Weight Loss
Published: 01/08/2008
Before we look at some simple steps you can take to help increase metabolism so you start to lose inches from your waist, hips, thighs, and buttocks more efficiently, let's take a quick look at what metabolism is and what leads to decreases in the metabolism rate.
In the simplest terms,...
Published: 31/07/2008
I've heard people so many times say things like "I can't lose weight" or "I don't know, losing weight is just something that I can't physically do" or, the worst, "I'm fat, I'll always be fat, I'm just meant to be fat".
The people who think and say these things are the very same people who...
Published: 31/07/2008
Many people interested in losing excess weight usually end up at one time or another trying out a rapid weight loss diet or program that usually is intended to lose several pounds (sometimes between 5-10) within only a few days. These diets are not designed to be used indefinitely but rather only...
Published: 31/07/2008
You've seen those enticing ads that claim that you only need a little pill to "melt away" your fat and cellulite. Why exercise when there is a wonder drug that will put you on the fast track to slimness?
If it all sounds too good to be true, you owe it to yourself to ask a few questions. Are...
Published: 31/07/2008
We Americans are bad about wanting everything now and weight loss is no different. We want to lose weight for free, fast. Well the question is how bad do you want it and how hard are you willing to work for it? If you want to lose weight fast, there is no room for error.
With that being said,...
Published: 31/07/2008
When we hear the word obesity, the words that often spring to mind are those of ugly or more obviously, fat. These are then followed by thoughts pertaining to negative social status. It is a reality that we usually associate obesity with the hindrance to socialization, as it negatively affects...
Published: 31/07/2008
I was at the grocery store the other day and had to shake my head at all of the deceptive labels with everything claiming all sorts of things that are supposedly "healthy", but aren't really.
One of the things that really disturbed me was that I saw several examples of healthy foods in their...
Published: 31/07/2008
You may know I've been called the anti-cardio guy before, but I'm back posing the question to you... Do you really need cardio training to get lean and in great shape?
By the way, you'll see in a minute that I'm not really "anti-cardio", just "anti traditional cardio".
Most fitness buffs,...
Published: 31/07/2008
A new low-carb vs. low-fat diet has come out, and the Dr. Atkins camp is claiming victory, although the low-fat camp of Dr. Dean Ornish is crying foul. But I'll show you the truth about the results below...it isn't what you expect!
According to the NY Times "In a tightly controlled dieting...
Published: 29/07/2008
The problem of obesity has undoubtedly come to your attention in one way or another. Either you or someone you know or love has battled this tragic obstacle possibly with little or no success. In the past a common cure was thought to be that of dieting but that is no longer the case.
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