Here’s a tip for obese teenagers: if you lose your extra weight now, you could avoid the risks associated with adult obesity in the future. A recent article in MedlinePlus says that although many obese children and teens go on…
Over the past two months, we’ve examined the effectiveness of behavioral weight loss for both individuals and families. A recent article in the Washington Post details some new studies on how behavioral changes affect weight loss efforts. Just to catch…
New research from the University of Barcelona suggests that a small snack of nuts can help in weight loss. Specifically, as little as a daily ounce of walnuts, hazelnuts, and almonds can contribute to the weight loss effort. “An increased…
It seems like going on a diet means saying goodbye to flavorful food. We’re supposed to cut down on sugar and sodium, leaving us with what might come across as fewer options when it comes to good food. However, there…
In one of our earlier blog entries, we noted the superior benefits of behaviorally-based weight loss programs. Now there’s more reason than ever to get involved in a program that focuses on your behavior, especially since a new study shows…
USA Today reported an encouraging new analysis in October, stating that weight loss can indeed be maintained, despite the difficulties. This research is conducted by the National Weight Control Registry, a group of 10,000 people who have lost 30 pounds…
Dr. Oz recently commented on one of the more significant mistakes people make when deciding to lose weight: waiting on motivation. Many different things motivate people to lose weight, from the sobering reality of heart disease to the thrill of…
Fresh, clear, cold, low-calorie water: you already know it’s good for you, but did you know it can accelerate weight loss? Water is inexpensive, and it’s everywhere! Besides that, there are several more advantages to healthy water intake: Water can…
America needs to cut back on the sodium, says the October 21 Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If you’re over two years old (and that’s about all of us on…
How complicated should living a happy, healthy life be? We all know intuitively that the keys to a better life shouldn’t be very complex. Like Henry David Thoreau said, “Simplify, simplify.” But that isn’t how most weight loss plans come…