Weight Loss Articles

Fitness » Weight Loss | By James Wong @ Thursday, 3rd July 2008 @ 4:17 PM

There are so many fad diets out there and they all claim to be the best, the simplest, the easiest and so on. If that is the case, then why is it that everyone who tries these fad diets gains the weight right back? It's because fad diets do not work! You know what else doesn't work? Diet pills, calorie-counting, and diets that tell you to cut out essential foods and food groups. But if you want to know the best ways to lose weight quick, it's easy! It isn't a hu... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By Dee Overly @ Thursday, 3rd July 2008 @ 1:28 PM

If you're counting calories these days and need to knock off some inches around the waist, you may want to take a look at soy foods. A typical 8-ounce serving of tofu contains only 147 calories. That's 3 times less than an equal weight of eggs and about 5 times less than an equal weight of beef. Tofu is also low in saturated fats and entirely free of cholesterol. Calorie to Protein Ratio One of the important factors that we need to look at when choosing foods for... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By Ranae Whitmore @ Thursday, 3rd July 2008 @ 5:58 AM

Plateaus can be most frustrating! There you are, making the correct food choices, moving and exercising, staying positive... and the scale won't move! Learning why they exist can help you understand the science behind the plateau. In addition, we'll provide you with information to help you stay on track while weathering the difficulties of a plateau. What is a Plateau? A plateau is the body's natural defense against starvation. In all reality, it is a marvelous prote... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By James Wong @ Thursday, 3rd July 2008 @ 4:35 AM

Everyone is busy. Everyone has a hectic schedule with work, family and social life. Realistically, who has time for those fad diets that make you count this and that before you can even eat? Who has time for hour-long workouts everyday of the week? It makes those miracle diet pills look tempting but what good are they if they don't even work? Or worse yet, they've been shown to make some people sick or gain even more weight. With those odds, really, why bother with those fad cr... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By zachary skinner @ Thursday, 3rd July 2008 @ 4:07 AM

Weight loss hypnosis cd's are an effective way to for most people to help themselves loose weight and improve their quality of life. Weight loss hypnosis is so effective because it works on a variety of levels including appetite, cravings, speed of eating, motivation, determination, stress, and patience and more. Weight loss hypnosis is achieved by artificially inducing a trance state that resembles sleep so you can be more susceptible to suggestion. Weight loss hypnosis is not mag... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By Charles Inniss @ Wednesday, 2nd July 2008 @ 3:01 AM

Back Pain is a complex problem and there is no simple answer to the question, What causes back pain? One of the reasons that it is difficult to determine what causes back pain is that there are many structures that can be injured in the lower back (lumbar) region. You can injure the muscles, the ligaments, the intervertebral discs, the nerve roots, the cartilage that lines the joints, the bones in the lower back, over even the spinal cord. And of course you can injure multiple structu... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By James Johnson @ Wednesday, 2nd July 2008 @ 12:31 AM

Your choice of work out program is an important one, and it can be difficult. Make sure to make the decision in consultation with your health care provider. Remember that a good weight loss exercise program should be combined with healthy dietary changes, as well. It doesn't matter if your aim is to maintain your current weight or to lose weight. Calculate your body weight and based on that figure, decide how much weight you want to lose on your program before beginning. If you know ... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By zachary skinner @ Tuesday, 1st July 2008 @ 9:13 PM

The LapBand is a silicone band that is placed around the top of the stomach. The LapBand is fully and easily reversible, whereas stomach stapling is not. The Lapband is fastened around the upper stomach to create a new, tiny stomach pouch. The LapBand is not a perfect solution and will not result in weight loss if you start eating an excess of chocolate or high calorie drinks (such as ice cream shakes and soda). A recent French study concluded that: Laparoscopic Mini-Gastric Bypass is a t... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By Ranae Whitmore @ Tuesday, 1st July 2008 @ 9:10 PM

"You need to be an absolute bully when it comes to weight loss " These were the last words I would hear from him, the stranger who was commuting with me on my way back to work. Before I could ask him what he had meant by being a "bully", he exited the bus and disappeared into the crowd. There was something of an air of wisdom and confidence about this man that lingered. His statement, and the sparkle in his eyes, combined with the all-knowing look that emanated from his fa... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By zachary skinner @ Tuesday, 1st July 2008 @ 4:15 PM

Diet plans are most often considered to be effective short-term weight loss solutions, but in the long run they may not be so productive. Diet plans are structured to provide the right amounts of the right kinds of foods for specific conditions and goals. Diet plans are available for vegetarians, people with diabetes, and those who observe kosher dietary laws. First and foremost, dieters must realize that diet plans are not miracles. A balanced diet with protein and complex carbohydrates... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By zachary skinner @ Tuesday, 1st July 2008 @ 3:03 PM

