I know how hard it is to lose weight. Like many people, I was there once. The most difficult thing is getting started, so if you are reading this and have already decided to take that first step and g

Though it isn't directly harmful to our health, it does invade our bodies in such a way that we start to feel ugly. When this happens our self esteem is compromised. What is Cellulite and How does it

A great number of beverages and "healthy" fruit juices are packed with high amounts of sugar and will cause weight gain if not properly burned off. This actually defeats the purpose of dieting because

When trying to lose weight, it is normal for typical programs to set goals of weight loss between 1 and 2 pounds per week (~ ˝ to 1 kg ). This may not seem like a lot but this type of weight loss actu

Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding surgery, a.k.a. "lap band" surgery is a very popular procedure for obesity patients wanting to overcome the need to eat continuously. In layman terms

The United States Department of Agriculture (more commonly known as the USDA) has determined that there is no “one size fits all” plan when it comes to recommending the appropriate caloric intake requ

Excessive weight problem, or obesity in its progressive form, has taken hold of many lives. Very few people can honestly say that no one in their family is overweight. What makes this disease so wides

Adding an exercise activity to your daily routine will definitely help you achieve that heavenly goal of looking like one of those healthy Hollywood movie stars. Even if it is the first time you decid

Though it is widely believed that genetics play a major role on obesity and overweight conditions, a recent study has determined that the current data we have available does not support this belief.

Every person alive has a “healthy weight” – the weight that each individual body, in a state of perfect health, maintains.