Research: Daily weights may help you stay slim.
Self-weighing can promote a healthier weight. Scale and Tape Measure I think we all gained a little weight after high school or college…
Myth: Less Calories Eaten Equals Faster Weight Loss
A bigger calorie deficit will result in faster weight loss. This concept is valid to a point, but eventually, you will reach a point where…
Recipe: Peach and Berry Compote
A simple topping or fruity dessert. Compote or compôte is a dessert originating from medieval Europe, made of whole or pieces of fruit in sugar syrup. It is created by boiling…
Ten Alcohol Containing Beverages To Avoid When Dieting
Ten beverages that will pack on the pounds. I think we all like having a drink during a social event. The problem is…
Visitor Question: I saw a supplement in a nutrition store: Chitosan. What is it?
What is chitosan and does it help with weight loss? Supplements Capsules Chitosan is a fiber compound made from multiple saccharides or sugar molecules….
Editorial: My scale is a dirty liar!
Scales misrepresent your weight more than you think.
Nearly all dieters use a scale to judge their weight loss success and all of us have looked down at the scale dejected when we did not see the success we expected. I, personally, have gone from 231 to 224 pounds in 2 months. I would have expected to lose about 16 pounds but yet I have lost only 7 pounds. It is easy to lose confidence when there is less progress denoted on the digital scale.
Research: Relationship between Food Addiction and Obesity.
Is there a relationship between food addiction, binge eating disorder, and obesity? Obesity – Fat Belly I have often wondered if there was a…
Myth: Weight is all that matters
Weight loss should be more than just pounds. Waistline Weight loss as a term is itself the problem with getting healthy. Instead of…
Recipe: Snickerdoodle Smoothie
A reminder of your childhood by the fire. This recipe is easy to make and delicious addition to any breakfast or even a nice…
Myth: Spot Reducing
Doing Crunches will not give you a six-pack, but walking your butt off will. Six pack abs Many people want to lose fat from…