According to studies, more than half of all people underestimate the amount of calories they eat. Keep track accurately and you’ll lose weight faster. … Read More
Weight Loss
In 1971 the average man ate 2,450 calories a day; today the average is 2,618. Women ate 1,542 calories a day in 1971; today they eat 1,877. The increase adds up to a 20 pound weight gain in a year. … Read More
Internet use and too little sleep add up to weight gain for young women. For women 18+, internet use, consuming 2 or more drinks a week, and getting less then 6 hours of sleep a night, all added up to a gradual and continual weight gain. … Read More
Exercising in cold water can make you hungry. Doing water aerobics or swimming in cold water lowers body temperature and increases your appetite post workout. Jogging and cycling are more effective for weight control. … Read More
What the researchers are saying: You can lose weight on either a low carb diet or a high carb diet. The key to success isn’t which regimen you follow. It’s avoiding overeating and adding exercise for faster results. … Read More
The next time you get on the treadmill, walk hands-free. Walking on a treadmill without holding on can burn 20% more calories, even if you walk at a slower pace. Hands-free walking makes balance part of the exercise. Holding tightly, especially at a fast pace (3.5 miles/hour or more), can also raise your blood pressure. … Read More
Keep it simple. To lose weight or maintain your weight, don’t eat a lot, and if you do eat a lot, make it broccoli–not chocolate cake. … Read More
It doesn’t matter how many fat jokes Jay Leno makes in his opening monologue, the expansion of the American waistline is no joke. We are on the threshold of a major public health crisis that will wipe out decades of progress against chronic disease and could bankrupt the nation’s healthcare system. According to a report … Read More
Asked when you are most likely to eat too much, 57% said at night, 25% in the afternoon and only 3% in the morning. Simply knowing this can help you cut calories and avoid temptation. … Read More
At most restaurants drink refills are free. You’ll quickly get more soda and coffee without even asking. You get more, so you drink more. You’re thinking: It’s free, so why shouldn’t I drink it? Because liquid calories may be making you fat. In fact, they may be making the entire country fat, because we don’t … Read More
