Browse Category: Weight Control

Diet Profiler: The 5-Factor Diet

Lose or Gain: Eat a lot less, a lot more often

Diet Profiler: The Atkins Diet

Busted! 5 Weight-Loss Myths Debunked

Are you really serious about losing weight and keeping it off? Well then, it is time to separate fact from fiction. You may have heard of the so-called weight-loss “tips” in this article, but we’re here to expose those tips for what they really are: myths! So, hold on to your sweats, you may be shocked by what you are about to read . . .

Diet Profiler: The Pritikin and Ornish Diets

Have you ever tried the “low-fat” diet approach? Perhaps you’ve wanted to shed some extra weight, or you’ve been advised by your doctor to slim down due to health concerns. Whatever your reason, achieving a desirable weight is never easy, and many people turn to popular diets or weight-loss methods to try to reach their goal. But not every diet works for every person. So, which diet is the right one for you? In our second series on Diet Profilers, let’s examine two more possibilities: the Ornish and Pritikin diets.

Kick-Start Your Summer Weight Loss

The warm weather is here, and it’s time to bare more of your skin as bikini season is set in motion. Are you ready? If you’ve procrastinated on your diet and never got around to going to the gym this spring, you’ll need to take a more intense approach to tighten, tone, and reduce in time to show off your efforts. Keep reading for some tips to help kick-start your summer weight loss.

Diet Profiler: The Zone Diet

When was the last time you were on a diet? Last year? Last month? Yesterday? Shedding unwanted weight is never easy, and many people turn to popular diets or weight-loss methods to try to reach their goal. But not every diet works for every person. So, which diet is the right one for you? In our special series of Diet Profilers, let’s start by taking a look at one option: The Zone Diet.

A Normal Weight May Not Be Good For You: Now What?

Are you happy with your weight? If your scale says your weight is fine, why should there be a problem?  Unfortunately, the problem is that although your weight indicates a “normal” weight, you may have too much fat for your heart.  Recent research from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, found that heart disease is associated with excessive body fat. But before you throw your scale out the window, let’s take a look at the details of this research . . .

How the Glycemic Index Can Help You Lose Weight

Have you ever heard of the Glycemic Index? It kind of sounds important – doesn’t it? Like maybe something you should be aware of! Well, if you’re looking to drop a few pounds, or even maintain your weight, then you definitely should know about the Glycemic Index. So, what exactly is the Glycemic Index? And how can it help you lose weight? Let’s take a closer look . . .

A Mysterious Disorder: Night Eating

Does it seem as though food is disappearing from your kitchen – and your kids and/or husband aren’t to blame? Are you overwhelmed by a ravenous desire to eat in the middle of the night, to the point of rising to ravage through your cupboards? Are you mysteriously gaining weight, even though you’re maintaining your same fitness regimen?
If you answered yes to any of the above questions, you could have a sleep-related eating disorder known as night eating syndrome. Like any eating disorder, night eating syndrome is both difficult to understand, and to recover from. But there is hope if you suffer from night eating. Let’s take a look at this mysterious disorder . . .