Thinking and Weight Gain
When some people think that weight gain may be mainly due to lack physical activity, some may be surprised to know that added mental activity can aid in weight gain. A small study has shown some signs that one’s level of thinking or mental activity can actually help some people gain weight to some extent. And there is some credible explanation for it too. A research team from the University Laval in Canada have demonstrated, that intellectual work or activity can in fact lead to a substantial in…
Weight Gain While Quitting Smoking
So you have decided to quit smoking. You have come to realize that continued smoking increases your risk of getting the dreaded lung cancer and other smoking-related diseases. Your “Operation: Quit Smoking” program will start in few days and you are looking forward to a cleaner and healthier living. That is just commendable. Bravo, but one thing is bothering you: weight gain. Although a small weight gain when you quit smoking is normal, excessive weight gain can introduce you to new health probl…
Gender Differences in Weight Loss
No matter how some people would deny it, men and women are actually built differently in so many way and it’s not just in the physical aspect. We have heard about how different men and women solve problems, with men solving it head on while women tend to talk about the problem before coming up with a solution. Now, recent studies conducted by the Foodborne Disease Active Surveillance Network conclude that men and women differed in terms of food consumption and risky behavior.Who eats more of wha…
Healthy Weight Loss Spa
A weight loss health spa maybe described as a cross between a resort spa and something out of “Biggest Loser” boot camp, though perhaps not as harsh as the reality show. With that said, your idea of a luxurious and indulgent vacation should be spent somewhere else. However, if you are looking for a place to start your weight loss management and still like the idea of being pampered, then this is the place for you. Weigh-in and Body AnalysisOn your first day at a weight loss health spa, you will …
Quit Being a Meal Skipper
Most people who are intense need and longing of loosing weight tend to not eat during the day for the hope that the lesser they eat the more calories they lose. On the other hand, this principle does not really work effectively for a long period of time and in fact it is one of the reason why we gain more weight instead of losing it.Lower metabolismThe more you deny your body of food the more you are actually earning a higher risk of gaining weight. This is so because our bodies will start to go…
Clothes Sizing for Normal Women
“Forget the sizes we use now. We are moving toward a new system which I hope will better reflect women’s real measurements.” says the health minister Bernat Soria in the International Herald Tribune.It seems like the days for very skinny models and designers using skinny models for ramp modeling will soon say gone are the days. In fact many health and fashion authorities these days are starting to opt for models with fit and healthy looking for their shows rather than the skin and bones type. St…
Weight Loss Journal Helps You to Lose Weight
Keeping a weight loss journal can be one of the ways that you can use to lose weight. A weight journal is simply a record of the progress that you go through as you follow a certain weight loss program. With a weight loss journal, you are not merely recording how much you have lost in terms of pounds but also other information related to the weight loss program. A weight loss journal includes other information such as the food that you are eating daily. It is important that the food items are re…
Keeping a Food Diary
Keeping a food diary may be a good way for you to take stock of what you are eating and assess what you can do in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle. If you have been having difficulties honing down on what problems you may have with your diet, a food diary may help give you a clear and proper perspective. Keeping a food diary will help you keep a closer look at what you eat and how you might be able to keep it under control. Food Diary InformationThe food diary should contain a record of foo…
Does Exercise Really Make You Thinner?
It may be a shocker to hear that exercise may actually make you gain more weight rather than losing the excess poundage. However, there are some things you need to know about exercising and its key to keep the pounds off. How exercise may make you fatIn reality, it is not exercising that would make you fat. Recent research suggests that the more intense your exercise routine, the more likely that you eat more. More so, women who work out regularly tend to eat more compare to men. The reason may …
Why Being Underweight Is a Bad Thing
It isn’t a laughing matter but those people who have scrawny legs, long necks and stick-thin frames most definitely might be underweight. In order to find out if you are indeed underweight, it would be best if you measured your BMI or Body Mass Index. A normal BMI range is 18.5-24.9 while a person is considered underweight if he or she has a BMI of below 18.5. There are several reasons why being underweight is not healthy. First of all, it has been found out that people who have a normal body we…