Eating right is important to your health and your family's health. The good news is that eating right is not difficult and just requires you to pay attention to a few basic considerations. Healthy eating is comprised of a wide variety of foods with balanced meals that range with carbohydrates, proteins and fat. I've learned that being healthy is something you have to really want to do and work hard at to achieve. Even if you have a furnace for a metabolism so you can eat crap an... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By zachary skinner @ Tuesday, 1st July 2008 @ 2:59 PM

Tummy tucks are major surgical procedures that require a surgeon's artistry and exceptional precision to produce aesthetically satisfying results. Tummy tucks are a big operation, and in my mind, one of the most dangerous cosmetic procedures -- and the patients who have them tend to be a high-risk group. Tummy tucks are best suited to people who are in good shape (aside from the abdominal area) and who are at an ideal weight. Although every procedure is unique, there are several ba... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By Sharon James @ Tuesday, 1st July 2008 @ 12:46 PM

Many people who have been trying to loose weight with no real success, have begun to turn their attention to the various slimming pills which are available almost anywhere they go. But the biggest question that many people ask concerning these slimming pills are whether or not they are dangerous for you to take. It is the natural tendency as a human being to want a quick fix for any problem which includes loosing weight. In many people, especially those of the younger female generation, t... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By zachary skinner @ Tuesday, 1st July 2008 @ 5:20 AM

Body contouring is a series of plastic surgery operations, which can be divided into two groups: lower body lift and upper body lift. Body contouring is the reshaping of the body's problem areas and is a modern approach to cosmetic enhancement. Body contouring is also a safe and effective way to combat the unsightly sagging skin that often accompanies massive weight loss. The cost of body contouring is a major factor for patients to consider and is yet another reason not to take bo... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By zachary skinner @ Tuesday, 1st July 2008 @ 5:08 AM

Body contouring is a term that refers to any number of plastic surgery procedures that are performed to make a dramatic improvement in the body's contour as a whole. Body contouring is often used for patients who have successfully lost considerable weight and have excess skin in target areas. According to Regnault and Daniel, the "fundamental principle of total body contouring is the excision of as much redundant tissue as possible with minimal undermining and moderate tension.... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By Robert Dave Johnston @ Tuesday, 1st July 2008 @ 1:26 AM

The mind has the power to assist us in creating great victories, but it also can become an instrument of destruction that keeps us enslaved in our inner hell. Especially when it comes to food and eating, living life trapped by the merciless power of binging and compulsive overeating can often be worse than death itself. This emotional trap is taking casualties by the millions as the obesity plague continues to blanket much of the civilized world. As was the case with me, food had... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By James Wong @ Monday, 30th June 2008 @ 2:33 PM

There are plenty of weight loss programs available out there. They'll tell you that you need to eat one thing but not another; they'll tell you that you should do one exercise a certain amount of times. All of their advice and guidelines do make a bit of sense, however, something that all of these programs lack is a key that will help you to unlock your weight loss success: you have to love yourself. No matter what weight you are at currently, you have to realize that you can d... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By Shaun Cartwright @ Sunday, 29th June 2008 @ 8:59 AM

Green tea is now used in many health products globally; this wonder herb contains ingredients which are still being researched but it is most famous for it's antioxidant properties. Green tea products can be consumed in many ways including as regular tea plus it can be purchased in liquid or tablet form but whichever way it is used it has an excellent record as a calorie burner. The affect on the human metabolism is quite amazing as it actually slows down the process of aging if used over a... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By John Howard @ Saturday, 28th June 2008 @ 11:46 PM

If you take a look at the people standing in front you and around you right now, you could spot a number of fat, or even worse, obese people. This is one of the reasons why obesity and overweight are considered primary health concerns in a lot of countries around the world. It is actually surprising to see that irrespective of the diet they take, irrespective of the country they come from, people tend to put on weight quite quickly and become overweight or obese unless they work out regularly an... more...

Fitness » Weight Loss | By Jules Hawk @ Saturday, 28th June 2008 @ 12:46 PM

Keeping weight within optimal levels can be one of the best things that you can do for your overall health, wellbeing, longevity and self esteem. It is not unusual to have a challenge with attaining and maintaining a desired and healthy weight in the modern busy lifestyle. There are many easy and helpful tips to assist in the challenge of natural weight loss. The main areas to consider are food intake (both adjusting choices and monitoring intake amounts), burning calories with energy e... more...