losing weight
Shop more in the produce aisle for a safe weight loss
Safe weight loss is the safest and most effective approach and in order to acquire it naturally, perhaps the two most important factors are dieting and exercise. Although dieting may be only half the program when it comes to a safe weight loss regimen, the k...read more
Simple ways to lose weight
Fighting the superfluous pounds is often a hard thing to do. It takes character and determination to keep up dieting and getting enough exercise. Often people want to see immediate results and when these fail to occur, they give up. Only to gain even more weight and be down ...read more
Slim for summer
Heading towards the Summer feels like the right time for many people to improve their diet and try to lose weight. The longer warmer days remind us that we can no longer hide behind big woolly jumpers and coats, and the improved weather (hopefully!) makes it seem more appeal...read more
Something more about obesity
The current opinion in medicine is that diet is definitely not entirely about willpower. It's controlled mostly by the brain, which gets signals and sends signals to other organs and systems implicated in metabolism. We came to think of dieting as a matter of willpower becau...read more
South Beach diet tips
The South Beach Diet is now considered as one of the biggest things in the diet arena. As such, there is no doubt that many people were drawn to it, appreciating the benefits that they can get from the South Beach Diet and eventually applying the South Beach Diet to their li...read more
Special diets versus healthy eating
Which approach is best for weight management and health maintenance? I have put together this article to outline some of the advantages and disadvantages of both specialist diets and healthy eating. I must emphasise that these are my own views and opinions, and I accept tha...read more
Ten secrets for losing weight
Attitude In order to succeed with your weight loss goals it is important to go into this program without thinking you are on a diet. What you need to do is change your behaviour and habits. This does not mean that you need to ever feel hungry or turn yourself into an O...read more
Ten tips to lose weight
Weight loss is an excellent resolution in spite of how difficult it may seem. Although there are many diets and fads that come and go, even a 10-pound weight loss can improve your health and your risk for diseases associated with obesity, diseases like Type ...read more
The chester step test
A far more reliable way of gauging your fitness is to measure your heart's ability to recover from exertion. The step test is a sub maximal test which requires you to step onto, and off 30cm/12" step (a standard gym bench), at a rate set by a metronome disc, sufficient ...read more
The importance of combining nutrition and exercise for weight management
There are a number of key elements to achieving weight management goals. The major two are correct nutrition and relevant exercise. Weight loss is achieved by consuming fewer calories than your body uses and weight gain is achieved by consuming a greater number of calories t...read more
The low carb revolution
The key difference between low carb dieting and carbohydrate-blocking supplements is that the former cuts out carbohydrates completely and you are therefore missing out on the nutritional value of starch-based foods, whereas supplementing with a carbohydrate...read more
The mediterranean diet
It has been found that people living in mediterranean countries such as Southern France, Spain and Italy live longer than people in other parts of the world. Why is this? It’s what they eat and how the mediterranean’s cook their food that makes all the difference. From Mediterran...read more
The South Beach Diet: What to do?
Dr. Arthur Agatston, cardiologist in South Beach, developed a diet for his overweight heart patients. Thanks to the successful results of his patients it became well known in Miami and beyond. You can find the diet in his book The South Beach Diet: The Delicious, Doctor-Desi...read more
The truth behind fast weight loss
I always find reasons to satisfy my heart that dieting can once again wait. Looking back at the various reasons that I gave, I often have a great laugh. However, they come unconsciously. See this for instance: it's Christmas. How can I be on diet when the entire world is partying? Would one ...read more
The truth: avoiding diet supplement confusion forever
I often get asked what supplements are best for fat loss. My answer to this question isn't a fat burner, protein, or creatine. The answer to this question in DIET. Yes, diet. People usually look confused after hearing my answer. They expect to hear "XYZ fat burner"...read more
Three things we all want
Three universal-goals most of us share are: to live longer to live free of illness to control our weight Interestingly enough, normal walking lets us achieve all three. In fact, walking may be man's best medicine for slowing t...read more
Tough love tips if you have 10 pounds to lose
Is it true…there's no gain without pain? The article here explains how small steps can make a big difference. My sales manager used to tell me "You must learn to walk before you can run." At first I was offended by his statement. After all, I was 22 years old and I was smart...read more
Vegans and weight loss/gain
A varied vegan diet provides all the nutrients needed for good health. A vegan diet based on whole foods, with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, plus cereals, pulses, nuts and seeds, will typically be low in sugar and fat, and high in carbohydrat...read more
Very little evidence to show weight loss programs work!
A study has found that solid evidence that major commercial weight loss programs in the US are helpful over the long term is hard to find. What evidence there is suggests that while many people lose weight, many also drop out, or regain at least half of the ...read more
Weight loss surgery: Something for you ?
People can be daunted by dieting, exercise or even medications to lose weight. As a result a lot of people have already turned to weight loss surgery. Usually it’s a one time surgery and is the best long-term option. The most important thing to do when...read more
Weight loss and exercise
High intensity exercise or low intensity exercise, which will help you lose weight quicker? Let us first talk about what is low Iiensity exercise and what would be considered high intensity. A brisk walk comes under the category of low intensity exer...read more
Weight loss and your metabolism: don't believe it all
Myth number 1 It is better to eat smaller meals more often, say every two to three hours, rather than eating two to three big meals a day. You know how babies are usually ‘demand fed’ meaning instead of being fed by the clock, they are fed when they are hungry. If you have ever...read more
Weight loss psychology - tips for easier dieting
Introduction Losing weight is 100 times easier if you are mentally prepared for it. This may sound elementary, but in my experience most dieters quit their weight loss plan not because they feel hungry or have difficulty with the menus, but because of psychological reasons....read more
Weight loss vs. safe weight loss - points to consider
Why are you limping? You don't seem to have bare minimum appetite to do your job? And why are you growing so thin day by day Ma?am I am actually on a diet and most of the time I skip my meals. Within a week I have almost shaken off 9-10 pounds. When I stood ...read more
Weight loss with the Atkins diet
What if I told you you'd able to eat all the juicy steaks, succulent seafood with butter and bacon and cheese omelettes and still lose massive quantities of weight? What if I also explained to you that you wouldn't necessarily have to exercise to lose this weight? If I've got your attention ...read more
