Do you know how much sugar you’re getting in your diet? Most people underestimate their sugar intake for a variety of reasons. This article discusses how to keep tabs on the sugar in your diet and how to cut back without experiencing sugar cravings.
Fish and the omega-3 fatty acids it contains reduces inflammation and is healthy for your heart, but can it help you lose weight too? This article discusses recent research that looks at the role of fish oils and omega-3 supplements for weight loss.
Exercise and nutrition aren’t the only factors that are important for building lean body mass. Sleep is too. Find out how lack of sleep affects muscle building and fat loss, and how much sleep you need to get the most benefits from your fitness program.
Exercise is important for reducing abdominal fat, especially visceral belly fat, the type that increases the risk of heart disease and other health problems. But what type is best? Find out what new research shows about resistance training versus cardio for controlling abdominal fat.
Do you have a history of making New Year’s fitness resolutions and not keeping them? Find out how to set fitness goals you can achieve and how to avoid common problems that stand in the way of fitness success.
Are you having problems controlling your weight? If you’re watching what you eat and exercising and still can’t keep the pounds off, it could be your thyroid. Sub-clinical hypothyroidism or a mildly under-active thyroid gland is a common problem, especially among women. Find out what the symptoms are and how to know if you have it.
Why is it always such a challenge to lose the last five pounds? This article talks about why shedding the last few pounds is so difficult and what you can do to make it a little easier.
Six tips you should know before you start a weight loss diet.
Genetics and lifestyle habits are factors that affect how much you weight, but your personality may play a role too. People with certain personality traits may be at higher risk for weight gain. Find out more about the link between personality type and body weight.
Find out what causes this increase in waistline and belly fat with age and what you can do about it.
Packaged and processed foods may be convenient, but they aren’t the best thing for your waistline for more reasons than one.
Can friendly bacteria called probiotics help you lose weight? It’s an intriguing idea that gut bacteria might help with weight control.
