The people who undergo gastric bypass surgery normally do so because they are sick and tired of being sick and tired, they want to live a healthier, more active lifestyle and in order to do that they need to lose significant amounts of weight. While some people may view weight loss surgery as an easy … Read more
Lately, the media has been abuzz with news about trans fats. In 2006, the US Government ruled that any product containing trans fat must be labeled as such. Since then, foods and restaurants have been scrambling to remove trans fats from their products. But what do you actually know about these harmful fats, and how … Read more
If you ask a very fit person what the best type of exercise for weight loss is, they’ll tell you the type of exercise they do every day. But they are probably wrong. That might be right for them, but the best weight loss exercise for you can be totally different. If you just want … Read more
Metabolism is the process by which your body converts food into energy. Many people hold the belief that fat people have low metabolism rates and skinny people have high metabolism rates. However, the process is not that simple. Your metabolism depends on three separate factors, and how it works affects how much you weigh. Metabolism … Read more
When it comes time to seriously commit to losing weight the vast majority of the population will immediately think in terms of cutting calories. We all know that in order to lose weight we will need to burn more calories than we take in. I guess many people start with calorie intake to lose weight … Read more
Whether you are trying to get rid of an unsightly beer belly or want to look good in a swimsuit, the battle of the bulge can be a tricky one to win. The good news is that it’s entirely possible to drop the pounds in a relatively short amount of time. How to lose weight … Read more
Gastric bypass surgery may sound like a life saver, literally, but if you don’t have insurance, or if your insurance won’t cover the procedure you may think that you have no choice and won’t be able to get the surgery. There has been a lot of evidence to suggest that in the long run an … Read more
One very popular contestant in the weight loss supplement contest is hoodia. What many people don’t realize is that hoodia isn’t a brand, it’s an ingredient. There are dozens of manufacturers that make supplements that contain (or so they claim) hoodia. One of the most popular brands is hoodia diet max, this supplement has been … Read more
If you are asking, “How much weight will I lose eating one meal daily?”, you aren’t going to like the answer if you are sure that you can lose weight that way. The truth is, you may end up losing no weight and you might even find yourself gaining a little weight. “But don’t I … Read more
Is it safe to lose weight fasting? A high number of people would like to know the answer to this question. According to some professionals, surprisingly enough, it is safe to lose weight fasting, however, as long as you don’t overdo it. In other words if you have never fasted before, then more than a … Read more