Weight Management

Dieting is a science and is complicated. However, while the science behind speeding up your metabolism may be complicated, the actual process of burning more calories can be simple. Fortunately, you can integrate a number of healthy tips into your…
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Overview Activity is an important component of the Weight Watchers plan, which suggests 30 minutes of activity five days a week. Activity points are calculated based on your weight and the intensity at which you are working out should be…
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For many people, the thighs are the area where the most body fat tends to accumulate. The best ways to lose weight off your thighs are healthy methods that involve improving your diet and engaging in physical activity. Diet Cleaning…
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Pick up any magazine, and look at the cover. Most likely, you will see a headline referring to a story about weight management. These articles often are aimed at readers who try diet after diet with little success. Dieters can…
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Ideally, a workout to lose weight quickly would involve both cardiovascular and resistance training exercise. Each burns fat in a unique way to accelerate weight loss. Combining the two in a specific manner may double or triple your weight loss….
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Loss of appetite, or diminished desire to eat, happens occasionally to most people. Mild or temporary appetite loss is generally not cause for alarm. When the symptom persists or worsens, however, it may indicate a potentially serious underlying illness, such…
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Overview Building muscle requires creating a growth stimulus by training against resistance and then taking in enough nutrients for your muscles to repair and rebuild bigger and stronger. Building muscle at home, without a gym membership or extensive weight-lifting equipment,…
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Weight loss requires you to create a calorie deficit–to consume fewer calories than you burn. Although you might seek a magic formula for weight loss, well-respected nutrition organizations–including the Harvard School of Public Health, the Centers for Disease Control and…
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The best way to get fit is to include cardiovascular exercise (cardio) and strength training exercise into your daily routine. You will want to find the best types of cardio and strength workouts to get you the fittest, and the…
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Overview The Exofat Forte diet sounds simple enough–take the product, let it absorb the excess fat you consume, and watch your own body fat melt away. Instead of revving your body’s fat-burning ability or suppressing your appetite, this product claims…
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Overview Prevention’s Flat Belly Diet is based on research suggesting that belly roundness is caused by both fluid retention and visceral fat accumulation. The diet targets this bloat through caloric restriction, consumption of certain healthy fats, and increased water intake….
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Gaining muscle improves your overall appearance, your daily functioning and your athletic performance. Muscle mass also burns more calories at rest than body fat does, providing you with a more efficient metabolism and making weight management easier. Building muscle requires…
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Overview A sauna suit, or sweat suit, is a piece of clothing made of vinyl or nylon. It is designed to trap body heat and make you sweat as you would in a sauna room. The sauna suit is meant…
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Overview Body mass index (BMI) is used to calculate body weight relative to height to determine if an individual is underweight, overweight or within a healthy weight range. Even though it does not take body fat percentage into account, the…
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Muffin tops, the flesh that spills out over too-tight pants and skirts, is a result of abdominal body fat and lack of toning in the midsection. A balanced diet and consistent fitness routine incorporating cardiovascular and strength training will decrease…
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In the world of ambitious fitness goals, finding ways to burn 500 calories in a day is up there with training for a 10K run or an open water swimming event. It’s difficult and requires dedication, but the rewards are…
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Overview People often wonder what percentage of body weight they have lost. The formula to calculate your overall percentage of weight loss is straightforward. Use a simple math formula, plug in your information, and voila, you’ve got the answer. You…
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Overview Cancer patients often experience reduced appetite as a side effect of treatment or due to emotions, such as sadness, helplessness or fear. Since maintaining proper weight and nutrient intake can support your recovery from cancer, remedying dampened appetite is…
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According to the National Institutes of Health, two-thirds of Americans are overweight. The American Cancer Society (ACS) reports that consuming 500 fewer calories each day and burning another 500 calories with daily exercise could result in losing 2 lbs. a…
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If you want to lose weight but feel like you’ve tried every diet in the book, don’t despair–you can choose healthy ways to lose weight without dieting. By incorporating healthy lifestyle changes into your daily routine, you can slim down…
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According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), to lose one 1 lb. a week, you need to subtract 500 calories from your diet each day. You can lose an additional pound in one week if you burn 500 calories daily….
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Over two million Americans had Botox injections in 2008, reports the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. With a society constantly looking for the latest fountain of youth via the plastic surgeon, you might feel pressured to subject yourself to…
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Heart rate, blood pressure, weight, time in a 5k run or pounds you can bench press–fitness and health have lots of numbers. Fitness professionals and exercisers both rely on subjective measures–like how you feel working out–and objective measures–numbers–to track fitness…
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With many pills, gadgets and diets available, losing weight can be both confusing and frustrating. With so many weight-loss methods to choose from, it can be difficult to know if you’re following an effective plan. But there are a few…
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The upper legs contain two major muscle groups–the quadriceps and hamstrings. When these areas are covered with layers of fat, you can look to exercise as a way to slim them down. This approach involves calorie-burning exercise coupled with muscle-building…
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Overview The fastest way to lose 5 to 10 lb. is by using diet and exercise. The reason for this is that weight loss comes down to calories. If you burn more calories than you consume, you’re going to lose…
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The Making the Cut program, based on Jillian Michaels’ book, “Making the Cut: The 30-Day Diet and Fitness Plan for the Strongest, Sexiest You,” is best described as a short-term, quick fix diet program. Before opening the front cover, readers…
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1. Live the Diet When starting a diet, you have to learn what makes that diet work. The Flat Belly Diet is based around the use of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) that help break down excess fat and are contained…
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1. A Quick Fix Plan This 30-day nutrition and fitness plan is truly a “diet” in every sense of the word. It is designed to help you lose 10 to 20 lbs. and tone up in a short period. The…
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The diet of a breastfeeding mother is just as important as it was during pregnancy. While nursing, it’s important for the mother to have essential nutrients and calories to maintain her energy level in order to properly care for her…
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