Weight Loss Articles

Fitness » Weight Loss | By Debbie Allen @ Wednesday, 15th October 2008 @ 4:32 AM

Perhaps one of the biggest reasons that most people fail at any weight loss program or plan is a lack of will power. Now do not take that wrong because I mean this in the nicest way possible. It takes a lot of will power to pass up your favorite foods and snacks. This is especially true when they are readily available, even as close as your own kitchen. So what can you do, how can you increase your will power, or more importantly, what can be done to make your home a more friendly plac... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By Debbie Allen @ Wednesday, 15th October 2008 @ 12:00 AM

Whether your goal is to lose weight, be healthier, or simply be happier a holistic approach is a good start to reaching that goal. Holistic approaches are comprehensive and they treat the mind, body and spirit. A person is like a complex piece of machinery that has multiple parts and components that all must work together seamlessly for optimum functioning. If one system or part is out of whack in some way the rest of the person is affected. For instance, if an individual is ill he is lik... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By Carolyn Ekenstam @ Tuesday, 14th October 2008 @ 8:02 PM

How to lose body fat with cinnamon is a new concept in the world of weight loss and the traditional ways of seeing it. Cinnamon was used in ancient Egypt and is one of many spices mentioned in the ancient writings. A long list of areas it can help the body improve in are circulation, joint aches, brain functions, etc. So extensive is this list that researchers have decided to look into the spice's ability to lose body fat. As you might expect, it has a basic ability to attack and lose body... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By Izrul Fizal @ Tuesday, 14th October 2008 @ 7:41 PM

It does not matter what your age is, the way you look means a great deal about how you feel about yourself. That is why most magazines, movies and music videos show girls that seem to have so called perfect bodies and if you do not look like that, you might think you are ugly. But here is what you need to understand. Everyone's body is different and for many of those famous people, life includes starving themselves. You might be fat before and able to get a good or perfect bod... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By Vienna Miller @ Tuesday, 14th October 2008 @ 7:39 PM

Diet delivery services offer an affordable, convenient, easy way to lose weight. In fact many celebrities use them in order to maintain their super-svelte figures. And they're probably on to something here. In a recent study done by Brown University, people trying to lose weight by eating prepared meals lost an average of 31% more weight than those who prepared their own meals. If you're thinking about using a diet delivery service to lose weight, there are several thin... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By Debbie Allen @ Tuesday, 14th October 2008 @ 7:03 PM

Being overweight is not only an adult issue but many children and teens are troubled with this frustration. With children the matter is better handled by their parents but teenagers are likely to attempt weight loss without the advice of an adult. This can result in eating disorders and or other health problems. It is best if loving adults help their teens lose weight. Losing weight as a teen is far different from losing weight as an adult. Weight loss in a teen depends on their age, th... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By Jason Szova @ Tuesday, 14th October 2008 @ 9:05 AM

The result of eating disorder can freely be classified into two categories: obesity and starvation. These two have different causes and clearly different effects. But one thing is for sure, if you are in these conditions, you are unhealthy and therefore you need to follow a good weight loss plan. A weight loss plan draws a list of what you should eat or not. It also contains other dieting schemes like exercising plans. Some weight loss plans involve seeing the doctor and taking some impo... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By Connie Ragen Green @ Tuesday, 14th October 2008 @ 5:36 AM

Metabolism is your body's process of converting the calories you take in from the foods you eat into fuel or energy. We talk about boosting our metabolism or trying to speed it up as we get older and find it more difficult to lose weight, but the truth is that your body is constantly burning calories. Our bodies require calories and energy to do anything, including exercising, sitting in front of the television, and even sleeping. By eating several small meals throughout the course o... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By Ranju Kumar @ Tuesday, 14th October 2008 @ 12:30 AM

When it comes to weight loss there are hundreds of different programs to choose from. When you are desperate to shed the extra pounds how do you know what is the best way to lose weight for you? You could sign up for one of those diet programs that manufacture food for you or you could try a fad diet like the Atkins diet. If you have tried this type of fat loss scheme before with no results maybe you just need a cleaner body in order to loss the fat without diet and exercise. Many diet... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By Garen Arnold @ Monday, 13th October 2008 @ 8:21 PM

So this is the big day! Congratulations are in order! Today is day one of week one of you taking charge of your health. You are literally tired from being obese, sick from overeating, and cannot stand another day of lying on the couch like a blob completely drained of all energy due to malnutrition and an overextended belly. This is the day you put things back into perspective, get off the couch and monitor every little taste that goes into your mouth. Today is the day your life changes ... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By Carolyn Ekenstam @ Monday, 13th October 2008 @ 1:23 PM

