Losing weight quickly is unhealthy for a number of reasons; quick weight loss is unlikely to stick for a long period of time, you're much less likely to take in 100% of the nutrients your body needs each day, and your energy levels will plummet, impacting many areas of your...
Everyone is always looking for the quickest and easiest solution to just about everything, weight loss included. Losing weight isn't a quick or easy process. If you want a time frame, think about how long it took you to gain the weight you're now trying to lose. If it took...
At one point in your life, you've probably needed to lose weight quick. Maybe you were getting married, going to your high school reunion or simply planning a spring break cruise. Either way, you probably didn't have a lot of time so you may have turned to unhealthy measures...
Energy balance is the basis of weight management. Do you want to lose weight, put on a few pounds or stay right where you're at? Whichever scenario you are in, energy balance will get you there. Energy balance is simply the amount of calories you eat versus the amount of...
The basics of losing weight are fairly simple and can be summed up in one simple phrase: eat less, move more. If you do nothing but take the advice found in that phrase, you will lose weight. Unfortunately, some people take that advice to an extreme and suffer some unforeseen...
Spring break is right around the corner and along with the nice weather, sunny beaches and warm water is the pressure to have an attractive body. Since it's almost here, you won't be able to drastically change the way you look, but you will be able to make a difference...
Countless misconceptions exist on why the body stores fat: eating too much fat, eating too many carbs, not enough protein, not enough green tea or eating too late. The correct explanation is that the body stores fat when you combine an abundance of calories with physical inactivity. Eating too much...
Losing weight and burning fat are sometimes seen as two different goals but the steps needed to accomplish either are identical. At the core of both is calorie balance; the relationship between how many calories you burn and eat. During positive calorie balance, the body stores fat while a negative...
Do you feel confused by all the dieting options out there? Don't worry, most people have a hard time picking a diet that actually works. With all the books, web sites and infomercials, it's hard to separate what works from what doesn't. The truth is that all diets work in...
1. Fruits and Vegetables. The best snacks to eat while dieting are fruits and vegetables. They are both relatively low in calories and high in vitamins, minerals and fiber. The high fiber content slows down the digestion process and makes you feel full for a long period of time which...
