You already know that prolonged sitting is bad for your health, but it may affect your “bottom line” as well. New research shows that sitting in a chair too long may increase the amount of fat you store in your buttocks regardless of the squats you do at the gym. Find out more.
Recent evidence shows that more than half of people who have achieved their ideal body weight according to medically accepted standards may suffer from a condition called normal weight obesity.
Despite their reputation for causing weight gain, fats serve a useful purpose in the body. Find out why you need dietary fats and why a very low-fat diet can be unhealthy.
If you are trying to lose weight or are doing your best to maintain a slim figure, you probably think of yourself as something of an expert on the subject of which foods are hazardous to your waistline. However, at least thirteen of the foods and drinks that people commonly think of as healthy are actually capable of stopping you from losing weight. Read on to find out which of these foods are the worst, and to discover more genuinely healthy substitutes.
Are you looking for a way to get rid of stubborn belly fat? It’s a frustrating problem that becomes more pronounced as you get older. Exercise is important, but research shows that changing the composition of your diet may help too. Find out why.
Skipping breakfast may save you a little time, but it will do nothing positive for your health. Prepare the night before, and set your alarm a little earlier so you can make time for breakfast.
Snacking can be an ally when it comes to controlling your weight. On the other hand, too much of the wrong kind of nibbling can work against you. Here are five bad snack habits that can pack on the pounds and how to correct them.
What role does willpower play in weight loss success? More than you might think. Is willpower something you can develop much like you can build a muscle by repeatedly flexing it? A new study suggests you can. Find out more about the role willpower plays in weight loss and how to strengthen your “willpower” muscle.
There are a number of reasons not to buy into the promises of extreme diets. For one, they don’t lead to permanent weight loss and they’re nutritionally unbalanced. But there’s another reason why extreme dieting and rapid weight loss may be harmful. It may release toxins store in fat tissue into your bloodstream. Find out more.
We have all heard that fiber is important, but did you know that every gram of fiber that you eat cancels out about seven calories? In addition to being valuable for weight loss, there are also many other health benefits to eating a high-fiber diet.
Feel like you’re always hungry? Hunger is a powerful motivating force that can make life difficult when you’re trying to lose weight. This article discusses the what causes hunger and gives tips for how to control it.
Can resistant starch help you lose weight? That’s what some preliminary research suggests. What is resistant starch, where do you find it and can it help you shed body fat? Find out more