Possibly the only reliable way to lose body fat permanently is to make changes to your lifestyle. This is a fact that you may not want to hear but it's true, there is no magic fix to your weight problem if you want to shed pounds permanently. You have to take responsibility for your life and your future body shape by making adjustments to the things you eat, how often you eat them and of course, your exercise levels. This way you can shed pounds permanently.The best way to burn cal... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By Jerry Leung @ Saturday, 11th October 2008 @ 12:29 AM

A lot of people find that they cannot really control their weight after they have lost weight. In fact, controlling the weight can be more difficult that weight loss. At the end of the day it is all about your lifestyle. As a matter of fact, plenty of people find out that their weight gains back after they have lost weight successfully. Yes it is very true that it is very difficult to have permanent weight loss. You have to be very careful about the food you eat if you really want to have... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By Dallas Dougan @ Saturday, 11th October 2008 @ 12:26 AM

How do you lose weight effectively and efficiently? Is there a weight loss method that is both easy and cheap? These are questions that are common nowadays. Why you ask? Because in today's fast paced, nonstop attitude for work and the time and age we live in today, there are a number of us who has neglected eating properly and giving time to exercise. So the high demand for weight loss has resulted in hundreds of different products available in the market today for those who are trou... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By Chad Wiley @ Friday, 10th October 2008 @ 11:53 PM

Weight can have many affects on a person, other than just physical appearance. Weight can affect anything from self-esteem, depression, health factors and the over all quality of life a person has. When a person looses weight there are many positive changes that take place. This is why so many people are searching for ways to loose weight. People are searching for the techniques that will lower the fat in their bodies and get a super fit, super toned body. The first step someone who is s... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By Matt Lisk @ Friday, 10th October 2008 @ 10:26 PM

It seems that today everyone is most interested in losing the excess fat they have on their bodies. This can be a good thing if you have a lot of excess fat but it could be detrimental if you obsess about small amounts. Because you want to lose the fat it is important to know that there are certain activities that will burn fat faster than other methods. These other methods can help you lose belly fat, lose the weight you want or give you a quick way to lose fat overall. One method... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By Carolyn Ekenstam @ Friday, 10th October 2008 @ 5:52 PM

Let's look at ten ways to lose body fat in a no-nonsense way. It would be great to do it by waving a magic wand and since that's not possible let's just look at these ways to get started and to keep at it. Number one is to set a goal. You need to set up a goal as to how much you want to lose, the amount you want to lose body fat. Consider what size jeans you want to fit into, and how you want to look. Write down your current weight and pants size. I know it is shameful and... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By Debbie Allen @ Friday, 10th October 2008 @ 1:20 PM

Many of us are facing a dilemma: which is that of achieving the weight we desire and maintaining our health at the same time. Obviously we could lose weight if we decided to fast or use one of those fad diets. Other options might be to use diet pills or supplements. But our goal is to lose weight without starving or feeling bad. The point is that our health is important to us. We want to look good but at the same time we want to feel good. Being hungry, frustrated and dealing with headach... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By Debbie Allen @ Friday, 10th October 2008 @ 12:50 PM

As I got dressed and turned to look in the mirror I was taken aback by what I saw, my clothes were fitting me better than they had in quite sometime! That is a wonderful feeling that is hard to define. I had finally succeeded; I found a weight loss plan that really works. I had tried some of the well-known weight loss programs, you know the ones, they are very expensive and can even afford to pay for commercials on TV. Although I am sure those plans work for some they did not work for me... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By Jerry Leung @ Friday, 10th October 2008 @ 4:52 AM

Have you ever tried to lose weight before? As a matter of fact, a lot of people have tried it before. However, not all of them will succeed in losing weight. Another question you may probably ask at this point is why these people would like to lose weight. In fact, not all people will need to start a weight loss program. People who are not really overweight do not really need to do so. You may consider checker your Body Mass Index (BMI) to see if you are overweight or not. There is no poi... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By Tom Gifford @ Friday, 10th October 2008 @ 4:45 AM

Trying to lose stomach fat fast can feel frustrating and difficult if you are trying to go about it the wrong way. This will show you how you can lose stomach fat fast without having to use some extravagant diet or abdominal crunch gimmick. How to Burn Belly Fat Fast Tip #1 - Beware of using diets that do more harm than good. Many people will try to eat only one meal a day using a "crash diet", which is the idea that starving yourself will make you burn fat. They t... more...