Losing weight is easier said than done. It is easier planned than implemented. Many people make very grand plans on how they are going to lose or maintain their weight, but very few accomplished their goals. This necessitates the question; why do most people fail on weight loss programs? Continue reading →

One of the most hotly contested topics among nutrition and health experts is if the time we eat affects our weight. Some say that eating at night will cause weight gain because you will not use the calories at night as much as you will during the day. Others dispute this saying that weight gain or loss does not happen overnight. Does eating late make one fat? Continue reading →

While tea is without a doubt one of the most popular beverages in the world, very few use it for its health benefits. Tea has many flavor variations some of which can help you burn fat, lose weight or just detox your body. These are the top tea blends to help you achieve that. Continue reading →

Managing the sugar in your diet is an important aspect of health and weight management. You will find sugar everywhere from your home, hotels, milk bars or inside limousine rentals as you pop your favorite drinks. For all the bad rap it gets, sugar is a good source of calories. Not so much, though. Reducing your sugar intake is of paramount importance. Here are a few easy ways to cut the sugar from your diet. Continue reading →

Carbohydrates are part of a balanced diet, but they can affect your weight and health negatively. When they are consumed, carbohydrates are converted into glucose which is released into the blood stream. Insulin is then released to remove the glucose, but some say the problem is that it is then stored as fat. That is why many say that insulin contributes to obesity. While that is not entirely true, trying to lose fat becomes difficult with high carbs intake. Continue reading →

If you want to lose some weight, you will have to start exercising and work on changing your diet. Exercises are of particular importance, and we are often urged to incorporate them into our daily routine. Neglecting exercises can be easy, but just like you will pay dearly if you forget a regular roof inspection or car maintenance, equally you will have to dig dipper when you fail to work out regularly. Why are exercises important when it comes to weight loss then? Continue reading →

Losing fat and weight to get and maintain the ideal physique usually entails creating a change in your lifestyle, modifying your daily eating habits and combining with a regular exercise program. However, many people today are looking for supplements to aid their weight loss. This begs the question, if you are following a proper diet and working out regularly, is there any need to take supplements? Continue reading →

Nobody wants belly fat also known as visceral fat. For many people, it is because the belly fat is not ideal for your look. It is not ideal for your health too in case you need extra motivation to get rid of the fat. Luckily, you can lose belly fat in less than four weeks. This is because when you change the diet and start exercising, a crucial part of losing the belly fat, you will experience a relatively larger weight loss in a couple of days. Continue reading →

You need calories to sustain your daily activities. Calories provide energy for your body to use throughout the day. Intake of calories play a central role in gaining, losing and maintaining weight. That is why nutrition experts recommended a particular daily calorie intake. The recommended daily intakes, however, varies depending on one’s age, gender, weight, height, activity level and body mass. Knowing how to determine your daily calorie needs will help you design a nutrition and exercise plan to realize your health goals. Continue reading →

Drop that spoon! While we all deserve the occasional indulgence, some people just don’t know where to stop and before they know it, they’ve put on a few pounds and are already complaining about how the diet they’re on doesn’t work. Well, if you are serious about losing weight and you want to make sure you’re going to achieve your goals fast, then here are some of the top foods you should push off your plate.

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