Weight Loss Articles

Fitness » Weight Loss | By Art Gib @ Friday, 26th September 2008 @ 9:44 AM

In these days of obesity and anorexia, many people turn to diet pills as a means of controlling weight. However, the question on many minds is, do diet pills work? Ads in the early 1900s offered pills with tapeworms inside as a means of weight control. There is no way of knowing if the people who took these pills really ingested tapeworms or not, since all kinds of unsubstantiated product claims were made in those days. After all, there was no government regulation of drugs at the time.more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By Dallas Dougan @ Thursday, 25th September 2008 @ 9:37 PM

In this commentary I plan to go over some tips that I would like to see aid you in your efforts to achieve your ideal weight in the most invigorating and reasonable way. A practical way to start is to measure the amount of calories that you are currently eating on an average day. Start out when you wake up in the morning and go about your day like any other. Attempt to eat the same foods as you would ordinarily eat on any other regular day without making any changes, and take a full acco... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By Dallas Dougan @ Thursday, 25th September 2008 @ 8:52 PM

Over the next 400 words I plan to provide you with a handful of guiding principles that will hopefully promote your efforts to shed weight in the most salubrious and effectual way. An excellent way to get going is to assess the amount of food you are currently eating. Just begin in the morning when you get out of bed and have breakfast and live out your day without making any special considerations. Attempt to eat just exactly the same as you would normally be eating on any other regular... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By Kristi Ambrose @ Wednesday, 24th September 2008 @ 8:25 PM

Reported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in 2006 97 million adults over the age of 20 were obese, and this doesn't even count for children! How do you know if you are medically overweight or obese? Doctors use a formula that takes both height and weight into consideration to come up with a standardized measurement known as body mass index, or BMI. The BMI is a reliable indirect way of measuring total body fat content. Here is a little calculator you can do by hand to figure out y... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By Eddie Lomax @ Wednesday, 24th September 2008 @ 7:48 AM

Many men and women want to develop six pack abs... but they just don't know how long it is going to take. And for most, it is easier to go use a nutrition and diet plan if they only have to dedicate themselves for a few months. After all, no one wants to spend a full year to see the six pack reward for their hard work. But first we must see if exposing visible abs in that short a time period is even possible. Here Is The Good News If You Want A Washboard Stomach The g... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By Stevey McGeown @ Wednesday, 24th September 2008 @ 5:01 AM

The problem with losing weight usually isn't not knowing what you need to do. Its taking a moment to figure out how to apply what you know to getting what you want. Small improvements made consistently move mountains. 1. Set a big goal to work towards - You want something that you can get a clear picture of in your mind. Something that will excite you and make you feel proud of yourself. Whether that is the elation of jogging up a few flights of stairs, the excitement of comp... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By Sharon Reid @ Tuesday, 23rd September 2008 @ 6:36 PM

Statistics show us that almost sixty percent of Americans are overweight. In July 2007 America's population was estimated to be three hundred million meaning that at least eighteen hundred million of Americans are overweight. It appears that the odds are stacked against the average American when it comes to healthy weight loss. It is almost as though there is a conspiracy whose aim it is to keep us fat, stopping us from losing those unwanted pounds once and for all. In fact, in one of my re... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By Izrul Fizal @ Tuesday, 23rd September 2008 @ 6:03 PM

Are you searching for weight loss programs that will provide you with great results? If you seek professional guidance out there, they might charge you quite expensive and the result is still not guarantee. One of the best way to overcome this is by searching for weight loss programs on the Internet. Although purchasing online does not give you a guarantee result, but at least you can refund your money if the program does not work for you. Online Vs. Offline - Which Is Best? Which ... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By Izrul Fizal @ Tuesday, 23rd September 2008 @ 6:01 PM

I know this may sound silly and you might not believe it. Drinking plenty of water can actually help you in reducing your weight. Water is essential for your body and it is very important to make you feel healthy apart from quenching your thirst. Our body works quite a lot during the day and lost a certain amount of fluid due to sweating and peeing. If you don't replace this lost, your body will become dehydrate and weak. Not to mention your body function will also lost its effective... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By Izrul Fizal @ Tuesday, 23rd September 2008 @ 5:59 PM

It is not that hard to lose abdominal fat in your body. All you need is a little bit of determination and time to succeed. Here are 5 easy steps you can implement to lose your abdominal fat. 1) Drinking Enough Water There is no denying about it but most people who are overweight usually eat quite a lot of food. In order for you to counter this effect, you need to drink plenty of water. You might be wondering how water can help you in losing weight? By drinking enough water, you wil... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By Izrul Fizal @ Tuesday, 23rd September 2008 @ 5:46 PM

