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The numbers don’t lie: America is getting fatter.

As it stands, approximately one-third of Americans are obese. The even scarier part? If we continue on this path, that statistic will rise to one-half by the year 2030.

This prediction comes from a new report spotlighted online in an obesity-focused edition of The Lancet, and it paints a … Continue Reading »

When you’re trying to lose weight through diet and exercise, every little bit of encouragement helps.

And what’s more encouraging to a dieter than hearing that they’re burning more calories than they think they are?

It’s true. Even people who are steadfast in keeping track of their calories in and calories out don’t factor in those that … Continue Reading »

Restaurant meals are not exactly known for their diet-friendliness.

Big portions, creamy sauces, deep-fried platters, high-calorie cocktails, and of course the dessert menu conspire to knock even devoted dieters off their game.

Even ordering a salad isn’t necessarily safe. Once it’s tossed with a creamy dressing and sprinkled with bacon and cheese, you might as well have … Continue Reading »

Who knew something as simple as diet soda could cause such a stir?

Recent findings suggest there is no link between weight gain and diet soda consumption, while other findings contradict that assessment.

This kind of conflicting information leaves thirsty dieters wondering what to wash down all that healthy food with.

And while it’s true that drinking diet … Continue Reading »

‘Tis the season for backyard barbecues, pool parties, fried chicken picnics, frosty cocktails on the beach …

And, unfortunately, the accompanying weight gain.

There’s something about summer that inspires a notorious “I’m on vacation” mentality that serves as a handy excuse to eschew healthy eating habits.

Before you know it, you might find that such factors have derailed … Continue Reading »

You’re always on the lookout for tips and tricks that will help you in your quest to get your employees committed to fitness, right?

And once they’ve taken steps in that direction, your concern becomes how to keep them on track.

Arguably one of the best ways to do so is food and fitness tracking. Whether they … Continue Reading »

When people decide to lose weight, they want to see results fast.

Unfortunately for them, the most effective and healthy way to drop pounds and keep them off takes something that many of us don’t have enough of: patience.

You’re not going to wake up to a slim and sleek new you after a day or two … Continue Reading »

Aah, the weekend. For most of us, Friday nights, Saturdays, and Sundays mark a much-anticipated (and well-earned) break from the daily grind.

You can sleep in, spend time with friends and family, and, now that warm weather reigns in most regions, revel in the sunshine and fresh air to your heart’s content.

All that R&R may be … Continue Reading »

People who sleep well and have low levels of stress may have a better shot at dropping unwanted pounds.

In a recent Kaiser Permanente study published in The International Journal of Obesity, good sleep and low stress levels boosted participants’ chances of success in reaching their goal of losing at least 10 pounds.

Good sleep was defined … Continue Reading »

For many people who want to lose weight, the primary obstacle standing in their way is themselves.

Years of failed diet attempts or exercise efforts gone awry can make a person feel like a healthy weight is forever out of reach. And then there are those who have never even tried, often because they lack the … Continue Reading »