Cut The Fat
We all know that we should cut down on the amount of fat we eat. But why? It all comes down to fact that diets high in total fat have been linked to many health problems such as obesity and…
Getting in the Game – Stock Up at the Market
Learning how to grocery shop is a crucial step in learning to eat a well balanced diet. How can you eat well if you do not have any healthy foods in stock? The first and foremost important step at the…
Track Your Weight Loss with These Android Apps
Did you know that your smart phone can be a powerful weight loss tool? One new way to keep track of your diet, exercise, and weight is through mobile apps. From lists of diet plans to calorie counters, the tools…
Sleep It Off! How a Good Night’s Sleep Can Work Weight Loss Wonders
Whether you’re beginning your weight loss journey in 2012 or continuing to fight the good fight, we’ve got a tip for you that could help you lose weight and get healthier at a faster pace: a good night’s sleep. Sleep?…
Skip the Snack, Lose Weight Faster!
A midmorning snack might be slowing your weight loss journey down. A new study from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center brought some surprising findings to light. The study split 123 overweight or obese women aged 50–75 into two groups.…
Overcome Peer Pressure by Asking These Questions.
Whether it’s coffee, ice cream, or a full meal, we love eating out. It’s a staple of American socialization, which makes it a big challenge to those of us who are trying to lose weight. Restaurants tend to use high…
Is Your Diet Too Extreme?
We live in a quick-fix society of self-parking cars and apps for everything. It’s easy to imagine that, in a culture where what we want is usually within a few minutes’ reach, the weight loss we want should be right…
Is Color Affecting Your Diet?
A recent study in the Journal of Consumer Research uncovered a tip that might help you shave calories from your diet and lose weight faster: the color of your plate influences how much you eat! ABC News reported on this…
How to Tell—and Be Told
How do you tell somebody you love—your spouse, your friend, your parent—that they need to lose weight? Or what if you’re on the receiving end of that message? A recent article in Shape magazine explored the issues of breaking the…
Childhood Obesity—Are Sports Enough?
Having your child participate in sports might not be as effective as we thought. According to a recent study from the University of Minnesota, it takes more than just team sports to curb obesity among children. In fact, they found…