Weight Management

“The Abs Diet” is a book by David Zinczenko with a sensible long-term approach to staying lean and developing your abs. The exhaustive list of 50-some abdominal exercises offers variety to keep your abs training fresh. You do the workout…
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Overview As obesity continues to rise, many people who want to lose excess weight are looking for easy and fast ways to do so. As a result, an entire industry devoted to various diet fads and gimmicks has sprung up….
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Overview Many Americans want to lose weight. But losing that weight, whether it’s five or 100 pounds, can be difficult, because it requires a lifestyle change. It can be especially difficult if you love eating but hate exercising. But by…
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Although doctors recommend that a sensible weight-loss program result in a loss of 1 to 2 pounds per week, sometimes you need to take a short-term approach to lose more weight more quickly. If this is the case for you,…
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Fat around the belly is unappealing and potentially unhealthy. The Mayo Clinic says excess visceral fat around the abdomen can increase risk of heart disease, certain cancers, diabetes and high blood pressure. However, you can get rid of the belly…
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For some people, gaining weight can be as big of a challenge as losing weight. Underweight people may lack energy to carry out daily activities and feel self conscious about their slight frame. Whether you need to gain weight due…
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Overview Gaining weight can be one of the hardest tasks imaginable for some people. For those with a fast metabolism, commonly referred to as “hard gainers,” building a body up can be as strenuous and demanding as slimming a body…
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When patients recover from oral surgery, pain and numbness will limit the variety of foods they can eat. Patients might not be able to chew at all for a few days, but they don’t have to give up on eating…
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To reduce belly fat, you’ll need to achieve weight loss results that reduce the overall composition of body fat. You can do this quickly without making changes to your daily diet by implementing an aggressive and disciplined fitness plan consisting…
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Overview Body mass index, or BMI, is an assessment of how healthy your weight is for your height.The scale alone, however, does not provide complete information about your health. Knowing your BMI does allows you to gauge your risk of…
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Carbohydrates are the double edged sword of nutrition: eating too many can cause fat gain while not enough can compromise muscle tissue and training intensity. Carbohydrates are classified as either simple or complex. They are based on the glycemic index…
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the last 30 years obesity in preschool aged children has doubled, and in elementary aged children it has tripled. Childhood obesity leads to adult obesity as much as 80 percent…
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There are so many ways to trim the fat at home, and not just from your ribeye or sirloin steaks. In order to burn fat, you need to engage in some form of aerobic exercise that gets your heart rate…
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Overview A person who is morbidly obese is severely overweight. The extra weight puts extra stress on all of the body’s systems, which makes morbid obesity a major health concern because bodily systems can’t work at the extreme capacity required…
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Overview Health care professionals use a variety of tools to determine a person’s risk of certain diseases and conditions. One of these tools is the body mass index, or BMI. The BMI is a primary screening tool because it is…
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Everyone has experienced anxiety at some point. Work stress, physical or mental illness or lack of sleep can all lead to feelings of anxiety. This can result in muscle tension, restlessness, tachycardia, nausea, headaches and sweating. Exercise and Muscle Relaxation…
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Excess stomach fat has acquired multiple slang terms over the years, all negative. Whether you have a pot belly, beer belly, Buddha belly or a pooch, take advantage of exercises for losing stomach weight. However, you need to lose weight…
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Overweight and obesity continue to rise in American adolescents. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this rise contributes to risk factors for cardiovascular disease, asthma and type 2 diabetes. Additionally, overweight and obese teens often become targets…
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From the minute you wake up to your final blink at night, there are steps you can take to encourage long-lasting and sustainable weight loss. Focus on losing weight by taking it one day at a time. Set your alarm,…
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Overview Between 1971 and 2006, the prevalence of overweight and obesity combined has increased by more than 33 percent in U.S. men. The major cause is a combination of increasing calorie intake and decreasing physical activity. The increase in daily…
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The best way to reduce belly fat is through cardiovascular exercise, core strength training and a diet low in saturated fats. A wide variety of exercises can strengthen and tone the stomach, but because you cannot lose weight in just…
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Losing weight does not have to be difficult. Proven tips work whether you want to lose five pounds, 50 pounds or more. The desire to lose weight, along with learning some sound techniques, will make the process easy and pain…
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Overview Fitness experts often recommend mixing it up when your body has become accustomed to your exercise routine, and you are not seeing results anymore. Dieting can be similar in that your body becomes accustomed to a certain amount of…
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Overview According to the International Food and Health Council, over 50 percent of U.S. adults want to lose weight. Shedding just 10 pounds can make a huge difference to your energy levels, appearance and self-confidence. Each pound of fat is…
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Overview Both the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology endorse the idea that a patient diagnosed with heart disease or recovering from a heart attack or any cardiothoracic surgery will benefit from a cardiac rehabilitation program. Cardiac…
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When you carry extra weight around your midsection, you are at increased risk for developing several serious medical conditions, including metabolic syndrome, diabetes, heart disease and gallbladder problems. Belly fat lies deep within the abdominal cavity, surrounding your organs and…
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Overview Difficulty swallowing is referred to as dysphagia. Dysphagia commonly affects the elderly, and in severe cases can cause malnutrition, dehydration and breathing problems. Dysphagia can be treated through swallowing exercises, medication, surgery and special diets. In some cases, a…
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Fad diets are not likely to help you achieve long-lasting weight loss. Healthier eating habits and more activity can help you lose weight without starving yourself. Losing weight can reduce your risk of serious medical conditions, such as diabetes, metabolic…
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Overview Time is a precious commodity, and not having enough of it is the number one reason people give for failing to achieve their weight loss goals. Life is not going to slow down, so when it comes to creating…
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Overview Using a slow cooker, or crock pot, to cook your meals helps save on total meal preparation. After combining all the ingredients into the slow cooker, you can let your meal cook while you are at work or engaged…
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