Determine Your Stage and Plot Your Weight Loss Course

We all know that losing weight and improving your overall fitness are things that don’t happen overnight. But, did you know in order to be truly successful that important steps need to be taken before you even start a diet or exercise program? The first thing you...

Play Ball To Get Fit

You've probably seen the "huge balls" if you've recently visited a gym or watched a fitness program on television. You may have questioned the reason for the fuss. They can appear to be something from a playground, but don't be fooled. One of the finest ways to...

8 reasons to not be overweight

Obesity is the second leading cause of death after smoking. It is associated with an increased mortality rate of all ages including children. Losing weight though commercialized is still to your benefit if you carry more weight than you should. Obesity and overweight...

The Mediterranean Diet is Your Solution to a Better Diet

The Mediterranean Diet is Your Solution to a Better Diet Are you tired of traditional diets? Do you want to change your way of eating instead of just cutting back on delicious foods? The Mediterranean diet focuses on foods such as fish, fruits, vegetables, high-fiber...

Childhood Obesity

Obesity has become a potential health hazard for people all over the world and what is alarming is that children too have joined this dangerous trend. Childhood obesity is considered to be more of an epidemic in various parts of the world and brings along with it a...

How to fight urges to eat

How can I resist the impulse to eat? We must first comprehend why we eat in order to respond to this query. You most certainly already know the answers to that question, it's safe to assume. We need food to survive. We eat for caloric energy. We eat in order to fuel...

How To Ensure That You Exercise With The Right Intensity

by Editor | Jun 9, 2011 | Fitness

We’ve all heard the exercise guidelines that recommend we participate in 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity 3-5 times per week. That seems easy enough to implement. Or, does it? The duration and frequency guidelines are very straightforward and easily...

One of the Most Valuable Weight Loss Tools Available

by Editor | Jun 9, 2011 | Weight Loss

We know that the key to permanent and effective weight loss is to speed up our body's metabolism. Metabolism simply means the speed at which our body utilizes and burns through food. A fast metabolism means that your body processes and utilizes the nutrients which it...