Everyone who has ever tried to lose weight knows that the really big issue is motivation – where do we find it, how do we keep it going, and what do we do when it slips? To be successful at losing weight you must find your motivation. More importantly, you must keep motivated, even when… Read More »

Obesity is now being called an epidemic in the health community. It will soon be the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, even ahead of cigarette smoking. Obesity leads to type two diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease or stroke and even an increased risk of cancer. With all of these health… Read More »

To lose weight and get in shape you must have a good diet and exercise regularly to burn fat. The first thing you must understand about exercise is that just because you are burning calories does not mean you are burning fat. Your main focus when you exercise should be losing body fat, and you… Read More »

Obesity is not merely indulging in overeating and having a bulky body. It is more like a gateway to severe health diseases. Obese people should not be ridiculed; rather they should be taken care off. Obesity is calculated according to the body mass index (BMI) of a person’s body. By dividing the weight of a… Read More »

Low carbs and high protein is the way to lose weight, or so you’ll hear from one diet guru, and he has the testimonials to back it up. Low fat, lots of carbs and fresh fruits and veggies, says another – and he’s got the backup from satisfied users, too. A third swears that you… Read More »

Many people who attempt to lose weight, and will succeed and others will fail, however, the biggest battle for people who can reduce their weight, is often to keep to their ideal weight. Many people will find that they have soon returned to the weight that they were before they went on their diet or… Read More »

Much of the weight loss industry likes to focus on overweight Americans. That’s where the money is for them. But the truth is, much of the world is overweight, too. Studies showed that in 2000, 45% of adults all over the world were overweight. Overweight people are more likely to have chronic health problems such… Read More »

You might be gaining weight in a very unhealthy or unhygienic manner. But if you are thinking of losing weight, lose it healthily. No doubt, eating disorders are found to be the main cause of weight gain. But it is not necessary that you have to keep away from those foods you like most. Eat… Read More »

As one of the newer diets on the market, the Zone Diet is rapidly taking hold as one of the best and most popular. Like many on the market, the Zone Diet is the result of many years of intense study into the way the human body uses the food sources it is given. Through… Read More »

Ephedra has been the centre of controversy and debate recently, because of its many adverse side effects and at one time the FDA even banned the herb for a short time. The herb ephedra, also known as ma huang and often described as the miracle fat burner – contains natural alkaloids and has been used… Read More »