There is a big difference between losing weight and losing fat. Your goal should never be to lose weight, but instead should always be to lose fat. When you lose weight, you lose a little bit of everything--fat, muscle, fluids, organ size. You...
When you lose weight, your body gets rid of excess fat, and this shrinks your overall body size as well. However, if you simply want to get toned but not lose weight, it is possible to build muscle and just lose a few inches. Check with your...
If you have tried to lose weight and failed, know that you are not the only one who has met with defeat. Failing to lose weight sometimes results from one or more causes you need to recognize before you can succeed. To win the battle of the bulge,...
If you are overweight or obese, you may wonder how losing weight could benefit you. The extra weight takes a physical and mental toll on your body. Losing those pounds can make your life longer, reduce your risks for several diseases and enable...
If you eat less and exercise more, chances are good that you will lose weight. Changing your eating and exercise habits, however, can be difficult. Despite the challenges involved, losing weight is one of the best ways to improve your health....
Joint health is affected by your body weight. The more weight your weight-bearing joints carry around, the greater the stress and deterioration put upon them. Losing weight will not only help joint health, but will lower your risks of developing...
Programs for losing weight may impose dietary rules or guidelines, or prescribe benchmarks to increase your physical activity. Weight loss programs may also include a combination of dietary components and physical activity. Evaluating individual...
While many people struggle with keeping weight off, others have a hard time holding on to the pounds. While this may sound like a lucky break, continuous weight loss can be a symptom of a myriad of health problems and lead to headaches, dizziness,...
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which the contents of the stomach, including acid, flow back out of the stomach and into the esophagus. As a result, the lining of the esophagus can become irritated, and the individual also...
Losing weight is an ambitious goal if you're overweight or obese. But it's an important goal for the future of your health. If you're nearing the end of your weight-loss journey, you may be wondering when is a realistic time to stop trying to lose...
Losing weight requires more than just diet and exercise. It requires behavior modification, and changing your behavior requires changing your mind-set. Losing weight requires looking past what you see in the mirror and facing the real reason...
The process of weight loss is simple: if you eat in a healthy manner and diet regularly, you will lose weight. But our bodies are complex systems, and they don't always react in ways we expect. It's possible to eat right and exercise, but fail to...
Intentional weight loss accompanied by dizziness may indicate that you are losing weight in an unhealthy manner, such as following a fad diet or a diet with severely restricted calories. Unintentional weight loss with dizziness may be a sign of a...
Losing weight is rarely a simple and straightforward process. In fact, whether you're just starting a weight-loss program or have been working at it for years, you probably have some questions. Learning about the most common misunderstandings and...
Many weight-loss programs promise you can shed the pounds quickly by simply taking a pill or eating replacement meals. Unfortunately, there is no shortcut when it comes to losing weight and keeping it off. Instead of trying the latest dieting fad,...
You must be in the utmost physical shape to be able to withstand the rigors of joining the army. Not only is army training physically demanding, but your life may be at risk if you are overweight. During military training, you will have to able to...
Many people struggle with weight loss. Available options include diet, exercise programs, surgeries and holistic approaches. There are so many weight-loss options available that it can be hard to figure out which one is best for you. There are...
Over two-thirds of American adults are overweight or obese, according to the American College of Sports Medicine. Excess body fat increases your risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and certain forms of cancer. Lowering your body weight...
Nothing is more frustrating than sticking to a diet, exercising faithfully, and still not losing weight. You might be tempted to give up on your diet, but don't quit. Your weight-loss strategy might not be working for a variety of reasons. The...
You already know that weight loss can have a dramatic impact on your overall health. It helps reduce your risk of heart disease and certain cancers, and improves nearly every facet of your health, from your fertility to the quality of your sleep....
Fasting generally involves consumption of liquids only, but sometimes healthy fruits and vegetables are allowed. The Mayo Clinic recommends a 1 to 2 lb. weight loss per week. However, the average weight loss during a fast is 1 to 2 lb. a day. Most...
In the midst of an obesity epidemic, weight loss has become a leading health concern for millions of Americans. Being overweight increases the risk for many serious health problems, including heart disease -- the leading cause of death in the...
Weight loss comes with a bounty of benefits to your health, outlook and confidence. Start with an evaluation of your weight and lifestyle goals. Choose a healthy weight target and commit to a balanced diet and exercise program to maximize the...
Exercise and calorie intake are important components of weight loss. To lose weight, you must burn more calories through physical activity than you consume from food, creating a calorie deficit. If you lose weight steadily rather than very...
While it can be just as frustrating to figure out how to stop weight loss as it is for those who struggle with how to stop weight gain, there are strategies that can help you to stop losing weight. If you are currently at a healthy weight, you may...
Losing weight at its most basic involves balancing your calorie intake with your exercise level. Determining your BMI, or body mass index, serves as a useful approximate measure to determine your starting point--whether you are overweight or...
Trying to lose weight can be one of the most frustrating tasks to take on. It takes willpower, discipline and sacrifice. Even after working hard all week to eat right and exercise, you can still step on the scale and not be happy with the number...
Long-term weight loss requires a lifelong commitment, but focusing on the difficult road ahead may discourage you before you even begin. Rather than concentrating on how far you have to go, take it one day at a time. Make small, healthy changes to...
The pressure from society to look thin and healthy and to feel better pushes many Americans towards weight loss. It is not an easy transition, however, as it requires a change in eating habits, dieting and exercise. Nevertheless, with enough...
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