2015/06/19
If you are on a quest to lose weight, yet give up before you achieve the results, here’s a truth for you: giving up is easy, maintaining consistency isn’t, and for the latter to happen you have to go through a lot of struggle. You have to overcome several weight loss challenges and only then will you be able to shed the extra pounds from your body. Here are 5 of the biggest challenges you will face: Lack of Motivation At the start, everyone is committed to working out regularly. People overestimate their potential to work out because initially they are motivated but as time passes their willingness deters, and it’s hard to get off the couch. They are trapped […]
2015/04/11
If you really want to know how to lose inches from your waistline in a month or less, then listen up. There are really effective ways for you to shed those unwanted pounds without having to suffer the consequences of some fad or yo-yo diet. Indeed, simple lifestyle changes can make all the difference when it comes to losing a significant amount of weight. Dramatically Increase Your Fiber Intake Fiber is what helps you to push fats, toxins, and free radicals out of your digestive system. It is also what it responsible for helping you feel fuller for longer after you eat.
2015/03/28
Metabolism is the rate at which your body consumes energy by burning up calories. So, it wouldn’t be wrong to say that your metabolism plays a crucial role when you want to lose weight. Metabolism functions the same way for everyone, but the speed at which it breaks nutrients down to convert them into energy is unique to every person. Energy metabolism is the method in which the body disintegrates nutrients and converts them into energy, which you then use up for carrying out your daily tasks and activities. The resting metabolism determines the number of calories required to keep your body working properly. The number of calories which your body melts at rest is the Basal Metabolic rate (BMR). […]
2015/03/06
There are several myths doing the rounds surrounding the weight loss process. But recently scientists have a found a number of strategies that seem quite effective. Here are a few weight loss tips backed by science to stimulate your efforts and get better results: Eat More Vegetables and Fruits Vegetables and fruits have few calories and lots of fiber. It takes a while to chew them and they are filling. Studies show people who eat fruits and vegetables are able to maintain a normal weight and live a healthy life. They are nutritious so eating them is highly important.
2015/02/22
With so many weight loss supplements and crash diet plans available on the market, weight losers are turning to extreme and dangerous ways to shed those extra pounds. The pure obsession with getting thin can drive young people and adults over the edge, causing them to take these extreme measures. However, the best way to drop those stubborn pounds is to burn more calories than you consume by making healthy food choices and getting plenty of exercise. We discuss some dangerous ways to lose weight that can actually backfire, causing serious health problems.
2015/02/13
The quickest way to shed fat, get away from the plague of obesity, and become slim and smart in just a few months without much effort sounds appealing to the masses and convinces them to purchase Over the Counter (OTC) diet pills. OTC diet pills are easily available and don’t require a prescription in most cases since they are labeled as nutraceutical in nature by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The promises made in the advertisements can make anyone say “Take my money,” but the product image presented to the public is not a clear picture of reality. A report published by the Institute of Medicine mentions around 1.5 million people in the U.S. are affected in some way […]
2015/02/07
In the quest to lose weight we tend to look at so many areas of our life and therefore consider what we can change or improve upon. We may recognize that we need to eat healthier or workout more, but that’s where the evaluation ends. If you dig deeper you may want to ask the question—is your job making you fat? It may sound outlandish but there are several factors within a job that can contribute to weight gain and long term health problems. So giving a long hard look at your occupation and work environment can be critical. Every job is different, but there are several factors to consider in understanding to evaluate this possibility. Say for example you […]
2015/01/17
It can be such a huge problem area for so many people particularly women, and so learning how to lose thigh fat is a major focus in weight loss. Though this may sound like an impossible thing to accomplish, it’s all about shifting your focus and creating the right regimen. Yes fitness will be a big part of this, but you also need other healthy habits to sustain your physical activity too. It’s so common that people tend to gain weight in this area, particularly if they have family history with this problem area. You are going to have to work hard, but with the right amount of effort and true dedication you can get rid of this unsightly fat […]
2015/01/03
Being overly busy these days is not unheard of, and as the obesity rate increases rapidly, more and more people are becoming concerned with their weight and their inability to manage it properly. Those who lead an exceptionally tiring existence seldom find enough time to make it to the gym, let alone work out for an hour or more. These folks generally watch their time slip away nearly as quickly as their svelte figures. Learning some reasonable weight loss tips is the key to confronting this common dilemma of the modern busy bee.
2014/12/06
Only recently, Nestle has announced that the researchers at the leading food and beverage manufacturer are working on the “Exercise in a Bottle” project, which will help them develop a portable, edible product that is guaranteed to provide fat-burning characteristics for maintaining fitness. The developers believe the product holds great potential to capture the attention of individuals who are not too keen on working out or may be too busy to stick to a regular fitness regimen. The research team behind Nestle’s Exercise in a Bottle Project deems it to be a major breakthrough. Researchers claim they are now capable of comprehending the mechanism in which enzymes that are critical to metabolism regulation are stimulated by a compound known as […]