You do not need to clean your plate so save some for lunch tomorrow. Big family dinner Portion control is essential for weight loss. We have all been tunned by our grandmothers and parents to clean out plates. There are many differences between the diets out there, but they all have something in common and…

Sex can reduce your appetite and can help you lose weight. young couple in bed It is well known that exercise can help suppress your appetite. I am not saying that exercise will not deplete your sorted calories and make you need to eat. I am saying that exercise before meals can reduce your need…

Processed foods have limited nutritional value and essentially only pad your waistline. Junk Food Box We are currently flooded and overwhelmed with processed foods. They assault our eating option around every corner. There are very limited means to avoid them but if you want to lose weight, you must avoid them. You may never be…

Add a hot spice to your meals can help you eat less and lose weight. Red pepper flakes Much of the United States likes spicy food, but we are absolutely not the most spice loving region of the world. Indian and Thai foods are among the spiciest foods in the world. My wife and I…

Getting more sleep can help to lose more weight.   Businessperson sleeping in the office It is hard to believe that eating a little more can help you lose more weight.  It seems counterintuitive that laying down and doing less will help you burn more calories and lose more weight.  Believe it or not, sleeping more can help…

Adding flax to your oatmeal will bump up your fiber and healthy fat consumption. Flax seeds Flaxseeds have long been recommended as a healthy addition to any diet. Historically, flax is one of the oldest fiber crops in the world. Flaxseed has been cultivated in ancient Egypt and China. The seeds were cultivated in Babylon as early…

Having options at home can prevent fast food grazing when restraint is lower. Woman with Kitchen Pantry We have all had that moment of weakness. You are driving home after work or after a long day at play. You remember that the refrigerator is empty. You have two choices at this stage: take a quick…

Fatigue is a symptom you should not ignore. Fatigued stressed female Do you feel tired all of the time while trying to lose weight? Fatigue while dieting is a very common symptom caused by a reduction in calories as you burn up your excess carbohydrates. Some reduction in energy may occur naturally, but it might…

Choosing the right cooking method can help you lose weight. Cooking time The way you are cooking may be making you fatter. One key to a slim waist is choosing the right foods, but nearly as important to the food choice is the way you prepare them to be eaten. Certain cooking methods may not…

Pumpkin seeds may be small, but they are full of valuable nutrients and filling healthy fats and fiber. Raw Pumpkin Seeds One of the challenges with choosing the right snack. Snacks can be full of processed fats and carbohydrates that will hinder satiety and have you looking for more soon after you consume them. Pumpkin…