gaining weight
What could be more frustrating than exercising regularly and then stepping on the scale only to find you’re up a few pounds? How could that be? Here are five reasons, backed by science, that make it harder to lose weight even if you exercise.
Are you doing everything right and still gaining weight after menopause? It IS harder to control body fat after your hormones change. If you’re doing everything right and are still gaining, here are five possible reasons why.
It’s not just holiday goodies and treats that contribute to weight gain in the winter – the winter season poses risks for weight gain. This article discusses four reasons people gain weight in the winter and how to avoid them.
If you want to stay fit and functional as you age, you can’t afford not to focus on resistance training. Discover five age-related issues that resistance training helps with and why it should be part of your lifetime anti-aging plan.
Most people who are overweight have at least a rough idea of why this is so. Some are guilty of snacking on too much sugary candy, while others regularly cave to their desire for a pack of high calorie beers. However, not everyone finds it so easy to work out why they have gained weight or why they seem to be unable to lose unwanted weight. Read on to discover the ten main underlying reasons for baffling weight gain, and learn what you can do in order to counteract each of these common problems.
You already know that what you eat and how much is a factor when it comes to controlling your weight – but what about WHEN you eat? A recent study looked at this issue. Read on to find out what research shows about meal timing and weight control.
Are you filling your cup with calories and wondering why you’re not losing weight? According to a new study, switching over to calorie-free beverages could help you lose up to five pounds without making any other changes to your diet. Beverage calories count. Here’s how to make better beverages choices.
What you eat affects your shape, but can it actually alter your brain as well? New research shows that certain types of diets cause changes in nerve cells and brain pathways that make it easier to gain weight. Find out more.
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.
There are certain time periods in life when the risk of gaining weight is higher. Here are 3 times during life when women are most likely to gain weight.
Even common, over-the-counter medications used to treat hay fever can make it more challenging to keep those extra pounds off. Here are six examples.
I started going to the gym when my younger son was 5 and although I gained muscle, I always struggled with losing the extra weight that I had kept after his birth. In 2003 my husbands company moved our family from Atlanta to Houston. I decided that this move was the perfect opportunity to make
