In weight lifting, proper control is the difference between getting a safe workout and developing an injury. When you lose control of the weight you are in danger of throwing your body off balance as you move the weights around. Improper weight...
For some, controlling weight may seem like an uphill battle. Fad diets and unproven claims that promise miracle results can take you in all sorts of different directions and ultimately lead to weight gain. If you remember a few simple facts and...
To lose weight, you must expend more calories than you take in with food and drink. Choose foods that fill you up for reasonable calories. Foods that control weight will help you stay full within your calories guidelines and provide you with the...
Controlling weight and cholesterol are two important and popular topics these days. Both are important to your health. More than 102 million American adults have high cholesterol levels, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
People who want to lose weight often put it off because they don't know where to start, or think weight loss is a complicated process. Ultimately, however, losing weight boils down to burning more calories than you take in. Although every body is...
Most forms of birth control have side effects, especially birth-control pills that are taken orally. One of the most common side effects of birth-control pills is weight gain. Weight gain occurs when the estrogen in the pill causes your body to...
With 66 percent of U.S. adults being overweight or obese, weight control is a major issue. One of the best ways to control your weight is by adopting an overall healthy lifestyle, including good nutrition, routine exercise, practicing stress...
A state of good health and well-being depends largely on your weight and eating habits. Unfortunately, losing weight can be harder than it sounds. Even if your desire is stronger than it has ever been, you might find yourself struggling day by...
Weight loss ads abound on early-morning and late-night TV. All sorts of gadgets and diet pills can be purchased, most of which promise almost miraculous results. Unfortunately, these ads are often shown between commercials for the greasy, sugary...
Although both men and women struggle with weight control, there are some factors that make achieving and maintaining a healthy weight more difficult for some men. American society is often more accepting of overweight men than it is of overweight...
Losing weight is a battle that requires mental fortitude in addition to physical exercise and diet management. A strict diet and exercise regimen can lead to the temptation to indulge in an unhealthy treat or bad habit. While small mistakes do not...
Many people are dissatisfied with their weight. There are many options available if you are looking to get slim or to keep the pounds from piling back on. Although it may seem like a difficult task, the truth is that weight loss or weight control...
One of the common problems women face during menopause is an increase in body weight. Hormonal changes, loss of muscle mass, lack of activity and genetic factors are all contributors to menopausal weight gain. During this period, women are more...
Losing weight is challenging and can be frustrating when you don't plan ahead to execute your weight loss goals. Planning your diet and exercise routine ahead of time would enable you to maintain consistency with your regimen. Choosing one day per...
While many weight loss supplements rely on stimulants and herbal ingredients to promote increased metabolic rate and enhanced calorie burning, there are some vitamins that can help you accomplish your dieting goals. No supplement alone can...
There is no evidence that the human mind can enhance weight loss through any miraculous or supernatural process. You can, however, use effective goal-setting tools to provide motivations, and train your mind to react in a self-disciplined fashion...
If you’re considered underweight before getting pregnant, gaining 28 to 40 lbs. during pregnancy is healthy, whereas if you’re overweight, you should gain between 15 and 25 lbs. Gaining the right amount of weight is not only healthier...
Excess fat interferes with your body's ability to use insulin effectively, which can lead to insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. You can control insulin production by controlling glucose production, since the hormone insulin is produced by...
Leptin is a hormone thought to be important in satiety -- it helps to tell the brain when the body has enough stored fat and results in hunger suppression. Researchers believe that leptin levels are directly linked to obesity and several weight...
Dieters counted calories long before counting fats or carbohydrates became popular. And weight loss has always been about calories or how much rather than what you eat, according to the Harvard School of Public Health. They note you can lose...
Popular diet plans like South Beach and the Zone base their recommendations on the idea that keeping blood sugar stable will contribute to weight loss. Research indicates that this idea is valid, notes the Mayo Clinic. To follow a diet plan like...
You can have a plan for weight loss, but you need to have the right self-control and discipline to successfully lose the weight. Temptations are always around. Consistency to stay on your diet is how you will most effectively shed your unwanted...
If you're tired of the dieting, weight-gain cycle, you can naturally control your weight by switching to a healthy lifestyle. Maintaining a healthy weight with a balanced diet and other positive practices beats stressing out over how many pounds...
During menopause your body slows down production of estrogen and other sex hormones, which could cause you to gain weight. You may be able to prevent some of this weight gain by adding estrogen-mimicking herbal supplements to your diet,...
Weight gain is a common fear for women considering going on oral contraceptives, known more commonly as "the pill." While weight gain is a common complaint of women taking birth control pills, this complaint if often based on misconceptions....
Controlled weight loss is voluntary weight loss or weight loss that occurs because of changes made in one or more factors that people can control, such as calorie intake and daily activity. Daily caloric needs for an individual are based on age...
Millions of people are diagnosed with either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. Most diabetic patients require the use of prescription medications to lower blood sugar. The use of insulin and prescription...
Hormonal birth control allows women to avoid pregnancy at unwanted times, but many women experience side effects, including weight gain. The Mayo Clinic reports that although weight gain is not a proven side effect, many women experience weight...
Taking certain types of contraceptives can impede your weight loss goals. Women have many different types of hormonal-based contraceptive choices including the pill, patch and injectable contraception. They work by preventing your ovaries from...
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