Fitness Goals

If you are overweight or obese, you have probably heard all the reasons for losing weight. Perhaps the doctor has mentioned that you will feel better and be healthier if you weigh less. He or she has probably told you that it will prevent certain disorders and diseases such as sleep apnea, depression, diabetes and heart disease.   You know that the only way to effectively lose weight is to follow a healthy diet. But that does not mean staying away from most foods, because if you do that, you will not be getting the nutrition your body needs.   ...

Health crazes may come and go, fad diets will rise and fall, but the basics of weight loss will never change.   Fasting, even for a short period of time may sound alarming to those who haven't had a chance to see the research. However, avoiding glucose intake for even twelve short hours can provide a plethora of benefits. Many of us who have been in the 'all important breakfast' club might be more hesitant to risk going into "starvation mode" or dropping our blood sugar levels. However, understanding the science behind fasting and the chemical processes that take place...

The term "healthy weight loss" is often used to relay the message of losing weight the right way; however, it is not always understood. Healthy weight loss isn't fast, it isn't dramatic and it takes more than a short-lived commitment. Healthy weight loss includes a lifestyle change, not just a change in your diet for a few months.   Losing one or two pounds a week is typically regarded as a gradual, healthy goal for reaching your ideal weight. Since 3500 calories equals one pound, one or two pounds of weight loss every week requires you cutting out anywhere from...

Being overweight doesn't just affect your self-esteem; it affects your health. Research shows people who are overweight are more likely to develop heart disease, stroke, diabetes, gallstones, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea, and even cancer than healthy-weight adults. When dieting and exercising to shed those excess pounds, however, you should consider how it will affect your muscle mass.   If you aren't careful, you may lose both body fat and muscle mass during your weight loss journey. Losing weight requires equal parts dieting and exercising, both of which lower the number of glycogen reserves in your body. As a result, your body...

You’ve probably heard some of the buzz surrounding the gluten-free weight loss diet – it seems as if every week, another celebrity comes forward with a story of how she detoxed and dropped a dozen pounds by going gluten-free.   But does the gluten-free diet really work for weight loss? The answer is yes … but a qualified yes. Most people will lose weight gluten-free, but only if they follow some additional rules involving a healthy diet and weight loss.  Reasons For Weight Gain Gluten is a form of plant protein that occurs in the grains wheat, barley and rye....

Excess is weight is caused by your body storing fat. This fat comes from the foods you eat and the liquids you drink. By cutting down on your intake of food and drink, you can start to get control of your weight. The big problem for many people is that they nearly always feel hungry when they cut down on the amount of nourishment they take in. That is one of the principal reasons why people struggle to stay on diets.   Feeling hungry is a natural condition that is essential to our survival. It makes us want to take...