Weight Loss Articles

Did you know that being successful with losing weight starts with just two words? Two words will either guarantee you'll lose weight, or guarantee the you WON'T lose weight. You see, words are very powerful. Especially the words that we say to oursel...

On a little island half way in between Guam and the Philippines there is a rampant epidemic affecting the inhabitants. This tiny island of approximately 8,200 people is not afflicted with famine or a deadly disease as you might think when talking a...

As the holidays come towards us, minds drift to the fear of weight gain and that fitness plans will fall by the wayside. Some people work hard to lose weight before the holidays, only to regain that weight, and add on MORE weight, once the holidays h...

Have you ever just felt like you were doing everything you were supposed to in order to lose weight and STILL weren't dropping the pounds? During her journey to lose 40lbs in 16 weeks, my good friend Kim faced some pretty serious challenges with rega...

How to Estimate How Many Calories You Can Have and Still Lose Weight To figure out how many calories you should have, first start with where you are. In other words, figure out how many calories it takes to maintain your present size and then reduce ...

Getting enough of the good fats will help you lose fat, build muscle, and recover faster from your workouts. In addition, it has myriad health benefits, including being good for your heart. Good fats include: polyunsaturated (especially Omega-3's)...

Debunking The Ab Myth Ab training has been done to death but it's time to take another look. Why? Because people are still training their abs wrong so all that ab training information must not be doing the job. 1 - No Spot Reducing - Endless crunc...

Cardio Exercise... A huge variety of fitness activities provide cardiovascular benefits. If you're breathing hard and can feel your heart beating, you're doing cardio. Because walking is fun, easy, and requires little time and no financial investment...

1. Increase your water intake to at least 1 gallon of Plain, fresh water per day. Start your day with a full gallon jug, and just make sure you sip on it all day long, and before you know it, it will be gone and so will some body fat. 2. Increase the...

Picture this: a beautiful clean and tidy kitchen. Every surface is uncluttered, every appliance gleaming. You open the fridge. It's full of delicious fresh vegetables and salad ingredients. The freezer has a selection of homemade soups and casseroles...

Here are some everyday, helpful hints to get you started, keep you going, and help you stick to your diet. 1. Never leave home "starving." Always have a light snack before eating dinner in a restaurant, such as a piece of fruit, a glass of juice or a...

If you are looking for a way to lose fifteen pounds in two weeks, a high protein diet, a low carb diet, a fruit diet, a no fat diet, a blood type diet, a juice fast, a diet named after a place in Miami, a grapefruit diet, a cactus diet, a coffee and ...

Is eating at McDonald's the new path to weight loss? Can fast food burgers, fries and sodas fit into your diet and weight loss program? For years, the answer has been a resounding NO. But lately, Wendy's, Burger King and many other fast food chains h...

Once you have made up your mind to lose weight, you should make that commitment and go into it with a positive attitude. Losing weight requires major lifestyle changes, including diet and nutrition, exercise, and behavior modification. We all know th...

Many people in life, especially in the western world are looking at ways to lose weight. In this article I describe about how I have had an ongoing struggle with my own weight and how I eventually lost the excess pounds. I am somebody who has a likin...

This article first appeared in the September 2005 issue of the Zone Net Newsletter which discusses Zone Diet and other weight loss issues. As many people know, our expanding waistlines are at epidemic proportions here in America. For those who are du...

Are you fighting the uphill battle of weight loss? Stuck with not knowing who or what to listen to anymore? One person tells you one thing, the next tells you do the exact opposite. Who should you believe? There are so many weight loss diets and plan...

Have you been considering the guaranteed Grape Fruit Diet? It works and all you have to do is follow the plan. Eat a grapefruit for breakfast, lunch and dinner and only drink Green Tea for four weeks and you will lose weight if you do not die first. ...

Obesity often gets its start in childhood. Obesity becomes a problem for children and this problem often continues as the child becomes older. There are some things you can do to prevent obesity in children. Childhood and adolescence is difficult e...

I had a weight problem - notice the word HAD. As I write this in late October I am aware that there is just enough time (six weeks) if you follow my success formula to be totally in charge of your weight by Christmas. Yes you can go through Christ...

Do you find it hard to cut down on foods like potato chips, cake, bread, and pasta. Well, you are not alone. Not by a longshot! Obesity is one of the biggest problems facing people today, and one of the hardest to overcome. Sometimes you need a h...

The holiday party season is upon us! Last week I went to my first holiday party, not counting Thanksgiving of course. It got me thinking about what strategies I use to manage my eating during these "potentially" treacherous times. There are 3 basic s...

The Atkins diet, without a doubt, has been the most controversial diet of all time. Seldom does a week go by that the news media does not mention the Atkins diet. The Atkins diet, first introduced in 1972 by cardiologist Dr. Robert Atkins, is conside...

Carb Blockers and a Little Carb Counting - A Winning Combination in that Battle of the Bulge Have you heard of these almost-too-good-to-be-true supplements called "carb blockers" that supposedly block carbohydrates from turning into refined sugars an...

Low Carb Diet Pills - A Low Carber's Dream, or a Misleading Marketing Ploy? Low carb diet pills have become more popular and more manufactured as the popularity of carb-aware diets grows. Some may think the whole carb craze is over - but boy are the...

Every American knows that if we indulge in Holiday Food during Thanks Giving thru New Years that we tend to gain a few pounds and this could mean a few extra inches on our waistlines. Unsightly Holliday Belly Bulge is a common problem of the holiday ...

You've probably heard it a hundred times before but I will say it again, incidental activity is very important in the process of losing weight as you can burn more calories than relying on dietary means alone. Fat is burned from the body when cells o...

A simple walking program, a pedometer, and some quality walking shoes may be as beneficial to you as an expensive treadmill or elliptical trainer. Beginning a walking program and tracking it with a pedometer is a wonderful way to start a fitness/weig...

Eating Well for Good Health Introduction In recent years, a growing number of men and women in different countries around the world have become increasingly concerned about their health. Because of the fact that many people have become more concerne...

Obesity is more than just an excess in body fat. Being overweight can cause problems, but if your doctor has told you that you are obese, that is a cause for alarm - and action! Obesity can be deadly, but with some simple lifestyle changes and a li...