You may have a good look on the upper part of your body but when people look further down, they can see you have a little bit of stomach fat. Ouch, that can be hurt, right? No matter how good you feel, if you have a stomach fat, your good look means nothing. Here are 5 ways that can help you in losing those ugly stomach fat in 7 days or less and maintain the body shape at the same time. 1) Exercise Don't be too lazy but you need to exercise a little bit because those stomach f... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By Izrul Fizal @ Tuesday, 23rd September 2008 @ 5:46 PM

If you are looking for ways to lose weight instantly and achieve fast result, then you have come to the right place. I must warn you though, it still needs some effort on your part to do this. Okay, without wasting any more time, let's get started. Exercise Spend 30 minutes of your time every single day and do some routine exercises. Do 30 times push-ups and 30 times ab crunches or sit-ups. Take a break for 1 minute and do more push-ups and sit-ups for 30 times yet again. Afte... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By Eddie Lomax @ Tuesday, 23rd September 2008 @ 4:35 AM

Ask any man or women why they are starting or currently doing an exercise program, and most will say fat loss. Losing that bulge around your belly and the ugly fat that keeps you from feeling, performing and looking your best is a common goal. Unfortunately, most people don't reach their fat loss goals, even those on a fat loss exercise program. Make your your workout program follows these 3 principles to have the best chance at success. Your Fat Loss Exercise Program Should Not S... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By Elke Neher @ Monday, 22nd September 2008 @ 7:42 PM

A teenage diet plan can state a risk for the teenager's health, especially when a certain medical condition is the case. It is really crucial, because of this fact, that you consult with your family doctor before you begin with such a plan. Nearly all the time your doctor will be against the teenage diet plan, because in most cases it is unnecessary. Teens are at a vulnerable stage and they are taking peer pressure very seriously. They worry about their appearance which can cause tho... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By Steven Prentice @ Monday, 22nd September 2008 @ 7:21 PM

Most people who are trying to lose weight fall into a bad habit. What makes this habit particularly damaging is that almost no one has any idea they're doing it. This fundamental flaw in thinking is destructive and is usually at the heart of most weight loss failures. The bad habit I'm referring to is this; we want our circumstances to change while keeping everything the same. In other words, we want our lives to be different but at the same time, we don't want to change... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By Kristi Ambrose @ Monday, 22nd September 2008 @ 3:41 PM

According to U.S. Census Bureau's Current Population Survey online, the percentage of over weight and obese people hit the %61 mark in the year 1999. Since then the percentage has almost doubled in size! Contrary to popular belief, for some people being over weight or obese isn't a choice, it's something they have had to live with for a long time. Some people are over weight for other reasons besides what they eat and how they live. People are often over weight or obese for reason... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By Kristi Ambrose @ Monday, 22nd September 2008 @ 3:20 PM

Well now you can! What a lot of people can't seem to understand is that losing weight isn't just about eating right and it isn't just about exercising. Let's look at this with a hypothetical example. If you exercise 7 days a week, but on all seven days you eat greasy cheeseburgers and milkshakes and all kinds of fatty/sugary/carb type foods? You're not going to lose weight. Sorry but our bodies do not work that way. In the same sense if you eat healthy but are very seden... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By Kristi Ambrose @ Monday, 22nd September 2008 @ 2:26 PM

There is some good news for people that want to lose weight or are looking to tone up their body, there are several thousand systems online you can try! A thousand? Yea it's true, but most of these don't even work sadly. They are just another company trying to sell another product and make a few bucks here and there. Thankfully for you, I know of three really great weight loss systems available online. These systems won't just help you lose weight, but they will teach you things, ... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By Martin Reed @ Monday, 22nd September 2008 @ 10:51 AM

Many women work hard in the build up to summer to develop a swimsuit body that they can feel comfortable in. As the summer progresses though, it can be easy to let all that hard work slip. A few easy exercises though, can help ensure you are beach body tones all year round. Flat Stomach Crunches are a brilliant way to keep your stomach toned - you just need to ensure you are doing them correctly. To get the most benefit from stomach crunches, lie straight on the floor, bend ... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By Martin Reed @ Monday, 22nd September 2008 @ 10:45 AM

You are not the only woman dieting. Although this sounds obvious, it can be extremely helpful to keep reminding yourself that you are not alone. You will make mistakes along the way, but it is possible to recognise and rectify them in order to save your diet. By tackling the mistakes you make, you can ensure you reach your desired weight in the quickest, most efficient possible time. This article will outline five mistakes dieters make so you can avoid them. Mistake 1 - Shopping Wh... more...