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Thirteen ‘Healthy’ Foods and Drinks That Are Stopping You From Losing Weight

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.

February 10, 2013

The Role Willpower Plays in Weight Loss and How You Can Develop Your “Weight Loss Muscle”

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.

February 3, 2013

Identifying and Addressing Weight Loss Resistance

You’ve seemingly done everything right. You diet and exercise and still you can’t seem to lose even a pound. You may have a condition that is driven by hormone imbalance known as weight loss resistance.

January 13, 2013

Use Exercise to Break Through a Weight Loss Plateau: The Importance of Shocking Your System

When you reach a weight loss plateau, it’s tempting to cut your calories further, but this usually isn’t the healthiest or most effective option. Try changing your cardio routine instead to challenge your body in a new way. This is a good way to “shock” your system and restart the fat loss process. Find out more.

January 6, 2013

4 Traps That Sabotage New Year’s Weight Loss Goals

Losing weight is one of the top goals for people who make New Year’s resolutions. Experts say a large percentage of people throw in the towel within the first 30 days. In order to lose weight in the New Year and not be derailed from the right track, it’s important to come up with a doable weight loss plan.

December 31, 2012

Your Motivation for Losing Weight May Affect How Successful You Are

What’s your motivation for losing weight or getting fit? It matters. A new study shows that the reason you want to lose weight or get fit may impact how successful you are at doing it. Find out more about motivation, weight loss and why you’re more likely to stick with it if you have the right reasons for doing it.

December 23, 2012

Lose Weight Fast – Is It Ever a Good Idea?

If you’re like most people, you want to lose weight fast. It’s empowering to look down at the scale and see you’re down 5 pounds in only a week. But losing weight at lightning speed isn’t such a good idea from a health standpoint. Patience really is a virtue when it comes to successful weight loss.

December 2, 2012

20 Ways to Cut Calories without Giving Up your Favorite Foods

Magazines are full of diets and advice for losing weight, but most of this advice centers on telling you which foods you should avoid. Losing weight doesn’t have to mean giving up the foods you enjoy; here are 20 ways to cut calories without giving up your favorite foods.

November 25, 2012

Getting My Life Back!!!! by Missy Tompkins

I have been dieting on and off for many years. I joined gym after gym, bought product after product with no results. But this past November, my life changed. I stressed to my husband how important losing weight and getting back to “me” was. I was starting to have health problems and I just was

September 20, 2012

The Right Way to Approach Low-Carb Dieting

Many people think low-carb dieting is all bacon cheeseburgers minus the bun, but low-carb is not necessarily high-protein. For low-carb diets to work without compromising health, it’s important to understand the science behind it.

September 16, 2012

Is 30 Minutes of Exercise More Effective Than an Hour for Weight Loss? You May Be Surprised

Is exercising longer really better for weight loss? Not according to a new study. Find out why 60 minutes of cardiovascular exercise may lead to less weight loss than 30 minutes a day. This article also discusses the importance of increasing the intensity of cardio workouts and balancing it with strength-training.

September 9, 2012

4 Reasons Why Low-Fat Diets Aren’t Best for Weight Loss

Carbohydrates are less energy dense than fat, so a low-fat diet should help you lose weight. Right? Not necessarily. Here are four reasons why a low-fat diet isn’t the best choice for weight loss.

September 9, 2012

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