It’s not entirely accurate to say a person can solve their obesity problem by eating less and exercising more. Underlying obesity are biological factors that make it difficult to maintain any weight that’s lost. Still, a small number of people are able to do it. Read on and discover why it’s so hard to maintain weight loss and what people who do it successfully have in common.
How many times have you heard someone say they’re going on a diet? Yet, how often do they succeed in losing AND maintaining a lower body weight? The statistics are pretty dismal. Read on and discover why it’s time to take a break from dieting and focus on health and wellness instead.
What’s the “sticking point” that keeps many people from losing weight. Is it eating a poor diet or lack of exercise? Yes, and yes – but emotional eating is another factor that can impact weight loss.
Losing weight isn’t always easy and maintaining it is even harder. Now, based on a new study, scientists believe they know why. Read on and find out how your body fights fat loss and how to go about winning the battle anyway.
It’s gratifying to lose a significant amount of weight, but if you lose a large amount, you can end up with saggy, loose skin in certain areas. Is there anything you can do about this problem? Read on and find out works and doesn’t work for skin laxity after weight loss.
With so much emphasis on avoiding starchy foods, you might be surprised to find that some starch is good for you, especially a type known as resistant starch. Read on and learn more about the different types of resistant starch, how to get more of it, and the benefits it offers.
When your weight stops dropping after weeks of consistently losing weight, you might assume you’ve reached the dreaded weight loss plateau – but have you really? Sometimes a weight loss plateau isn’t your body adapting to your diet and exercise plan but due to eating a little more and exercising a little less. Does this apply to you?
So many diets restrict calories and even major food groups – not a healthy way to lose weight. Can adding something beneficial back into your diet, like fiber, be just as effective? Find out more about the health benefits of fiber.
There’s a common perception that men have an easier time losing weight compared to women. Is there any truth to this idea? As it turns out, men may lose weight faster, but do women play catch-up? Find out.
My weight gain had been gradual: a few pounds in college, a few more in law school, and then after I got married, until I had my first son and hit an OMG number of 208 lbs. You have an image in your head of what you look like, and for me it took a day at the spa to snap me out of it. I had treated myself to a day of beauty at the spa before my first son’s Christening, and was mortified when I had to return to the desk and ask the receptionist who appeared to weigh 89 lbs. if they had a larger robe, as the one size fits all robe, was lying.
Ah! The mysteries of cellulite. It’s so common and yet still incurable. Strangely, the appearance of cellulite seems to show up mainly on the thighs and buttocks. Why is that? Read on and discover why and discover other things you might not know about this common affliction.
Apples are a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber but that’s not the only reason to munch down on one. Research shows apples contain a natural chemical called ursolic acid that may help with fat loss and muscle gains. Read on discover more about this intriguing compound in apples.
