Category Archives: Weight Management

Food shouldn’t be your arch-nemesis, but in some cases, if you are fighting weight gain and obesity issues, maybe some of your food fears are completely justified. Fattening and high calorie foods can cause weight gain if you can’t exercise enough to burn the extra calories. While a little indulgence isn’t the worst possible thing, ...click here to read more

Is being single the new age way to lose the extra belly fat? It might not be that far out of an idea. A study published in Obesity Research reported an average weight gain of six to eight pounds over the two year period following marriage. And it’s not the first study that has determined ...click here to read more

Compulsive eating occurs when an individual experiences a complete lack of control around food, and consumes excessive amount of it; either all at once, or by continuously grazing throughout the day. Compulsive over-eaters tend to obsess about food and eating provides a feeling of relief and joy. Unfortunately this sort of relationship with food vastly ...click here to read more

If you’re trying to lose weight you may be keeping track of how many calories you’re consuming. Cutting back carbohydrates, particularly sugar, is one way in which many people cut calories out of their diets in an attempt to lose weight. Many people think that sugar is only found in junk food, however, this is ...click here to read more

It is estimated that over 34 % of adults over the age of 20 are currently obese and due in part to a lack of propensity towards healthy food, diets and exercise regimes, this number is continuously growing.  Obesity is a serious health issue and it vastly increases a person’s likelihood for developing cardiovascular disorders ...click here to read more

Does your body mass index (BMI) suggest that you need to lose weight or register in a local weight loss program?   For decades, BMI has been regarded as the standard tool in determining the amount of body fat of an individual, based on the ratio of the person’s height and weight.  The BMI of a ...click here to read more

People’s diets have changed drastically over the past few decades. Diets now consist of high-fat, high-carbohydrate, and calorie packed foods that have added on pounds to millions of people. The change in the diets of has increased obesity levels in this country – approximately 25% of North American adults are obese. It is accepted that ...click here to read more

With obesity levels on the rise, people around the world are looking for a quick weight loss aid. A recent airing of the Dr. Oz show showcased a “miracle” weight loss aid – raspberry ketone. As the result of the claims made on the show, people are rushing out to buy this weight loss product, ...click here to read more

A whopping 68 percent of people are overweight and 31 percent are struggling with obesity. What’s more, the diet industry itself yields 33 billion dollars annually and 75 percent of women in their childbearing years are currently on a diet or following a restricted eating regime. If you need to lose weight, it may make ...click here to read more

With obesity levels on the rise around the world, many people are searching for quick weight loss options. They don’t want to be counting calories and limiting what they can eat, instead they want a simple, quick weight loss solution.  While there are prescription medications available for weight loss, they are expensive and have side ...click here to read more

Many healthcare professionals recommend drinking 6-8 glasses of water per day for good health and optimal performance.  As a result of these recommendations, it has become accepted by society that in order to have good health and body performance, we must drink lots of water.  It’s known as the 8 X 8 rule – drink ...click here to read more

Do you find it hard to skip your favorite chocolate bar or junk food for quick weight loss?  A recent study conducted by the Pennsylvania State University showed that eating chocolate or junk food such as a sweet snack actually helps in natural weight loss.  The most common recommendation for overweight and obese people is ...click here to read more

Does your current job require long hours of sitting at the desk?  Make sure that you get on your feet every two hours and walk around in order to facilitate blood circulation in your legs, which is an essential cardiovascular feature for good health.  A recent study published in the Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine ...click here to read more

There have been countless studies linking personal genes to an individual’s ability to achieve and maintain weight loss. Certain people for instance, are blessed with naturally fast metabolisms, and certain genes can increase the tendency of a person’s body to store excess fat.  A recent ground-breaking study has found that there is an additional way ...click here to read more