It’s funny how calorie counting was made evil by all these diet gurus. If you take a careful look at any weight loss plan, you’ll find that the amount of calories you consume and amount of calories you spend are still the key. And it includes Atkins – yes, even low-carb guys! Just to be […]
The Generation of Sugar Addicts
Who doesn’t like sweet foods? Most of us do. Sugar is added to to baby drinks and cereals. Even babies can “tell” it tastes good and keep asking for more. The more you have, the more you want. This becomes a life-long habit for many and voilà – you are a sugar addict! Here are […]
4 Terrible Eating Habits That Make You Bigger and Rounder
Weight loss and weight gain are all about your habits. No doubt, there are many exceptions. Perhaps you just gave birth to a baby or your hormones are all messed up and you need a real treatment. However, in most cases your weight gain is nothing more than a cumulative effect of poor eating habits practiced […]
Want to Have an Ideal Body? Here is What It Takes!
Our today’s interview is with Lauren Jacobsen, fitness and nutrition expert and the author of SexyStrongAndFit.com. We asked her to answer a few questions about her journey to this gorgeous body she has and give our readers some tips and inspiration. Fortunately she generously agreed. Q: Lauren, tell us a little about yourself, how and […]
The Most Effective Weight Loss Strategy
According to research conducted by sports brand Timex an average woman tells about nine lies about foods and drinks she has tucked to every week. The most “lied-about” foods include chocolate and chips, which makes sense. It is not completely clear how this research was conducted. From our own experience we aren’t asked about what we […]
4 Steps to Eating Pizza on a Diet
Who doesn’t like pizza? It’s one of the hardest thing to refuse yourself when going on a diet and one of the first things you want to eat when you are finally off diet. It is also one of the foods that is most likely to tempt you to give up your slimming efforts. Sounds […]
Avoiding Foods High in MSG May Help You Lose Weight
MSG, or monosodium glutamate, is a flavor enhancer used in processed foods. It is widely used in barbecue sauces, salad dressings, bouillon cubes and many snack foods. According to some studies people who consume high levels of MSG are more likely to be overweight than those who do not consume MSG at all. A study conducted […]
Toxins – Another Obstacle to Weight Loss!
Most of us are aware of toxins to which we are exposed in our food, water and air; however our own body produces toxins too. If you do not consume enough antioxidants to neutralize the effect of toxins you are likely to have difficulties losing weight. What are toxins? The word “toxin” refers to poisonous substance produced […]
Craving Control – Bread, Coffee and Alcohol Cravings
Binge eating bread? For some women, chocolate just doesn’t quite hit the spot when it comes to cravings. If you have constant cravings of bread or bread products, you are in dire need of a quick rush of energy. Any food that is based particularly on wheat has carbohydrates that are released quickly into the […]
Craving Control – What Your Cravings Are Saying About Your Body
Most of us crave something from time to time – that bar of chocolate in the middle of the afternoon, that cup of coffee first thing in the morning or that cigarette after every meal. The thing about our bodies is that it tells us when something is wrong; sometimes not in the most obvious […]