Archive for June, 2009
Foods that Improve Metabolism
Introduction If you are interested in losing weight, you should consider foods that improve metabolism. Metabolism is basically the process in which our bodies burn calories when at rest. The human body expends energy through the burning of calories for the process of digestion, breathing, blood circulation, detoxification and regulation of body temperature.
View PostTop 15 Reasons to Avoid Low Carb, High Protein Diet
Low carbohydrates, high protein diets are very popular nowadays, because this diet causes rapid weight loss initially, which is what a dieter desires. But many dieticians have doubts about the long term health effects of such a diet. An example of low carb, high protein diet, is the Atkins diet. Though low carb, high protein [...]
View PostWhy People Fail at Weight Loss
Weight loss! So many people have tried it. Some have succeeded, while many have failed. This is not because there are fat and lazy, not because they can’t avoid sweets and fatty food, not because they can’t follow a strict diet plan or not because they can’t exercise. Then why some people fail in losing [...]
How to Handle Foods, Calories and Weight Issues
Introduction Foods calories and weight issues are words that are pretty common in society today. This is because more and more emphasis is being put on having the right body for the sake of health and for other reasons as well. It is important to be in good health and for you to be in [...]
Top 10 Weight Loss and Fitness Myths
“Lose 30 pounds in 30 days” “Lose weight while eating whatever you want” “Skipping meals is a good way to lose weight” This and there are many more myths associated with weight loss. All weight loss tips are not useless, so it is better to know about weight loss myths and facts. Let’s see a [...]
Herbs and Weight Loss
Introduction For those interested in weight loss, weight loss herbs are a better option compared to weight loss pills. This is because herbs are natural whereas most weight loss pills are synthetic. Our bodies are made to intake organic substances and so the synthetic chemicals that make up weight loss pills usually cause side effects [...]
What to Do When You Don’t Feel Like Exercising
You might be an energetic and active person, getting up early in the morning and exercising regularly and trying to keep fit. But certain days in your life, when you are sleeping soundly, and the alarm rings for your morning exercise, you just don’t feel like exercising that day. There is no particular reason for [...]
How To Shed Stomach Fat In Minimum Time
Introduction You have probably done all that you can in order to reduce the excess fat that is lodged in your stomach ; from weight lifting, to diet programs and even hiring health specialist to help you in your efforts. You will most likely have given up on your attempts to shed stomach fat and [...]
Losing Weight – Going the Diet Way
Introduction Different weight loss strategies have been devised and their level of effectiveness of most of them has been an issue of much debate. Dieting is one of these methods. Within this strategy, many programs exist that aim at getting into the heart of weight loss issue. Dieting involves limiting the intake of foods that [...]
Top 10 Keys to a Successful New Years Resolution for Weight Loss and Fitness
Many of us make resolution on New Years Eve, sometimes at the last moment, a minute before midnight. One of the most popular resolution is “I am going to get in shape by losing weight” or “I am going to exercise everyday”. It is not wrong to make a New Year resolution, but the most [...]