It is one thing to be monitoring your weight and another to be obsessed about it. Just as you should not weight over your ideal range, it is unhealthy to weight lesser than your ideal weight. So, before you begin your weight program, use a body mass index calculator to know how much you should ideally weigh in proportion to your height. At the same time, you should compare to the ideal body weights meant for your gender. If you are a male, you...more
Helping You Curb Your AppetiteOne of the keys to losing weight is keeping your appetite under control, and there are several ways to do that. Choosing high-fiber and high-protein foods can help you feel satisfied longer while taking in fewer calories. Certain prescription medications can be used to help keep your appetite in check if your physician determines that these medications are safe for you. But curbing your appetite is not the only...more
Protein bars for weight loss can be a tool to help you lose what you need to lose. You will likely need to make other changes as well if you choose to go this route because you will not want to live on these every day. Sometimes plans also include shakes as a supplementation to your meals and snacks.Choosing the right protein bars for weight loss is important. Before jumping into any dieting program, you should consult your doctor. After this, you will want to consider how your body in particular works. Some people respond to a diet with less sugar, and others respond to a diet with less fat. With this in mind, you will want to look at the options available for bars. You will want to find one that is either low in sugar or low in fat. If one claims to be low fat, it will likely have more sugar in it to compensate for the fat loss. Knowing yourself is an important part of dieting. You need to know how your size fluctuates based on the types of food you eat. If you find that you bloat with more sodium as many likely do then you might want to cut back on this some. You also need to know what you actually should weigh. There are many tools available to help you to know the ideal. You...more
If you enjoy cooking, dieting can be difficult. Meals for weight loss that you purchase in the store might be lacking what you really want, so in the end you will give in and eat what tastes better. When preparing a meal, it is important to analyze the recipe to see what can be changed to make the recipe healthier.There are 3 major areas that you...more
If you are in the mode of wanting to go on a diet, you might want to reconsider if you are thinking of choosing one that is a quick fix or fad diet. Although some may take the weight off quickly, and sometimes you can keep it off; some of these diets may have diverse affects on your overall health. One of the healthiest ways to lose weight is to...more
What are the benefits of losing weight?Weight loss comes with countless benefits-better health and a higher sense of self-esteem, being able to fit into your clothes being just a few of many. However, researchers have also found that weight loss can lead to improved memory and concentration. This is great news for anyone interested in taking back control of their health.According to a study headed by Dr. John Gunstad at Kent State University, weight loss results in the overall improvement of multiple cognitive abilities; this includes, but is not limited to, organization skills, memory and executive functioning.Testing and analysing effects of weight lossDr. Gunstad, who is a professor of psychology at Kent State, conducted his study by analyzing the memory tests of people considered morbidly obese; 300 lbs. (135 kilos) or more. 109 of these patients went on to have bariatric surgery, while the remaining 41 did not undergo the procedure. 12 weeks after the surgeries, when the operated patients' weight loss average was about 50 lbs. (22 kilos), Dr. Gunstad re-distributed the tests and analyzed them again. In this way, he was able to discern that the patients who had lost weight had...more
Natural weight loss can mean different things to different people. One dietitian has defined it as being the opposite of natural weight gain! Simply put, natural weight loss is the means of losing weight without the use of extreme diets, pills or...more
Based on the competition amongst different weight loss pills or programs in the market, most people have had a very bad impression of the African Mango. However, you need to note that among all the other weight loss pills that are in the market...more
Juice diet is a popular diet that many people try to follow - most people use detox diet for weight loss. It has many forms based on Lemon, Orange, Carrot, Vegetables and other possibilities. It is basically a fad diet or crash diet, involves intake...more
There are no secrets about losing weight after you have given birth to your new baby. Because you've just given birth, your post-pregnancy situation precludes you from simply following most of the common weight loss advice given to people wanting to...more
Even the most dedicated exercise enthusiast can hit a workout rut, but there are a few ways you can stay motivated, whether it's adding a new class into your routine or ensuring you're outfitted in the right gear. Set goals, track progress - One of...more
Whether you need to lose five pounds, 50 pounds, 100 pounds or more, know that it can be done. Though many struggle with the process, the sheer number of success stories, show that it is possible to lose the weight and to keep it off. This article...more