In developed nations, obesity is reaching epidemic proportions. Millions of Americans continue with weight issues and obesity. Obesity itself has been linked to numerous health conditions including osteoarthritis, type II diabetes, sleep apnea, as well as cardiovascular disease. To address this burgeoning problem, consumers have been inundated with both fad diets as well as the latest ‘miracle diet’ pills. For those who are unwilling or unable to choose the simplest weight loss solution-eating a lower calorie well-balanced diet combined with a regular exercise plan, then the ‘quick fix’ option of fad diet books and supplements is simply too hard to resist.
Archive for the Tag ‘weight loss’
June 15, 2008
Super-size Me - Or Maybe Not?
May 3, 2008
Tips For Strength Training
There is a lot of information out there about strength training. It can be easy to become overwhelmed, feeling like you don’t know where to start. I have outlined some things to always do when you exercise. These will get you started on the path to your fitness goals
Incorporate resistance training into your workout schedule if you want to lose weight. Resistance tor strength training is a great way to burn calories and build lean muscle mass. One pound of lean muscle mass burns up to 50 calories a day at rest. So it stands to reason the more muscle mass you have the more calories you will burn daily and the more weight you will lose.
April 14, 2008
Dramatic, Positive Changes To Your Appearance On Raw
When you eat a low-fat, raw vegan diet, you and those around you will notice dramatic positive changes in your appearance. Many of these changes may happen within a few days or weeks, and others may happen within months as your body detoxifies even more. People will tell you that you look younger and healthy. They will be very attracted to you and want to know your secret for looking so great. Here are just some of the benefits you may experience on a raw food diet:
April 5, 2008
Burn Your Belly Fat
This is a letter from your ol’ pal, belly fat. We had a great run this summer, didn’t we? Lots of good times, great food, and plain ol’ sitting around eating too much.
Well, I’m thinking about sticking around another year if you don’t mind. But you might need to get a bigger pair of pants, as I was thinking about expanding my place down here.
So do me a favor, avoid that interval training you were thinking of doing. The last time you did that stuff, I nearly had to look for a new place to live. I felt like the Wicked Witch of the West in the land of Oz. Did you hear me yelling, “Help me, I’m melting!”?
February 25, 2008
Stay Healthy With The Raw Food Weight Loss Diet
The raw food weight loss diet is one of the most hyped-up diet fads in recent years. It has been endorsed by celebrities, approved by doctors and nutritionists, and is the subject of many weight loss books. Its claims are certainly worth looking into: according to its proponents, it’s impossible to gain weight on raw food, and you can eat as much as you want without gaining an ounce!
Of course, such claims should be taken with a grain of salt. Before starting a raw food weight loss diet, it’s important to know its risks and benefits. Read on to learn more about raw food diets and what they can do for you.
February 8, 2008
Weight Loss Summer Camp For Teens
Image is everything – every teen knows that. At an age where they have to battle raging hormones and high school drama, their looks (particularly their weight) ranks high in their list of priorities and complaints. To help them address issues they are facing, maybe a weight loss summer camp for teens is a good idea.
Program
January 18, 2008
Calorie Shifting Diet To Lose 9 Pounds In 11 Days
Low Fat Foods DON’T WORK.
You cannot lose weight using Low Fat Diets. Low fat foods have been popular for more than 15 years, but yet our society is getting more overweight as each year passes. This fact alone should tell you that eating a purely low fat menu is not the answer to losing weight.
Low Calorie Diets DON’T WORK.
January 14, 2008
Bad Eating Habits - Are You A Slave?
Sooner or later you’ll start to realize that most weight problems comes from bad habits and that changing those habits will lead to a better situation and weight loss.
The first and most important step is to identify the bad habits. Think of times when you overeat and try to find out what triggers the behaviour.
Once you have identified those triggers you can start to process them and losing them. This will help you a lot in your pursuit of weight loss.
