The metabolism is responsible for providing energy by breaking down fats through a chemical process in the body. If you have a slow metabolism, you will feel lethargic and get tired easily. Thankfully, there are many ways to fix your metabolism. The hormones in your body need cholesterol but the right kind of cholesterol. You…
DetailsWhen you’re a plus sized woman, not all the steps to weight loss that are recommended to your slimmer counterparts are practical or realistic for your own strategy. This can be very difficult on your motivation, your self-image and your confidence but please take comfort in knowing that it doesn’t need to be that way.…
DetailsOne of the top ways to lose weight is by getting your body to burn fat all day, even when you aren’t all that active. If you want to encourage your body to burn more fat, however, you should take a healthy and gentle approach, rather than resorting to using harsh artificial products that can…
DetailsThe dreaded plateau – the only thing worse than this natural part of dieting is to have gained a pound! There are many reasons that weight loss can level off for a period of time, despite the fact that you’re keeping up your efforts. Fortunately, there are also several things that you can do, such…
DetailsOver the last while, many people have been asking “does fasting work?” when it comes to healthy dieting that will lead to long term weight loss. This is not a new question but it is one that has worked its way back into regular circulation as certain new weight loss strategies have started using this…
DetailsContrary to popular belief, cutting calories and exercising is not enough to lose weight. Weight loss requires psychological preparation and, without proper mental resolve, your weight loss efforts might go down the drain and cause you to lose motivation and get off track in the long run. Start your weight loss efforts in the mind…
DetailsMany people try to get rid of stubborn fat, but end up failing, so it is really frustrating. Even if you think that you are doing things the right way on your weight loss journey, if that extra bulge isn’t going away, you can feel like a failure. How can you get rid of stubborn…
DetailsOh, the irony! You go to the supermarket, choose low-fat cookies over the regular ones, patting yourself on the back and thinking what a healthy decision you’ve made. Hmm, think again. Actually, let us help you think again, logically. Not only can reduced fat foods make you fat, but they are actually more dangerous than…
DetailsIt would be wonderful if faster weight loss could be achieved with the flick of a switch but in reality, things are not quite that simple. Sure, people do say that it’s slow and steady that wins the race, but when you really don’t like racing, sometimes speeding things up can boost your odds of…
DetailsThere are few things in dieting that can feel worse than struggling for several solid days to adhere to a healthful, nutritious, balanced eating plan, only to cancel any benefits you may have enjoyed because you couldn’t resist that bar of chocolate or those slices of cheesy pizza. Learning how to stop food cravings can…
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