We live in a weight-conscious age where the media glamorizes thinness. As we stand queue up at supermarkets and drugstores, magazine headlines draw our attention to the trendiest weight-control techniques while images of thin celebrities lure us into losing weight. While a lot of diets look appealing, we should also consider whether or not they [...]
There are those among us who wish to lose a few pounds rather than 20 or more pounds. While many of us would be grateful if that were the case for us, most will find that the smaller the amount of weight needed to lose the more difficult it seems to remove. The good news [...]
I think every woman has gone on a diet in her life, and what I find is that most women that diet will gain the weight back and then some! In fact 95% of women who go on diets will FAIL.
Most of us know thatâs so why do we do it? There are many reasons, [...]
Dieting is a principal health topic in the U.S. and rightfully so. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, almost two thirds of American adults (age 20 years and older) qualify as overweight. That’s slightly over 127 million people, sixty million of whom qualify as obese, or seriously overweight. It’s a major problem [...]
This is a great starter diet for someone suffering from Diabetes, who is looking for an effective way to manage the health and fitness portion of their diabetes management plan. Be sure to always consult your physician before beginning any new diet plan. This diet provides 50 percent starches, 30 percent proteins and 20% fat [...]
Diet plays a key role in controlling your blood sugar. A healthy-eating plan tailored to your needs will do that and more. Majority of people affected with diabetes are overweight or obese. In fact, your risk of getting diabetes increases the more weight you put on.
So controlling your diet can be the key to [...]
