Obesity

Some people just can’t get on board with the idea of eating light (or, for that matter, eating right).

Odds are, that’s because their perspective of “eating light” is skewed. They imagine bland rice cakes, undressed salads, incessant hunger pangs … in a word, deprivation.

It doesn’t have to be that way, and the odds of successfully … Continue Reading »

For information gathering, social networking, and corporate connecting, the Internet is unsurpassed.

It seems this indispensable tool of modern society can do pretty much anything … including, research says, help people lose weight.

OK, so maybe it’s not plausible for your employees to simply point and click their way to weight loss. But online tools such … Continue Reading »

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 »

Not all workouts are created equal.

It’s a frustrating fact of life when you’re trying to find an exercise routine that fits your abilities, schedule, and fitness level and is also capable of giving you the results you’re looking for. But sampling off the exercise buffet is not only OK, it’s helpful.

People who thought they could … Continue Reading »

Despite what fashion magazines and modern media would have us believe, there is no perfect body shape or size.

In a nation filled with overweight and obese people, it’s no surprise that stick-thin model types inspire such admiration … but stick-thin isn’t necessarily healthy, and overweight doesn’t always mean walking health disaster.

New research out of York … Continue Reading »

As important as it is to get a handle on your love handles, it’s even more important to lose weight the right way.

Lots of people get started on a diet with one goal in mind: quick, visible results both on the scale and in the mirror. But if they don’t prioritize such long-term goals as … 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 »

People who skip breakfast in an attempt to save calories set the stage for a day of questionable (or downright unhealthy) food choices.

By midmorning, they’re likely to be fighting hunger pangs and, all too often, the call of the vending machine proves too loud to ignore. A bag of potato chips or a candy bar … 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 »

Most people, when they’re being brutally honest with themselves, can admit that there are some aspects of their body that they aren’t happy with.

Some may even pinpoint specific things they’d like to change: a smaller nose, perhaps, or larger muscles. Maybe they’d choose to be taller or curvier in some places (less so in others).

Short … Continue Reading »