Weight Management

Losing weight fast without dieting can seem like a difficult challenge. However, there are a few exercises that burn calories so steadily and quickly, that altering your diet may not be necessary to lose weight as long as you are…
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An access amount of fat tissue around your neck may not only be unsightly but it also carries with it a multitude of health risks. Individuals with a substantial amount of fat around their neck are at risk for diabetes,…
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Even as a beginner, you can start performing qigong exercises as a self-healing or stress-reduction modality right away. With practice, qi, or chi, the Eastern concept of “life force” or “energy field,” can produce warmth, coolness, tingling sensations or even…
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Bitter orange (citrus aruantium), the precursor of today’s edible, sweet orange fruit, comes from an evergreen tree native to tropical Asia but commercially cultivated around the world. The PDR for Herbal Medicines lists the flowers, the dried fruit peel and…
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Overview People who don’t consider themselves elite athletes, but love to bust a move and drop a step, can achieve significant weight loss simply by dancing several times a week. In fact, dance compares favorably to cycling, running, playing basketball…
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While being overweight can certainly make you feel less attractive, it poses other dangers, as well. A person who is overweight is much more likely to suffer from a stroke, heart attack, high blood pressure and other diseases. Small, simple…
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According to Juan Carlos Santana, director of the Institute of Human Performance, most people fail to achieve their fitness goals because they do not have a proper exercise plan that maps out what they should do at a certain time…
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Overview When a person hears the word steroids she tends to think of bodybuilders taking a shortcut to gain weight quickly. Yet steroids are used for many legitimate medical reasons. Steroids such as prednisone are used to reduce inflammation and…
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Overview People who succeed in losing a significant amount of weight often find that their skin does not shrink along with the rest of them. As you gain weight, the skin stretches to accommodate the extra pounds; however, the reverse…
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Overview Flattening your abdominal region doesn’t require hundreds of crunches per day. In fact, you can flatten you stomach without exercise or expensive surgeries by simply eating healthier. The key is to eat and drink fewer calories than you burn;…
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When you want to look and feel your best, excessive belly fat can be a frustrating and embarrassing problem. Carrying too much weight up front can negatively affect your self-esteem, your confidence and even your health. According to the Mayo…
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Overview Sagging skin during and after weight loss often occurs when weight is lost rapidly. Rapid weight loss does not allow your skin’s elasticity, its ability to stretch, to adjust to the weight loss and your new shape. Loose and…
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Losing weight from the hips proves to be a problem for most women and some men, according to the American Council on Exercise. Unfortunately, this area also seems to be one of the first places weight likes to settle. Spot…
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Overview A Trikke is a pedal-less, chain-less device that resembles a cross between a scooter and a bicycle. Without touching the ground, riders propel the Trikke forward using a carving motion similar to that of surfing and skiing. The three-point…
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Belly fat increases a person’s risk for high blood pressure and Type II diabetes, Dr. Mehmet Oz says. It pushes the internal organs around, making it more difficult for them to perform their duties efficiently. Oz suggests a person’s waist…
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Using your leg strength to perform fat burning exercise is a smart way to lose weight. Your legs contain large muscle groups suitable for cardiovascular activities that burn fat effectively. You can target these specific muscle groups and build cardio-respiratory…
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Body Mass Index is a calculation, using a weight and height formula, to determine the status of healthy weight for adult men and women. There are several ways to measure your body mass index. According to the National Heart, Lung,…
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Overview Mini steppers provide the cardio experience of a stair climber, yet are low-priced and compact enough for use in the home. You can use a mini stepper to get in a workout without driving to the gym, or as…
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Having excessive stomach fat increases your risk for cardiovascular problems, Type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer. Exercise is an effective way to lose the fat around your abdomen and lower your risk for health problems. Cardio exercises are…
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Overview Energy is the major component in the process of losing weight. A steady energy balance is characterized by an equal amount of calories consumed and burned. When more calories are burned than consumed, stored body fat is converted to…
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According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the prevalence of preteen obesity has increased from 6.5 percent to 19.5 percent in the past 30 years. Obese kids are at a greater risk of developing high cholesterol, high blood pressure…
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Overview Allergies occur when the immune system reacts negatively to a particular substance. Since roughly 25 percent of Americans believe they have a food allergy, but only 4 to 8 percent of children and 2 percent of adults have diagnosed…
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Beginner exercisers need to concentrate on progressive, compound movements that target most of the six major muscle groups; legs, chest, back, shoulders, biceps and triceps. Progressive exercises are exercises in which the resistance can be repeatedly increased to match the…
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Achieve immediate weight loss by combining a few different effective strategies. However, you should keep in mind that long-term weight loss depends upon proper diet and exercise. You should not undertake any form of extreme weight loss without first consulting…
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Many weight loss plans offer the convenience of prepackaged foods, professional advice and online tools for dieting. Convenience comes at a price. Some dieters are not informed about inexpensive herbal remedies for weight loss. These remedies are easy to use…
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Belly fat can be detrimental to a person’s health and is a risk factor for many somatic conditions. Heart disease, type two diabetes, metabolic syndrome and many types of cancer can result from an excess amount of belly fat. Exercise…
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Having a few extra pounds to lose is a common occurrence, as 66 percent of Americans are either overweight or obese, according to the National Institutes of Health. While losing weight can be difficult and takes time and lots of…
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Overview Burning more calories than you consume results in weight loss. Although exercise contributes to calorie burn, it is not absolutely necessary for weight loss. If you have a condition that prevents exercise, you must be vigilant with your diet…
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According to the Harvard Heart Letter, you can burn more than 400 calories, depending on how much you weigh, by using stationary exercise equipment at home. But purchasing a home treadmill or elliptical trainer can be prohibitively expensive. There are…
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Overview About 66 percent of adults in the United States were classified as overweight or obese as of 2010, according to MedlinePlus. If you are overweight or obese, getting to a healthy weight is probably desirable. Losing weight requires lifestyle…
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