Low-fat diet under attack
In an early-19th-century best seller, a famous food writer offered a cure for obesity and chronic disease: a low-carbohydrate diet. (more…)
Getting The Body Ready For Summer
Three cheers. Summer is just around the corner. It’s time to get the body ready to show off the shorts and sleeveless tops. A bikini is defiintely not something I’m brave enough to wear. Although I’ve been at my target weight for some months now I’ve still got too much body fat.
To get ready to […] (more…)
Weight Loss Strategies for Strength Training
For years we have been told to diet the excess fat from our bodies and throw in some fast walking to hasten the process. The trouble with this is that the low calorie restricted diet would throw the body into starvation mode, with the body holding onto the fat and using precious lean muscle tissue for energy. (more…)
I?ve Rediscovered My Waist
After many years my waist has finally emerged from under all the flab. I’ve got some shape back and I’m thrilled. The combination of sensible eating and regular exercise has been the secret.
My fitness regime is made up of walking 40 minutes three of four times a week, strength training twice a week and a […] (more…)
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Teen Diet Online …
Teen Diet Online Are you a concerned parent of an overweight teen? Are you tired of watching your teenage son or daughter struggle with weight? If so, hereI Want to Help My.. (more…)
Know Your Numbers
When you are trying to lose weight, focus is usually on the pounds you weigh, the pounds you have already lost, the pounds you have still to lose, your measurements and possibly your body fat percentage. However, your goal should not just be about losing weight and inches, it should be about leading a healthier […] (more…)