and homes that has been shown in tests to be unsurpassed for assisting in your weight loss goals - want to know what it is? The Treadmill - exercising on Treadmills has helped many people to achieve their weight loss goals - and it can help you too. Treadmills can be used by virtually any age...more
Almost everybody, at some point in their of life, has experienced weight-related problems. Most of us, women and men alike, are not content with what we see. We feel that unless we are wafer thin like the models and celebrities we see on television and magazines, we will never be attractive and beautiful.On the other hand, there are an increasing number of obese individuals across the world. Becoming overweight has become a trend in both the West and East hemispheres. The increasing popularity of processed and fast foods have exacerbated the obesity situation.There are many diseases related to being overweight, such as hypertension, diabetes, sleep apnea, coronary heart disease, to name a few. Thus, you need to find ways to incorporate weight loss activities and good eating habits to our daily routine. Before you start any type of diet, however, you need to go to a physician first. The doctor will tell you if your weight loss plan is appropriate for your health condition. Furthermore, the physician will also assist you in determining if you really need to lose weight and how much weight you need to shed. Many people develop eating disorders because they do not visit a doctor before...more
It's coming. The signs are already everywhere and you just know the inevitable. With the market brimming with calorie- laden processed foodstuffs combined with the sedentary lifestyle of today, more and more people are facing the problem of getting...more
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"I just don't recognize myself anymore," said Barbara during our first meeting. "I can't see myself inside my physical body, but I don't recognize who I've become either. I used to be more fun and liked myself better. Food is my solace, and it...more
I can describe Jean Finman in a word gorgeous. Well, actually that doesn't quite do it. She's not just gorgeous she's drop-dead gorgeous.The best part about Jean is that her outer beauty also exactly reflects her inner beauty, even in the...more
Christmas is a comin' and the goose is not the only thing getting fat! Unfortunately, many people gain weight during the Christmas and New Year holiday season. With all the festive feasts, decorative sweets, and parties, not to mention the regular...more
Every day, you here such a lot of advice how to lose weight that you probably feel ashamed, that you are over weight. All these so-called "experts" have arguments that sound completely logical. Sometimes they even give you a long list of scientific...more