If you’re trying to make healthy lifestyle changes, should you focus on diet or exercise habits first? A new study looked at this issue and came to some interesting conclusions. Find out why BOTH diet and exercise deliver the best results, whether you’re trying to stay healthy or lose weight.
Some people really struggle to lose weight. They believe they’re doing the right thing but just aren’t seeing results. Sometimes it’s because they have unrealistic expectations. Here are other ways people sabotage themselves when trying to lose weight without even knowing it.
Decreasing your calorie intake too much may initially lead to weight loss but severe calorie restriction can work against you in the long run. Find out what changes take place in your body when you decrease the number of calories you eat too much and how to avoid this problem.
Are you overeating without knowing it? A new study shows the importance of controlling portion size if you want to control your weight. Find out more about this study and how to avoid the pitfalls of eating too much.
If you’re trying to lose weight, what do you reach for? Many people reach for low-calorie foods they find at their local supermarket. After all, if it’s low in calories it should make it easier to lose weight, right? Not necessarily so. Find out why choosing low calorie foods can work against you when you’re trying to shed body fat.
If there’s one topic that people are confused about – it’s cellulite. Too many sources claim to have a cure for this common condition and perpetuate a number of fallacies. Here are five cellulite myths you shouldn’t believe.
Wouldn’t it be nice if you craved healthy foods instead of ones high in fat or sugar? Find out why we crave unhealthy foods and how to retrain your brain to enjoy whole foods that aren’t high in sugar or fat.
Are happily married couples more likely to gain weight together? Does marriage and weight gain go hand in hand? Find out what new research shows about marriage and weight control and how you can avoid the pitfalls of weight gain after marriage.
Insulin is a hormone that’s vital to life. It helps your body store energy and hold onto body fat. On the other hand, it also helps you build muscle when you work out. Find out more about the science of insulin, how it can work in your favor – and work against you too.
Many women experience weight gain after menopause and that weight comes in the form of body fat, not muscle. Is weight gain after menopause inevitable? Find out why it’s harder to control your weight once estrogen levels drop and what you can do to avoid putting on weight.
You already know that your thyroid is the “master gland” when it comes to controlling your metabolism. Have you ever wondered what effect dieting and calorie restriction has on your thyroid function? Read on and find out why it’s not a good idea to cut calories back too low even if you’re trying to lose weight.
Not losing weight despite your best efforts to eat cleanly and exercise? That’s a frustrating problem to have. One of the best ways to find out why is to keep a food journal. Here are six reasons you should write down what you eat and the insights you’ll gain.
