Weight Management

No matter how you do it, losing weight is difficult. It takes hard work and dedication, but the payoffs are worth it! Many factors that can interrupt your weight-loss efforts, one being antibiotics. It is important to understand the effects…
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Overview Gone are the days of standing still. New research shows fidgeting to be the next best thing for weight loss. Adding any type of extra movement throughout your day will burn more calories compared to living a sedentary lifestyle….
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Having a fat belly and smoking cigarettes have one major thing in common: They are both hazardous to your health. The dangers of belly fat go deeper than just causing you mental anguish. Abdominal fat can lead to cancer, heart…
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Overview The area under your neck and chin is one of the places your body may store excess fat. While there are no exercises to directly target neck fat, a diet-and-exercise program can trim fat stored throughout the body, which…
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Overview Weight loss is constantly a hot topic, and its overall health benefits are unquestionable. However, amid all of the fad diets and commercial weight loss programs, it can be confusing to figure out what plan actually works long term….
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Overview Gluten-free diets are prescribed for people who suffer from celiac disease, an autoimmune condition that involves an intolerance to certain grains. This condition affects approximately 3 million Americans, who often experience digestive distress, skin rashes and mood swings. Many…
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Stretching is a way to relieve tension, maintain range of motion in your joints and increase flexibility no matter what you weigh. Carrying a more than average amount of weight may make some stretches difficult or undesirable because of the…
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Body fat percentage is a common measurement used to determine the percentage of fat, muscle and bone in your body. This is a helpful tool, as it can give a better insight into whether or not you are overweight or…
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Overview Regular exercise and a balanced diet go a long way toward looking and feeling great. Unfortunately, in today’s fast-paced society, both of these are tricky to achieve. The key to a balanced diet is to consume foods that are…
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Summer brings lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, healthy grilled foods and outdoor exercising. Winter, however, usually means more time spent indoors—sitting and eating fattier, comforting foods. Losing weight in the winter may seem like a challenge, but a few…
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When it comes to the stomach, there are many programs, diets and gadgets that claim to give you ripped abs fast. However, getting rid of troublesome belly fat and attaining the flat stomach you desire takes time and dedication to…
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Overview Obesity, according to the National Library of Medicine, is defined as having too much body fat. A person with a body mass index of 30 or more is considered obese. Becoming obese takes time, as this condition is the…
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Overview Unfortunately, as a woman, as you age you will most likely see an increase in abdominal fat. Many factors may contribute to why you gain weight in your stomach. In addition to aesthetic concerns, you should be concerned about…
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If a good leg workout is desired, equipment like the leg press machine and the stability ball are good places to begin. Utilizing the leg press is a good way to get the same benefits that you would receive from…
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Of all the cells in the human body, there are more bacterial cells than any other type. The normal flora of bacteria, that is, bacteria that are beneficial to people, reside in the mouth and intestines. This normal flora help…
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Overview Altering body composition is a challenging and often confusing task that can be rewarding once accomplished. Reducing the amount of fat that rests over your midsection is particularly problematic. However this area, like all other areas of the body,…
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Overview One kilogram equals 2.20 lbs. According to Diet Bites, there are 3,500 calories in a pound, so in order to lose one kg a week, you will need to eliminate 7,700 calories from your life in a seven-day period….
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Overview Oxygen concentrators deliver low levels of oxygen to a person’s lungs and bloodstream. Additional oxygen makes breathing easier and reduces the heart’s workload. Oxygen concentrators create 95 percent pure oxygen by removing additional gases from room air. Concentrators weight…
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Overview From the abdominals and biceps to the obliques, quadriceps, trapezius and triceps, men and women share the same muscle anatomy. Women can do all the same exercises as men do. Women do differ from men in their hormones and…
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Overview In the ancient medical system of Ayurveda, vata and pitta are terms for two primary “doshas”–or body types–used to describe physical constitutions and guide the course of medical treatments. According to the La’Vanya Ayurveda Healing and Wellness Spa website,…
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Overview You have to burn off 3,500 calories to lose one pound, reports Columbia (N.Y.) University. Cycling is an excellent exercise if you want to maximize your calorie loss. Fast bicycling is the second-best of 22 activities on the “Calories…
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Overview Body fat calculators have long been used as a progress-tracking method for competitive athletes. Today, even recreational lifters and weekend warriors enjoy the motivation that body fat calculators can provide. Although body fat is typically measured with calipers, a…
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Phentermine hydrochloride is a medication designed as a short-term appetite suppressant for weight loss. This medication is only a part of a weight-reduction program that includes dieting, exercising and counseling. Phentermine hydrochloride should only be used in cases in which…
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1. Jenny Craig Shoots for Balance Over Carb Counting When all the publicity about the miracles of low carb diets hit the airways, Jenny Craig’s Medical Advisory Board stressed that balanced eating and calorie counting were the keys to successful…
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Overview You probably wouldn’t expect to find the words “weight loss” and “noodles” in the same sentence unless, of course, the sentence also contained “don’t eat.” Those days of noodle-less weight loss meals may be over. Shirataki (shee-rah-TAH-kee) noodles are…
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1. Watch the Quality of the Protein The NutriSystem Advanced program is one of the newer subsets of the NutriSystem family. This program offers the benefits of advanced dietary medical research, including the OmegaSol component. Each lunch entrée contains three…
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Overview Metabolism is the rate at which calories are converted from food to energy. Daily metabolic rates are based on the basal metabolic rate (BMR) and additional activity levels. BMR is the amount of calories burned with bodily functions. Additional…
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Overview In 1985, the United States began to use BMI, or body mass index, as a screening tool for obesity. Knowing your BMI allows you to identify if the weight category you fall into may lead to health problems. It…
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If you’re feeling flabby or just plain out of shape, there are easy ways to achieve muscle definition and a leaner look. Exercise will give you an attractive figure, and it offers lots of health benefits as well, including lowering…
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According to the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), “green,” or sustainable, building practices have environmental, economic, health and community benefits. In the United States, buildings account for 72 percent of electricity consumption, 39 percent of energy use, 38 percent of…
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