By now you probably know that sleep is important for controlling your weight and a new study points out why. Find out why lack of sleep causes you to put on weight from a physiological standpoint and tips for keeping this problem under control.
Are you a “label reader” when you shop for groceries? According to a new study, this may work in your favor when it comes to controlling your weight. Find out why reading nutritional labels is important along with strategies for avoiding “nutritional slip-ups.”
Gaining weight? Don’t blame it on menopause. A new study shows that menopause may not be the “bad guy” it’s been made out to be in terms of unwanted weight gain. The bad news? It can change where you store your body fat. Find out more about menopause, weight gain, body composition and how to keep your youthful physique as you age.
Concerned about daily weight fluctuations? It’s not uncommon for weight to fluctuate by several pounds from one day to the next. That’s why it’s not a good idea to be obsessed with the numbers on the scale. Ever wonder why your weight jumps around on a daily basis? Here are five common cause of weight fluctuation that aren’t related to body fat.
Exercise burns calories, but it also helps with weight loss in another way, by altering appetite hormones. Find out how exercise helps to suppress appetite, and what type of exercise is best for appetite control.
A recent study looked at menopausal weight gain. They discovered that weight control is more challenging during this period. The good news? They identified five lifestyle habits that reduce the risk of weight gain during this time of fluctuating hormone levels. Find out what they are.
Is snacking a growing trend? According to a new study, it is. Find out more about America’s snack habits and how it’s affecting calorie consumption – and the waistlines of Americans. You’ll also discover tips for healthier snacking.
Nutrition labels are on most products at the supermarket these days. Have you ever wondered how many people read or care about them? As it turns out, consumers feel confused about nutrition and nutrition labels. Find out more about what this study shows.
It’s a fact that Americans get a lot of extra calories added to their diets from consuming carbonated drinks that are loaded with sugar. So, theoretically, replacing calorie-laden sodas with non-caloric diet sodas would seem like a logical fix. But interestingly, some studies show that diet sodas have the exact opposite effect.
Although intuitively you might think stress would cause weight loss, often the opposite is true. Stress can cause weight gain and redistribution with more fat settling around your tummy and waistline. Have you ever wondered why stress causes weight gain? Here are three reasons why and steps you can take to prevent stress-related weight gain.
Many of the factors that influence your metabolic rate are the result of pure luck. However, there are certain things that you can do in order to boost your metabolism. Unfortunately, there are also certain things that you can do to slow your metabolic rate, and these habits can easily lead to unwanted extra weight or a failure to lose weight.
It’s not uncommon to return from a week’s vacation several pounds heavier, and it can take weeks to get that extra weight off. The reason? Many vacationers completely change their diet and exercise habits. Fortunately, you don’t have to be saddled with extra weight when you come home. Here are five effective ways to avoid vacation weight gain.
